Help Computer problem with my X5

jodiesbmw · 08-25-2010, 02:27 AM

Hi everyone,I am so in trouble with my X5.I was hoping someone could tell me what is going on.My car has gone into fail safe transmission mode, also is showing ABS and Traction control lights active.Mechanics think it could be a computer.To fix it I have to take it to Townsville BMW, which is more than 300 klms away,Expensive Tow.I have been quoted at least 2500.00 for a new computer and 6 or more hours to reprogram everything at 136.00 per hour.If thats all that they can find.Does any one know what I can do other than this???
Please help!!!!!
Thanks.
Jodie.

TurboFan · 08-25-2010, 10:38 AM

Sorry to hear about this. Sadly, the X5 is not known for reliability. I've known a couple people that have had to replace ECU's, TCM's, etc.

pmeloche · 08-25-2010, 06:40 PM

I've had the exact same problem on my X5 with the additional message "FAULTY ALTERNATOR".

I had it towed to the dealership and they decided it was indeed the alternator.

It got replaced for free under warranty.

richard in NC · 08-25-2010, 07:07 PM

I've seen similar errors with a battery problem. But it could be an alternator causing the battery problem. Either is a less expensive fix than the computer.

jodiesbmw · 08-29-2010, 07:35 PM

Hi again, I wanted to thank everybody who took time out to reply to my need of help.I appreciate your kindness in sharing your valuable knowledge with me.Thank you very much . This is an awesome forum.I look forward to reading more of your posts, and seeing whats going on.
Jodie.

08-25-2010, 02:27 AM	#1
jodiesbmw Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X5 4.4 V8 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Help Computer problem with my X5 Hi everyone,I am so in trouble with my X5.I was hoping someone could tell me what is going on.My car has gone into fail safe transmission mode, also is showing ABS and Traction control lights active.Mechanics think it could be a computer.To fix it I have to take it to Townsville BMW, which is more than 300 klms away,Expensive Tow.I have been quoted at least 2500.00 for a new computer and 6 or more hours to reprogram everything at 136.00 per hour.If thats all that they can find.Does any one know what I can do other than this??? Please help!!!!! Thanks. Jodie.
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TurboFan Ski bum 317 Rep 6,198 Posts Drives: sideways Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Knee deep in the pow iTrader: (8)	Sorry to hear about this. Sadly, the X5 is not known for reliability. I've known a couple people that have had to replace ECU's, TCM's, etc. __________________ 1999 e46 328i Ti Silver / Black[retired] 2007 e90 335xi Jet Black / Black[retired] 2011 e70 X5 35d Vermillion Red / Cinnamon 2011 e92 M3 LeMans / Fox Red extended
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pmeloche Lieutenant Colonel 24 Rep 1,604 Posts Drives: 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Montréal, Canada iTrader: (0)	I've had the exact same problem on my X5 with the additional message "FAULTY ALTERNATOR". I had it towed to the dealership and they decided it was indeed the alternator. It got replaced for free under warranty. __________________ Patrice 2013 F25 X3 xDrive35i Vermillion Red
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	I've seen similar errors with a battery problem. But it could be an alternator causing the battery problem. Either is a less expensive fix than the computer. __________________ 2020 X3M non-comp, Alpine White over black : Exec Pkg, ventilated M Sport seats, 20"s 2020 M2 Comp, Sunset Orange/Blk: Orange stitching, DCT, exec pkg, bicolor rims Gone '18 M550i, '16 X4 M40i, '15 M5, '13 X3 35i, '12 335is, '11 X5 50i, '09 Z4 35i, '08 550i, 06 X3, 06 650i, '02 M5, '99 540i
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jodiesbmw Registered 1 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW X5 4.4 V8 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thank you for your help. Hi again, I wanted to thank everybody who took time out to reply to my need of help.I appreciate your kindness in sharing your valuable knowledge with me.Thank you very much . This is an awesome forum.I look forward to reading more of your posts, and seeing whats going on. Jodie.
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