new to bmw's bought car in abused condition. had this weird thing hanging down from center console was very hot to the touch. was told by the dealer i bought it from it was ok to remove. i cut it out after my daughter burned her leg on it and the car has not run the same. bought a replacment part installed and still not working right. checked voltage to part and i have 3 vdc that drops to zero when car is in gear and trann hazzard light comes on car runs like a tired dog now.
Hey familytruckster, Thank you for posting. It was part #7 on the diagram. I think i shorted out something when i cut it. Would the Tranni control unit have anything to do with this part?
I think i shorted out somthing when i cut it out (rookie move). after i bought the new part and plugged it back in did very basic checking like blown fuse, tried to trace wires but it is really hard to see where they go or end up. it used to get really hot to the touch and the pin in the center would pop out when the car was running. now it is cool to the touch and no movement with the replacement part.