2006 BMW X5 (E53) — Repair Solution

3.0L M57TUD30 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · 4WD Warning Light On · Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD

BMW X5 (E53) 4WD Warning Light On Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: BMW
Model: X5 (E53)
Year: 2006
Engine: 3.0L M57TUD30 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 156,429
Area: Drivetrain, Axles & 4WD
Category: 4WD Warning Light On

Customer Complaint

The owner has noticed warning lights on the dash intermittently.

Problem Summary

The ABS, 4x4 and brake warning lights all come on at the same time intermittently. The owner hasn't noticed any real symptoms other than the warning lights, but complained of a strange noise while driving slowly but struggled to describe the noise in any real detail other than it sounds slightly different to normal.

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Quick Facts

CodeBMWX506211
Vehicle2006 BMW X5 (E53)
Engine3.0L M57TUD30 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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