What are the most common problems with BMW X5?

How do you reset a 2001 BMW X5?

Press and hold the trip odometer reset button in the instrument cluster (left button), and turn the ignition key to the first position. Keep the button pressed for approx 5 seconds until one of the following words appear in the display: “Oil Service” with “Reset”.

How do I reset my E53 transmission?

Hold down the accelerator for 10 seconds. While still holding after this press the start button. Release the pedal then wait for 2 minutes. Start the car to check if the transmission response is back to normal.

How do I reset my BMW X5 E53?

You need to press and hold the “Trip” button on the instrument panel until the red light comes on. Next, press the Trip button a second time and then hold until Reset appears. After which, press the Trip button a third time. Then, the BMW computer is now reset.

Which BMW X5 is most reliable?

The naturally aspirated N52 and N62 engines are likely the best bet for reliability. X5 35i models with the N55 engine should be solid, but the engine does have a few common (and expensive) oil leaks. The S63 engine in the X5M is a stout motor that’s pretty reliable.

What’s the best year for BMW X5?

Best Model Years for the BMW X5 Two of the very best years to buy a BMW X5 are the years 2000 and 2005. Despite their age, these years have seen remarkably few customer complaints, and those complaints usually center on the somewhat dated interior features and limited technology.

How do you reset the check engine light on a 2002 BMW X5?

Get in vehicle before turning key to 1st position, press in & hold odometor reset button while holding in turn key to position 1. after a few seconds reset will appear on screen release & push in again. it will ask you if you would like to reset, press again.

How do you reset the check engine light on a BMW X5?

How to Reset the BMW Service Light

Turn on the vehicle’s electrical systems but do not start the engine.
Locate the small odometer button near the bottom left corner of the instrument panel.
Press and hold it until the service message appears.

How do you clear the error code on a BMW x5?

BMW CC-ID codes readout

Turn the ignition on.
Dismiss or wait for all warning and failure messages to disappear.
Use left stalk to navigate to “CHECK” submenu.
Press BC button on the left stalk and hold it pressed for 5 seconds.
Release the button when BMW CC-ID codes appear on the bottom display.

Why is MY BMW X5 engine not working?

No big deal, valve cover gaskets are one of the simplest repairs you can do on most vehicles. Turns out it’s not so simple on a V8 X5 because BMW (in all their wisdom) packed the engine so tightly in the engine bay that there is absolutely NO ROOM to remove the ignition coils toward the back of the engine.

Why is the reservoir on my BMW X5 cracking?

Unfortunately the hose underneath the reservoir on the 4.8-liter engine is difficult to reach, and even more difficult to disconnect because of the plastic connector. Second, once you replace the reservoir its liable to crack again in a couple of months, leaving you questioning whether you actually bought the replacement reservoir from BMW.

When was the last time I drove a BMW X5?

I’ve only driven X5s equipped with the Sport Package, and the last one was a 4.6is back in 2001. In contrast, I just spent a week in a 2006 X3 3.0 with the Sport Package, and I can’t say that it handled significantly better than those X5s.

Can a BMW X5 be driven in lower gears?

FAIL-SAFE PROG). In this case, the vehicle can be driven in lower gears only with limited engine output. If this problem occurs, the ability to maintain speed in traffic and/or accelerate could be greatly diminished, possibly leading to a crash.

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