Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
Transfer case problems 2005 4.4i auto Transfer case problems 2005 4.4i auto
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-29-2013, 11:42 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cleveland, MS
Posts: 5
colecruse is on a distinguished road
Question Transfer case problems 2005 4.4i auto
Long time user of xoutpost but first post. I have 2005 x5 4.4i auto. My transmission feels like it is slipping in every gear except first. I have read many posts with similar problems. I'm thinking its the clutches in the transfer case. I have unplugged the actuator and it shifts fine. Plug it back in and it feels like its slipping. Does my x5 have clutches in transfer case or is it a chain? And if it has clutches can they be replaced? I have changed transfer case oil and front diff. Both looked and smelled burnt. TC was the worst. I put the correct oil in. What else could be the problem?
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 01-30-2013, 01:06 AM
upallnight's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cook County
Posts: 7,280
upallnight is on a distinguished road
Did you change the ATF? Sounds like the trans was abused.
__________________
2006 Infiniti G35
2001 BMW 3.0I E53 X5 Build date 08/2000 SOLD
Lotus Europa 1970 Destroyed by fire
Lotus Europa 1970 S2 Renault Powered
Lotus Type 52 1970 Twincam Webers Powered
PORSCHE 911 Targa 1982 The Garage Queen
Audi Avant donated to Kars for Kids
BMW 525IT Sold
Audi 4000CS Quattro Sold
Jensen Healey Lotus Powered Sold
Opel 1900 Sold
Triumph Spitfire 1971 Sold
Triumph Spitfire 1968 Sold
Plymouth "Cuda" 340 Six pack SOLD
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-30-2013, 08:51 AM
Naz24's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,603
Naz24 is on a distinguished road
I have 04 4.4.. Similar symptoms as you. Actually, basically the same symptoms. It was my transfer case entirely. Either rebuild or replace it. Car feels great now.
__________________
NAZARIO
2015 M3 / 2012 X5M
BMWCCA



Kiss French, Wear Italian, Drive German
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 01-30-2013, 08:52 AM
Naz24's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,603
Naz24 is on a distinguished road
Do you get sort of a studder when accelerating?
__________________
NAZARIO
2015 M3 / 2012 X5M
BMWCCA



Kiss French, Wear Italian, Drive German
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-30-2013, 12:45 PM
Naz24's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,603
Naz24 is on a distinguished road
Oh also, I had my TC actuator motor replaced first to see if it fixed problem, when it didn't, I did full TC. Cost me $3500 at BMW
__________________
NAZARIO
2015 M3 / 2012 X5M
BMWCCA



Kiss French, Wear Italian, Drive German
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-30-2013, 07:02 PM
Skyline's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Westchester, NY
Posts: 659
Skyline is on a distinguished road
I'd take a look at the TC Actuator motor and see if the plastic gear is stripped. If it's bad, check out this web site for a replacement gear, (much cheaper than replacing the entire unit):

Odometer Gears
__________________
2014 BMW 328i Xdrive
2011 BMW 335i M-Sport
2008 BMW X5 4.8i Sport
2000 BMW 528i 5sp
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-31-2013, 05:01 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cleveland, MS
Posts: 5
colecruse is on a distinguished road
I have replaced the gear in the actuator although it didn't need one. Does my model x5 have clutches in the TC or a chain?

Also my back driver side air suspension is leaking when car is off. Is there anyway to patch it up?
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 01-31-2013, 05:17 PM
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cleveland, MS
Posts: 5
colecruse is on a distinguished road
Yes it does fill like a shudder when accelerating. The harder I push it the more noticeable it is.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-31-2013, 06:27 PM
Naz24's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 3,603
Naz24 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by colecruse View Post
I have replaced the gear in the actuator although it didn't need one. Does my model x5 have clutches in the TC or a chain?

Also my back driver side air suspension is leaking when car is off. Is there anyway to patch it up?
You have to replace the airbags. Do a search, I think there's a DIY

Unfortunately, it sounds like you need a new TC. Go to a tranny shop or reputable Indy..
__________________
NAZARIO
2015 M3 / 2012 X5M
BMWCCA



Kiss French, Wear Italian, Drive German
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 01-31-2013, 11:33 PM
_XS3C_'s Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: USA & EUROPE
Posts: 88
_XS3C_ is on a distinguished road
colecruse, how many miles and do you drive with the sport mode all or most of the time ?
__________________

US
'01 BMW 330Cisport MT [1]
'01 BMW 330Cisport MT [2]
'96 Benz C280
'05 X5 4.4isport
'99 Benz SL50AMGsport
'89 Benz 300TE

EU
'93 E124 Benz 250TE Wagon Diesel Manual5sp.




SOLD
E53 facelift X5-4.4i [black/black]
Mercedes S500
Audi A6 quattro
Toyota Cressida
Renault sport wagon
Chevy Malibu V8
Ford Orion Diesel
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

Bookmarks

Tags
transfer case, transmission problem

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:41 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.