Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1987L7 (E23) L6-3430CC 3.4L SOHC (M30)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAINRELAYS AND MODULES - A/TCONTROL MODULETECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTA/T - TRANS FAULT INDICATOR ON OR LOW IDLE
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)
A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle
1987 BMW L7 (E23) L6-3430cc 3.4L SOHC (M30)SECTION A/T - Trans Fault Indicator ON Or Low Idle
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GROUP 24 Automatic Transmission
Bulletin Number 24 02 86 (1194) Page 1 of 2
Montvale, NJ July 1987 Technical Dept.
This Service Information Bulletin supersedes S.I. 24 02 86 (1194) dated June 1986. It lists a revised Labor Operation Number.
Please remove and discard S.I. 24 02 86 (1194) dated June 1986 from your S.I. binder.
SUBJECT: Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 EH
MODELS: All
Complaint: Case 1: Transmission Fault Indicator Light stays on after engine is started. Vehicle can only be driven in the Emergency program.
Case 2: When braking in one of the drive positions, engine RPM drops below specifications when vehicle has stopped.
Cause: The solenoid for the converter (lockup) clutch is grounding out against the transmission case.
Correction: Shut off ignition, remove plug from EH transmission control unit and connect to universal adapter. Measure resistance between pin 25 and vehicle ground as well as between pin 1 and vehicle ground. If there is no ground, there is another cause. However, if there is ground (approx. 0 Ohm), remove valve body and rotate the solenoid for converter lockup clutch as shown (curved arrow) so that there is sufficient gap between the connectors and transmission housing (see picture). Tighten the solenoid in the new position.
Put a dot of green paint on the transmission control unit plug after it has been checked and/or corrected.
Service
Information: When working on an EH transmission, absolute cleanliness is essential! Check tightening torques - see technical data. Check other plug connections on valve body. Check oil level and top up as necessary - see repair manual.
Warranty
Status: Labor reimbursable under the provisions of the BMW Limited 3 Year/36,000 Mile Warranty.
Special Defect Code: 00 00 24 22 00
Labor Operation: 24 30 002
Labor Allowance: 14 FRU
GROUP 24 Automatic Transmission
Bulletin Number 24 02 86 (1194) Page 1 of 2
Montvale, NJ July 1987 Technical Dept.
This Service Information Bulletin supersedes S.I. 24 02 86 (1194) dated June 1986. It lists a revised Labor Operation Number.
Please remove and discard S.I. 24 02 86 (1194) dated June 1986 from your S.I. binder.
SUBJECT: Automatic Transmission ZF 4HP22 EH
MODELS: All
Complaint: Case 1: Transmission Fault Indicator Light stays on after engine is started. Vehicle can only be driven in the Emergency program.
Case 2: When braking in one of the drive positions, engine RPM drops below specifications when vehicle has stopped.
Cause: The solenoid for the converter (lockup) clutch is grounding out against the transmission case.
Correction: Shut off ignition, remove plug from EH transmission control unit and connect to universal adapter. Measure resistance between pin 25 and vehicle ground as well as between pin 1 and vehicle ground. If there is no ground, there is another cause. However, if there is ground (approx. 0 Ohm), remove valve body and rotate the solenoid for converter lockup clutch as shown (curved arrow) so that there is sufficient gap between the connectors and transmission housing (see picture). Tighten the solenoid in the new position.
Put a dot of green paint on the transmission control unit plug after it has been checked and/or corrected.
Service
Information: When working on an EH transmission, absolute cleanliness is essential! Check tightening torques - see technical data. Check other plug connections on valve body. Check oil level and top up as necessary - see repair manual.
Warranty
Status: Labor reimbursable under the provisions of the BMW Limited 3 Year/36,000 Mile Warranty.
Special Defect Code: 00 00 24 22 00
Labor Operation: 24 30 002
Labor Allowance: 14 FRU
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.