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August 1, 2016 Service bulletin

"Repairing transfer case actuator (vtg servo-motor).

BMW technical service bulletin B270216 for 2000-2013 BMW X5, 2007-2011 BMW 328I and 2004-2010 BMW X3 and others.

Bulletin number
B270216
Component
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Summary
"REPAIRING TRANSFER CASE ACTUATOR (VTG SERVO-MOTOR). The Anti-lock Brakes (ABS), Brakes and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) warnings are on and there may also be a ""Drivetrain Malfunction"" warning on in the Control Display. There is also an audible clicking noise coming from the transfer case actuator when cycling the ignition. The following fault codes may be stored: (DSC) 5F3A - Clutch gearbox-ECU: clutch is open - rear-wheel drive! (VTG) 5463 - Break mechanics (VTG) 5462 - Error actuator or increased power requirements for clutch (VTG) 5461 - Error actuator control Internal wear to the plastic gears of the transfer case actuator."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 500 complaints in the transmission category.

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