2008 BMW X3 (E83) — Repair Solution

3.0L M57D30TU 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Hunting / Lurching · Transmission & Clutch

BMW X3 (E83) Hunting / Lurching Transmission & Clutch Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: X3 (E83)
Year: 2008
Engine: 3.0L M57D30TU 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Area: Transmission & Clutch
Category: Hunting / Lurching

Customer Complaint

Intermittent hunting when in gear and lurching in drive and reverse.

Problem Summary

Vehicle had been to the BMW dealer and a diagnosis was provided as per BMW invoice stating that the transfer case motor was the issue. {{pic1}}

Vehicle ended up at the transmission specialist who did as the owner asked and replaced the transfer case motor, but to no avail.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWX30830270
Vehicle2008 BMW X3 (E83)
Engine3.0L M57D30TU 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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