Thanks for the update. The position now is that changing the mechatronics has made no difference, same faults are coming up. The car is still with the garage. They have recommended the change to the mechatronics but its obviously £2k wasted. Whose liability is it now when they came back and say new ...

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I have attached the full report. Does this have the detail and accuracy needed?
These are also the dashboard lights that show when going into safe mode.
Next steps?

This problem started about a year ago, the engine would surge when in park. Then it would 'clunk' when gears changing. Was advised to change mechatronic which made no difference after a couple of weeks. I had the new mechatronic unit checked and results said it was ok. Strange thing is, it drives sm...

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Hi All, newbie here, Please forgive my ignorance but I am not very mechanically minded! My 2006 X5 auto petrol 4.4 goes into limp mode frequently. I have tried 4 garages without any positive solutions, just alot of money spent! This is my 2nd X5 and i don't want to sell it for a pittance, I'd rather...