1997 BMW 528 Transmission Module

1997 BMW 528
83,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KOZAKA
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I am told by the dealer that the transmission module has quit

He told us that it is $1600 to fix.

I think I can get this done much more cheaply by someone (not me) who knows what they are doing.

The car can be in Raleigh, NC or in DC. I commute between each.
Jan 3, 2010 at 6:02 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Are you reporting the news or asking for advice?
Jan 3, 2010 at 9:38 PM
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KOZAKA
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Any advice is gratefully appreciated.

Andy
Jan 3, 2010 at 9:46 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Programa is an electrical module supplier I have used in the past, I also request the reason why this module is being condemned. The dealer is willing to take your $, are they going to guarantee it will work? I am not so sure they got the diagnostics correct, of course, I am not there and I did not see the steps they took.
Jan 3, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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