Been a while since my last post as my X5 was parked for a while, until I figured out my issues basically to top off I tried an actuator on transfer case but still had same fault, so bought a transfer box and slapped that in and problem solved. Then had gearbox issues so rebuilt the box with new zf ...

Thanks I'll check this I now it is v32 I have but I'll check the dvd too

Update 4f7a signal from transfer box faulty This is the fault I couldn't clear on my x it would clear then as soon as car started it was back, now lots of peeps talk about the plastic actuator wheel fix etc. However my car didn't display the usual trifecta lights abs 4x4 etc, this is why I had my ...

Well on this topic of gearbox faults lol, I finally bit the bullet ripped out alternator and replaced with a gen BM unit after the rectifier change although fixed charging issue, my x was not displaying battery symbol even on ignition for some reason, any way that's now sorted and after a few test ...

So replaced alternator rectifier and now charging properly however I v now not got a battery symbol at all even at ignition ?? And I made sure to connect both cables and and the plug.

Apologies my predictive text makes me come across like an illiterate school boy after a few fuzzy pops.

As stated I bought my X5 with a host of issues, people say don't buy a cheap BMW for a reason, I say I like a challenge, therefore when the previous owner had lost the that book and Sawa other £££ off I thought I'll have that then send off for a new Log book. Well haven't got book back from DVA yet b ...

Cheers for the advice Marty, looks like a common problem on them, first got a sort an alternator to see if my gearbox issues are sorted new battery lasted 30 mile trip home, charging light flickered a bit then stayed on, so I have one coming for it next.

Trying to find a pic !

cheers may need all the help with this one, not new to bmw have had quite a few, actually have an E39 too but new to X5.

:!: Just introducing myself, I'm Jonny and the (proud?) owner of 04 d sport estoril blue 22inch Kahn rs and host of problems. Bought the x as it I got it super cheap and I mean cheap ! So the problems start here... Won't start. (New battery fixed) Gearbox slipping (oil filter change mega seals done ...