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by Ipmc
Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues, parts needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2555

Gearbox issues, parts needed.

Can you post a link of any UK Bosch repair centres offering this service as I don't seem to come up with any. Would be much appreciated.
by Ipmc
Fri Jun 14, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues, parts needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2555

Gearbox issues, parts needed.

I know the gearbox doesn't have any coding & agree the mechatronics unit needs to be coded but my issue is if I fitted a 2nd hand gearbox it cannot be rewritten with my vehicles vin number etc which I'm told is needed as otherwise the vehicle will not start or select gears. Apparently the ...
by Ipmc
Fri Jun 14, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues, parts needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2555

Gearbox issues, parts needed.

Hi thanks for suggestion. It's something I've already considered but it appears the selector sensor L1-L4 cannot be removes from conductor plate without lot of hassle & strip down which could result in more damage. I had thought about putting another gearbox in but this is another issue as you ...
by Ipmc
Mon Jun 03, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues, parts needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2555

Gearbox issues, parts needed.

Hi, thankyou for replying :thumbsup:
I did have that thought today about contacting some ZF specialists. It's got to definitely be worth a try.
Thanks for the recommendation as they aren't too far away from me, I'll try & see what I can find out in next few days.
by Ipmc
Mon Jun 03, 2024 7:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gearbox issues, parts needed.
Replies: 11
Views: 2555

Gearbox issues, parts needed.

Hi, I have a 2004 BMW X5 E53, 3.0 diesel with the 6 speed auto box Zf6hp26x fitted I've had the car over 12 years & love it to bits. It's been well maintained & been a great family car & I'm not prepared to give up on it. It's now giving me grief in that the transmission goes into failsafe mode on a ...