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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2024, 10:01 AM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,274,049
Posted By Analyte
Just picked up an 06 Imola 4.8is, and the NAV...

Just picked up an 06 Imola 4.8is, and the NAV screen has seen better days. I did some searching and it seems they the replacements are all over ebay, but they state one part number in the title, i.e....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2024, 11:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 762
Posted By Analyte
New to me E53

I picked up an E53 this weekend. I'm been looking non-seriously for several months, and this one popped up in my own backyard. I got on it quick, and drove it home yesterday.

It needs the typical...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
It was shown on the video I linked; a knock fault...

It was shown on the video I linked; a knock fault along with a misfire fault, and a few other codes I'm not seeing.

It wasn't just about the knock fault, but I guess I could have worded it better.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Thanks, I know internet investigations are tough....

Thanks, I know internet investigations are tough.

When I touched the throttle, the tapping didn't seem to increase in frequency with rpms. The engine revved up fine even with the noise.

I'm...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2023, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Ok, I also found this video and this does sound...

Ok, I also found this video and this does sound like my tapping sound. It's diagnosed as a rod knock in this video, and it doesn't start/stop like mine. I didn't see anything in the oil and pan, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Well, I heard from a fellow BMW owner that I...

Well, I heard from a fellow BMW owner that I should look at my HPFP just to verify it's ok as he said his made a similar tapping sound when it was going out. He first thought the engine went bad, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Well, I'm flying out today for work so this one...

Well, I'm flying out today for work so this one will have to sit until I get time to jump back on it.

I didn't see any guide parts in the oil pan, and there is no metallic glitter in the oil. So...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Timing chain and guides? Never heard one tapping...

Timing chain and guides? Never heard one tapping like that before when bad, and this isn't my first BMW. Would I not be seeing cam position sensor faults if so? Not debating, just trying to learn...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 09:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Here's the link to the video. I was looking...

Here's the link to the video. I was looking around trying to isolate it so sorry for all the movement. It appears to be from the front area, not heard from underneath at the oil pan, and the back of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Hmm, thinking out loud again. Does the Vanos tap...

Hmm, thinking out loud again. Does the Vanos tap without a rhythm when bad?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 08:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Ok, I moved around it as quick as I could...

Ok, I moved around it as quick as I could listening and I have to say it doesn't appear to be coming from the cats.

Again, only code is bank 1 pre-cat is saying too rich. Otherwise nothing else is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 07:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Ok, I got the O2 sensors out and pulled the heat...

Ok, I got the O2 sensors out and pulled the heat shield off the primary catstl.

The bank 1 post cat O2 sensor was covered in white powder, that's not normal. I checked the bank 2 post cat 02 and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 05:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Looking at this thing, it may be worth pulled the...

Looking at this thing, it may be worth pulled the bank 1 turbo since that may need to be removed anyway if the primary cat has to be pulled. With the turbo out id the way, I will be able to stick a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Ok, I'm back at it. I got all the intake and such...

Ok, I'm back at it. I got all the intake and such removed on the bank 1 side. At this point I'm trying to figure out how best to attack.

I'll pull and check the plugs first just to confirm nothing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Well, this is not the update I wanted to write. ...

Well, this is not the update I wanted to write.

I got it all back together, cleared the codes, and then started it up. It cranked fine, and I let it idle for 15min or so to see if anything came...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Well, I think so I dived in yesterday. No...

Well, I think so

I dived in yesterday. No issues at the battery, just to confirm, but I pulled the lower plate and all the air boxes up top to look over everything well

I haven't found any...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2023, 11:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
Thank you, I hadn't thought of a potential wiring...

Thank you, I hadn't thought of a potential wiring issue

I'll do some searching on it. Appreciate it!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-13-2023, 11:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,501
Posted By Analyte
E70 50i engine off when driving, perplexed and needing suggestions

Hello,
The site has been helpful before so hopefully someone has an idea. I do my own maintenance so I'm familiar with the X5 and troubleshooting things.

The wife had said her 2012 X5 50i seemed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By Analyte
Will do!

Will do!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2022, 10:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By Analyte
It figures they would be an oddball size. I'm...

It figures they would be an oddball size. I'm shocked they only want to sell the complete shaft, but I'll check with the local JD dealer a out them after I press one out. Thanks!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By Analyte
Need help with Part # for driveshaft U-joint

Needing some help hunting down a part number.

The wife said there was a chirping sound in the front end so I took it for a drive to confirm the CV axle was bad. The chirping is definitely coming...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2021, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Analyte
Regarding the Indy, the more I asked the wife...

Regarding the Indy, the more I asked the wife about the camera the more she thought herself it did have a delay. I never drive it since I work out of state so I depend on her to explain what happened...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Analyte
Just an update, I changed the transfer case fluid...

Just an update, I changed the transfer case fluid today. It did have a dark gold to light brown color, but it didn't look terrible. It only held around .7 of the liter bottle before it started...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Analyte
Just had an Indy shop look at the X5 this...

Just had an Indy shop look at the X5 this afternoon, and he's telling me the Backup camera delay is normal. He's unable to find anything wrong with the systems check he run so he advised me to ignore...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Analyte
Good thought, new battery just installed in...

Good thought, new battery just installed in December. I checked it this weekend to verify, and it was over 12V itself and the alternator is putting out over 14V when at idle.

This weird issue with...
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