2003 Bmw X5 Hello Driving Suddenly Msg Trans Failsafe Prog Turn Off Car

2003 BMW X5
108,000 MILES
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hello, when i am driving suddenly i see msg "trans.failsafe prog."
i turn off the car for few seconds and then the msg disappear

how i can solve the problem that the msg will not appear again
Dec 16, 2012 at 11:47 PM
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This could be a need to update the software in the brain for the automatic transmission. You will need to see your BMW service provider.
Dec 22, 2012 at 8:17 AM
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