E38 transmission fault, any ideas please

[johnythefish 1]

Hi; I'm still looking for my ideal bmw. Haven't written off the 2001 728 with the drivers door that can't be opened. But my sights are now on a 1998 735iL with a transmission fault. Apparantly the car has decided its got a transmission fault, and is in "emegency mode" only 4th gear availiable, I am unable to view car. Just an idea, but is this likely to a real auto transmission fault, or just a sensor/electrical fault. Yes the car is a Singapore import, about 130,000kms. Hasn't been used for nearly 2 years, reg on hold. Any "sensable" advice would be welcome, I will end with one of these E38's soon. Just I really fancy the LWB versions. Cheers in advance

[*Glenn* 854]

Get it professionally checked out thoroughly before entering into any negotiations

[BM WORLD 1283]

prob need a trans rebuild , bank on that anyway .

but you might luck out and just need a small fix .

but have seen many 730i and 735i trans go .

[jeff002 23]

try to replace the transmission ECU.

[*Glenn* 854]

try to replace the transmission ECU.

Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post

[jeffbebe 1560]

Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post

Just a normal Friday night, Glenn.

[beemn 50]

Buy a slab of lion red, KFC for 6 people and a hooker... the problem will then seem very insignificant... just like your post

Maybe two hookers Glenn, just in case one has fault too

[jeffbebe 1560]

Maybe two hookers Glenn, just in case one has fault too

You can probably get three on Hopetoun Street for less than the price of a slab of Lion Red. Can't vouch for their 'quality' though.

[beemn 50]

dont think those ones are chicks...

[Phil-540i 166]

Comedy hour - you guys just made my day!! Primo.

[Driftit 2078]

dont think those ones are chicks...

When they look like Jona Lomu in a skirt you are cruising the wrong street. Don't laugh at them cause they run just like Jona could.

[*Glenn* 854]

What makes me smile is you guys all know about these shims & the so called ladies of the night in your areas ???... you all been there no guess

[*Glenn* 854]

Back on topic... get it checked out properly by a person with BMW or Automatic experience... Not Fit Stop, Midick or ABC

[Phil-540i 166]

What makes me smile is you guys all know about these shims & the so called ladies of the night in your areas ???... you all been there no guess

Was the same slightly worrying thought I had too...............

[*Glenn* 854]

STD treatments would out way any BMW maintenance payment issues

[Driftit 2078]

My experience comes from yelling out obscenities as we drove past as kids.

They can run and throw rocks very well. As for Milan..

[_ethrty-Andy_ 2132]

why has noone questioned the slab of Lion Red?

I like to think im a little classier than that

[Phil-540i 166]

I wondered on the basis of 1 slab to 6 guys ratio - some-ones gonna get the short straw on having to drink it...........

[*Glenn* 854]

why has noone questioned the slab of Lion Red?

I like to think im a little classier than that

Sorry.. I should have included Fanta & Lemonade as an alternative to an Aucklanders man drink

[beemn 50]

Ahhh fun times

My experience comes from yelling out obscenities as we drove past as kids.

They can run and throw rocks very well. As for Milan..

I can run faster scared than they can angry...

[NVADER 54]

Glenn that first comment made my day. Crack up.

This would obviously be included if you were to get the whole car thoroughly checked by someone who knows BMW's but failing that, get the seller to have the fault codes read and send you through the printout. It's usually very cheap, and while it won't necessarily tell you the exact issue, it may give you an idea as to whether it's worth making further, potentially more costly inquiries.

[jeffbebe 1560]

dont think those ones are chicks...

I just thought they were really ugly... Never stopped to check. Did you get a nasty surprise?

[beemn 50]

Hahaha they wish