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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,293
Posted By Unit107
Update on my DPF issue... It basically...

Update on my DPF issue...

It basically became undrivable. Every time I stepped on the gas, the engine malfunction light would come on due to the turbo not functioning correctly and probably the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,293
Posted By Unit107
Thanks for the replies. Vehicle has 105K on...

Thanks for the replies.

Vehicle has 105K on it. I suspected the thermostat all along. Of course the dealer wants to replace the DPF, because that's what the service tech tells them to do.

I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2019, 08:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 18,293
Posted By Unit107
Sorry to revive this older topic, but...

Sorry to revive this older topic, but experiencing similar issues with my 2010 X5.

Just got back from dealer and they claim the DPF filter needs to be replaced. Seems to me, the vehicle just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-01-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
So I get this done and everything is working...

So I get this done and everything is working fine...

And now, about a week ago, my right headlight goes out. Same warning message indicating Right Low Beam failure.

Why my dilemma is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-04-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
I was able to tackle the ballast replacement over...

I was able to tackle the ballast replacement over the weekend. I found a guaranteed working one on eBay for about $130 and picked up a hand full of plastic rivets from the local BMW parts dept. and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2015, 05:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
Blue dragon: Do you have instructions on how to...

Blue dragon: Do you have instructions on how to remove the headlights? I was contemplating how much clearance for access I would have if I went at it through the wheel well. Looks like, based on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-17-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,810
Posted By Unit107
Question on this older post

I am looking to find a useful repair manual for the E70. I see the Rheingold setup for my vehicle is $79 for software or $139 for software and cable.

I was wondering if this software is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
Thanks all for the replies. I have ordered a...

Thanks all for the replies. I have ordered a replacement balast from EBay and hope to get it in in the next week or so.

My plans are to go at it through the wheel well. if anyone has decent...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
jfoj, I have been searching that site for...

jfoj, I have been searching that site for instructions. Very painful to use, but might be helpful if I can chain together the instructions to get it done.

Blue_dragon, I was thinking access might...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2015, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,900
Posted By Unit107
Left Low Beam Malfunction

I have Xenon headlights. I had gotten an intermittent Left Low Beam Malfunction message, which has now become permanent. I swapped the bulbs left-to-right / right-to-left to see if it was a bulb, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,997
Posted By Unit107
Sounds like the air springs are still an issue...

Sounds like the air springs are still an issue even on the E70. I'm completely surprised My '01 still has its originals after living 7 years in the Chicago summer / winter cycle (think salt and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2014, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,997
Posted By Unit107
Upgrade E53 4.4i to E70 i35d

My 2001 4.4i I've had since purchasing it new in Sept '01 has finally produced a repair bill more than the KBB value of the vehicle. With over $5K in repairs needed to keep it on the road, I think...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By Unit107
Thanks for the replies. Most definitely...

Thanks for the replies. Most definitely refrigerant level is low. Not quite blowing as cold as I would expect. I will refill it and will test again. However, there still may be an issue with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By Unit107
A/C Stop Blowing Air

I have searched for a possible answer to my issue and may have gotten close, but thought I would ask flat out. Sorry if this is a re-post.

My A/C starts out blowing cold air and after about 10-15...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,067
Posted By Unit107
Did it 6 months ago

Mine was completely shreded and I decided to give it a go 6 months ago. I have to admit that is was difficult in the fact you have to be SOOO careful. I used various plastic auto trim pullers until I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Unit107
Thanks for the replies. I have checked the...

Thanks for the replies. I have checked the fuses, but will do a change on all of the ones involved with the audio system to make sure one last time that is not the issue.

Thanks also for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2012, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,547
Posted By Unit107
Dead Amp?

A failure in the left rear sunroof drain tube, coupled with the vehicle being parked on an incline during a rain storm, created a nice pool of water in the well behind the rear tire where the Amp is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 51,566
Posted By Unit107
Quick Update

I installed these over the weekend and am so far very happy...

Before
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 51,566
Posted By Unit107
Do a search on "x5 e53 led taillight". It says...

Do a search on "x5 e53 led taillight". It says "ZomkSpeed" in the lower right-hand corner of the main photo on the listing. He goes by X3Racing (eBay store name).

I just bought mine over the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 51,566
Posted By Unit107
I can't tell you how timely the refresh of this...

I can't tell you how timely the refresh of this post is...I could have written the intro to the original post myself. I am on my second melted (arround brake bulb connector) passenger side...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2012, 12:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,895
Posted By Unit107
I have seen them listed on eBay from Zomk Speed...

I have seen them listed on eBay from Zomk Speed (That name has popped up in other treads related to LED taillights).

Is it truely plug and play on these? I have seen a few posts from as far back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,895
Posted By Unit107
Do you have a link to this item? ...

Do you have a link to this item?

Unfortunately, I am probably going to have to replace my tail light (again), as it has melted around the brake (lower) bulb. Since I will probably have to drop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2012, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,895
Posted By Unit107
Exactly my problem, except the arcing has caused...

Exactly my problem, except the arcing has caused it to melt the plastic around the contact. It melted just enough that the it was defroming the contact and the bulb would not stay seated. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2012, 08:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,347
Posted By Unit107
Brake Switch Fault code

Today I got in my car after lunch and got the message "Trans. Failsafe Program". When I plugged in my Peake fault code reader, I got OF6A - Brake Switch.

Not sure what that means and / or what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 171,972
Posted By Unit107
Mine was related to water in the spare tire well....

Mine was related to water in the spare tire well. My right rear drain hose from the sunroof was detached, causing water in the headliner, which found its way out the pilar near the tail gate and...
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