Trans Failsafe Prog

2000 BMW 740
139,000 MILES
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ACUROTTO
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hi, i bought a 2000 740il which wasn't running for almost a year because the alternator needed to be replaced so after i towed it to the shop and have the alternator and some belts replaced and the battery recharged i got a message on the dashboard "Trans Failsafe Prog" the car was taken to a trans center and they said nothing is wrong with it but it might be something with the ABS module so i would like a second opinion, if the module can be replaced without having to reprogram it, also i found some info about module master, a place where they rebuilt the module. the module has been removed from the car already and before i sent it to be rebuilt i'd like to have your opinion. thanks
Mar 3, 2012 at 9:43 PM
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FIXITMR
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battery and alternator issues can trigger this fault message. is battery good?
Mar 3, 2012 at 10:12 PM
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ACUROTTO
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Yes both have been replaced
Mar 3, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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FIXITMR
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has anything changed is the car operating ok or is it in limp mode?
Mar 9, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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