2004 bmw 545i dead battery had dealer install new battery now i have 2nd gear jerking with my autotransmission

Is this a E60

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The common joke acronym for "BMW" is Break My Wallet. BMWs are very nice cars but they are somewhat complex and quite expensive to maintain.

Take the car to an auto parts store such as Autozone. They have an OBDII code reader that can reset (clear) the error code. If the code does not come back on, then you're good to go, However, if it does come back on then the fix is have it serviced.

I would take it in to the dealer and ask them for an estimate of costs and if you think it's too much then perhaps find an independent shop to do the work (rather than the dealership).

Good luck!!

make sure proper fluid and level is rite--evrything is computer based on todays trans--may need a download of new programs-its like an upgrade--------get a data stream run on entire car--go to an independent shop that has factory gear--dealers stuf is out of date-they only hav software for recent models

when jump starting a car, be very careful not to contact the wrong post, this can result in a multude of probems.

you need to have it reset by dealer, shop or parts store that has OBII scanner. Good parts stores will do it for FREE

if you tell a BMW garage you only want an age/mileage service, thats what you get BUT they will give you a list(on paper)of things that you may want to consider doing,BMW dealers have strict instructions from the factory and if they dont follow these they loose the franchise...THEY DONT PLAY GAMES like some domestic makes.....(dealers)

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Your car battery is dead. Or the cable from the battery to the 12V terminal has a bad connection.

after replacing the battery, battery replacement has to be registered in the power module.Newer bmw's can experience battery draw issues. usually after battery replacment the active steering has to be re-aligned. you can try turning the steering wheel lock to lock to see if that solves your problem (usually only works on older cars) if you can find a shop that has a GT1 (bmw's older diagnostic equipment) they should be able to reset the light. At the same time if the vehicle has a battery draw and the power module is disconnecting the battery when the charge level gets low,that is your root problem and you will end up with an active steering fault over and over