There were actually about 7-8 other joints that looked a little flaky. They almost looked like someone had been in there before with a soldiering iron. I tried to touch them up and add a little soldier to a couple of joints, but I always worry I'm going to leave a stray trace on the board and short it out. I did drive the car to work this morning and it shifted fine with no message. But I don't trust that to be the end of it. This problem always rears its ugly head now and again. I may take a stab at installing the new trans speed sensor I have this weekend. I probably also need to check the seal of the main connector at the trans and make certain fluid is not leaking into the connector.

It's good to hear from you again and as always, thanks for the excellent help, advice, illustrations, photos, etc. I don't frequent the board near as much anymore...changing life and priorities. But I do try to reply to things I know about when I do check in.

Grace and peace,

Robert K
1991 535i (still for sale)