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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Wow! That's a big win for the Carly users! ...

Wow! That's a big win for the Carly users!

Carly is far more convenient than grabbing the laptop and firing up ISTA.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Ran a can of the Klima Kleen to help get rid if...

Ran a can of the Klima Kleen to help get rid if that nasty A/C smell.

I was far too lazy to remove the lower kick plate on the passenger side to drop the blower and spray in. What I did was pull...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2018, 02:21 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Interesting, but that seems like more of a...

Interesting, but that seems like more of a cover-up than a solution.

The appeal of the foam kits, is that they are supposed to clean off the evaporator, where the nasty junk has started growing.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
I've been looking at the Nextzett Klima Cleaner...

I've been looking at the Nextzett Klima Cleaner (or similar foaming cleaners).

Haven't found many stories of success in use w/ E70, but seems promising from what I've seen out there around other...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Yup! Tackled that one last fall when I had...

Yup!

Tackled that one last fall when I had to replace the blower motor. Got it done just before winter hit here in Minnesota.

Interestingly, I didn't have the startup smell until this spring....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Changed the cabin filter set under the hood...

Changed the cabin filter set under the hood yesterday. Super easy job.

Helped cut the barn smell a bit on startup. Need to clean the evaporator I assume.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Replaced the power steering reservoir on the X5D...

Replaced the power steering reservoir on the X5D tonight.

Leaked some CHF around, but overall, it was a fairly easy job. Seems to have cleared up my aforementioned reservoir leakage.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Chasing a consistent leak (not the traditional...

Chasing a consistent leak (not the traditional BMW weeping) from the PS Reservoir on my '11 X5D w/ Adaptive Suspension. I'm going through about 1L of CHF a week, and it just keeps leaking out cap. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Recently got ISTA going, which facilitated...

Recently got ISTA going, which facilitated changing my transfer case oil, as I had the stores code for oil condition.

Ended up changing the engine oil and power steering/hydraulic fluid as well. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Replaced the blower motor and cabin filter while...

Replaced the blower motor and cabin filter while I was there. Didn't go OEM on the replacement, as it was twice the cost of an off-brand from Amazon. Then again, I did have to move the resistor...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,595
Posted By basilray
There are several BMW vin decoders out there. Any...

There are several BMW vin decoders out there. Any of them will give you all options for that vehicle.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-04-2017, 12:33 AM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
CEL's for Throttle actuator popped up early in...

CEL's for Throttle actuator popped up early in the week on my '11 X5D. Throttle flap seemed operational. Regen wouldn't run, per Carly. Had to put some miles on while waiting on the replacement...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2017, 09:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,690
Posted By basilray
Carly is the easiest method. I think you can do...

Carly is the easiest method. I think you can do that with their coding module

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,560
Posted By basilray
Remote coding, or not so much?

Remote coding, or not so much?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,931
Posted By basilray
Regens should be able to run as low as 60C, I...

Regens should be able to run as low as 60C, I believe.

But under 75C, glowplugs may still be active, which at a minimum means they're working extra time and you'll be running inefficiently on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,931
Posted By basilray
That's not unusual given the ambient temperature....

That's not unusual given the ambient temperature. Same here for me in MN, on average. I just had my t-stat done on my '11 X5D back in early December. I live about 20mi outside of downtown St....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By basilray
Or, run your VIN through one of the many BMW...

Or, run your VIN through one of the many BMW online VIN decoders.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-08-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,054
Posted By basilray
2012 should have Combox, for native bluetooth...

2012 should have Combox, for native bluetooth music streaming as well. This may/may not be a factor to consider.

I know, when compared to adaptive drive or other vehicle functions, BT streaming...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,615
Posted By basilray
Interesting. I've always felt like the...

Interesting.

I've always felt like the cradle-based mounts were too big of a hassle while driving. Phones have never fit in the well for me, and then adjusting to get them out and back in has...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,615
Posted By basilray
Link? Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

Link?

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2017, 10:16 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 18,984
Posted By basilray
I've debated the merits of a performance tune. ...

I've debated the merits of a performance tune. As a first-time diesel owner, but long time SUV driver, I'm already so impressed with the performance of the diesel over the gas SUV's I've owned in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-28-2017, 10:13 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,615
Posted By basilray
I use a basic magnetic vent mount. Small metal...

I use a basic magnetic vent mount. Small metal pad that sits on the back of your phone, then a magnetic pad that pressure mounts on a vent. I put it on the vent between the ignition button and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-24-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 295,280
Posted By basilray
Did the rear pads and rotors on my '11 X5D the...

Did the rear pads and rotors on my '11 X5D the other night.

ABSOLUTE SHIT SHOW. I couldn't believe how hard it was to get the rotors off. So much rusty corroded gunk. Ended up using ratchet...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 164,551
Posted By basilray
Price sounds about right. I paid similar but had...

Price sounds about right. I paid similar but had my Indy source a new thermostat as part of it, and he charged me a bit for battery registration. Think all in price was $550 (parts, coolant, labor,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,638
Posted By basilray
X5D - Aux Water Pump Code?

Went fishing for problems with Carly, and of course encountered one.

Junction Box Passenger / Beifahrer
Short circuit to positive or open circuit - additional water pump
Code: 00A6D1

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