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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2024, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,036
Posted By Daytonawim
Check ground cables under the hood and in the...

Check ground cables under the hood and in the trunk, check also the main plate ( the big red one) on the batterie for corrosion at all output’s, holes and bolts.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-12-2024, 02:35 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Thanks Andrew, See if I can buy one!

Thanks Andrew,

See if I can buy one!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Where did you get the aluminium part ?

Where did you get the aluminium part ?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-09-2024, 02:46 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Dd a replacement of the front arms, because I had...

Dd a replacement of the front arms, because I had some vibrating while breaking around 80km/h.
Then I found out that the vibrating around 120 km/h While breaking was also a problem, so I replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-06-2024, 01:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 604
Posted By Daytonawim
I like the all electric LCI comfort seats, they...

I like the all electric LCI comfort seats, they have all the functions to get a proper seat. Even with my length of 1,95 cm and long legs.

I don’t know all the functions in English, but the back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By Daytonawim
The video look ok, but he removes a lot more then...

The video look ok, but he removes a lot more then needed. Only the inner wheel arch has to be removed to get to the headlight. Because the unit can stay at its place and only have to pull Back an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By Daytonawim
The bulb is an “ easy” acces ( if you have small...

The bulb is an “ easy” acces ( if you have small hands ) , beware that that the cover goes up and locks.

The module is only accessible throw the wheel arch, after unscrewing the bolts from the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-22-2024, 06:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 561
Posted By Daytonawim
I had the same problem, after a bulb change no...

I had the same problem, after a bulb change no change, I had to replace the xenon module. That is a lot of work because it’s mounted on the underside of the Headlight, you need remove the headlight...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-07-2024, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 654
Posted By Daytonawim
Drill a whole, and use a left tread bolt to get...

Drill a whole, and use a left tread bolt to get it out. (Like said) it could not be that tight.

But the great question is a bolt of that size that breaks at 16 Nm is very odd.
16 Nm is near hand...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,444
Posted By Daytonawim
I always buy OEM, they last for ever. Otherwise...

I always buy OEM, they last for ever. Otherwise is Bosch the alternative,
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2024, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By Daytonawim
Hi Hi ;)

Hi Hi ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2024, 04:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By Daytonawim
Nice job :thumbup: I did mine last year,...

Nice job :thumbup:

I did mine last year, wasn’t so bad either the said, butt now thevengine can breath a bit better I guess.

On the Dyno you good see at higher rpm’s that it good do better....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
U are right, replacing the bushings while the...

U are right, replacing the bushings while the joint is on, is horrible, also the busching must be placed on the right way, otherwise it’s gone after a few thousand miles.

The joint nuts are a bit...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Had some brake vibrations around 80 km/h, so I...

Had some brake vibrations around 80 km/h, so I changed the front tension struts ( used Meyle HD) it looks fine now.

Was an easy job, it took me 2 hours and I did it slowly, everything was very...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Had some brake vibrations around 80 km/h, so I...

Had some brake vibrations around 80 km/h, so I changed the front tension struts ( used Meyle HD) it looks fine now.

Was an easy job, it took me 2 hours and I did it slowly, everything was very...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2024, 03:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,516
Posted By Daytonawim
I ditched the runflats to ( 275 front 315 rear on...

I ditched the runflats to ( 275 front 315 rear on 20 inch) the road noise is lesser, a bit more comfort, but I can notice that taking a long curve at high speed and pushing, that the walls are less...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2024, 03:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Daytonawim
Seen standing in front of the car I found it the...

Seen standing in front of the car I found it the right side easier, than the left side.
But it could be just how handy you are with your hands.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By Daytonawim
I changed the lights to, it’s easy. Open the...

I changed the lights to, it’s easy.

Open the light cap, a small press on the top lip will open the cap. ( don’t drop the cap)


Just turn the light and it will come lose, then disconnect the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2024, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,614
Posted By Daytonawim
I replaced the runflats for normal tyres, that...

I replaced the runflats for normal tyres, that helps al lot, but 275 and 315 wide tyres make more noise than smaller tyres.

I have no problems with noise from the sun roof. But I hear some road...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By Daytonawim
I don’t think it has someting to do do with...

I don’t think it has someting to do do with opening the car with the key. My guess is that somehow there was a power drop.

Did you register your new battery on the car?

Check the big...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2024, 02:40 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Thanks for the tip Andrew. I have an...

Thanks for the tip Andrew.

I have an appoinment for allignment at a BMW specialist, will ask if he wil check the joints.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 268,071
Posted By Daytonawim
Got myself 4 new tyres today, so goodby old RFT...

Got myself 4 new tyres today, so goodby old RFT tyres, Ii choos the Bridgestone Turanza 6XL 275 front and 315 rear. And the are non RFT.

Will make an appointment, to get the car allignd, the rear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2024, 12:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Daytonawim
Did some testing today, driving from a absoluut...

Did some testing today, driving from a absoluut stand still gives no slack from the gearboxwhen driving a way.

Driving along after breaking to near still, gives Some slack in the gearbox.
This...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2024, 05:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Daytonawim
That last part of “ auto hold” is incorrect, the...

That last part of “ auto hold” is incorrect, the “auto hold” function uses the ABS system the keep the car put. When you hit the gas pedaal is releases the brake. When you set the gear to “P” (park)...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2024, 06:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,166
Posted By Daytonawim
Thats also a thing, I was at ZF for my oil...

Thats also a thing, I was at ZF for my oil change, and asked if they now about this, they have no idee about that problem.
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