what causes incorrect gear 2 and gear 3 ratio?

1998 BMW 118D
150,000 MILES
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CDBARNES
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my bmw goes into trans fail safe mode, dsc light comes on and leaks coolant. now it wont start.
Feb 21, 2012 at 10:20 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the ratio issue is slippage in the trans between shifts which is an internal issue.

coolant leak, you need a pressure test to determine the failure.

the no start is something you start from basics. you need compression, spark and fuel. one or more are missing and needs to be diaged to find the failure.

Roy
Feb 22, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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