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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2020, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,567
Posted By FunfDreisig
Has anyone tried adjusting the parking brakes as...

Has anyone tried adjusting the parking brakes as described in this TIS?

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e70-x5-xdrive35d-sav/repair-manuals/34-brakes/34-41-parking-brake/GXGyi33


If so, did...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-24-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,567
Posted By FunfDreisig
Sorry, I've edited my original reply to indicate...

Sorry, I've edited my original reply to indicate that you can get out of the drivers seat on a slope while Auto Hold keeps the X5 steady. BUT the X5 will still lurch once the engine is turned off :(...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,567
Posted By FunfDreisig
FWIW I always use the Auto Hold button instead of...

FWIW I always use the Auto Hold button instead of the Parking Brake lever when parking. The Auto Hold feature stops the lurch when you turn off the engine on a slope.

Funf Dreisig


EDIT: My...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,838
Posted By FunfDreisig
Huh??? Maybe you need a new SA :) I’m...

Huh??? Maybe you need a new SA :)

I’m pretty sure the bolt covered by the recall is #5 in the attached diagram. FWIW I replaced parts #1, 2, 4 and 5.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2019, 11:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 29,838
Posted By FunfDreisig
When I recently took our 2009 35d in to replace...

When I recently took our 2009 35d in to replace the steering rack, our dealer insisted on replacing the idler pulley bolt, even though they had replaced it once before on a recall and I had replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2019, 12:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,480
Posted By FunfDreisig
DIY: E70 Passenger Door Mirror Motor

This DIY covers replacing the passenger side door mirror motor on a 2009 X5 35d with Comfort/memory seats. More specifically, replacing the Magna mirror motor BMW part number 67-13-6-973-724. This...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-28-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,055
Posted By FunfDreisig
The X5’s unibody can make it hard to determine...

The X5’s unibody can make it hard to determine the location of the source of various sounds. Sounds can seem to be coming from the rear, when the problem is really in the front.

For example, a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2019, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By FunfDreisig
Thanks for posting your thoughts on the problem. ...

Thanks for posting your thoughts on the problem.


Yesterday after refilling the PS reservoir we turned the steering back and forth without any indication of the leak. But the front was on jack...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By FunfDreisig
Thanks again for your suggestions. I’m...

Thanks again for your suggestions.

I’m concerned that grit has gotten in through the hole in the boot and damaged the seal. So leak sealer may not work very well, particularly longer term.

FWIW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-20-2019, 10:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By FunfDreisig
Thanks for the advice. But the tear was/is...

Thanks for the advice. But the tear was/is already on the top side of the boot. And the power steering reservoir was almost empty. So this isn’t a small leak.

Yesterday AM the passenger side of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-20-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By FunfDreisig
Thanks ard. I’ll give the silicone tape a try. ...

Thanks ard. I’ll give the silicone tape a try.

The more I think about this leak, the more I’m convinced that there shouldn’t have been any power steering fluid in this bellows/boot. The seals at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-20-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,253
Posted By FunfDreisig
Power Steering Bellows — Temp Repair?

The power steering on the passenger side of our 2009 35d has a tear in the upper part of the bellows. Ordinarily I’d repair this myself, but we have to much going on just now. The closest shop is 50...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,798
Posted By FunfDreisig
I wish I had asked the Walmart mechanics what...

I wish I had asked the Walmart mechanics what they were using. The sealer was in a saturated towelette that came in a plain white, square packet about 1.5in on a side. They simply wiped it on from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-15-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,798
Posted By FunfDreisig
No. But the mechanic strongly advised me to apply...

No. But the mechanic strongly advised me to apply one of the film UV protectors or I’d be back soon :)

For those interested…
They removed the worst of the degraded plastic using a series of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2019, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,798
Posted By FunfDreisig
Headlight Restoration 2009 X5 35d

These are the before and after photos of the headlight restoration on our 2009 X5 35d — done by Walmart for $25!

Funf Dreisig
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,303
Posted By FunfDreisig
@ spyro235 Thanks for following up on your...

@ spyro235 Thanks for following up on your original post. I look forward to hearing your experience with the air suspension add on.

We recently bought an AirStream NEST (4,000 lbs & 400 lbs...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,304
Posted By FunfDreisig
Probably not. The strut body and guts are...

Probably not. The strut body and guts are cylindrical. So they should turn without damage.


Funf Dreisig
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2019, 11:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,749
Posted By FunfDreisig
The large O ring is supposed to be in a grove in...

The large O ring is supposed to be in a grove in the cap that keeps it inside the housing. Bit it's pretty easy for the O ring to slip out of its grove and end up at the top of the threads between...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2019, 11:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By FunfDreisig
ard, I think your procedure will work with...

ard,

I think your procedure will work with the RF unit, once I get the trailer loaded. I’ll be getting a couple of cubic yards of road base once the quarries dry out. I’ll post my findings then.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2019, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By FunfDreisig
Installed a Tekonsha RF brake controller on our...

Installed a Tekonsha RF brake controller on our heavy duty 5x9 utility trailer yesterday. The physical install was quick — mounted with 4 self tapping screws to the side of the tongue with a Makita...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,199
Posted By FunfDreisig
I had the hitch and wiring installed by the...

I had the hitch and wiring installed by the dealer when we bought our 2009 35d new. I've towed a lot of building material, rock, gravel with our heavy duty 5-9' utility trailer without a brake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,336
Posted By FunfDreisig
This thread...

This thread https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/109891-2009-35d-engine-noise.html has info on replacing both the serpentine and A/C belts on a 2009 35d.


Funf Dreisig
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,153
Posted By FunfDreisig
In case you hadn't seen this thread... ...

In case you hadn't seen this thread...


https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/109027-pano-roof-got-stuck-opening-help.html


it has some good photos/descriptions of the sunroof...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2019, 02:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,161
Posted By FunfDreisig
Without the actual error code it is hard to say,...

Without the actual error code it is hard to say, but… I’d be very surprised if a 2012 35d had a single glow plug fail. It is far more likely that the real problem is the glow plug controller. And...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,069
Posted By FunfDreisig
I suspect you can replace JUST the control module...

I suspect you can replace JUST the control module without removing the intake manifold. BUT… the control module is buried on the driver’s side of the engine under a spaghetti of vacuum hoses, etc....
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