Over the last two days my 01 X5 4.4i has had trouble selecting drive. The shift lever moves normally from park through neutral but seems to hit a block when moving from neutral to drive. If I pull slightly to the left but not all the way to the sport mode gate, I can select drive. At that point the transmission operates normally, so my concern is with the linkage. Of note, I don't use the manual shift very often but when I have the down shift has always felt normal but the throw for the up shift has always felt slightly retarded compared to other bimmers I've driven.

So, anyone have a similar problem in the past? I've read posts on various forums suggesting a fluid change, but since the trans operates like normal once drive has been selected, that doesn't seem like the root of the problem.

Thanks.

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