Transmission Fail Safe Mode

[crystalworks]

First, welcome. And nice work so far. Second, you're going to need a scammer capable of pulling BMW codes. Will help you narrow your trans issue down.

[Clinticus]

Originally Posted by crystalworks

First, welcome. And nice work so far. Second, you're going to need a scammer capable of pulling BMW codes. Will help you narrow your trans issue down.

Thank you SA,TX neighbor! Any recommendations on BMW specific scanners?

[crystalworks]

Originally Posted by Clinticus

Thank you SA,TX neighbor! Any recommendations on BMW specific scanners?

Hey neighbor, once again I fail to look at the location of a poster.

The Foxwell should do most of what you need. Mine has gotten quite the workout from our BMW fleet. A rebuilt valve body combined with the 4 valve body seals + bridge seal will usually solve any problem with the trans. Usually. I am also going to have mine rebuilt this year by a company on Ebay that was recommended to me by a fellow local 4.8is owner.

First up though... finishing the E61 trans service and then the wife's E70 needs rebuilt valve body and seals. Hers is slipping out of gear on the highway though so fingers crossed it's not the E clutch bearing/bushing. That would suck. A lot.

[Clinticus]

Thank you all for the replies and suggestions! Replaced the front bank o2 sensors and was able to clear those codes. Waiting on the thermostat to be delivered tomorrow and another “fun filled” weekend under the hood! My hope is that this can be resolved without a tranny rebuild and plan to post a spreadsheet of parts, where they were purchased and price to hopefully pay it forward for others with similar issues. Will update with my progress after the weekend and look forward to her running as she should so I can move on to the FUN of upgrades rather than repairs!