How to Fix BMW AWD & Dash Lights // E83 X3 & E53 X5

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  • čas přidán 5. 11. 2020
  • The $500 facebook marketplace X3 is back for more! Today, in an effort to clear up some of those dash lights and error codes (oh, and to regain AWD) we’re replacing the transfer case actuator on my 2005 E83 BMW X3. I’m glad to report that we have seemed to have regained AWD, but there still seem to be some german engineering demons lurking in the system. I hope you found this video helpful. More to come soon!
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Komentáře • 39

  • @MarkShapiroMusic
    @MarkShapiroMusic Před rokem

    Awesome video! Thanks JD!

  • @user-jr6pr6sv5n
    @user-jr6pr6sv5n Před 5 měsíci

    Great video very informative.Thank you

  • @ThomasEWalker
    @ThomasEWalker Před 2 lety +1

    I have same car, same AWD light, stuck in 2WD - and this was very informative! THANKS!

    • @JDCarsChannel
      @JDCarsChannel  Před 2 lety

      Oh, terrific! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful!

  • @marcjohnson5148
    @marcjohnson5148 Před 5 měsíci

    Yes sir. Now subscribe, and I certainly will be searching more of your content. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge.

  • @danwaterloo3549
    @danwaterloo3549 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks! nice video

  • @ronswanson3910
    @ronswanson3910 Před 11 měsíci

    Same AWD and BRAKE warning lamps came on today. Ordered new actuator. 12 hours later the lamps went off. I suspect moisture got into the fuse box to trigger the warning as I live in Arizona and we are deep in our
    monsoon season.

  • @simpleliving-bulgaria4787
    @simpleliving-bulgaria4787 Před 5 měsíci

    Well, the price has definitely gone up in 3 years. I'm looking at about $200 equivalent in my country now - but gotta get it done

  • @zenhaca
    @zenhaca Před 3 lety

    Had to solve this problem on mine X3 as well, right now it's riding just fine with no lights

  • @davidlanham5914
    @davidlanham5914 Před rokem

    I noticed you did not use a jack to support the transfer case like some others did. Did you have any difficulty getting the cross member re-attached? It appeared the transfer case did drop down a little when you removed the 4 bolts, even though you did not remove the through bushing bolt. Thank you for putting out this helpful video.

  • @MarkShapiroMusic
    @MarkShapiroMusic Před rokem

    @JDCarsChannel Can you tell us what scan tool and app that is? Thanks!

  • @stroiadanut3752
    @stroiadanut3752 Před 3 lety

    I have the same problem, let me know please ...

  • @angelmedina541
    @angelmedina541 Před 2 lety

    good I changed the servo motor and the oil to the trasfer of my bmw x3 e83 but he put the 4x4 warning light on the dashboard he thinks he needs the restart

  • @michaelc1154
    @michaelc1154 Před 3 lety

    Any idea why you still have those lights ? I was told you have to re program the actuator. Is that why?

  • @ronaldslager1714
    @ronaldslager1714 Před 3 lety

    What was the 4x4 issue ???

  • @anthonyslaughter1419
    @anthonyslaughter1419 Před 3 lety +3

    Doesn’t take 6 hours to do the job only about a hour to hour and a half. But good info

  • @margaretcalderon3501
    @margaretcalderon3501 Před 3 lety

    Very good video, if you know how to remove the light from the 4x4 let me know, thanks for your help!

    • @JDCarsChannel
      @JDCarsChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Mine was resolved with the transfer case actuator and wheel speed sensor (I also had to replace the wheel bearing).

    • @coulssp
      @coulssp Před 2 lety

      Link to the video on that?

  • @larrycampbell2500
    @larrycampbell2500 Před 2 lety

    Got to have it programmed.

  • @ronaldslager1714
    @ronaldslager1714 Před 3 lety +1

    Are u near NJ by any chance ??????

  • @worcesterish
    @worcesterish Před 3 lety +2

    Do u work on other peoples cars ??

  • @gupiegup
    @gupiegup Před rokem +1

    What did you do following the persistent 4x4 light even after replacing the transfer case? I have the same issue even after changing transfer case

    • @JDCarsChannel
      @JDCarsChannel  Před rokem

      I don't recall if I ever was able to get the light to turn off

  • @guillermomulgrave7330
    @guillermomulgrave7330 Před 2 lety

    Question(My 2007 x3): My transfer case was changed to a used one and it removed the ABS/Brake/4x4 lights from being on. Now I hear a scratching sound from the back that was NEVER present before. Do you have a professional opinion what could be happening or what could be checked?

    • @JDCarsChannel
      @JDCarsChannel  Před 2 lety

      I'm sorry to hear that! Unfortunately, it's too hard to make a guess without seeing the car. I would go back to the mechanic who replaced your transfer case and tell them to fix it.

  • @stonefpvthor
    @stonefpvthor Před 3 měsíci

    Did you ever figure this issue out?

  • @JMlivePR
    @JMlivePR Před rokem

    I put the new gear to mine but the light still on. How I can check if the actuator work properly?

    • @JDCarsChannel
      @JDCarsChannel  Před rokem

      You will likely need to clear the fault code for the light to go away

    • @JMlivePR
      @JMlivePR Před rokem

      @@JDCarsChannel how?

  • @jimnolden2466
    @jimnolden2466 Před rokem

    So why did you estimate 6 hours for this job, you said 5 minutes to install.

  • @benniemorton164
    @benniemorton164 Před 2 lety

    Hey, what scan tool and app is that?

  • @waynemiller3845
    @waynemiller3845 Před 2 lety

    where did you get the accuator from