1998 BMW 528 Transmission Problems

1998 BMW 528
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM PAAUWE
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Recently, while driving my BMW on occasion the "D" on the dash readout will disappear while in drive, same with the "R" & "P". I notice the transmission slipping during this time, too. When shifting to 1st and 3rd I get "S 1" on both. Sometime the dash will show nothing while I shift through all gears. What am I looking at?

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Jan 12, 2008 at 11:16 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Have the EGS system scanned for pending faults and repost please
Jan 12, 2008 at 11:07 PM
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TOM PAAUWE
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I took the 528i in to repair and found the problem to be a faulty "transmission range switch", a $600 repair. Very happy it was not a bad transmission.

The TRS works between the transmission and dash board and also assists the trans to work properly.

Tom Paauwe
Mar 1, 2008 at 3:03 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Isn't OBDII wonderful!!
Mar 3, 2008 at 3:01 PM
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