35D Active DEF tank forensics

[blue dragon]

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/7L6198970A/ES2845755/

ECS Tuning has it for $227.

[NISSANMASTER]

great find on the cheaper price!

[Txchoicemotors]

Originally Posted by NISSANMASTER

go to google search and type in "bmw x5 active tank temp sensor wiring" the second picture is what I went off of. I have shopkey at work but the electrical diagrams for bmw are crap on there. that picture takes you to a thread on another forum where another guy used the 10k resistor and it worked for him also

Thank you, I am aware of that photo, unfortunately I need to trace back to the ecu Pinout as my wire has a break in it someplace.

[blue dragon]

Originally Posted by NISSANMASTER

great find on the cheaper price!

Trolled the VW forums and found it even cheaper

7L6-198-970-A | REP KIT | VW OEM Parts | Genuine Volkswagen
$212.91

[bawareca]

Great job guys

[ninja_zx11]

Originally Posted by NISSANMASTER

option number 2 is slightly more costly, but it will fix this problem with a FACTORY style fix. I was unable to find a cheap BMW tank insert, so I got manufacturer names and sought the same part for other brand vehicles and hit gold on VW. here is a link to ebay for the part that matches the bmw part 100%

2007 2010 VW Volkswagen Touareg Heater Element for Urea Tank 7L6198970A | eBay

I hope this helps and I did photograph my adventure of fixing the tank with the 10k resistor.

Thanks a lot for sharing your find!!! You are the first person to find a cheapest and proper factory fix option and it's gonna be a big help to BMW DIY community.

[NISSANMASTER]

You guys are very welcome. I don't personally own one of these fantastic rides, but after struggling with fixing one and finding a bunch of good information on this forum, I felt obligated to get a membership and share what I found with everyone in hopes to help ease the pain of this seemingly simple problem. Thank you guys for pointing me in right direction.

[Ozer]

Originally Posted by blue dragon

Jesus, that is cheaper than sending to xemodex.

I wonder if they know this and hence how they make the quick repair and profit

[edycol]

Originally Posted by NISSANMASTER

I wondered the same myself but from my experience with Nissan and Infiniti, some parts are available with Nissan that aren't available with Infiniti and are the exact same part. I believe the more expensive auto line uses tactics like these to maintain the "elite" status of their lineup so that not just anybody will be able to afford to own a BMW.

Yeah, I think BMW (as well as others) are banking on elite status and people who have money just to leave car there and pick up, sign bill and that is it.
Thanx for this. It is good that we are figuring out E70 fixes since I think this car with diesel engine has potential for lot;s of miles.

[Txchoicemotors]

Originally Posted by edycol

Yeah, I think BMW (as well as others) are banking on elite status and people who have money just to leave car there and pick up, sign bill and that is it.
Thanx for this. It is good that we are figuring out E70 fixes since I think this car with diesel engine has potential for lot;s of miles.

I agree mine has 115k miles and looks like new