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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2013COOPER COUNTRYMAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 3995 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - REPAIR)TRANSMISSION IN GENERAL23 TRANSMISSION DESIGNATIONS
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans
23 Transmission Designations
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 23 Transmission Designations
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Breakdown of BMW designation:
| A5S 300J (former designation) | ||
|---|---|---|
| A | Transmission type |
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| 5 | Number of forward gears | |
| S | Type of top gear |
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| 300 | Max. input torque (Nm) | |
| J | Code letter of transmission manufacturer |
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| SMG | Notes | SMG = Sequential M gearbox/transmission |
| GS6-37BZ (new designation according to BMW Group Standard GS 90007) | ||
|---|---|---|
| G | Transmission | |
| S | Transmission type |
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| 6 | Number of forward gears | |
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| 37 | Transmission type |
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| B | Gear set |
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| Z | Code letter of transmission manufacturer |
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Manual gearbox:
| BMW designation | Manufacturer | Manufacturer designation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5D 200G | Getrag | B transmission (220/5) | |
| S5D 200G | Getrag | B transmission (221/5) | for M41 engine only |
| S5D 250G | Getrag | B transmission (220/5) | Reinforced version |
| S5D 260Z | ZF | C-transmission (S5-31 D) | for M51 engine only |
| S5D 280Z | ZF | C-transmission (S5-31) | |
| S5D 310Z | ZF | C-transmission (S5-31) | up to 9.95 |
| S5D 320Z | ZF | C-transmission (S5-31) | from 9.95 (reinforced version) |
| GS5S31BZ (SMG) | ZF | C transmission | SMG |
| GS5-39DZ | ZF | F transmission | |
| S6S 420G | Getrag | D-transmission (226/6) | |
| S6S 420G (SMG) | Getrag | D transmission | SMG |
| S6S 560G | Getrag | E-transmission (286/6) | |
| GS6-37BZ | ZF | H-transmission | |
| GS6S37BZ (SMG) | ZF | H-transmission | |
| GS6-37DZ | ZF | H-transmission | |
| GS6-37BG | Getrag | H-transmission | |
| GS6-53BZ | ZF | G-transmission | |
| GS6-53DZ | ZF | G-transmission | |
| GS6-17BG | Getrag | I-transmission | |
| GS6-17DG | Getrag | I-transmission | |
| GS7S47BG (SMG) | Getrag | J-transmission (247) | SMG -7-gear |
| GS7D36SG | Getrag | DKG (436) | DKG -7-gear |
| GS6-45BZ | ZF | K transmission | |
| GS6-45DZ | ZF | K transmission |
Automatic transmission:
| BMW designation | Manufacturer | Manufacturer designation | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| A4S 200R | General Motors Powertrain | GM4 | |
| A4S 270R | General Motors Powertrain | THM-R1w | Transmission wide-stepped |
| A4S 310R | General Motors Powertrain | THM-R1 | |
| A5S 300J | Jatco | Jatco | |
| A5S 310Z | ZF | 5HP-18 | |
| A5S 325Z | ZF | 5HP-19 | |
| A5S 440Z | ZF | 5HP-24 | |
| A5S 560Z | ZF | 5HP-30 | |
| A5S 360R/390R | GM | GM5 | |
| GA6HP19Z | ZF | 6HP19 | |
| GA6HP26Z | ZF | 6HP26 | |
| GA6HP32Z | ZF | 6HP32 | |
| GA6L45R | GM | GM6 | |
| GA8HP45Z | ZF | 8HP45 | |
| GA8HP70Z | ZF | 8HP70 | |
| GA8P70H | ZF | 8P70 | Hybrid |
| GA8HP90Z | ZF | 8HP90 | |
| GA7AHSCD | Daimler | AHS-C | Hybrid |
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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.