740i Transmission CODES

Sorry to look like I am a saddo replying to my own posts, but obviously
reply I am reply to was actually from the OP and not from me!

"R. Mark Clayton" > wrote in message
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> "avatar2k" > wrote in message
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> On Jun 30, 9:49 am, "R. Mark Clayton" >
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>> "avatar2k" > wrote in message
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>> > how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. i'm
>> > getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
>> > mode. is there a computer diagnostics technique that shops use to
>> > determine the exact problem with my transmission? will the codes
>> > relating to the transmission show up via the "OBD" computer
>> > terminal? i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
>> > thank you very much in advance.
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>> If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might
>> have
>> to scroll for it).
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>> Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
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>> The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
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> thanks for your reply. unfortunately the problem doesn't go away when
> the engine is restarted. i bought a new battery but the problem still
> persists. thanks!
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> Probably a real fault then :-((
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