AWD and DSC malfunction, Engine malfunction, DBC malfunction

[mlein3]

Got the same x5 4X4, DSC warning a couple times over past two weeks. On one occasion the computer cut power to the engine and the engine malfunction light came on too.

Dealer today said a BMW bulletin exists about this. A faulty cable harness is the problem. A replacement is the solution. He's overnighting the part for immediate install.

Will post update after fix.

2009 BMW x5 4.8i, 55K miles.

[ard]

interesting...throttle body harness like jlam posted??

Let us know, and please get the SIB number (service bulletin number) when you pick up the car.

[mlein3]

Here is the fix: BMW Bulletin #61-15-09. Repair cable part 12-51-7-602-973.

My 09 x5 4.8i now drives like a completely different vehicle. I dropped off a gravel truck and picked up a 3 series! Throttle tip-in is now smooth, shifts are snappy, acceleration smooth and strong!

Hat is off to Carrera BMW, Bend, OR for doing the research and fixing the problem.

[PAX5]

Originally Posted by mlein3

Here is the fix: BMW Bulletin #61-15-09. Repair cable part 12-51-7-602-973.

My 09 x5 4.8i now drives like a completely different vehicle. I dropped off a gravel truck and picked up a 3 series! Throttle tip-in is now smooth, shifts are snappy, acceleration smooth and strong!

Hat is off to Carrera BMW, Bend, OR for doing the research and fixing the problem.

Searched for the bulletin, cannot find it ... Can you please post as a PDF if you have it? Or direct me where I can find it?

Thanks

[mlein3]

I do not have the actual Bulletin, just the service incvoice referencing the Bulletin and part replacement. It is as attached below. I would presume any BMW dealer can look this up and discuss with you. Hope this helps.

[gregg3gs]

I still have no update on the car status.
Stay tuned folks. :/ I am starting to miss my X (that sounds a bit needy).

[gregg3gs]

UPDATE:
Got the car back before the weekend.
So far I've driven about 260 miles and everything is ok.
Following work was performed:
- Engine Malfunction: replaced throttle body
- adjusted steering angle sensor and re-calibrated

So far so good. We will see in few more days.

[gregg3gs]

FINAL UPDATE:
Got about 600 miles plus on the car, since the repair, and everything behaves.

Considering the issue fixed.

[JamnX5]

Cars in the shop again for engine malfunction..AWD/DSC malfunction. Throttle wire harness/throttle valve replaced last week. I have a brand new battery. Any thoughts on what this might be. Thanks.

[jlam86]

Originally Posted by JamnX5

Cars in the shop again for engine malfunction..AWD/DSC malfunction. Throttle wire harness/throttle valve replaced last week. I have a brand new battery. Any thoughts on what this might be. Thanks.

If you JUST changed the battery and the message came up, turn the steering wheel to the left until it is at full lock, then back to the right till full lock and back to the middle. Every time you disconnect the battery, you have to do this. Hope it's as simple as a fix