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06-13-2007, 06:35 AM
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Transmission Problems
 I bought my X5 around 7 Months ago, 2 months ago I lost all drive! Trans Failsafe Prog. I replaced the gearbox with a secondhand box replaced all fluids flushed out oil cooler tc.. GREAT  Last Week trans broke Again!!!  I did some routing around and spoke to a lot of Transmission Pros. The re-occurring theme being The GM Box fitted in the X5 and others including the Range Rover isn't that great............seals shrink around the pistons causing the transmission to stick in 1st or 2nd then boils the ATF............ There are no mods for the box, most failures happened within warranty and were replaced free, I've heard that some Range Rovers are Failing at 20k - 30k. What if it happens!! Obviously get it diagnosed. But if in doubt have the whole Transmission overhauled (its worth it) make sure you get a Warranty with the Reconditioned Box (12 Month or better still unlimited Miles). I've had mine rebuilt for around £1200 and fitted it myself but you should be able to get it all done for around £1600 (UK) Make sure you flush the Oil Cooler or it will happen again!! I'm going to run the X5 for around a week then flush the box again and replace ATF just to be sure!!! Don't buy a second hand box unless its been overhauled!!! Anyone else had the same problems!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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06-13-2007, 07:32 AM
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Do a search on this site, trans problems are very common. What year is the X5?
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06-13-2007, 07:55 AM
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01 X5 3.0d, Everything else is great! Love the car, I think I was a little unlucky or Naive!
I suppose the post is just for info. Don't cut corners get the thing repaired properly don't buy a second hand box without warranty as it will almost certainly have the same problems!
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06-13-2007, 07:58 AM
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Sure enough.
2001's had numerous first run type issues. Pretty much cleared up by the later 2004 model runs.
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An unwavering defender of those I see worth protecting. "promote the general welfare, not provide the general welfare" We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
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06-13-2007, 08:09 AM
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That's it then, I'm saving for a new X5!!!
I'm sure other things will go wrong, but I'm starting to find my way round the X5 like a pro. (I am not a Mechanic of any sort by the way) replacing the gearbox was easier than I thought! (A friends lift and tools were invaluable tho.) Just glad I don't have a Range Rover with no Warranty!!!!
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