Transfer Box finally arrived at dealership w/c 30th July. Xena went in for replacement on 9th/10th (first available slot).

The new transfer box didn't solve the problem. Dealership took a control unit out of their demonstrator, and hey presto! - problem disappered. So all along it was the control box.

Unfortunately, they couldn't leave the control box in Xena, as it needs to be properly coded to the chassis number. Now waiting for a replacement, hopefully we won't have to wait that long for it....but I'm not holding my breath.

If it was me, I would've replaced the control box first, but as it is warranty the dealer had to do what BMW UK said, otherwise they wouldn't get paid for the work.

My dealer has behaved in an exemplary manner however, they have given me loan cars when required, picked me up and dropped me off at airport etc. And now they are pushing BMW to give me some form of compensation, I need some serious dosh from BMW to make me happy again.

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