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#40 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [jayrider] by pp2009pp Oct 18, 2009 (12:41 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) I thought the old Rabbits were nice cars. They were a bit tinny but they were easy to fix and durable from what I remember.   They could have had a better name though.
#41 of 43 Re: BMW X5 Computer Malfunction [jayrider] by jayrider Oct 18, 2009 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: jayrider (Oct 17, 2009 3:46 pm) Mine was school bus yellow with brown vinyl interior. It was a blast to drive -- didn't appreciate back then -- would probably been happier in a malibu. Spent a lot of time in the dealer customer lounge.
#42 of 43 trans.failsafe error BMW X5 2004 4.4 by cartrouble13 Oct 21, 2009 (8:49 pm)
Anyone have advice on this: While driving on highway got "transfailsafe", 4x4 light, brake and ABS lights came on. When stopped car it stalled and when tried to start was "dead" - starter did not turn. Also made some chirping electronic sounds about one second apart. Also noticed once between trying to restart that the gauges were in abnormal position speedometer read ~20mph and tachy a little over 1000rpm even though car was stopped. Few weeks ago similar problem but after 30-45 min the car restarted with no errors and when had it checked said found nothing wrong. Alternator was replaced one year ago - reported tested now ok. Battery tested ok. If this is an ABS computer or sensor problem would the starter not crank or lose electric power? Thanks for any ideas.
#43 of 43 steering wheel problem by dacooljames Dec 06, 2009 (8:38 pm)
i have a 2001 bmw x5 4.4.just a few hours ago i realized some funny noise as i was driving.i pulled over and realized that it was coming from around the fan area.since it was dark i jumped back in the car and continued driving.almost instantly the the battery indicator came on and the steering wheel became completely hard. the car starts and runs well but its almost impossible to steer it. any advise??

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