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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,372
Posted By Mackskibum
Funny how in the OP, battery voltage was 14? Then...

Funny how in the OP, battery voltage was 14? Then it was 18? Glad it’s sorted but ???
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 13,983
Posted By Mackskibum
CBU?

CBU?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,717
Posted By Mackskibum
Common failure. Need to replace handle.

Common failure. Need to replace handle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-13-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,184
Posted By Mackskibum
This post tells us all we need to know. You don’t...

This post tells us all we need to know. You don’t understand how the system works. Does your AC have a clutch or is it variable displacement? Using a BMW capable code reader are there any codes...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,839
Posted By Mackskibum
Took 2 battery charges to get it primed. You have...

Took 2 battery charges to get it primed. You have to crank for a long time. 10 seconds with 15 minutes in between. Took a couple of hours- if you can watch rail pressure you can get a feel how...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2020, 12:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 995
Posted By Mackskibum
Very common errors with low battery voltage....

Very common errors with low battery voltage. Drive it and I bet it goes away.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,809
Posted By Mackskibum
Slightly low coolant in the bottle will not cause...

Slightly low coolant in the bottle will not cause overheating. Pull codes with a quality scan tool that can read BMW specific codes. I have seen codes for “pump not reaching target speed” before...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2020, 03:23 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,290
Posted By Mackskibum
Try putting the jumper cable ground on the engine...

Try putting the jumper cable ground on the engine lifting lug and the other end on the cable to the ground lug on the shock tower. Do not connect 12v and see if it starts.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,876
Posted By Mackskibum
It’s been a year. I sold it 6 months ago to a...

It’s been a year. I sold it 6 months ago to a friend- used daily by his wife 100+ miles per day.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,876
Posted By Mackskibum
It is possible to cheat this job a bit. I did...

It is possible to cheat this job a bit. I did this on my E60 535xi. Since the engine is slanted, you can cut the corners on the top side of the gasket and install in two pieces. RTV both corners and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2020, 08:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 19,196
Posted By Mackskibum
Try running a jumper cable from the jump start...

Try running a jumper cable from the jump start ground lug under hood to the lift point behind the front egr cooler
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,954
Posted By Mackskibum
Not the bulb. Xenon is same brightness all the...

Not the bulb. Xenon is same brightness all the time. There is a shield that moves via electrical signal to allow full exposure for high beam. Check wiring or maybe solenoid is stuck.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-11-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,578
Posted By Mackskibum
Stanadyne Performance Formula. Only additive...

Stanadyne Performance Formula. Only additive marketed by a diesel fuel injection component manufacturer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,545
Posted By Mackskibum
Go to a Napa or the like and get a replacement CV...

Go to a Napa or the like and get a replacement CV clamp. Nothing special about those. If you aren't picky, you could use a worm drive hose clamp temporarily.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,545
Posted By Mackskibum
Here's a 100k miles list: Active tank and...

Here's a 100k miles list:

Active tank and EGR cooler replaced under warranty.

At my expense DIY:

Thermostat x 2
GP module
All 3 pieces of the cowl under hood
Butterfly valve
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,375
Posted By Mackskibum
If the system thinks the driver 's door is open,...

If the system thinks the driver 's door is open, the trans will engage park if your foot is not on the brake This is from memory. maybe someone else will chime in.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2018, 07:21 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 168,778
Posted By Mackskibum
2 hours should do it as long as the egr cooler...

2 hours should do it as long as the egr cooler bolts come out and go back in easy.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,127
Posted By Mackskibum
There's on additional component to this. Bedding...

There's on additional component to this. Bedding is important. So is torque. You will not have problems, in general, if the shop uses a hand torque wrench. Most will not- they use a wobble stick...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2018, 11:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,491
Posted By Mackskibum
Having performed this myself, a couple of points....

Having performed this myself, a couple of points.
1. You can close the hatch. It is possible to power from a jump battery under hood using the 12v and ground points designed for jump start.

2....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 23,731
Posted By Mackskibum
You guys are too new to the forum to know ard. He...

You guys are too new to the forum to know ard. He may seem abrasive, but he knows his stuff because he is in the mechanic business. Not as a shade tree, but makes his living as a mechanic.

There...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2018, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,429
Posted By Mackskibum
One note of caution on ps leaks. Pay close...

One note of caution on ps leaks. Pay close attention to the crimps on the hoses. Routing can be interesting with a banjo to rubber to crimp to bent steel to rubber to banjo on both pressure and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 18,802
Posted By Mackskibum
#10 here: common problem RealOEM.com -...

#10 here: common problem

RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FF03-USA-12-2009-E70-BMW-X5_35d&diagId=51_6430)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,986
Posted By Mackskibum
You need to separate normal maintenance from...

You need to separate normal maintenance from failures.

Tires, brakes, suspension wear parts, etc are normal for any vehicle. FRM, GPCM, throttle body, etc. would be considered failures.

FWIW,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2018, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,504
Posted By Mackskibum
That's the normal engine to chassis ground cable....

That's the normal engine to chassis ground cable. It's a common failure point due to corrosion. On my 08 535 it was n the same condition.

The other main ground is next to the battery. Double...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,504
Posted By Mackskibum
There's more going on there tan the gp module....

There's more going on there tan the gp module. Did you clear the codes?

Our 2010 with failed gp module started at 5F. Rattled for 45 seconds but it started. Those codes may be from low voltage/...
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