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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2025, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By CLS70
if you are doing Valve Cover, suggest to do the...

if you are doing Valve Cover, suggest to do the Oil Filter Housing Gasket (OFHG)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-10-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 636
Posted By CLS70
Quite an interesting list, I have a 2007 3.0 Si...

Quite an interesting list, I have a 2007 3.0 Si with 275,000 KM (171k Miles), If I had kept a list it would be almost the same for all the items that have failed/replaced on mine, with some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-30-2024, 10:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,321
Posted By CLS70
Thx - will check mine although I replaced them...

Thx - will check mine although I replaced them couple of years back. now, did you change your heater valve as well?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-26-2024, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,321
Posted By CLS70
Hi - I'm experiencing the same issue, A/c is...

Hi - I'm experiencing the same issue, A/c is charged, but when is OFF, I get ONLY Hot air in the cabin, regardless of the iDrive settings (Cold) and the lowest temp setting (16C)


How can I read...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2024, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,181
Posted By CLS70
Did you solve this issue? having similar behavior...

Did you solve this issue? having similar behavior (Air comes HOT always, regardless of being quite cold outside...), already change settings in iDrive, Checked A/C refrigerant but no change
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By CLS70
so returned the rebuilt one, got a new Bosch...

so returned the rebuilt one, got a new Bosch (same specifications as the unit I had originally - 180A), installed and so far no issues (note the rebuilt one lasted 2 weeks...) so will monitor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By CLS70
Ok - will give it a try....but is that an option?...

Ok - will give it a try....but is that an option? e.g. registering a new alternator? (vs Battery)

Now, if I disconnect the IBS, should the Alternator go into default charge values? (want to test...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2023, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,015
Posted By CLS70
I’m dealing with similar issue…. The original...

I’m dealing with similar issue….
The original alternator failed, replaced with a new one (not OEM) which failed within hours; got a replacement (same model) which lasted 5 days…..
I had put two...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By CLS70
Thx - will check if I can get a Valeo but still...

Thx - will check if I can get a Valeo but still trying to see if there could be a hidden issue somewhere else.

When thinking about the driving conditions when the new alternators failed, the only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 532
Posted By CLS70
Alternator...fried...twice?

Hi

A couple of weeks ago, got the Red Battery alarm "Charging System Malfunction"), shortly after car battery died, all sort of error messages but I knew it was electrical related.

Went...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2023, 06:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 670
Posted By CLS70
I have one and installed the Apple CarPlay...

I have one and installed the Apple CarPlay extension

As soon as the car starts, it goes directly into CarPlay mode; somewhere along the installation process it asked if it should auto-start...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,653
Posted By CLS70
that sounds scary....I won't risk driving...

that sounds scary....I won't risk driving it....get a flat-bed if you need to move it somewhere else
I have had issues with the e-Brake but never experienced a behaviour like that (or a sound like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2023, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 662
Posted By CLS70
recently replaced both inside tail lights;...

recently replaced both inside tail lights; condensation led to LED failure and is not fixable....
They were a bit difficult to remove but after removing the nut (and loosening the plastic part...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,145
Views: 265,205
Posted By CLS70
Installed CarPlay adaptor

Installed CarPlay adaptor
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 08-26-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 748
Posted By CLS70
Buying Advice? top items to check for?

Hi there

Long time BMW owner (e34, e39, e60, e70, F10), thinking about getting an F15.

Looking for key items to get checked (searched the forum but could not find specifics.,....), will do a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 846
Posted By CLS70
had this exact issue a few years back, was the...

had this exact issue a few years back, was the right side air spring but replaced BOTH (as recommended). Took me 45+ plus on side and less than 20 min the other.

note that although the compressor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By CLS70
An update on this issue....seems all errors were...

An update on this issue....seems all errors were true and for an unexpected cause.

Did not have time to deal with the X5 as was travelling but finally last weekend decided to check it out and see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2022, 02:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,892
Posted By CLS70
My starter / start-up became progressively...

My starter / start-up became progressively "slower" over a few months until it finally failed. I had already checked battery and ground straps but ended up being the starter.


Why will be worse...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By CLS70
on my To-Do list for Tonight 3.0si ...

on my To-Do list for Tonight

3.0si

N52N
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-14-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By CLS70
Thanks, bought them from a trusted provider and...

Thanks, bought them from a trusted provider and they appeared to be fine -- it does not mean I will remove them from list of potential culprits-- or that they are exempt to be a bogus batch. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By CLS70
Thanks - will take a look then.

Thanks - will take a look then.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2022, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,354
Posted By CLS70
Reduced power after Coil/Spark changes

Hi


2007 X5 3.0 over 250K KM

Was having misfires on Cylinder 1 & 2 (Codes P0302, P0301) every other week; it was becoming worse and got a Reduced Power error so decided to change Spark Plugs...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,964
Posted By CLS70
I have been at 15.0 L / 100 KM with 95% City /...

I have been at 15.0 L / 100 KM with 95% City / short distance driving, in Winter, using 91 Gas (this equals 15.7 MPG)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By CLS70
andrewwynn, thanks, this is very helpful ! ...

andrewwynn, thanks, this is very helpful !

-for the Axle Nut, I'm planning to use an Impact Wrench (650 ft-lb), hope it works
-when you say pushing the axle back, any suggestions? I saw a post...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By CLS70
Rear Wheel Hub Replacement

Hi

Need to replace the Rear Wheel Hub (Driver Side, e70), as two wheel nut threads are damaged beyond (safe) repair. Have seen a few videos and threads for replacing the Rear Wheel Bearing but...
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