Transmission Safety Device Activated - red light
06-15-2012, 01:08 AM
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My E60 2007 showed a red dash warning light and a warning message "Tranmission Safety Device Activated" a couple of weeks ago and then the warnings disappeared almost immediately.
The warnings have just come back. As a newbie, I cannot find this topic on either this web site nor in the User Manual. So, may I ask:
The warnings have just come back. As a newbie, I cannot find this topic on either this web site nor in the User Manual. So, may I ask:
- What does this warning mean ?
- Is there anything obvious I can get my (experineced) friend to check before I take it to my good, but expensive, local
06-15-2012, 05:19 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
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IIRC this error will occur whenever the drivers door is open and the car starts to move - this happened to me once when backing up in my garage. Hope this helps.
06-15-2012, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2006
Engine: N52
I've only gotten the "door is ajar" warning or whatever it says.
Never heard or seen this message.
06-15-2012, 09:42 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i:
(8/07 Build) Metallic Bronze, Beige NASCA Leather, Ventilated Seats, Sport Pkg, Cold Wxr Pkg, Logic-7 Sound, HUD, Night Vision, PDC, Split Rear Seats, NAV, Premium Pkg, Comfort Access, HD Radio, Sport Auto Trans
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Umnitza ICE-Lite 10w LED 6000k AE's
1992 Camaro RS:
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^^^Maybe 2-3 mph. I was sitting in the car with one leg outside and the door open when I put it in reverse and started to lift off the brake. The car rolled about 3 feet when the tranny switched into park and I got the error message.
06-15-2012, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: E60
Model Year: 2006
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I was thinking this might be feature on the LCI's when I saw your model year but the OP has an 07'...
I've definitely driven forward with door open and just the door chime.
I'll try it out in reverse. lol
I've definitely driven forward with door open and just the door chime.
I'll try it out in reverse. lol
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