> > how does one obtain the transmission "codes" for a 1998 BMW 740i. =A0i'm=
> > getting a "Check Engine" light and my transmission is in Fail Safe
> > mode. =A0is 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? =A0 i don't want to get screwed at the transmission shop.
> > thank you very much in advance.
>
> If the fault is transmission then it will say "transmission" (you might ha= ve
> to scroll for it).
>
> Does the fault go away if the engine is stopped and restarted?
>
> The most common cause of this is low battery volts.
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!