1995 BMW 525i Trans Problem!

Tiny
SRPORTERJR
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  • 1995 BMW 525I
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
I have a 95 525i if I drive the vehicle over 50 mph the dash computer shows a Trans problem message. I have read the owners manual and it tells you that the Transmission Control Module is bad and needs to be replaced. I have replaced it with three rebuilt modules and it continues to do the same. It will shift fine up to third gear but then will not shift any further and then will show the same message. Anyone firmilar with this problem? Need help!
Monday, January 4th, 2010 AT 1:20 PM

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Tiny
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It seems as though the EGS brain is not at fault if 3x replacing it does not do anything. The fault may be in the transmission or it might need a chip for the transmission brain. Where did you source the modules from?
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 3:29 AM
Tiny
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I was using a company out of Jacksonville Florida. The last module they sent the shift timing
are different and it doesn't throw the Trans Problem code as often. It still won't shift into the higher gears.

Thanks,

S. Porter
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2010 AT 11:41 AM
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There are some numbers I need from you, first I am going to speak to my source at this end, stand-by.
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Friday, January 8th, 2010 AT 8:49 AM
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Can I get the numbers off the trans computer? Also the image of the ID plate on the tranny too.
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Saturday, January 9th, 2010 AT 7:38 AM

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