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by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:46 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW x drive system
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Re: BMW x drive system

I plug it in with a cheap one off eBay and nothing came up not sure if a more advanced one would come up with anything
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 24, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW x drive system
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Re: BMW x drive system

So it’s looking like I need a new transfer box then
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 24, 2017 10:07 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW x drive system
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

Re: BMW x drive system

by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW x drive system
Replies: 7
Views: 1696

BMW x drive system

Hi All got a 54 plate 3.0 Petrol 6 speed manual on 97k, I am led to believe that it has the x-drive system which I’m having a problem with. It’s as if it is winding up in low revs then has a surge of power and launches the car forward not to aggressive but very noticeable, when I remove the fuse for ...
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Jolting under load
Replies: 6
Views: 1269

Re: Jolting under load

Quickly got it over the pit yesterday had a good tug on props etc no play anywhere I will try with all 4 wheels off the floor though thanks
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Jolting under load
Replies: 6
Views: 1269

Re: Jolting under load

Nice one thank you il get it plugged in and see if anything comes up hopefully nothing to expensive
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Jolting under load
Replies: 6
Views: 1269

Re: Jolting under load

Hi thanks for reply had it a few days it only has 17 wheels all same tyres size etc and yes does it in all gears if you don't got over 1500 rpm it doesn't do it I'm just not sure on we're to start Is there some simple easy things I can try before taking to garage, I'm hoping to get all oils changed ...
by Davechantry92
Sun Sep 17, 2017 10:31 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Jolting under load
Replies: 6
Views: 1269

Jolting under load

Hi all after some help/advice i have a 2004 3.0 petrol with 6 speed manual gearbox. And when driving in any gear the car is jolting almost like sling shotting the car forward between 1500/2500 rpm it's not really aggressive just very noticeable. Then if your driving along at around 30mph and put it ...