2004 BMW 525i

2004 BMW 525I
90 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHICODUSTY
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I have a 2004 BMW 525i, and I recieved a hard transmission fault light about a three weeks ago. My mechanic said that I had a transmission fluid leak, so he changed this coil and trans pan with 21 bolts on it. The car drove fine for a few days but then I got several more soft transmission faults where as soon as cut the car off and back on they went away. The mechanic then reprogrammed the car and cleared the faults. The car seems to be driving fine, but I have received another tranny light. What could be causing this?
Dec 2, 2010 at 6:26 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Can you send the last 7 of the VIN for identification purposes please?
Dec 2, 2010 at 7:22 PM
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Please send the last 7 of the vin so I can ID the car
Dec 2, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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CHICODUSTY
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I do not have that info on me right now...what would you use it for?
Dec 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM
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Faults can often be model specific, as are some of the solutions. The car has VIN specific coding and programming challenges that the requested information would help clarify.
Dec 2, 2010 at 10:01 PM
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chicodusty, can you respond or are you already complete with your car?
Dec 4, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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This forum has much in common with the repair facility you have chosen. The need for information is crucial to make a proper diagnosis and to assist the repairing technician in defining what might be possible in the response to the consumer. If you feel like my request is unreasonable, so be it.
Dec 6, 2010 at 2:50 PM
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Hi Dr. Hagerty - I apologize for the late response as I have been disconnected for the last few days. I understand the need for the VIN, but I have not been home in about two weeks and do not have access to it. When I return home this weekend I will send it over to you.
Dec 6, 2010 at 3:49 PM