I just got a 94 BMW 740I and I have no clue what the A on that switch right next to the shifter. If anyone can help ide appreciate it thanks
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Hmmmm can you post a picture?

I wish I could but i need four posts, i def will once i have four posts

Here is a picture
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/1125590477038674251FCHVQv

Its not all wheel drive i know that,its a free moving switch, it pushes up towards the A and down towars the arrow, but i dont know what it does. i heard there is a "boost" button, but that button goes two ways, wouldent an overdrive be a single button? i dunno, if anyone can help ide appreciate it thanks

Hmm, my two bets...

1) Automatic/Manual mode? Maybe it takes out the transmission so that you can row manually through all four forward gears?

2) Doesn't make as much sense, but... overdrive on/off?

My friend's '90 Maxima has a switch where you can set the transmission for 'power' or 'economy'...

BTW, nice car. My dad's friend let me try his '95 740i and I thought it was the shit. Love the exhaust note, the steering feel, the comfort, the auto transmission that engine-brakes for you... definitely a sportier ride than the '95 S320 that I tried.

Auotmatic/Manual mode psosibly...take it to a bimmer dealership

yeah it looks like a auto/man mode

I think some of the pre '90 cars where marked A, S and * instead of E, S and * that we all know. It's very strange that your car should have this. Do you know in which country it was made???