X1 Transfer Case Symptoms

Sport160 · Post by **Sport160** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 5:04 pm

Going to test drive an X1 this weekend, I've read a lot online about various BMW 4wd transfer case issues. Am I correct in that the common symptoms of this would be slight juddering/feedback when pulling away at with steering lock on?

What other symptoms should I be on the look out for / what tests could I do on a test drive?

Thanks in advance!

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:33 pm

It can be a sign of trouble yes. Checking the tyres might also give you further clues. Wide differences in tread wear and use of non ‘*’ marked tyres can all lead to trouble but it must be stressed are not guaranteed to do so.

When driving then be listening for grating/grinding noises or whining which rises and falls with road speed.

Sport160 · Post by **Sport160** » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:56 am

X5Sport wrote: Tue Nov 27, 2018 8:33 pm It can be a sign of trouble yes. Checking the tyres might also give you further clues. Wide differences in tread wear and use of non ‘*’ marked tyres can all lead to trouble but it must be stressed are not guaranteed to do so.

When driving then be listening for grating/grinding noises or whining which rises and falls with road speed.

Many thanks, that's great!

d..m.k · Post by **d..m.k** » Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:38 am

Apologies for jumping on this old thread but I may have these symptoms. Recently got a 20dX and noticed a regular clunk when crawling after releasing brake. Nothing over 10mph though

I’ve been underneath and there is a small amount of play from the front output flange / drive of the transfer case. I doubt this should be there, this is my first xdrive so don’t know them well yet.

Any ideas on how to cure the clunk?

Thinking I should have got an sdrive

Stee01 · Post by **Stee01** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 8:09 am

d..m.k wrote: Sat Jun 15, 2019 8:38 am Apologies for jumping on this old thread but I may have these symptoms. Recently got a 20dX and noticed a regular clunk when crawling after releasing brake. Nothing over 10mph though

I’ve been underneath and there is a small amount of play from the front output flange / drive of the transfer case. I doubt this should be there, this is my first xdrive so don’t know them well yet.

Any ideas on how to cure the clunk?

Thinking I should have got an sdrive

Hi D.m.k., did you track down or cure your clunk? I have a similar thing happening in my X1 atm.

TIA, Steve.

X5Sport · Post by **X5Sport** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:18 am

We’ve not seen this user since Oct 2019.

Stee01 · Post by **Stee01** » Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:58 am

X5Sport wrote: Sat Dec 30, 2023 9:18 am We’ve not seen this user since Oct 2019.

No worries - thanks.

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