Help us help you better...once again, the most important details about your "X5" is missing. Please consider creating a signature that has your model/model year/build date. The E53 X5 has multiple models/engines/transmissions/parts/etc that change during the production from the 2000-2006 model year.

If you have the 4.4 (N62) engine...do a search using "intermediate levers" as the search phrase...or do a google search using "bmw e53 x5 intermediate levers"...and see if your symptoms match this issue.

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2006 E53 X5 4.4i (Sterling Gray) 12/05 mfg date <<~>> 97 740iL (Arctic Silver) 3/97 mfg date
(SOLD)
99 540iT (Orient Blue) <<~>> 95 525IT (Alpine White)
91 735iL (Schwarz Black) <<~>> 85 325e (Bronzit)