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      08-11-2018, 08:06 PM   #1
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Thunk when reversing X5M

I get a thunk when first moving in reverse. It also takes a good stab of the accelerator to first move. Any ideas what might be causing it?
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I get a thunk when first moving in reverse. It also takes a good stab of the accelerator to first move. Any ideas what might be causing it?
How many miles does your X5M have?
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I get a thunk when first moving in reverse. It also takes a good stab of the accelerator to first move. Any ideas what might be causing it?
Do you have play in the control arms when you yank on them? What do the bushing look like?
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How many miles does your X5M have?
100,000 km / 62,000 miles
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Do you have play in the control arms when you yank on them? What do the bushing look like?
nope. looks good.
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