Transmission issues summary

[srmmmm]

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Thanks for the info Jay.

Without a certified ZF repair shop local, I will attempt to find a trans shop or BMW dealer that will accept delivery of the reman unit, then DIY the swap.

When I had my front driveshaft replaced, Autobahn BMW in Fort Worth was willing to locate a used transfer case for me and install that as a less costly alternative to a new unit. They've also been willing to install my Akebono brake pads in the past. I would think they'd be willing to do the work since it's a ZF certified unit. Ask for Charlie and tell them Steve with the 300,000 mile X5 with chrome wheels recommended him.

Sadly, the independent I was using in Dallas (Autoscope), is no longer willing to install customer supplied parts.

2002 X5 3.0 295,800 miles
2014 428i 15,500 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

[X53Jay4.8is]

Originally Posted by srmmmm

When I had my front driveshaft replaced, Autobahn BMW in Fort Worth was willing to locate a used transfer case for me and install that as a less costly alternative to a new unit. They've also been willing to install my Akebono brake pads in the past. I would think they'd be willing to do the work since it's a ZF certified unit. Ask for Charlie and tell them Steve with the 300,000 mile X5 with chrome wheels recommended him.

Sadly, the independent I was using in Dallas (Autoscope), is no longer willing to install customer supplied parts.

2002 X5 3.0 295,800 miles
2014 428i 15,500 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

I would really be surprised if they would do the transmission since the ZF unit you get to bring in to install is the same unit that they sell as the replacement unit from ZF but just at a higher price. Their quote was in the neighborhood of $6800. Trans accounted for $5200 of the price tag and the remainder was in labor costs. I have been able to save over $2000 on the same trans but from a different distributor.

[jdsilvaca]

Does anyone have the part number for the wire harness for the 5L40-E ? I can't seem to find one online. The plug for the TCC on mine is broken. My 2002 X5 3.0 has just over 200,000 miles. Revers is totally gone.

[jdsilvaca]

I bought a used 5L40-E from a 2003 X5 and it has the fill plug and the linkage connection on the passenger side of the transmission, where as mine, a 2002 has it all on the driver side. Whoops.

[RRPhil]

Originally Posted by jdsilvaca

Does anyone have the part number for the wire harness for the 5L40-E ? I can't seem to find one online. The plug for the TCC on mine is broken. My 2002 X5 3.0 has just over 200,000 miles. Revers is totally gone.

According to RealOEM the wiring harness part number is 24367551877





Phil

[RRPhil]

Originally Posted by jdsilvaca

I bought a used 5L40-E from a 2003 X5 and it has the fill plug and the linkage connection on the passenger side of the transmission, where as mine, a 2002 has it all on the driver side. Whoops.

Can you read off the numbers/letters in the top right hand section of the two green ID plates?



According to ATSG the position of the filler/level plug depends on whether the transmission is for a petrol or a diesel model.



Phil

[jdsilvaca]

Originally Posted by RRPhil

Can you read off the numbers/letters in the top right hand section of the two green ID plates?



According to ATSG the position of the filler/level plug depends on whether the transmission is for a petrol or a diesel model.



Phil

Yes, I have the numbers off of both used transmissions I bought. I did not know about the difference between gas and diesel. Thank you.

[jdsilvaca]

Originally Posted by jdsilvaca

I bought a used 5L40-E from a 2003 X5 and it has the fill plug and the linkage connection on the passenger side of the transmission, where as mine, a 2002 has it all on the driver side. Whoops.

Thank you! I think I have the right part number now.

Jason

[stevedahl]

HI; I'm looking for a source for a rebuilt Automatic Transmission for a 2001 X5.
Mine has the typical no reverse, probably the D-Drum.
Did BMW ever do a recall on this issue?

[O3X5]

my trans issue is more simple so i hope it's just in need of a service which i'll be doing soon. hesitant to engage from park to drive when cold and then stays in 3rd as i'm going up inclines.