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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,776
Posted By ranchhand
If you leave the USB or Phone charger connected...

If you leave the USB or Phone charger connected the computer stays
awake. Unplug everything - re my service manger!!!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,262
Posted By ranchhand
I have an 8gig Kingston filled and it takes about...

I have an 8gig Kingston filled and it takes about 30 secs with the latest program updates. Used to be much faster.
Also even though it continues playing where it left off, sometimes the display ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 37,875
Posted By ranchhand
Agree to all of the above. I always have a lot of...

Agree to all of the above. I always have a lot of 6 to 12 mile trips. That is my pattern and has been for years - even before buying BMWs.

What their test ignores is a battery that develops a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 37,875
Posted By ranchhand
My problem was a dead cell in the battery - but...

My problem was a dead cell in the battery - but it gets better.

Apparently I don't drive enough and BMW won't cover the battery.

I have only purchased four new BMWs in the last five years and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-05-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 37,875
Posted By ranchhand
The battery/electrical bug has hit my 2010 35d. ...

The battery/electrical bug has hit my 2010 35d.
Battery holds a charge for an hour and no help until Tues at the earliest.

Wish I had my old truck back.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-25-2010, 01:53 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,974
Posted By ranchhand
My 2007 and 2008 - no rattles. My 2010 - One is...

My 2007 and 2008 - no rattles.
My 2010 - One is corrected and two more appear. 5000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-08-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,194
Posted By ranchhand
I have a 2010 and set the rear on manual when no...

I have a 2010 and set the rear on manual when no one is in the rear.
You can set the fan speed to low that way.
I leave the Idrive setting alone so the rear passengers can adjust it
themselves -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-14-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 35,298
Posted By ranchhand
Do these recalls effect all 2010 X5 35D's or is...

Do these recalls effect all 2010 X5 35D's or is the repair being done only if the effected part breaks??

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-03-2010, 04:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,824
Posted By ranchhand
If BMW continues to make standard items optional...

If BMW continues to make standard items optional - my next purchase of an X5 will be optional!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,572
Posted By ranchhand
All in all - let's stay positive and if there is...

All in all - let's stay positive and if there is a fault in the 35d let's find it and make the X5 a better vehicle for all of us.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,760
Posted By ranchhand
I had a 2008 X5 3.0 engine with the problem. ...

I had a 2008 X5 3.0 engine with the problem.

It would happen in the morning for about 3 to 5 minutes.

Used my cell phone and recorded the sound.

Dealer listened to the sound. (They won't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 30,572
Posted By ranchhand
There seems to be more malfunctions than one...

There seems to be more malfunctions than one would expect.
(and there are a lot more 35d owners then belong to this forum)

At some point the government should become involved and determine if...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2010, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,634
Posted By ranchhand
The normal emission procedures do not produce...

The normal emission procedures do not produce warnings.
Most U.S. dealers don't have a clue when it comes to diesels.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,488
Posted By ranchhand
I use a thumb drive with MP3s at 192kbs. Over...

I use a thumb drive with MP3s at 192kbs.
Over 1000 songs with room to spare on an 8 gig drive.
It's small and flips out of the way.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-22-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,380
Posted By ranchhand
I have owned both the 3.0 and the 35d and neither...

I have owned both the 3.0 and the 35d and neither will get out of it's own way in an emergency.
The slight lag during normal acceleration is only an inconvenience.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2010, 10:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,380
Posted By ranchhand
Same response as AZWCAT. Had BMW NA call me...

Same response as AZWCAT.

Had BMW NA call me re this item on my survey as it has become a safety issue.

There is no excuse for it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,279
Posted By ranchhand
IRS has updated the tax credit for 2010 model...

IRS has updated the tax credit for 2010 model BMWs.

$1800 for 35d and $900 for 335d.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,711
Posted By ranchhand
Send the email and your reply to the OWNER. He...

Send the email and your reply to the OWNER. He has the most to lose.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,834
Posted By ranchhand
Your letter will document the desire to cancel....

Your letter will document the desire to cancel. Stop at that.
Get your money and wait until the LCI is out. Make no commitment to them.

Then go south and north for the best price and only then...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,804
Posted By ranchhand
I noticed the same high pitched noise when the...

I noticed the same high pitched noise when the auto hold is active but haven't had time
to research it further.
This is the only vehicle that has done this.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 137,575
Posted By ranchhand
Should be in a plastic bottle and it is for...

Should be in a plastic bottle and it is for diesel.
Instructions are on the side of the bottle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2009, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,384
Posted By ranchhand
I guess any color goes then. I always look for...

I guess any color goes then.
I always look for the GREEN ULSD label on the pump to make sure.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2009, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,384
Posted By ranchhand
YELLOW handle has a smaller gasoline type nozzle....

YELLOW handle has a smaller gasoline type nozzle. It will not trip the filler valve so you must insert the BMW supplied adapter into the filler neck. Be aware that the pump will NOT cut off when your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,384
Posted By ranchhand
I have found some EXXON stations here have YELLOW...

I have found some EXXON stations here have YELLOW handles for their diesel and require use of the adapter to refuel.

I always go inside and ask when their diesel was delivered and the number of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2009, 08:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,399
Posted By ranchhand
Carpeted mats with a diesel can be a problem...

Carpeted mats with a diesel can be a problem especially if the apron around the pumps are as messy in your area as they are in mine.
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