1999 BMW 740

1999 BMW 740
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ABU MANSOOR
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Transmission problem
1999 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

problem 1.
sometimes while driving the gear hang in gear 4 even when i use the manual it automatically turns to gear 4 and if i park the car and start driving again each shift takes a longer time up to gear 3 and hang there.When i stop the car, switch it off and start it again the problem disapear.

problem2.
when i drive the car for a round half an hour and slow down i hear a bump in the gearbox especially in gear 2. the same thing repeates when i switch off the car and start it again, the problem disapears.
Jan 2, 2009 at 2:58 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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This could be an electrical or a programming issue, have you been to the dealer with it yet? You may have to, software is loaded with proprietary equipment and most independent shops are not going to have what it takes.
Jan 5, 2009 at 3:32 PM
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