transmission is in limp mode

1994 BMW 540I
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ROBERTOWENS63
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how do you reset the code to get the transmission out of the limp mode? it takes off in high gear.
Apr 23, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it is in limp mode for a reason, re setting does nothing to fix the issue. you need someone to check it out, determine the failure, repair it and then re set the code with a scan tool

Roy
Apr 23, 2013 at 6:30 PM
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ROBERTOWENS63
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thank you Roy, that is what i was thinking.
Apr 23, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Rechipping the EGS is the solution
May 7, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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