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by t15dja
Fri Sep 06, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Re: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P

Doh....wondered when that one was going to get asked! ;)

I'm talking of being able to move forwards / backwards a few feet on the drive
by t15dja
Fri Sep 06, 2013 1:08 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Re: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P

How interesting!
Is a gearbox software  reset possible as a DIY job (I know you can sometimes do these sort of things by various combinations of actions) or is this a job for the stealers?
by t15dja
Mon Sep 02, 2013 12:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Re: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P

A good suggestion ....but the car will still allow me to engage D or R from P and drive off with both drivers door open and seat belt unfastened.
by t15dja
Fri Aug 30, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P
Replies: 8
Views: 3236

Occasional Gear Problem selecting D or R from P

Two weeks into our new ownership of a 2008 E70 M Sport, our first X5, we seem to be experiencing occassional problems selecting D or R from park. The car first selects D or R as applicable but then immediately jumps back into P by itself before moving. Car has only done it 3 times so far. We know ...