Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-22-2017, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 15
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Hugo's European Car Service in Encinitas. I...
Hugo's European Car Service in Encinitas. I choose Hugo's for two reasons - I could have it towed for little cost (less than a mile away) and trusted work in the past on other cars I own. After they...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-22-2017, 12:49 PM
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Replies: 15
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Yes, correct - transfer case servo motor plug...
Yes, correct - transfer case servo motor plug disconnected and front drive shaft still in place. All seems to be fine. The only warning light on is the triangle 4X4 light.
Not sure if you have a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-22-2017, 11:34 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
Drive Train Issue - Response
Response to WilliamX5
Thanks for sharing. I'll likely pull the "longer" front drive shaft sometime in the future. For now it's just a sunk cost and I'll stick with RWD only. I might pull the servo...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-22-2017, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
Reply to PropellerHead
Thanks for the input...
Reply to PropellerHead
Thanks for the input - I didn't find it crass at all but honest assessment.
Had I not found that unplugging the servo motor would allow RWD only I likely would have just...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-21-2017, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-21-2017, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
2006 X5 - Drive Train Issue - Response
Reply to wpoll
Thanks and good questions - responses below
1. Were the splines torn up on the old shaft and did the output splines seem damaged?
- I didn't think they were that bad, but I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2017, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,269
2006 X5 - Drive Train Issue - Suggestions
Hi all,
I'm looking for suggestions on what to do with my 2006 X5 that has a drive train issue.
Background:
- 2006 X5 4.4L with 100K+ miles - needs tires and other minor repairs.
-...
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