My X5

[Tleong]

a GT1 is a scanner that diagnoses BMW codes.

[X5 Meister]

It's also a Volkswagon I believe.

[Tleong]

Originally Posted by X5 Meister

It's also a Volkswagon I believe.

I think it's a GTI, no?

[sunny5280]

Originally Posted by Nik

Thanks,

Well the battery is nearly dead, had to jump start it the other day. I'll be fixing that soon. Other then that i picked it up today and they told me some sad news; they told me that tranny has some problems, plus they told me that 3 sensors (one i remembered was Catalyc sensor) have to replaced, also that my engine is acting weird and that my board computer has some issues... I don't even know what to start with.
I think starting with some electric parts and then going to tranny. because it's 1000$ just to find out what parts are broken. I guess I'll follow little by little.

thanks guys for your help.

and bwt i don't know what GT1 means.

EDIT: In the Reverse it drives pretty good

Until the battery is replaced I wouldn't worry about the other issues. These vehicles are highly electronic and without a solid power source all kinds of issues can arise. I'm not saying the battery is the only issue but other problems may be related to a weak battery. Replace it and some (or all) of the other issues could disappear. I would also recommend an OEM battery.

[Nik]

Ok. I'm going to install a new battery today, and then will see the differences. thanks guys, and i'll keep you updated.

[X Foomph]

Welcome.

Tell us you had an indepenant inspection done by a respected company before you pulled the trigger. Was it a private or dealer sale? Like the Meister said 'did you get a warranty'.

With a set of wheels that old, even an aftermarket warranty is a good option, if not for now for current situ but certainly for what's down the track. Give it some thought, well worth the $s my friend.

I really do hope that a new battery solves all probs, but something tells me maybe not. GL.

[jst2878]

Get this mans X an exorcism. how many miles BTW? that was probably one of the first x's built

[Nik]

yeap, 11/1999. but counted as 2000 in the title. as for warranty i don't have it.
inspection was done by BMW Georgia. they are dealers over here. the milage is 123k miles.
One interesting things is that yesterday night it was raining so i took my X. after riding i stopped for about 20 mins. when I started the car, the failsafe error dissapeard and it started riding perfectly well. I was so glad I drove for 4 hours, but in Manual)
but then again in the morning it still did some wierd things. so then I again checked the car and now i know for sure that my tranny needs to be fixed. they told me about 1k$ for fixing. I guess i'ts a normal price. Still it needs few other things changed as well as oil, but i'll do everything at once, starting on 15th

thanks guys. Once It's fixed I will post.

Nick

[rocksteadyX5]

@ Nik Sorry to here about your X5. Any car you get you should really have an indy mech check it out before you buy. Where in GA are you? I think you need to find a good Indy BMW service. Up my way in Gwinnett I take my X5 to Black Forest BMW service...they are pretty good and honest.

[Nik]

No, I live in Republic of Georgia, not in the state. thanks
but could it be that sometimes it's working and sometimes not? I mean it's kind of weird