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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2014, 06:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
A long update. Dont read if depressing...

A long update. Dont read if depressing information is not your thing.....LOL

Finally settled the suit 9 months after filling. Seemed like a good deal. I kept the car because of high mileage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-26-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Quick update: BMWNA is still silent. The...

Quick update:

BMWNA is still silent. The lawsuit was filed mid Sept.

Traveling home tonight and the reduced power flashed up on the idrive. Managed to get home without issue and pulled the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-14-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Quick update: BMWna has been silent on this case...

Quick update: BMWna has been silent on this case so far. We have driven about 2500 miles since picking the car up. The mileage is down some from about 23.5 to 21.7 at best. Most of the time it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
The latest is the X had another cracked EGR...

The latest is the X had another cracked EGR cooler. We picked it up Saturday. They say the MAF sensor is normal. My AE shows the temp side of the MAF as bad. No action on the seat belt issue. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
The wife got an alert to fasten the passenger...

The wife got an alert to fasten the passenger seat belt again. She made a quick video of it to show the dealership.

BGM, since BMWna is partly responsible for our troubles I hate to throw out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,205
Posted By F1Stix
Some additional detail: This particular MAF...

Some additional detail:

This particular MAF uses hot film vs hot wire technology.
As ard stated, most MAF sensors also contain a temperature sensor.

I did unplug the sensor and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-07-2013, 10:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,205
Posted By F1Stix
Diesel Mass Air flow MAF Temp sensor and power levels

Today I discovered the MAF sensor is a combination of air intake temperature and mass air flow. On the X5 if the intake air temperature side of the sensor is faulted or bad, there will not be a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-07-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
I must not be living right or life has a funny...

I must not be living right or life has a funny way of trying to tweak my patience. Diesel exhaust smelled up the cabin again today and low power/fuel economy since getting the X back less than a week...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
No deal could be reached today. The trade in...

No deal could be reached today. The trade in offered was very weak. They are talking trade assist, but no hard numbers yet.

Several comments were made about the high mileage by several different...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Crash, I really appreciate the long post....

Crash,

I really appreciate the long post. Really! Thank you.

I have spent many hours looking into the lemon law in Texas and came away with the opinion it was weak and basically worthless if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Lets hope it does not come to lemon laws and...

Lets hope it does not come to lemon laws and attorneys.

The second NOX sensor monitors NOX levels after the SCR catalyst. The problem is this sensor can't tell the difference between ammonia and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
The latest diagnosis is a bad NOx sensor. The...

The latest diagnosis is a bad NOx sensor. The one after the SCR. The BMW rep said he would like to replace both the before and after Nox sensors. Waiting on parts since Monday. Looks like 5-7...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2013, 12:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Thanks A. My worries are this X just cant stay...

Thanks A. My worries are this X just cant stay running. I feel they could fix anything, but whats down the road at 65k, 70k or further? We bought a diesel because we pile the miles on and wanted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,493
Posted By F1Stix
good point.

good point.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2013, 05:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,493
Posted By F1Stix
I almost think this could have been a DEF tank...

I almost think this could have been a DEF tank level sensor issue. Normally you get more than 199 miles before no start. Most get 900 plus miles when the warning comes on to give you some time to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
The Nox data is looking good. Never exceeds 1650...

The Nox data is looking good. Never exceeds 1650 ppm. Mostly under 1000 ppm.

But the catalyst values are out of spec. Back to the dealer it goes..............
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Ok, autoenginuity is showing the same code. ...

Ok, autoenginuity is showing the same code. P2201 and 4B6A. Both are high NOx, and emission related.

It has a freeze frame of the data when the code was set as follows:

calculated load 0%...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
We drove to the dealer late afternoon yesterday...

We drove to the dealer late afternoon yesterday to pick up our X5. The dealer had it clean and ready for us. We were both glad to have it back. We had a nice uneventful drive back. They are about 1...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2013, 02:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
Thank you for the reply. We did check into the...

Thank you for the reply. We did check into the lemon laws. If I recall, the law has a mileage qualifier. You see, we drive the X a lot more than the average person/family. The mileage, it seems.......
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 34,586
Posted By F1Stix
21 months and 60K miles on 35D. clean diesel is a pain

We purchased a new 2011 35d in late 2011. Love the vehicle! It has the Sport package and the handling is very good. The 20" wheels seem to help too.

This post is going to center around the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,159
Posted By F1Stix
21 months and 60K miles on 35D. clean diesel is a pain

We purchased a new 2011 35d in late 2011. Love the vehicle! It has the Sport package and the handling is very good. The 20" wheels seem to help too.

This post is going to center around the...
Forum: X ///M Forum 09-18-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 14,661
Posted By F1Stix
I like the ride in the M just fine, but I totally...

I like the ride in the M just fine, but I totally get the frost heave issue. Abusive really is the best description.
Forum: X ///M Forum 08-03-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,509
Posted By F1Stix
So far no issue with my 2013. Only have 1700...

So far no issue with my 2013. Only have 1700 miles on it now.

Do you have the drivers assist package? I have it. Works good.

Let us know what the dealer says.
Forum: X ///M Forum 07-12-2012, 09:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,932
Posted By F1Stix
Hi All, A question for the 2013 owners; did...

Hi All,

A question for the 2013 owners; did yours come with "M" floor mats? I also have an E60 M5 and it has "M" floor mats, but my new ( as of yesterday ) has plain mats. Is this a new spec...
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