X5 WORST BUILT CAR IN THE WORLD!!!!!!

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by KCMoore2013

Yeah I removed the allen bolt...this ain't my first rodeo. However, I have yet to try the method of removing that bolt and putting the wheel back on and driving for a bit and hitting the brakes. Nor have I put one of the lug nuts in and hit it with a hammer...not sure if I want to try that for fear of breaking the lugnut off in the wheel hub or messing up the threads. That would suck.

The brake discs are the least of my concerns at the moment...just frustrating that they are so hard to get off...kinda like my ex wife.

My main concern right now is the ABS sensor failure and trying to determine which one has failed, or if it's the ABS control module, which is conveniently located far below the power steering fluid reseviour and radiator expansion tank.

Yes I did would have sufficed. It seems given the choice between nice & rude you go rude.

Good luck with your X, I hope you work out your issues.

[KCMoore2013]

Sorry E30...was not my intention to be rude. It was a valid question.

[e30cabrio]

I was expecting some friction between the hub and rotor at least. I literally had to hold it on to keep it from dropping off.

Driver side on!


Pass side which also got a new axle:



Man that axle job was a stinker.

Used the old rotor to pound the axle into the hub:

[Ricky Bobby]

Nice rotors, I like the black rotor hats! Where did you get those?

And good idea for getting the axle back in by pounding on the old rotor, nice!

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

Nice rotors, I like the black rotor hats! Where did you get those?

And good idea for getting the axle back in by pounding on the old rotor, nice!

They are Centric, got them from Amazon.

I paid 147.46 delivered 2 day thanks to Prime, not like it mattered I got them in early August. lol.

Amazon.com: Centric 125.34050 Front Brake Rotor: Automotive

Originally Posted by TiAgX5

Good job. Textbook jackstand placement too, right where the subframe is secured to the pass compartment cell.

I read the manual. lol

Thanks!

[TiAgX5]

Good job. Textbook jackstand placement too, right where the subframe is secured to the pass compartment cell.

[TiAgX5]

It's unreal how some will just use a flloorjack or mis-place the stands. Just watched a Wheeler Dealer where Ed had to repair a crushed/torn/rusted floorpan on an Alfa due to improper jacking/support. Important first step in DIYing that some overlook.

[KCMoore2013]

So the ABS/DSC/Brake lights have been on for a while now, despite me taking all the sensors out and cleaning them. Last night went to a friend's house and parked on a 40 degree incline driveway. Went out later, lights all still on. Parked again for the night on the driveway and applied e-brake. Left her house this morning and all lights off, speedo worked, everything was fine. Drove for 45 minutes with no issues/lights. Later this evening, went to the store, all lights back on and no speedo. Ghost in the machine? I'm at a loss.

[TerminatorX5]

send out the module for a repair - you have the contacts that are loose inside the module... you could do it yourself, but easier pay somebody a $100 and get a lifetime warranty... search ebay for bosch abs repair services, plenty out there...

[bcredliner]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

send out the module for a repair - you have the contacts that are loose inside the module... you could do it yourself, but easier pay somebody a $100 and get a lifetime warranty... search ebay for bosch abs repair services, plenty out there...

It certainly could be a module problem though I would still do more troubleshooting to eliminate some other potential causes.

Have you used your Peake tool to see if there are any errors in the computer?

Also, BMWs are very sensitive to low or high voltage. The result can be strange things happening similar to what you are experiencing. I would have the battery load tested at a local auto parts store, it's usually free. I would also unlock the cluster and check the battery voltage after it has been sitting overnight and monitor the alternator to see what the voltage is running and watch for voltage less than 13v or over 13.8 or spikes over 14v.

For the future I suggest purchasing the following suite of software: BMW USB OBD Diagnostic Cable Inpa Ediabas Dis SSS GT1 | eBay You will need a Windows based computer with significant hard drive space. I have an old one I dedicated to the software. You can also purchase an app that will connect wirelessly so you can monitor the engine on the go.