my 94 bmw 525i has some issues with the transmission. There are a few things that seems to be connected. First off; ithe dash reads that the brake light is out but all light are working. With the headlight 'OFF' and the transmission in reverse..... the dash lights goes dim. With the headlight 'ON'... it does not get dim {it works perfect}.
PLUS.......... the transmission works well in normal driving but when the pedal is pressed to the floor [kickdown] the engine just revvvvvvv out without the transmission shift. So there is no downshift. Also there is a slight longer than normal engagement of the reverse gear.
To sum this up: 1. brake light warning.. but all lights are working.
- dashlights goes dim when in reverse and light are off. 3. tranny work well until pedal is pressed to downshift point.. just engine rev out. 4. delayed engagement of reverse gear. I think its electrical problem somewhere in the system... any help would be appreciated..