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by Craig Robertson
Mon May 15, 2017 9:08 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: X3 will not go into reverse
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

Re: X3 will not go into reverse

Should have said, it is a manual. Had a quick look at Edinburgh Transmissions, think they are in America! Tried a few local transmission places and they are all a bit unsure about the required part.

Appears to be not a wholly uncommon problem, but BMW don't even supply the part.

All other posts I ...
by Craig Robertson
Mon May 15, 2017 8:11 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: X3 will not go into reverse
Replies: 3
Views: 1786

X3 will not go into reverse

My 2011 X3 with 63,000 miles will not go into reverse, it was a sudden failure with no previous symptoms. Independent mechanic reckons it is a failure of the reverse gear synchro. BMW are non-commital if they can help if this is the problem. BMW service centre mechanic has said the car doesn't have ...