Gearbox 'trans failsafe prog' problem

[haydar]

OK, here's the update:-

Just to be clear, the error comes before the car is actually started, only when the ignition is in the on position.

First thing in the morning when we get the error we took the following readings:-

i. Retook reading on pins 3 and 12, resistance 5.5 ohms.
ii. Resistance on pins 11 and 27 is 6.1 ohms.

On the chance that the problem was the alternator, I swapped my alternator with a friend who has a X5 4.6 (same alternator and part number). Again same problem in the morning.

Any ideas!!!

Thanks