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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2018, 05:43 PM
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Views: 1,115
Posted By BCM_X5
P2610 SES Code – what would you do?

Greetings again, another month, another new code. This one is P2610 and came up with a description of "ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off Timer Performance"

Usually I consult this forum and take my time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By BCM_X5
It was in fact not the cap. Replaced the DMTL...

It was in fact not the cap. Replaced the DMTL pump and that seemed to do the trick. Just thought I'd follow up for anyone searching on that specific code (although starting with the cap is still a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By BCM_X5
Well that makes me even less confident it's the...

Well that makes me even less confident it's the cap. I went ahead and replaced it anyway and will give it a few days. I'll report back in case it's helpful to someone else researching the same code.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,385
Posted By BCM_X5
P1434 SES Code – Gas cap or ??

2004 X5 4.4L w/ 85k miles

My SES light came on about a week ago and I pulled code P1434. Most recommendations suggest starting with re-seating the gas cap and or replacing it. Seems like a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Alternator replaced and I believe at this point...

Alternator replaced and I believe at this point we can mark this one solved.

All errors/lights such as trans. failsafe prog, selflevel susp. inact, brake, abs, etc vanished post repair and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Thanks oldskewel and andrewwynn. Below is...

Thanks oldskewel and andrewwynn.

Below is what the indy had to say about the intermittent spikes in voltage. I might have more info when I pick it up later today.

"Alternator faults present....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Made some "progress" on this one so I thought I'd...

Made some "progress" on this one so I thought I'd post a follow up.

About a month ago the Trans Failsafe message returned (after being absent for a couple months), this time paired with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2018, 04:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Hm, I did somewhat recently unplug my hood sensor...

Hm, I did somewhat recently unplug my hood sensor due to my alarm going off randomly. I've driven it quite a bit since but maybe it's time to replace that sensor and reconnect the wire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Thanks for the suggestions. I will continue to...

Thanks for the suggestions. I will continue to monitor and report back if anything of interest develops.

While frustrating to not know the cause, this is turning out to be a better than expected...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Ok, just tested and saw some fluctuation but...

Ok, just tested and saw some fluctuation but nothing below 13.9 or above 14.3.

I'm also no longer seeing either the "Brake" light or the "Trans. Failsafe Prog" message. I have done nothing to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Thanks for the suggestion, I will try to test...

Thanks for the suggestion, I will try to test this tomorrow if I can drive it enough before hand to ensure the battery is fully charged.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,599
Posted By BCM_X5
Simultaneous "Brake" + "Trans. Failsafe Prog" alerts

(I realize "joeboch348" recently posted with a similar error but I didn't want to hijack his thread. It also seems that the "Trans. Failsafe Prog" message can be the result of a dozen+ causes)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By BCM_X5
That's very kind of you. As I mentioned elsewhere...

That's very kind of you. As I mentioned elsewhere I don't plan to stay in the DMV too much longer but plans can change. Thank you for the offer.



Interesting. The shop I've used 2-3 times now,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 10:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By BCM_X5
Yep, not a cheap town. I called around a bit and...

Yep, not a cheap town. I called around a bit and searched this site. For Bosch OEM it seems like I could have saved maybe $50-$75 but at that point the car was at the shop and I was probably already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By BCM_X5
I am mechanically inclined, just living in...

I am mechanically inclined, just living in downtown DC at the moment and without access to space and tools. That will change this fall.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2018, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By BCM_X5
That was the indy, actually. $245 in parts, $240...

That was the indy, actually. $245 in parts, $240 in labor ($130/hr. I believe), $35 in supply charges (whatever that means) + taxes, etc.

I have felt that while they do good work, they're a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,214
Posted By BCM_X5
Hi, thank you, and a question on unplugging things

First off, just wanted to say hello. As of March I am a new owner of an '04 X5 4.4L with 80k miles.

Second, thank you. One of my new projects has been chasing an electrical gremlin causing my...
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