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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2023, 08:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By leafsrule531
I actually am getting a code. The dreaded P0015....

I actually am getting a code. The dreaded P0015. I have already taken out and cleaned both vanos solenoids but that hasn’t helped. Any other suggestions ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2023, 06:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 398
Posted By leafsrule531
2007 e70 3.0 takes a few tries to turn on

So I had issues recently where I was getting rough idle when I would turn on the car. I got a new MAF and ended up doing an oil change which fixed the issue. There’s no idle now when I start the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By leafsrule531
So probably not a faulty maf sensor ? I’ll be...

So probably not a faulty maf sensor ? I’ll be checking the plugs and coils next.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By leafsrule531
Okay so I just got home and tested something...

Okay so I just got home and tested something based off of a YouTube video. I had put a brand new MAF but if I remove the plug from the sensor my rough idle goes away completely! Does that mean that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By leafsrule531
I put new plugs and coils about 10k miles ago

I put new plugs and coils about 10k miles ago
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 12:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,338
Posted By leafsrule531
Rough idle e70 x5 3.0

I’m getting very bad rough idle when I start the my suv. I recently swapped out my mass airflow sensor which helped the problem a little bit but still not great. Sometimes the car even hesitated to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2023, 12:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By leafsrule531
E70 3.0 x5 brake going to the floor

I recently replaced the water pump and thermostat on my suv which now has 180k miles. After turning on the car I noticed that the brake is going to the floor. I thought maybe I’ll flush the brake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By leafsrule531
I have close to 180k miles on it now. Tbh at this...

I have close to 180k miles on it now. Tbh at this point I just want to see how long the truck will last since I won’t get much selling from it. Are the VC expensive ? I’m trying to see if it’s worth...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-25-2023, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 861
Posted By leafsrule531
Valve cover gasket replacement

I’m about to tackle the VCG in my 07 3.0 x5 and was wondering if there is anything else I should tackle while I’m still in there ? Any recs or is vcg the only thing I should swap? Thank for all the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2022, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 432
Posted By leafsrule531
Ac help - heater control valve ?

Hey guys - I need some help with my ac not working properly. I checked the Freon levels with proper gauges and both high and low temp seem to be fine. The issue I’m having is when I start the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2022, 01:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By leafsrule531
The aux fan was running perfectly fine before I...

The aux fan was running perfectly fine before I filled it. It never really ran at full speed. What do you recommend I do now ? Should I try to release some of the r-134a I put in? I hope I didn’t...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 608
Posted By leafsrule531
Ac not working - high fan speed

So the issues with this truck just don’t stop. Want to sell it so badly but put so much money into it already. The stopped working this am. I checked that the Freon was a bit low and I topped it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-28-2022, 12:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
@haigha the leafs are an extremely sensitive...

@haigha the leafs are an extremely sensitive subject … more sensitive than my car breaking down in the middle of Canada [emoji24][emoji24]
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-25-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
I just wanted to thank everyone for their...

I just wanted to thank everyone for their invaluable help and almost instantaneous responses as soon as my car broke down. It was a really stressful scenario since I was in a different country and no...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Ugh okay. What do you recommend I check next?

Ugh okay. What do you recommend I check next?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Yes but now that I think about it - it won’t...

Yes but now that I think about it - it won’t start because the serpentine belt is off because the alternator is not in. That makes sense right ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Hmmm so is It concerning that the charger said my...

Hmmm so is It concerning that the charger said my battery was fully charged and then I tried to turn it on with the alternator out of the truck and it didn’t start ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
I have a dumb question for the experts here - can...

I have a dumb question for the experts here - can the suv technically turn on if the battery is fully charged but there’s no alternator in the car ? I kind of wanted to test and see if my battery is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-21-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Great! Thanks so much. Yes I purchased new...

Great! Thanks so much. Yes I purchased new screws as well
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-21-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
2007 BMW X5 3.0si with 4 zone climate control ...

2007 BMW X5 3.0si with 4 zone climate control

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-21-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Does anyone know if need to remove the ac belt to...

Does anyone know if need to remove the ac belt to remove the serpentine belt ? I read that I need a special tool to remove and install the ac belt which I just don’t want to deal with right now. Just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-21-2022, 12:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Thanks for all the input guys. Unfortunately now...

Thanks for all the input guys. Unfortunately now I need to figure out how to replace the alternator in Canada during a long weekend [emoji24]. Do you know if the alternators actually go bad or is it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2022, 07:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Thanks for everyone’s quick reply! Is there a way...

Thanks for everyone’s quick reply! Is there a way I could check if it is the alternator or battery ? I will check if the drive belt snapped once it gets off the tow truck.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2022, 04:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,445
Posted By leafsrule531
Need help!! Car broke down during road trip

I was on a road trip to Canada and the red battery sign came on. Car drove fine but then afterwards I started getting lot more signs, I got the awd sign dsc abs then trans malfunction then the screen...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,109
Posted By leafsrule531
Would leaky air springs cause the the suv to...

Would leaky air springs cause the the suv to droop on one side over night ? After I turn the car on it automatically levels and then drives fine. I do hear the pump turning on but it turns on, levels...
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