1996 BMW 740il Transmission Failure and Check Engine

[umoms]

I have a 1996 BMW 740iL with 176k miles. The check engine light is on and when I start the car and shift the gear from Park to Drive it takes about 6 seconds for the car to move and I get a display message that says Transmission failure. When I am driving the vehicle the shifting seems fine. Even when I put it into park and shift it into drive again it seems fine. It seems like I only have this problem on a cold start.


As far as Check Engine Light goes I know how to use a OBD II reader but I dont think this car has one? Are the OBD I readers similar to the OBDII giving me a code and it will give me more info? Where is the OBD on this car?

[AlpineSixAndSeven]

the obd connector in behind a piece of wood trim next to the front cup holders...
it is shifting? My 99 740iL did that it is at 147k and it turned out to be low on tranny fluid.... when did it start happening? is the exact message "Trans Fail Safe Prog."?

[umoms]

I found the OBD II thanks!

Transmission fluid is fine. It shifts fine...It ONLY happens when I first start the car and shift from Park to Drive. While the engine been running there is no problems.

[umoms]

Hey guys I have a 1996 BMW 740iL with 175k miles. I do not know any previous history on this car as I just got it. On a cold start this transmission sticks when I go from park to drive. And when I go from park to reverse it feels like the transmission wants to just jump out of the car completely.
The check Engine light is on and the code was P0730 which I know is transmission related. I want to check the transmission level but there is no dipstick...Now my problem is I don't know where the transmission filler is... Can anyone look at this pic.... and tell me where to pour the transmission fluid in at.
Also can someone point out where I can fill it with Engine coolant also.

Sorry for the noob questions. I could not find the answers in my owners manual.

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