guys, i need serious help. i have a 2006 E60 530i it started one morning when it wouldnt engage into reverse,i switched off and after like 30secs started it and it worked. then driving it pulled up saying transmission fault...fail safe activated. took it to the mechs and they said theywould have to drop the gear box, that it was most likely what he called the gear "fibre" i use my car for my business and couldnt afford to leave it with him. so he reset the transmission and it was fine for a few days. as it is now it wont shift from 1st gear. i started using the m/s which was alright pending when i could leave it at the mechs. the m/s is no longer engaging. im stumped
Last edited by sammydan; 07-22-2014 at 03:21 PM.
Take it back to the mechanic if your stumped..
2006 X5 L83 5.3 6l80 swapped in progress
1999 528i 5.7L 4l60e swapped w/ 31 spline 8.8 cobra diff
2007 ZX-10r - sold
1987 R-10 SWB L83 5.3L 6L80e swapped
Gear fibre?
Does your mechanic have a BMW specific diagnostic computer? If so, what are the codes in the transmission computer, engine computer, and ABS/DSC computer?
If your mechanic does not have a BMW specific diagnostic computer, you need a different mechanic.
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