Actuator on crankcase or transmission

Asked by Billyboy666 Nov 30, 2020 at 10:18 PM about the 2008 BMW X3 3.0si AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Can a malfunctioning actuator on your
transmission cause your car to spin out on
wet roads?

1 Answer

If the transmission suddenly down shifts several gears you could spin out.

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