Q: exchanging a trans on a 01 325i do you need to reprogram the computer

asked by on March 19, 2018

I put a used transmission in and it wont go, when you put it in reverse it soon pops out then when you put it in drive it than soon pops out but it will go but sounds like slipping. has a code 59 - controlled slip

My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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