1997 Bmw 540i Reconditioned Auto Transmission Installed April 2012 Since Dec

1997 BMW 540I
16,800 MILES
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A reconditioned auto transmission was installed in April 2012.

Since Dec 2012 on the code display below speedometer:
Fail Safe Transmission mode is on, the car drives, but no gear is displayed, it happens frequently.

BMW ( they want the service job) said it could be transmission or a sensor/electronics.

The car runs well in both modes, any ideas?

I am happy to donate based on a suitable reply
Jan 27, 2013 at 9:42 PM
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Call Steve Dose in El Cajon (619) 449-3835
Jan 29, 2013 at 6:50 PM
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