Re: 1995 BMW 318i Auto transmission warning light on with no gear selection

"Dave Plowman (News)" <dave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> In article <JMOdneMwIZxN373VnZ2dnUVZ8vmdnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
>   R. Mark Clayton <nospamclayton@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>> > It is fixed.... Disconnected battery then reconnected battery, so
that
>> > the 'default' or 'Limp home' mode is deselected.
>> > Now I can dice and drift again, HAHA
>
>> You need to find out why this happened.  It may just be low volts and
>> all you need is a long run or a new battery, or it could be more
>> serious.
>
> The OP said there was a battery problem with low volts therefore being
> inevitable.

Indeed.

>
> -- 
> *Why is it considered necessary to screw down the lid of a coffin?

So if it is dropped the lid stays on and the contents inside.  The 
alternative: -

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/pictures/Pictures/khomeini-funeral.jpg

could be described as embarrassing to say the least!

>
>    Dave Plowman        dave@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
           London SW
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