Engine runing, not able to shift to reverse or drive

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Asked by GuruXD8VN Oct 02, 2018 at 09:47 AM about the 1997 BMW 7 Series 740i RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair


Car parked for 6 months without battery. 1997 740i, when running not able to
shift to reverse or drive. But if its not running, able to shift the gear to any
position.

3 Answers

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if the shifter or interlock solenoid are broken, is this will prevent to shift to any gear event he engine is off? Weird, I can shift to any gear while the engine is off.

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I tried the following below last night: Scan using the ODB2 and didnt find any error. I have a warning on dashboard, Brake Lights and Brake Lining - I am not sure if this preventing to shift the gear to locked. Tried also Turn the key to position 1 - I can shift the gear without any problem Turn key key to position 2 (ON) - Can not shift the gear Turn key key to position 2 (ON) and start the engine - Can not shift the gear Turn key key to position 2 (ON), start the engine and turn OFF - Can not shift the gear Turn key key to position 2 (ON) and turn key back to position 1 - Can not shift the gear I noticed when the key is ON the position that is the time the shift gear is locked. I hope this helps

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