I tried the suggestions above. I removed the minus line from the battery for 10 mins and tried turning the wheel, but it did not seem to work. I took my X3 to a private foreign auto shop. They determined that 4x4 light was staying lit because the rotational rate sensor was faulty. This was preventing my All Wheel drive from working properly and I was only using my rear wheels. My DSC button was not working and my hill decent button was not working either.

1. A new rotational rate sensor was $700.95 and labor was $225.

Also brakes and rotors were almost metal on metal and needed to be replaced all around.

1. Replaced front rotors, pads and sensor (labor $95, brake pads $134, rotors 2 x $117, sensor $27 = $490 total for front)
2. Replaced rear rotors, pads and sensor (labor $95, brake pads $133, rotors 2 x $109, sensor $29 = $455 total)

Because I was at 59,600 miles a phase II inspection was needed, which is the expensive one!!! I chose to perform these other PM items

• Tune up ($151 labor, plugs 6 x 15 = $241 total)
• Power steering fluid flush $97 total
• Brake fluid flush $95 total
• Replaced air filter $25 total
• Replaced cabin filter $37 total
• Oil change at 7,500mi (labor and reset service lights $26, oil 7 x $3, filter $21, additive $11 = $79 total)
• New tires, Continentals (4 x 119, balance $40, misc $24 = $540 total)

Total bill was $3277.30 for everything. Now everthing works properly. If it was just to fix the 4x4 light it would have costs $926. Tires were $540. Everything else was $768 in parts and $633 in labor.

I just bought this used vehicle less than a month ago and this was a tough investment, but I feel now that everything is now up to par and I should have some enjoyable time with the X3.

Any comments, prices too high? good prices? Stick with a BMW dealer for all repairs? Please let me know what you think.

Thanks for the help,
Paul