1995 BMW 740 Alarm Sensor "Transmission Program Failur

ollieguam · Posted at Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:28 am

Transmission problem
1995 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual 150000 miles
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What are the most common issues associated with this particular alarm. I just turned over 150000 miles and this is when the alarm sensor came on "Transmission Program Failure".

What are some of the more unique problems associated with this alarm?

Can I use an OBD II to check this problem?

Dr. Hagerty · Posted at Tue Jun 10, 2008 11:35 am

The issue can be determined with proprietary BMW software from the dealer, I don't think the generic scanners can read the faults in the electronic transmission control. This fault can sometimes be corrected with software.

ollieguam · Posted at Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:26 am

If I purchase this software from BMW, can it be loaded onto the OBD II Scanner?

Dr. Hagerty · Posted at Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:57 am

BMW does not sell the software.