Quote Originally Posted by hispeedlodrag
I just bought an 89 535i 154000 miles with a ZF4HP22 EH. Tranny will not shift in am before engine reaches normal operating temp. Shifts great all day as long as warmed up. Tranny shop did filter fluid change and replaced leaking breather valve but said checks out ok. Fluid level perfect. BMW dealer says replacing valve body does not guarantee fixing, problem is common with model ???. Dealer says solenoids probably not problem since they either work or dont. Suggests living with it. Any ideas...have scoured internet and cant find any help.
So you were having problems with the tranny before the shop did the filter fluid change etc.?