LincolnMaster80,
Thanks for the thoughtful reply, my research has been greatly influenced by you wonderful guys and yes including Shogun too -
It is this feedback that gives that feeling of anything is possible -
It really helps to get pointed in the right direction -
You mentioned "Park" and I am thinking, how did I not think to verify that Park was or was not working - I have been putting it in Park, because that is a habit -
I will check on Wednesday -
I will look into the gear selector cable - I thought the contacts on the shifter sent an electrical message to the transmission instead of using a cable -
I poured some of the old ATF into a plastic water bottle, so that I could see if it had any metal shavings in it - I say no, others say they see some real fine metal dust - Maybe!
I will reset the computer next - I have the " Magic Reset Instructions" and I think that I found them on one of the links in your signature -
I found some info on checking solenoids, etc... with a volt / ohm meter -
I do not have any experience here either, but I will in a couple of days -
Any other info on trouble shooting / testing would be appreciated -
I went to Advantage Auto Parts to rent a computer code reader, but they said their unit would not fit the 92 BMW - He thought the earliest was 97 -
If I were to call around, what type of reader would I be looking for?
Thanks again for taking the time to share your knowledge,