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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 547
Posted By edco
Obit for my 2011 X5 - A needless loss?

Hello X-Friends,
Let me apologize in advance for this long note.

Today, the 2011 X5 E70 with barely 70,000 miles was towed to a dismantler aka Auto Boneyard. Now technically it wasn’t MY SAV...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,255
Posted By edco
I have stuck with Akebono pads and Brembo rotors...

I have stuck with Akebono pads and Brembo rotors since 2000, when we converted from Lexus autos to BMW autos. The pads are dustless and have about 95% of the bite of OEM pads (at least that's been my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2020, 03:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,494
Posted By edco
I did a 4 hour road trip last Saturday. At about...

I did a 4 hour road trip last Saturday. At about the 3 hour mark, my wife needed coffee, while I needed a lavatory. Walked back to car and started it. Screen was RED for about a minute and then went...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,446
Posted By edco
Follow up ANSWER! To manually put an ‘11 X5...

Follow up ANSWER!
To manually put an ‘11 X5 into neutral, lower the transmission shield. You need to jack up the car on the driver’s side. You need an 8MM socket and ratchet, and an hex key to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,446
Posted By edco
ard! You have been a true help to me though I...

ard!
You have been a true help to me though I don’t recall if it was here or on the E46 board.
I’m surprised that you reacted that way since I know that I’ve gotten real help from you.
Here’s the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-16-2020, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,446
Posted By edco
Wow. Did anyone actually read my post?

I’ll try to answer all the much appreciated (however unhelpful) answered
1) Red T Handle - From everything I have read and watched on you tube, the red T opens a secret hole under the left...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,446
Posted By edco
Dead! Couldn't tow X5 because could not move shift into neutral.

Happy Post Valentine's Day my X5 Outpost friends!
Looking for some advice.
My 2011 X5 3.5 gas automatic would not start after a day of trips starting and stopping all day,
Our last errand was to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2019, 04:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By edco
Good idea!

Thanks.
While I deleted the X5 from my phone, I did not delete the phone from the X5.
Makes sense.
I'll let you know tomorrow if it worked for me.
Thanks
ed
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2019, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By edco
iPhone Bluetooth intermittent failure. Now no phonebook

Greetings
When I did the latest update on my iPhone 6s plus, it caused a problem that it was supposed to fix, except I had no issues with BlueTooth connectivity in my '11 X5 E70. Now I had a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2019, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,889
Posted By edco
Hey thanks.. That's a heck of a link.

Hey thanks.. That's a heck of a link.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2019, 10:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,926
Posted By edco
Does anyone know if/when BMW stopped using R-22...

Does anyone know if/when BMW stopped using R-22 in US cars since come January it will no longer be sold in the US? My E70 was built in 2011, and I can't find anything that states what kind of coolant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,889
Posted By edco
Dear Hedman, Thank You! Ed Market Crash Again...

Dear Hedman,
Thank You!
Ed Market Crash Again in NJ
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-07-2019, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,889
Posted By edco
I appreciate the reply. Sincerely. However, I'm...

I appreciate the reply. Sincerely. However, I'm realy looking for advice. I'm glad yours worked out but what I want to know is
What did you do first? (which parts removed? hoses? which one first?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-04-2019, 02:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Hi Kok: How many miles were on your car at the...

Hi Kok:
How many miles were on your car at the time the first transmission service was done? I opted NOT to do the extra parts you reference because though it's a 2011, it only has 50K on the odo....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,889
Posted By edco
Can anyone point me to a water valve DIY replacement ?

Well, no sooner do I get the trans filter replaced, my AC is not putting out much cold air. So I connect my Carly unit and I get a water valve error. When I dropped my ‘11 X5 3.5 Turbo off to do the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
I sincerely appreciate your help. Given the low...

I sincerely appreciate your help.
Given the low mileage on my car, I think I can hold off doing anything else.

The only remaining question is when you watch the YouTube video I referenced, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Ard I think I’m going to take your advice and...

Ard
I think I’m going to take your advice and stick with the parts I expect Tues.
First, I just turned 51K miles so not even close to those numbers.
There is no slippage or noises other than what...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Rob: I'm getting responses from FCPEuro that...

Rob:
I'm getting responses from FCPEuro that the valve sleeves will not fit me car for the numbers you provided (thank you, btw). When I look up my car in REALOEM I GET: X5 E70 LCI X5 35iX...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2019, 12:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
THANK YOU!

Hi Ard,
I owe you a meal, an "adult" beverage or BOTH when/if you come to NJ.
I brought the print out from FCPEuro to my Indy.
Told him I was buying the OE kit (as indicated on the FCP page) which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2019, 05:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Hi Yeah the OE vs OEM (Original Equipment...

Hi
Yeah the OE vs OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) confused me a little.
I'm assuming (dangerous) that OEM part comes in a BMW BOX OR BAG with a BMW part number.
OE (Original Equipment) is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Thanks for the feedback. I THINK the difference...

Thanks for the feedback.
I THINK the difference is my Indy only uses OEM parts. In fact, I’m the only customer that he lets buy and bring using my BMWCCA discount oem parts.
I cannot tell from the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2019, 06:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Except when I put in my VIN, FCPEuro states “This...

Except when I put in my VIN, FCPEuro states “This is not for your X5”.
Thanks for the help, but maybe I’ll send you my VIN and see if you get a different answer

Much appreciated!!!!
Ed

FOLLOW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,183
Posted By edco
Wow... I came to get some INFORMATION and while I...

Wow... I came to get some INFORMATION and while I am very sympathetic to the OP, my trans has been making some high pitched whining noises (2011 e70 3.0, BTW) and I too have 50K miles on my clock....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2019, 01:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By edco
I would have to buy a bumper

Thank you.
I guess I didn't explain myself clearly.
A) the tabs are not broken - they just don't stay clipped into the bumper.
B) So replacing the grid would not solve anything
C) I have used...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2019, 03:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,051
Posted By edco
Plastic Tabs

Hello Friends
I do apologize if this issue has been raised before, but it's past 3AM. I went thru about 20 pages and nothing showed so call me names if necessary.

On my 2011 X5 there is a part...
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