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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 19,303
Posted By Just Looking
Never say never but so far, my e70 4.8i has been...

Never say never but so far, my e70 4.8i has been good to me. I recently took it for a 4,000 mile trip and the N62 engine delivered without a hitch. Before the trip, I did a coolant flush and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,739
Posted By Just Looking
I got the recall letter this morning as well. ...

I got the recall letter this morning as well. However, the replacement part is not available yet, per this letter. Guess have to wait.

Question: Is the defective fuel pump module part of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,677
Posted By Just Looking
HAVE YOU RECEIVED a letter from BMW indicating...

HAVE YOU RECEIVED a letter from BMW indicating the replacement airbag modules and fuel pump are available?

I am in California which is a Phase I (i.e., earliest to replace) location for the recall...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Just Looking
I read the original post above but could not find...

I read the original post above but could not find the reference to the low pressure pump.

As I vaguely remember, the problem with the HPFP was related to the wire module as well. Is it too much...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,204
Posted By Just Looking
My recollection is that this fuel pump is...

My recollection is that this fuel pump is currently on a 10-year extended warranty. They are now recalling the wire ?? Perhaps BMW should just replace the fuel pumps to get it over with.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,798
Posted By Just Looking
OP commented on the comfort access yesterday. ...

OP commented on the comfort access yesterday. Reading his post today seeking more comments, it appears he is still searching for the root cause of the problem.

Battery drain is a nuisance for a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 15,798
Posted By Just Looking
Alternator charging the battery and the battery...

Alternator charging the battery and the battery drain are two issues, IMO. There are posts with suggested procedures to seek out the source of the battery drain. Essentially, you take the fuse out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,700
Posted By Just Looking
My e70 does NOT have any water pump running sound...

My e70 does NOT have any water pump running sound AFTER turn off. No, it does not have an electric water pump either.

Battery drain is a common issue for this car. The navigation system could be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2016, 09:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,133
Posted By Just Looking
Thanks for the information. It is helpful. ...

Thanks for the information. It is helpful.

As reference, my last battery was slightly less than 6 years old when I changed it. It still worked fine but given the long road trip ahead, I did the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,133
Posted By Just Looking
I have a new AGM battery installed but not...

I have a new AGM battery installed but not registered yet. Should I be concerned about the upcoming 25 hours of freeway driving that the alternator will be over-charging the battery?

Thanks in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-17-2016, 07:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,692
Posted By Just Looking
< I will be chasing who is drawing amps when car...

< I will be chasing who is drawing amps when car is idle tomorrow by pulling fuses >

Yes, please share your findings when available. I am experiencing a similar problem.

Question - Are there 2...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 91,327
Posted By Just Looking
Gregg, Just quick update. I tried but the...

Gregg,

Just quick update. I tried but the fan shroud of my X5 4.8 was really difficult to take out without breaking more parts (I broke a tab already).

Fortunately, I managed to replace the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 91,327
Posted By Just Looking
Got it. Many thanks again.

Got it. Many thanks again.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 91,327
Posted By Just Looking
Thanks for the QUICK reply. I will give it...

Thanks for the QUICK reply. I will give it another try later this week (too late today). The tips are very helpful.

My task is to replace the belt (the alternator one), the deflection pulley and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-10-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 91,327
Posted By Just Looking
This is a question to the OP: Can you...

This is a question to the OP:

Can you provide more information on how to "unclip the fan shroud"? I followed your initial steps, per the first message of this thread, to take off the cross...
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