Is it normal for the x5

[Zedhed]

When selecting D or R there seems to be a delay of about 2 seconds before it engages and car starts to pull.dont know if this is right or not but the signum auto we had before was instant.

[X5Sport]

Sounds right.  You have to wait for the selectors and valves to change and re-engage the drive .  My E53, E71 (and Škoda) autos are all the same.  Some boxes may use D2 for both D & R by adding/removing a gear setting on one of the brake bands and one has to release to allow for the other.  Just a theory though.

Might even be the changeover servos as they fade one out as the other is faded in - there is a term that I can’t remember at present for how the clutches cross-over from one to another.

[Zedhed]

Ok thanks bud.good to hear the trans is not terminally ill then.