What does BMW fault code 5462 mean?

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Verona
07/29/25 9:20pm
BMW fault code 5462 indicates an internal issue with the transfer case in the BMW X5. Symptoms of BMW fault code 5462: Due to problems with the transfer case, the vehicle may experience body shaking. When driving at high speeds around 40 or 60 mph, the car may shake. Additionally, when turning with the steering wheel fully locked, shaking may also occur, leading to a frustrating driving experience. These issues are all related to the transfer case. Solution for BMW fault code 5462: All BMW four-wheel-drive vehicles use the "xDrive" system, where the rear-wheel drive is rigidly connected for constant drive, and the front-wheel drive is transmitted through a set of wet clutches. Due to inconsistent power distribution between the front and rear and the absence of an inter-axle differential, the problem can be resolved by either removing the front axle drive shaft (caution is required for some models as the drive shaft flange may detach during testing) or by pulling the transfer case fuse.
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