By far, the most common cause of the reverse problem in BMW's is the failure of the D-G clutch drum. Specifically, the snap ring that retains the D or reverse clutch breaks out of the clutch drum resulting in an inability for the clutch pack to apply. The good news is that there is hope in regards to a proper repair. The problem is the P/N circuit inside the TR (transmission range) sensor. +++++ This prompts me to think I may have the same issue. The key word - "sensor". BMW car has as many sensors as one can imagine. What I did was to make sure I switch gears first between "Park", "Reverse", "Neutral" and "Drive" mode and then start my X5. Voila. Done. The The cost of a new transmission would be prohibitive compared to the true market value of a 13-year-old X5. You need to get an estimate from your mechanic on the total cost of replacing your transmission with a rebuilt transmission. Then you have to decide what your next course of action should be. Good luck! A couple of days ago the transmission on my X5 (3.0 2004 155.000 km) started shifting late; it had done this a couple of times in the days before, but this time the transmission warning light came on and the transmission went into limp mode. I stopped the car as soon as I could. I have a 2004 X5 4.4i BMW with 57,000 km (approx 35,000 miles). It's lightly driven and never done any towing. I bought the vehicle new, and have always had it dealer serviced. On accelleration, and decelleration, the transmission does a hard slam, feels like the transmission is falling off the car. 2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD Because you are going to dump the X for transmission problem, worn valve seal problem, timing chain guide problems 101 posts · Joined 2011. #2 · Jul 8, 2011. I have the 2001 model, and the main problems I've had were electrical. The headlights and taillights had to be rewired because the bulbs would burn out when they were months old. Occasionally the window belts will break and the glass will get stuck down in the door. 26,981 satisfied customers. A self levelling suspicion inactive sign has come on - it. a self levelling suspicion inactive sign has come on - it has happended before and awas fixed - it was a loose wire - I have a bmw x5 2005 3.0d - can I … read more. A7Pi4.

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