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Re: Oh dear, it's Trans.failsafe o'clock
Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:46 pm
by Smeeagain
yes worked it out last night - and yes I have 6 !
Re: Oh dear, it's Trans.failsafe o'clock - update
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 5:12 pm
by murf62
Well here's an update. I've been driving in manual mode for the last 800 miles and no errors, but took it into bristol transmissions today to have it looked at & see why the EDS3 solenoid was throwing up an error. They have dropped the sump and it's full of metal, so the gearbox needs replacement/recon. They have quoted £1900 + VAT. Does that sound par for the course? Has anyone used or have any feedback on either of these Ebay ones, both of which are considerably cheaper?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-x5-e53-4- ... 5656cd3023
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-01-06- ... 337ef2092b
Any other recommendations? I need to make a decision by the morning on what to do with it.
Thanks
Murf
Re: Oh dear, it's Trans.failsafe o'clock
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:07 pm
by X5Sport
My transmission rebuild three years ago was £2,200 incl VAT, 17.5 hours of labour and a 12 month warranty. That was a total rebuild. If you want a reference, BMW want £7k for a box and they don't rebuild them!
Richard
Re: Oh dear, it's Trans.failsafe o'clock
Posted: Thu Jun 13, 2013 10:35 am
by murf62
They have offered a discount and are now doing it for £1710 + VAT which is better than the first quote. Also includes 12 months unlimited mileage warrantly. At least I know it will be done properly, the Ebay ones look a bit dodgy to me.