PLEASE HELP with this computer message

MY 1999 535 E39 Auto cut off at a traffic light.My Dash computer reads
ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG. & TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG.The car is not starting. B4 i
take it to the repair shop what could be the best and worst diagnosis to
expect. OR simply what could have happened and what are the likely
solutions.

The car has detected a failure that will cause damage, so it shut itself
down. I suggest an independent BMW service center as opposed to one at the
dealership. My limited experience is that these shops are as good as the
dealer service, but with much lower overhead.




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> MY 1999 535 E39 Auto cut off at a traffic light.My Dash computer reads
> ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG. & TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG.The car is not starting. B4 i
> take it to the repair shop what could be the best and worst diagnosis to
> expect. OR simply what could have happened and what are the likely
> solutions.
>

> MY 1999 535 E39 Auto cut off at a traffic light.My Dash computer reads
> ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG. & TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG.The car is not starting. B4 i
> take it to the repair shop what could be the best and worst diagnosis to
> expect. OR simply what could have happened and what are the likely
> solutions.

This can be caused by low battery voltage. If you have the original
battery a new one is worth a try.

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munesu > wrote:
> MY 1999 535 E39 Auto cut off at a traffic light.My Dash computer reads
> ENGINE FAILSAFE PROG. & TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG.The car is not starting. B4 i
> take it to the repair shop what could be the best and worst diagnosis to
> expect. OR simply what could have happened and what are the likely
> solutions.

When you say it's not starting, what happens? Nothing - or the lights etc
dim? First thing I'd check is the battery volts which should be over 12. A
low battery because perhaps of a failed charging system or the battery
being knackered will give just this result.

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