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Originally Posted by turquise1
Hey guys,
After trying pretty much everything (except the tranny itself which the mechanic says is working fine) I was told to replace the Transmission Control Module to a new/updated one.
I am also told that I cannot use a used one and had to get a new one and get it programmed at the dealer around $1000 (BMW X5 01 4.4 at 172k miles). Is that correct? Am I really stuck with that option? I am asking this because I remember reading some other people using used modules on their BMW's..
Thanks for all the help..
Ozzie..
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You can buy a used one from the same model car, or buy a used one with same part number from different model car. Re-coding is necessary after installing a used one from different model of car.
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