"trans program" will light up on dashboard and when it does, transmission will slip. This was intermittent before but now constant when first starting in am. If I let car sit for about 15 minutes, "trans program" will dissappear and car will shift normally (automatic trans). Afraid transmission might slip when car is in motion causing accident. Brought to dealer, could not explain whats wrong but wants to replace trans. Bmw has several technical service bulletins re. This (according to internet) but bmw will not share nor answer my letter. Went to independent trans. Mechanic who says transmission itself is fine. Thanks.
The worst 1993 BMW 525IA problems
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Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A malfunction or failure of a coolant system component, such as a thermostat, water pump, or fan belt, can result in significantly increased coolant temperature and system pressure. If the indications of a critical overheating condition is not noticed by the driver, it is possible that damage to, or failure of, a coolant system component could occur.
- Risk
- If a crack were to form or a seam were to separate in the heater core end piece, hot coolant could suddenly be expelled, increasing the risk of personal injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new design radiator cap to control pressure and provide greater coolant overflow in the event of overheating.
Recall number 98V178000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1993 BMW 525IA 1
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Is the 1993 BMW 525IA reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1993 BMW 525IA, fewer than a typical 525IA model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1993 BMW 525IA?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1993 BMW 525IA have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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