New X5 4.4 Owner Resto *long thread with pic dump*

[Deansbimmer]

Just checking in...

I sent my only key (grey valet) and EWS box out to United Auto Security to have some duplicate master Keys made. I used their service on my M3 and was very happy...Plus they have awesome customer service. Looking forward to finding out if the keyless system works in the car....

I've got about 130 miles on it since the rebuild now. I noticed while driving it, that occasionally there will be a shudder in the drivetrain while driving 5-10mph up a slight to medium incline. Almost like the transmission is not downshifting when it should and is bogging down. Anyone have any insight on that?

Additionally, and maybe the most disconcerting... On my last outing I was pulling up to a red light and noticed that while I was stopped, the engine started to misfire, drop in rpm, and almost stalled- the situation lasting maybe 10 seconds. It didn't die, and after the light turned green it continued ahead just fine for the rest of my 10 minute trip. This is worrisome, as I'm restoring the truck to be reliable. I plan on taking this truck on road trips and pulling many trailers so I need to go through it to make sure it doesn't leave me or my wife stranded. I'm chalking the stumble up to the fact that I still haven't resolved the #34 camshaft trouble code. Thoughts?