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[Bear]

"TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG"

CAr runs in 4th-5th gear so you can;t accelarate. Anyone had this? What to do?

Appreciate any info soon

Bear

[Md750]

i had this happen not too lonh ago...i changed the battery and haven't had it since. hope this helps

[Magnum]

Yep, more then likely your battery.

[Bear]

Yep, more then likely your battery.

What is the best/cost efficient replacement battery?

I know that I still have the original battery in there. I sure hope that is the problem. Thanx guys

[RevHigh]

try resetting the car-disconnect the battery for a while.

You can throw an interstate model # mt93 as a replacement.

[Bear]

try resetting the car-disconnect the battery for a while.

You can throw an interstate model # mt93 as a replacement.

Rev

Had my son try disconnecting the battery, no help. I have an Interstate going in tomorrow AM

HEY! CALL ME on my cell. Did I piss off your date? OR Do you even remember talking to me? Sounded like a hell of a party going on! I am in Texas, gettin ready to head home, available on my cell for a couple hours.

Bear

[Magnum]

What is the best/cost efficient replacement battery?

I know that I still have the original battery in there. I sure hope that is the problem. Thanx guys

IMO, the most cost efficient battery is an OEM Battery. Many may debate this, but I have no hard proof as to how long aftermarket batteries would last in a 7.

Several individuals have gone with supposedly BMW supplier [douglas if I remember correctly], so my opinions and comments may be proved wrong years down the road, but for now I stick with my opinion because I don't know anybody who has had a different battery for any great length of time.

Your battery = original
Your car = 1997
Battery life = at least 7 years
$250.00 / 7 = $35.71 per year

Pretty cost effective in my book, but that's just me!

[RevHigh]

HA! That wasn't my date, I don't date anymore. That was Sahara' and she was very top heavy and small waisted. A real spinner.

I'll call in 5 min.

CF cai for 740s is done.

[Roy Cya]

Rev,

let's see it!!!! The CF CAI not the top-heavy "acquaintance"!!!

Later,

[Reed Hunt]

IMO, the most cost efficient battery is an OEM Battery. Many may debate this, but I have no hard proof as to how long aftermarket batteries would last in a 7.

Several individuals have gone with supposedly BMW supplier [douglas if I remember correctly], so my opinions and comments may be proved wrong years down the road, but for now I stick with my opinion because I don't know anybody who has had a different battery for any great length of time.

Your battery = original
Your car = 1997
Battery life = at least 7 years
$250.00 / 7 = $35.71 per year

Pretty cost effective in my book, but that's just me!

Fair point.

I still have my original batter (1998 MY) and it's showing no signs of giving it up).

So, this raises the questions, who makes OEM batteries for BMW and are they sold under another (less expensive) name...

[Magnum]

Reed,

I think it is douglas, but won't guarantee that, I also believe they are a bit smaller [lengthwise] then the original.

Never saw one in person, but I bet www.e38.org has some info.

[Tranceshark]

For a reboot of the CarSystem you don´t just have to disconnect the battery, but you will have to disconnect it, wait for 15min, then shortcut your neg and pos (BE SURE NOT TO HAVE THE BATTERY IN THE CIRCUIT!!!!) wires, and then reconnect the battery. That will re-launch the CarSystems. Could be of help.

[sealbeach740]

Reed,

I think it is douglas, but won't guarantee that, I also believe they are a bit smaller [lengthwise] then the original.

I just purchased a Douglas 95R from Batteries Plus for $115 - OEM supplier. Same ugly white, same "green eye", same W I D E body & heavy, but most importantly, same 950 CCAs. Just missing a couple of BMW stickers on it!!

[Reed Hunt]

I just purchased a Douglas 95R from Batteries Plus for $115 - OEM supplier. Same ugly white, same "green eye", same W I D E body & heavy, but most importantly, same 950 CCAs. Just missing a couple of BMW stickers on it!!

Bingo, I think that's the answer we wanted, thanks SB740.

[Bear]

HA! That wasn't my date, I don't date anymore. That was Sahara' and she was very top heavy and small waisted. A real spinner.

I'll call in 5 min.

CF cai for 740s is done.

No dating, just rampant monkey sex?

CF cai for 740s is done.... Is there an implied offer, do i have to guess? :

[Magnum]

Bingo, I think that's the answer we wanted, thanks SB740.

I'm set for a while myself but,


Cool report back....

[Bear]

I just purchased a Douglas 95R from Batteries Plus for $115 - OEM supplier. Same ugly white, same "green eye", same W I D E body & heavy, but most importantly, same 950 CCAs. Just missing a couple of BMW stickers on it!!

All...

Thanx for all the help and input on this one. I was a bit worried.

New Douglas 95R installed, problem gone. Thanx guys. This is a big reason this board is sooooo valuable.
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