Hi Cameron
From your description and the additional information it sounds like transmission wind up, probable cause is the rear tyres being new have a larger rolling radius than the front that is putting strain on the transfer case and also the diffs. I would check them carefully tyres are much cheaper than a new Diff or Transfer Case
Dave
Hi Philip
Welcome to the Forum
If I recall the Power Steering Fluid was originally a Febi part not sure if it was the Green one to protct seals etc
Try taking a look at www.realoem.com Classic section or even ask your Dealer Parts dept they do some good deals on older models
Dave
Morning Mike
Welcome to the Forum
Sadly we do live in times where extra protection is needed The good old Stop Lock is an excellent visual deterent. Whether the investment in a ghost immobiliser as well is worth the money no one can say untill it is needed.
Personally the Stop Lock would be my choice (I use one when we are away from home)
Dave
Hi Dave,
It appears that my Ista+ was out of date and the idrive(ecu) software in the vehicle is running the 2018 version, therefore, reading the vehicle with the up to date remote ista from the dealership shows there is nothing wrong with the car. It's already booked for a software update with the 2025 version
Thanks!
Well got the 240 back yesterday, have to say excellent service from the main dealer repair centre. New wheel looks great, top pic. Wish I could afford the other 3! Going to see who can match the other ones properly. A front one pictured, not that bad I suppose. Alignment all checked etc. Glad it's back
… decided he wanted to draw a robot….. on the x5…. With a drill bit!
needless to say, his mother is now talking to him upstairs very loudly!
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