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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2024, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,036
Posted By E-series ftw
Ii read an interesting tidbit in another forum...

Ii read an interesting tidbit in another forum that talked about how the IBS determines/regulates alternator output, and that by unplugging it, should default to a constant 14.6V output. An easy and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2024, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,413
Posted By E-series ftw
In the rear passenger fuse box, pulling fuse 107...

In the rear passenger fuse box, pulling fuse 107 will disable the compressor
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,406
Posted By E-series ftw
Do you have air springs in the rear?

Do you have air springs in the rear?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2024, 01:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 58,561
Posted By E-series ftw
For ease of removal on the E10 bolts, I used an...

For ease of removal on the E10 bolts, I used an 8mm 12 point gear wrench.
It fits perfectly on the heads. I actually had to add an additional wrench to it for leverage and the bolts cracked out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 316,319
Posted By E-series ftw
Changed the oil thermostat gasket on my 2008 4.8i...

Changed the oil thermostat gasket on my 2008 4.8i
About 4.5 hours and sore ribs later, my X5 doesn't look like a Keurig making coffee anymore.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,839
Posted By E-series ftw
I like how I can speed up my window motors on my...

I like how I can speed up my window motors on my e46 by burping the gas pedal for a second. I'm with you on the old school charging system.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,839
Posted By E-series ftw
Funny how BMW uses IBS to take the load off the...

Funny how BMW uses IBS to take the load off the electrical charging system during certain driving conditions, whereas many other manufacturers are using these inertia pulleys on their alternators....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2023, 12:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By E-series ftw
The problem ended up being a cold solder joint on...

The problem ended up being a cold solder joint on the I-drive select knob hall effect sensor.
There are a few Youtube videos on the repair.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2023, 12:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,839
Posted By E-series ftw
Interesting. I wonder if this could...

Interesting.
I wonder if this could circumnavigate the whole battery registry problem a lot of people have to deal with also.
Imagine getting 7 years out of a battery, like all the other car owners...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 30,219
Posted By E-series ftw
Unless you park on a 45 degree angle every time...

Unless you park on a 45 degree angle every time you exit your vehicle, the parking mechanism inside the transmission will hold up just fine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,490
Posted By E-series ftw
Parking brake malfunction, but it works......

I have a parking brake malfunction that comes up, even though the brake works.
I looked with ISTA+ connected, and cycled the brake on and off.
it shows values over 1000N when applied and when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2023, 01:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,304
Posted By E-series ftw
I had similar issues with my 4.8i E70 when I...

I had similar issues with my 4.8i E70 when I bought it. It did not run, but it was trying to start. At the end of the day, the completely sealed DME box was half full of water and the VVT module was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2023, 07:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
Pulled the FRM. No visible water damage to pins...

Pulled the FRM.
No visible water damage to pins or the board.
Still no fog lights and adaptive headlight warning comes on after a few turns.
Time to start looking at relays and fuses for the fog...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
Update and Question: Update. After running...

Update and Question:

Update.
After running a hair dryer in the DME box for a half hour, the DME box fan error is now gone.
Sadly, the 02 heater code still exists, but I'll tackle that at a later...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2023, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,730
Posted By E-series ftw
I know this thread is a couple years old, but can...

I know this thread is a couple years old, but can you explain how this reset is done?
Is it a combination of buttons?

My Idrive knob and joystick controls work perfectly, but the enter (knob...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 855
Posted By E-series ftw
I'm guessing by the age of your vehicle that you...

I'm guessing by the age of your vehicle that you have a diamond key.
There is a long slender coil on the circuit board that energizes the 6-pin EWS transponder chip (also on the circuit board) when...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 03-31-2023, 11:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 924
Posted By E-series ftw
GM6 transmission shift adaptations reset with ISTA?

Using ISTA on my '08 X5, I can reset the shift adaptations for the transmission, but despite both vehicles using the same GM6 transmission, the option is not available when I'm connected to my '07...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By E-series ftw
Reset I-drive CCC pre-LCI?

I have seen a bunch of videos showing the simultaneous dual eject and volume button I-drive reset, but nothing for a pre-LCI E70 with CCC. My "enter" knob works sporadically. System seems to lock up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2023, 08:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,992
Posted By E-series ftw
It doesn't cost you anything to remove the oil...

It doesn't cost you anything to remove the oil pan, pop a few rod caps off and take some measurements. The bearing material is (by design) softer than the crankshaft. Depending on how long the engine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2023, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By E-series ftw
Thank you gentlemen

Thank you gentlemen
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By E-series ftw
What's this for?

Little silver plunger that looks like a universal hood pin switch.
In behind driver's side rear cargo area cover.
It shows to refer to owners manual, but mine didn't come with one.
I'm afraid to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-27-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
https://bmwteka.com/wds/en/e70/02a363d5 ...

https://bmwteka.com/wds/en/e70/02a363d5

looks like the fuse is in the JBE.

Although......

When I installled the used VVT module, I made a mistake. I accidentally forgot to install the DME...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2023, 09:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
After running the car a while, and driving it a...

After running the car a while, and driving it a bit more (it's not road legal, so I'm staying in the neighbourhood) a few things popped up that I haven't seen until today. The adaptive headlights...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
I ordered a used VVT module on ebay. Cost me CAD...

I ordered a used VVT module on ebay. Cost me CAD $80 including shipping. Before I started cutting wires and replacing pigtails, I had another look at the connectors, which I had sprayed with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,214
Posted By E-series ftw
Cool There is only one VVT module that controls 2...

There is only one VVT module that controls 2 servos on the 4.8 V8
I'm guessing this is the reason for showing 2 red VCT modules?




Yeah, that's what I'm hoping will happen....that I'll have...
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