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 Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject: 740i Transmission CODES |
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how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance. |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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There is a data port along the bottom of the dash board -- if there is cover
over it, the cover will be clearly identified as having a data port -- that
fits the OBD II scan tool. You can visit Autozone parts stores and use the
scan tool for free, or you can buy the scan tool, take it home and pull
codes, then return the tool for a full refund. The OBD II codes will tell
you what hurts.
Aamco -- not the best place to go in my opinion -- will read the codes for
free too, but I have heard some real horror stories about that place.
"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance. |
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
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If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might have
to scroll for it).
Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
The most common cause of this is low battery volts. |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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On Jun 30, 9:49 am, "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclay...@btinternet.com>
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might have
to scroll for it).
Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
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thanks for your reply. unfortunately the problem doesn't go away when
the engine is restarted. i bought a new battery but the problem still
persists. thanks! |
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| Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 3:44 pm Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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On Jun 30, 9:21 am, "Jeff Strickland" <cr...@verizon.net> wrote:
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There is a data port along the bottom of the dash board -- if there is cover
over it, the cover will be clearly identified as having a data port -- that
fits the OBD II scan tool. You can visit Autozone parts stores and use the
scan tool for free, or you can buy the scan tool, take it home and pull
codes, then return the tool for a full refund. The OBD II codes will tell
you what hurts.
Aamco -- not the best place to go in my opinion -- will read the codes for
free too, but I have heard some real horror stories about that place.
"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:348bc291-7422-4d9d-9444-6f13293702d7@u36g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
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I took my 740i to a AAMCO shop for their free analysis. does anyone
know the meaning of the codes?
the following codes came up:
49 Gear Monitoring
54 Gear Monitoring #4
59 Stall Monitoring
any insight as to what these codes mean would be appreciated. i would
like to take my car to a reputable independent transmission shop.
trying to find a good one in Los Angeles is the challenge. any
suggestions? so you've heard horror stories about AAMCO - i guess I
won't be going their for the work. i would like to get the
transmission repaired as opposed to rebuilt.
any other insight/suggestions you might have would be appreciated. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:02 am Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Jun 30, 9:21 am, "Jeff Strickland" <cr...@verizon.net> wrote:
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There is a data port along the bottom of the dash board -- if there is
cover
over it, the cover will be clearly identified as having a data port --
that
fits the OBD II scan tool. You can visit Autozone parts stores and use the
scan tool for free, or you can buy the scan tool, take it home and pull
codes, then return the tool for a full refund. The OBD II codes will tell
you what hurts.
Aamco -- not the best place to go in my opinion -- will read the codes for
free too, but I have heard some real horror stories about that place.
"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:348bc291-7422-4d9d-9444-6f13293702d7@u36g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
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I took my 740i to a AAMCO shop for their free analysis. does anyone
know the meaning of the codes?
the following codes came up:
49 Gear Monitoring
54 Gear Monitoring #4
59 Stall Monitoring
any insight as to what these codes mean would be appreciated. i would
like to take my car to a reputable independent transmission shop.
trying to find a good one in Los Angeles is the challenge. any
suggestions? so you've heard horror stories about AAMCO - i guess I
won't be going their for the work. i would like to get the
transmission repaired as opposed to rebuilt.
any other insight/suggestions you might have would be appreciated.
<JS>
Did they reset the computer and turn the Check Light off?
If not, go to Autozone and ask them if you can use the OBD II (On Board
Diagnostics, Level 2) scan tool. It's free to use.
Plug it into the data port along the bottom of the dashboard, in the
vicinity of where your left foot would be while using the clutch pedal that
you don't have -- pretend you have one, and look there. the OBD II codes
will look like P0nnn or P1nnn. There is a BMW data port that gives (maybe)
more detailed information, butu if the Check light is on, the OBD II system
should know why.
Write down all 5 digits, and report back to us.
</JS> |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:04 am Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I took my 740i to a AAMCO shop for their free analysis. does anyone
know the meaning of the codes?
the following codes came up:
49 Gear Monitoring
54 Gear Monitoring #4
59 Stall Monitoring
<JS>
I do not know what these codes mean. |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:16 am Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote:
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i would
like to take my car to a reputable independent transmission shop.
trying to find a good one in Los Angeles is the challenge. any
suggestions? so you've heard horror stories about AAMCO - i guess I
won't be going their for the work. i would like to get the
transmission repaired as opposed to rebuilt.
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Not LA, but Carl at La Jolla Independent BMW used to
repair transmissions. If he no longer does, or if La Jolla
is too far, give him a call and ask for his suggestions. He is
one of the most highly regarded BMW mechanics, and
is listed in the tech section of Roundel Magazine. |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:02 am Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Jun 30, 9:49 am, "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclay...@btinternet.com>
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:348bc291-7422-4d9d-9444-6f13293702d7@u36g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might
have
to scroll for it).
Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
|
thanks for your reply. unfortunately the problem doesn't go away when
the engine is restarted. i bought a new battery but the problem still
persists. thanks!
Probably a real fault then  ( |
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:57 pm Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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"R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclayton@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Jun 30, 9:49 am, "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclay...@btinternet.com
wrote:
"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might
have
to scroll for it).
Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
thanks for your reply. unfortunately the problem doesn't go away when
the engine is restarted. i bought a new battery but the problem still
persists. thanks!
Probably a real fault then (
Yes sounds bad ( |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2008 1:35 am Post subject: Re: 740i Transmission CODES |
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Sorry to look like I am a saddo replying to my own posts, but obviously
reply I am reply to was actually from the OP and not from me!
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"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobinson@gmail.com> wrote in message
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On Jun 30, 9:49 am, "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclay...@btinternet.com
wrote:
"avatar2k" <mr.larryrobin...@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:348bc291-7422-4d9d-9444-6f13293702d7@u36g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
thank you very much in advance.
If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might
have
to scroll for it).
Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
thanks for your reply. unfortunately the problem doesn't go away when
the engine is restarted. i bought a new battery but the problem still
persists. thanks!
Probably a real fault then (
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