#FREE E53 X5 E83 X3 BMW Repair #Transmission BMW transfer case servo motor

Good post. I am having similar issues on my 2004 x3 E83 3.0 (hard shifting, jerking bucking). I do not yet have any dash lights coming on so this may not be my issue. My indie bimmer mechanic is trying to tell me its the entire transfer case but I want to inspect that actuator assembly first.

You can get an aluminum or brass replacement gear for the actuator.much better than that plastic crap.

Hello just changed the gear and i noticed the shaft on the motor was a bit wobbly and did not spin freely? Is this normal

Good morning
Please help me change but still 4&4 light on what Problem

I just bought one if these parts hopefully it works

Mine is a 2008 bmw x3si 3.0L. It starts and runs but Revs in all my gears. It will not catch a gear . Only dash lights are 4 x 4 & brake light

I just turned my gear around. It works wonderful. My wife has not had all wheel drive for about 3 years. Was told by bmw a minimum of 2-3 thousand dollars. Thank you so much for the tip.

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I’m still having the same problem after changing mine

The 3 lights turn off for a while then back again after I've replaced the transfer box actuator

i have a 2007 bmw x3 with 160 miles, my father and i have done transfer case fluid change and transmission fluid change and I still notice that the car shifts harder than my mothers e46 with 250,000. will this repair help?

What symptoms lead u to this issue?

Just did this. So far no issues.

Did your shudder between or around low gears during acceleration? My 08 x3 shudders during slow acceleration and drive very smoothly under cruising/highway speeds. I do have some of the clunking in the back when parking or driving in a parking lot. My transfer case is new rebuild the vehicle has 94,000 miles. Thanks for any help.

Hi there. I’ve got a hard shift 1st, mostly 2nd and little 3rd. No 4x4 light. Changed the gearbox oil and it’s way better, though it is still something, kinda mechanical when pushing into 2nd ( mostly) when cold especially. Clutch is all the way to the floor of course. Some say I have to change clutch ( makes sense in a way, slave cylinder or hydraulic pump, but the discs feels ok) , or transmission issue (makes sense) , but none sure. Cannot just change clutch and transmission, and at the end to be something simpler (like in your video). Advise please

Sir I must salute you! I did this to my wife’s car & it works perfectly. Amazing results. Great video, good explanation. Very happy you shared. Thanks again, all the best. Leo

Hi brothers, I have a BMW x3 3.0i as I was driving my transmission malfunction light came on and gear positions on my cluster disappeared and my car went into limp mode I tried to reset my transmission but no luck and I checked my range switch and looks fine what might be my problem... Please help

wow this is great. I'm going to try this on my X3. Cheers

This is what is happening in my 2008 x3

Hey my e90 Xdrive is binding very roughly on sharp turns and in parking lots. Do you think this is related ?

Hai I have some jerk in my X3 automatic transmission feels like clutch lip in the initials alone can help me to fix it sir

I have 05 x3 have clunk in left rear turning slow fwd and rev?

Also 4wd light is on

Great video brother. I have a 2002 BMW X5 3.0 motor. From park to drive it feels like the parking brake is active and the truck doesn't want to move fast. Should I just replace that actuator and replace the oil?

I have a bmw x5 4.4i e53 2003 problem with revese

I'm wondering if this is my problem with my 2005 it. Sometimes when I come to a stop my transmission sort of bumps/jumps forward sort of thing. I have no lights lit up.on the dash thought 👍👍👍

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Your a life saver

SIR, YOU SAVED MY BUTT. THANK YOU THANK YOU.

Just subscribed and like going to try it tomorrow

Did you have vibration at rear end of the car when this motor faild

you smart MF 😉

Hey! I did this to my 2007 x3 and the lights are still on and it won’t reset. It also goes on limp mode now. Is that a transmission issue?

Hmmm? I was just thinking of replacing the whole piece

GyroGerald, you are awesome! I just did this moments ago. It took me a while to get to all 4 bolts. I eventually bying a nuckle adapter. I used a 5/16 regular socket to get to the 4 bolts. Got it on my bench and rotedted 180'. I didn't want to pay the close to 3k my dealer was asking for. It took me less than a morning. About 3 hours I'd say. That includes having to go get the nuckle at the local auto parts store. It's still shifting a bit rough but she has 180K miles. Just scanned for codes. Clean bill of health. Thanks again! 😀 I used a jack for the cross member too 😏

In most cases is transfer case problem

I was told possible rear differential was causing the rear clunking noises. How could I determine if it's the transfer case servo motor gear or the rear differential. I don't want to replace the rear diff if I don't need to and they're not sure!

Hello my friend, I have a message on the dashboard TRANS FAILSAFE PROG, what is the solution?

My transmission (or transfer) feels sluggish. Specially when accelerating from 0. Sometimes it doesnt engage 1st, and it seems to be getting worse. The delay for gear engagement is getting worse and seems to only happen in 1st, and worse when cold. Will this servo motor fix improve something? Chaing the Transfer fluid?

Great help thank you.
Also I was looking for a few comments on how strong a select few people are to lift that transfer case. 😅
Thank you again. This was awesome.

I don’t know if you read any of your comments, or where you’re located? I am a female who has owned a BMW 2008 x3 for 2 1/2 years……It is perfect cosmetically…flawless white paint and beige leather interior..gorgeous to look at…like new quality all weather tires,……..I have replaced the water pump, actuator, alternator, battery, and the starter..I run quality synthetic oil, the transmission is newly flushed this week….i was told the differential could be problematic but not terrible as of yet…( I live in Mt.)… The easier issues are I could require brake pads at some point this year, so I was told…..I have put a lot of money into this machine and yet ……it is now making very weird subtle noise such as subtle grinding and not shifting well between 1 and 3rd gears……this is something new and rather frightening when I’m at a stop, as it starts jerking and not properly accelerating….( I would compare this to the feeling you get if you accidentally left your emergency brake on) …once on the open road traveling between 55-70 it moves along like a new car……The mechanic who has currently worked on it, who is not a BMW expert says the engine itself is in great shape…
I guess I am seeking some wise counsel, as Beemer aficionados are limited here in Mt…..I am open to selling this vehicle as well…..
It’s a beautiful little car with 34000 miles 2008…….
I would appreciate advice,,.thanks.

Is your little finger also a bullpen hammer.

Don’t waste your time bye messing with the transfer case bracket. You don’t have to you could take the servo motor off. Without doing so.

Does the servo motor still engage when using rwd only? My 2016 x3 jerks like its skipping gears when taking off from a stop. I thought it was transfer case, so I flashed it with xdelete to go rwd only, but still jerks, just not as hard now. Getting drivetrain malfunction warning.