Good evening all. Transmission problems ensue: I have a '00 E53 4.4 with 130k. 2nd owner, the trans (ZF5HP24) has never been serviced. It has always ran beautifully and has had many of the suspension, electrical, and cooling problems covered on this site. It has been otherwise reliable and an awesome car to drivefor my wife.
The switch in the photos above is actually on a Ranger Rover 5HP24 but the E53 is identical except for the length of the wires (it therefore has a different part number). The wires are longer on the Range Rover as the connector is mounted up above the transmission bellhousing - rather than below it on the X5 - presumably for ‘off-road
37 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Apr 23, 2013. Hi Have a BMW x5 4.6 E53. Having probs with the gear box. bit worried about it to tell you the truth have went through all the threads on here regarding gearbox faults. Recently got the gearbox oil changed and the level is correct rechecked it today. we first took two litres out of the box and
Most of the common problems with BMW 5 series transmission problems are: Jerking and shuddering. Difficulty shifting gears. Loud and unusual noises. Gear slippage. Lack of response. 8cMhdR.