2002 E39 5 Series (520i) - Warning, Warning!!!!

[piriaka 0]

Hi, I have just arrived home (from a very nice meal too I might add!!), but the car is now showing the warning "Trans Failsafe Program", the ABS light is on and the battery red light is on. The car seems to travel ok but still in one/lower gear. Feels like a slipping clutch on a manual.

Can anyone advise what the problem might be please. And can I drive the car 70ks to my BMW dealer???

Thanks heaps

Regards

Ray

[hotwire 352]

If battery light is staying on -probably a crook alternator. This may well cause the trans limp mode, ABS light too.

Get it checked by an auto sparky

[bmw.maniac 1]

How was that post a 'warning?'

[kiwi535 538]

How was that post a 'warning?'

He is saying he has had a warning message.

[piriaka 0]

my warning light/message was warning me

[bmw.maniac 1]

Ohhh now I get it.

[piriaka 0]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the comments - car wouldn't restart - so onto State Roadside Assist who started the car for me. Off to the local auto electrician - and a new regulator in the alternator and a new battery (battery was the original from 2002) - the car is going better than ever. The wallet is lightened by the experience though!!

Regards

Ray