530d v 535d gearbox

[Kenny535d]

As title really. From what I can read and research these are the same boxes? Mines is 2005 and the donor is 2006  

Are there actually any differences? I’ve checked realoem with my vin and can’t really make any sense of what other boxes for as when I clicked on them they just come as specified part not found  

I’ll be doing this swop myself plus some help, is it as easy and replacing it and off I go? Will there be any coding to do etc etc. 

[Greydog]

Morning Kenny

ZF Part is the same but check the loom connections just in case BMW have done something sneaky at the connectors. If you are not changing the Gearbox Control unit all should be good with no coding issues. As the box is out are you changing the Torque converter ? If yes, I would make sure the torque converter is rated for the 535 as it has a significant torque increase to handle. I would also check with ZF or a ZF Agent to see if any software upgrades are available for the box.

 I had this some years ago with a box change on a Volvo T6 V70 with a box from a Volvo T6 S80. I just swapped the box loom for the one on the original box, my Volvo Agent said "Cant be Done" but strangely was happy to upgrade the software 😁

Good Luck

Dave

 

[Kenny535d]

Morning dave

Excellent, I thought as much. I had a good click through realoem for the TC. I think they are the same part in both the 30 and 35?

 

 

[Greydog]

That is all good news then Kenny 😁 all back together by Lunch time 😂 Soon you will be driving the automotive equivalent of George Washington's axe  it's had 47 Handles 7 Heads but still the "Original" axe 🤣🤣

A real top man Kenny you will end up with a superb machine

Dave

[Kenny535d]

Yes, parts from 3 cars on so far 🤣. Getting there tho.

Ive had a good look through realoem for the control unit you mentioned. Is this actually in the box?  Or somewhere else?

[Greydog]

Morning Kenny

The gearbox has its built in Mechatronic control unit which receives signals from the EGS controller. The EGS gets information from the DDE on engine RPM Throttle Position etc plus other units ABS ASC 

Normally the DDE, EGS EWS and LCM are all fitted at build and rarely changed. When you scan it the EGS will/should give any fault information on some models even condition of Trans Fluid. Both the EGS and Mechatronic unit can have their programs updated, The ZF specialist local to me did mine several years back while servicing the box.

Dave

 

[Kenny535d]

Hey

I’m trying my best to find my way round realoem lol. If I’m correct the mechatronics are the same in all these models?

[Greydog]

Hi Kenny 

Sorry been out shooting  (1st day of the Pheasant season) Yes looks that way 

If you find the part you want and double click the part number you normally get a list of other applications/models just like the one above

Dave