hi just seen your message sorry its late.
i pulled fusses out and put them back in and the abs light stayed on for 5 min then went off. i took it to a garage today as he knows about bmw x3 but not a specialist.
Is he right in saying the following, if its the transfer case or box then the front ...

i found out when i tried to get on my drive in the snow only the back wheels were spinning. i will jack it up tomo and see if they drive and turn. after the last comment i left i have driven it for 10 min and the lights have gone out

i got it private and did not check the x drive . i have removed the fuses all ok but when i have put them back in the abs light and the brake lights are now on

thank you so much mate.
i will do all you said tomo morning. i did not know boch do the checks as well as BMW or is it just a few, i do know there is no noise coming out of the transmission or driveshafts.
you have been a real big help to me

John

good morning and hi

I have just got a 2007 x3 and the front wheels will not drive there is no lights on at all and i have had 4 new tyres fitted with all the same tread depth.
does anyone know anywhere is the Wrexham were i can get this sorted to find out why it want work. or does anyone know what ...