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| The transmission on my 1998 740 IL was replaced by a local shop in Greenwich CT just before I bought it. Since the sale I have had to take it back to the shop twice for transmission problems after getting the warning message " Trans. Failsafe prog". The mechanic claims that the first two replacement transmissions were "bad" and he replaced them with another re-built transmission (non-BMW certified). Now I am getting the message again. My question is: Is it possible that the transmissions are fine and that this shop does not know how to correctly install a BMW transmission? Could he be missing a step? IS there a BMW mechanic in the Boston area who you would recommend for this type of problem? I know I could take the car to a dealership and have another transmission installed but I am trying to avoid spending a ton of money. Any help/guidance would be appreciated. Brian
Brian
bcosgrove@beaconcgi.com
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Brian,
The transmission is going into failsafe mode for a reason that is being stored in the transmission computer. If the shop cannot read the transmission computer faults they won't know where to begin fixing the problem.
There are a number of reputable dealer alternatives to BMW service, including us, in the Boston area.
Check out http://www.bimrs.org/ for a reputable shop or you can contact us in Newbury, MA 978.465.2002.
Thanks,
Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002
Mike Morris
Schneller BMW Performance
26 Middle Rd Unit 1-2
Newbury, MA 01951
978.465.2002
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Thanks Mike. I appreciate the guidance.
Brian
bcosgrove@beaconcgi.com
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