My 2002 525i has been sitting since my wife got a newer 535. Finally got the car sold, but after signing the papers, I turned off the car and it would not start again. Battery was dead, installed 6-07. Jumped the car to take it to get a new battery and while going out the drive, the battery light came on. I parked the car, not wanting to die on the road and removed the battery and took it with me. Upon returning and installing the battery, the battery light stayed on and the trans went into failsafe mode. Left the car idling for a short period of time and each time I put it into gear, it went to failsafe. Disconnected the battery for about 1/2 hour and tried again, with the same results.
Any suggestions for what is going on here and if it can be solved without taking it in and losing $$ since I will need to repair?? I want to get it out of the driveway. Thanks
Any suggestions for what is going on here and if it can be solved without taking it in and losing $$ since I will need to repair?? I want to get it out of the driveway. Thanks