my 2006 x5 diesel auto box delays when going into 1st gear after coming to a stop there is a couple of seconds delay it then engages with a very slight clunk is this a serious problem or could the box be low on fluid any help on this problem would greatly appreciated .i am a newcomer to the BMW x5 having owned a land rover Freelander td4 auto before.

Morning Joe

Welcome to the Forum

They call it the "lurch" 

The poor old gearbox (manual and Auto) is often overlooked when service comes around BMW in their wisdom claimed "sealed for life" what they really meant was "life" was the end of their Warranty period?? Hey ho they are not alone.many other manufacturers are the same

ZF who make your box recommend service every 60 to 80k/kilometers it is a DIY proposition or your local Independent (just make sure they use ZF longlife fluid) or as I do a ZF auto transmission specialist. Cost is similar to an oil service plus the ZF specialist will have any software upgrades.

So check the history to see if the box has ever had a service and get it done (or DIY) 

Enjoy your X5

Dave

 

Thanks for your response Dave I'll get it up level on my ramps and check it out,I'll look to see if anything has been done in the service history. 

Hi Joe 

Mine had a full Dealer service history and hadn't been touched !! So don't hold your breath, had mine serviced by ZF not expensive as they serviced the valve body as well. 

Check the connection plug body the seal can leak, 

Dave

Thanks again bud every bit of knowledge helps.