1999 BMW 740 Repair Question
Topics covered: Transmission, Dealer, Tool.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on September 21, 2010
1999 BMW 740 trans doesnt shift
Transmission problem
1999 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 159000 miles
trans fail safe comes on and fault code 015 stored in trans module, clear the fault and start the car up and the fault comes oin again
1999 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 159000 miles
trans fail safe comes on and fault code 015 stored in trans module, clear the fault and start the car up and the fault comes oin again
Asked by amir dawudAnswer
Replied on September 22, 2010
A more comprehensive diagnosis would seem to be in order. A scan of the cars' systems with the proprietary BMW software is next. Do that and get back to me.
Replied on September 27, 2010
sorry for the intrusion I just have one question,
1. Is your transmission leaking oil?
you can only check the transmission oil on this particular vehicle on a rack, with the vehicle at operating temperature and running, and it requires a special tool to remove the plug, if the transmission is low on fluid it will start to malfunction and set codes, I suggest you have your transmission fluid level checked, remember BMW requires its own special transmission oil available at a European parts store, Or the dealer, don't worry it is only $34 a pt.
