What transmission is in a BMW X5?

steptronic automatic transmission
BMW X5 comes with 8 speed steptronic automatic transmission. It is also available with sport automatic transmission.

How much does it cost to fix a BMW X5 transmission?

The cost of a new BMW X5 transmission could be over $3,500 depending on the vehicle, however, transmission services such as fluid changes and a transmission fluid flush are considerably less expensive, in some cases costing less than $150. These services are crucial to prolonging the life of your BMW X5 transmission.

How do you reset the transmission on a BMW X5?

To reset the BMW X5 transmission, you turn on the ignition without your foot on the brake, so the engine doesn’t start. Press the accelerator on the floor for 15 seconds. Release the accelerator, then turn the car off and start the engine and drive.

What kind of transmission does BMW X5 E53 have?

Next step is to “update” the transmission with a version that prevents hard upshift from 2-3 gear, which is a common problem in the gearbox in question. The specific model of the gearbox is A5S390R or 5L40-E. The first number is BMWs own ID and the second is manufacture ID.

What are the symptoms of an E53 X5 transmission rebuild?

Today we rebuild the lower portion of the E53 X5 4.4 automatic transmission. ( ZF6Hp26) Symptoms: trans fail safe and slipping between 2nd gear and 3rd gear. On this episode we replace all rubber components, new trans filter and new trans pan and gasket. all new hardware for the pan and brand new d4 trans fluid.

Are there remanufactured transmissions for the BMW 528i?

Certified Transmission has a complete inventory of transmissions for all BMW models, to include the 528I, 740IL, 328CI, and more. Our inventory of reman units are considered by many BMW experts to outlast and outperform any rebuilt BMW transmission you might purchase online or have installed at a local transmission shop.

When does BMW X5 E53 go into failsafe mode?

But as long as the transmission fluid is cold the tranny goes into failsafe mode when it tries to gear up from 1st to 2nd gear. But here’s the thing; If i put my shifter into “semi-automatic mode” (Steptronic) and gear up and down manually, the tranny operates just fine. No failsafe mode light on the dash.