If you ar experiencing problems with your BMW please dont hesitate to give us a call on 0151 708 8881 or use our Full gearbox recon- GM box 3.0 E53 BMW X5 1200.00 Nov 8, 2023. 0. 121. Nov 8, 2023. by ratherman. 1 1 of 473 473. bimmerfest.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope Inc. Content on bimmerfest.com is generated by its users. bimmerfest.com is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werke AG. The X5 SAV Forum. E53 2005 3.0d - Possible gearbox issue. I've had a look through the searches and can't quite find the issue i'm having so hopefully I can explain it. A couple of weeks ago I left home (cold engine), and along the side road from my house it felt like the handbrake was on (25mph), something just didnt seem right. 3. First Name:David. BMW Model:X5 E53. BMW Year:2003. Posted June 10, 2014. I have a 2003 X5 3.0d. The fuel gauge has been very tempermental, I bought the car 2 weeks ago and it had 3/4 of a tank, the fuel went down regulary as it should and when it was at 1/4 litre I put 50 litres of diesel in but the needle still remained at 1/4 two days 005463 VTG: Mechanism faulty. 005F3A DSC: Transfer Case: Malfunction. Transfer case is new. another/previous service (which mechanically repaired the distribution box) in some way they adapt and calibrate all. It works 2-3 days. After that lights on dash back (4x4, dsc, brake) Errors shows, that Transfer Case Actuator Motor is bad. Wheels and tyres. Lubricants & fluids. Engine. Cooling system. Brakes. Transmission. Air conditioning. Haynes guides are your go-to for BMW X5 (E53). Achieve maintenance mastery with our clear-cut instructions and DIY support for models since since 1999. 7. Gearbox Vibrations Or Stuck In Parks. Vehicles stuffed with two turbochargers may suffer violent trembling, particularly on lengthy trips. It often occurs between 50 and 70 mph, and BMW x5 transmission malfunction is the dominant consequence. We suggest letting the vehicle cool down to confirm that the turbos are indeed the primary issue. When going from park to drive it takes 1 or 2 seconds and makes a click/clunk noise sometimes. The guys here at Bimmerfest say that its the Guibo/Flex Disc. But the other issue is the harsh shifting/downshifting and sporadic rpm spike by about 100-150rpm. The diagnosis came up with a bad Torque Converter. I asked for details and he explained to In fairness, the problem might not have existed when they had it. An auto trans specialist would be your best option, they'll code read it, and tell you what needs to be done. It won't be cheap, I'd budget from between 150-300 for a repair. A lot cheaper than a box, but still a bitter pill to swallow. A trick you can try is cut a block of wood long enough to fit between the drivers seat and the brake pedal. Engine off the block should be placed between the drivers seat and the brake pedal push the pedal down and use the electric seat adjustment to hold it there leave it overnight . lQiCT4.