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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2019, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By Ron07x5
Keyfobs battery failing weak

I have a 2007 X5 ... one of the key fobs no longer charges so it is only good as a physical key (one can pull that out). The other key fob I think isn't far behind as it results in the X5 reporting...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2019, 06:07 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
The One autolite stays there until it fails

lets

My 2007 X5 4.8l does not have turbos .... thank God!
The plugs were replaced by prior owner at about 95k five years ago ... they are Bosch not sure if that was a dealership that pt those...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
one autolite spark plug is working fine no misses.

I have the original Bosch plug should it develop a miss. My conclusion Autolite is fine, now likely only good for 50k miles not 100k.
Sorry guys do not see the problem with a odd plug or autolite. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,831
Posted By Ron07x5
What I learned

I had a miss on cylinder 5 on my 2007 4.8l X5. I replaced the coil with Bosch made in solvenia, actually 3 different ones and they all missed just like the original bad coil. Then I put in an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
I am super glad I found the issue, it turned out...

I am super glad I found the issue, it turned out to be what it should have been, but first I had to learn I could buy three new coils and they would all be no good for the x5. That tricked me and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,347
Posted By Ron07x5
interesting

I will remember this thread
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,687
Posted By Ron07x5
perhaps low battery? Bad alternator

I had a alternator which wasn't always charging the battery.
When the battery starts getting low the car will disable the clock, the airconditioning, it will display a warning and put the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,977
Posted By Ron07x5
I replaced my trans filter and fluid on my 2007 e70 five years ago.

Crazy they have no fill pipe or way to measure the level.
I used the way expensive BMW fluid and something I rigged up to plug into the the drain hole.

I measured the fluid that came out and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
Smile More ... New coils work in my E46 330i but NOT in my E70 n62tu X5

New 02221 504 470 made in solvenia coil works in my E46 330i but NOT in my E70 n62tu X5. Yep that X5 is always a challenge.

My 2007 E70 4.8l X5 has a production date of 11/2006.
It last saw a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
Got it working using original 0221 504 100

I also have a 2004 330ci E46 which turns out has the same original 0221 504 100 bosch made in germany coils. Which by the way have a silver cylinder section unlike the all black new ones 0221 504...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
I am not dum ... the problem follows the coils period

the only way it could not be the coils is if the coils had to be introduced to the car and or they had to be a matched set. the bmw mechanic telling me he also bought 6 of same bosch coils from I do...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
Strong Theory Bosch Coils made in Solvenia are bad knock offs

Just talked to a private BMW mechanic I know, I tell him about how it seems three new aftermarket bosch coils are bad as is the one original from my X5. He asked do they say made in Germany or made...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
Thanks for the reply the new coils are the same...

Thanks for the reply the new coils are the same length and I have made sure I have pushed down fully in place. Problem follows one original bad coil and all three attempted new replacements. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,062
Posted By Ron07x5
Angry Bad new Bosch Replacement coils?

I have a 2007 e70 4.8l x5 It developed a miss on cylinder 5.
I put a new Bosch coil part #0221504470 and replaced the plug on cylinder 5 The miss continued.
I swapped and new coil with another...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
Angry more facts, what does it mean?

I went on a trip for 6 days the x5 just sat, came back and the car wasn't significantly discharged.

The next day drove it 3 miles to work and drove home, I could see the alternator charging at 14+...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,205
Posted By Ron07x5
I have a 2007 x5 4.8 .... I looking up by vin I...

I have a 2007 x5 4.8 .... I looking up by vin I do NOT see a recall for the fuel pump-wires looking up by 2007 x5 4.8 I do find as the posting here says the car should be in the group. I do know the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2016, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,205
Posted By Ron07x5
Any other recalls? where do we find these?

Beyond fuel pump-wires any other recalls?

Where are such recalls posted online?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
Yes Likely many hours for dealership to diagnose...

Yes Likely many hours for dealership to diagnose and then likely they will replace many more expensive parts as they replace the one likely cheap wire that has a short. I will suffer the education...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
BMW has built a complex system, they could have...

BMW has built a complex system, they could have built in some debugging capabilities. Like how about the computer tells the driver when the battery voltage is dropping nearer to limp mode failure,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
I think it may have been the sun, it hasn't...

I think it may have been the sun, it hasn't presented itself again. The jury is still out. Ordered a low voltage mini clamp so I can use with my DVM to find who is drawing power when. I am...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
Comments please, am I right? really?

Status >>> Charged up x5 yety again after work yesterday, this morning I go out and start the car and see again "high battery drain" message. So something is clearly draining the battery as the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
Seems short in passenger door, comfort access?

The passenger side handle isn't warm but the metal next to it is warm and open the door and touch near the latch which is near the handle is very warm. Yep seems to be where the lost current is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
Something should be warm

Thank you I will check, I do not think handles warm but I will check them all. I realize something should be very warm sinking those amps but haven't found it.

Thinking of coding the comfort...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,803
Posted By Ron07x5
chasing of e70 battery drain in progress

Ok I am seeing a battery drain when the x5 should be sleeping.
The alternator is charging but when you stop the car is discharges the battery at ~3 to ~5amps so overnight you have a 50%+ discharged...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,703
Posted By Ron07x5
I found the coolant bleeding system the pump runs...

I found the coolant bleeding system the pump runs and isn't my auxiliary water, which my e79 does have!
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