Transmission Error Message

2004 BMW 745Li Transmission Error Message

Error Message:  Trans. range N only with engine on!

Symptoms: Vehicle will not move once temperature warms up.

Probable cause:  Bad transmission Valve Body Seal – consider replacing the solenoids at the same time.

 

REQUIRED PARTS TO REPAIR

Transmission Valve body seal part number 24-34-7-588-727-M103 (M103 suffix may not be necessary)

Purchase here:  https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/24347588727.htm?pn=24-34-7-588-727-M103

 

Transmission Pans gasket

New drain plug

Lifetime fluid

Mecatronics Sleeve

Consider changing the transmission cooler lines?

Transmission filter and o-ring

 

SOURCES FOR PARTS:

Confirm correct part:  https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/24347588727.htm?pn=24-34-7-588-727-M103

 

 

Replacement parts: Confirm you have 6HP26 transmission.  https://www.thectsc.com/catalog/6hp26/28/32-8.html

 

 

INPA RESET KIT:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-BMW-INPA-K-DCAN-DIS-SSS-NCS-Coding-ISTA-Diagnostic-USB-Interface-Cable-CD-/192582918249

 

 

The above link is broken, maybe this is the right part:

https://ebay.to/2UlIHfJ

 

Solenoid Kid – confirm correct kit:  https://www.thectsc.com/products/solenoid-kit-6hp19/26/32-m-shift-36-115.html

 

 

VIDEOS AND WEB PAGES DIAGNOSING THE PROBLEM

 

Youtube video Explaining solution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=u6-WmqI9UXw

 

Bimmerfest forum post:   https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=615725

 

Transmission Valve Body R&R Step by Step:   http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/673185

 

Mechatronic Replacement: http://www.zftranspart.com/images/custom/mecha.pdf

 

Complete fix for transmission:  http://www.bmwlogicseven.com/?p=3738

 

3 minute Youtube video Step by Step for Mechatronics R&R:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=zwjvxRZyvWM