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Question: What to do when the TRANS. FAIL SAFE PROG appears in the Check Control

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lcopeland2, Greenville, MS, September 10, 2011, 19:02
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It will on drive in 4 and 5th gear

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    Tyreguy September 12, 2011, 06:31
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    A reputable import/BMW repair facility needs to do a diagnostic check to verify the problem. It might be transmission related and further diag time may be necessary to tear into the tranny to check for problems.

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