There is a data port along the bottom of the dash board -- if there is co= ver
> over it, the cover will be clearly identified as having a data port -- th= at
> fits the OBD II scan tool. You can visit Autozone parts stores and use th= e
> scan tool for free, or you can buy the scan tool, take it home and pull
> codes, then return the tool for a full refund. The OBD II codes will tell
> you what hurts.
>
> Aamco -- not the best place to go in my opinion -- will read the codes fo= r
> free too, but I have heard some real horror stories about that place. >
>
> > 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.
I took my 740i to a AAMCO shop for their free analysis. does anyone know the meaning of the codes?
the following codes came up:
49 Gear Monitoring
54 Gear Monitoring #4
59 Stall Monitoring
any insight as to what these codes mean would be appreciated. i would like to take my car to a reputable independent transmission shop. trying to find a good one in Los Angeles is the challenge. any suggestions? so you've heard horror stories about AAMCO - i guess I won't be going their for the work. i would like to get the transmission repaired as opposed to rebuilt.
any other insight/suggestions you might have would be appreciated.