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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
I did drive it about 45 minutes in a round-about...

I did drive it about 45 minutes in a round-about path home, stopped and started, it was about the same as starting at the shop. So not definitive as I didn't recreate the failure, but a good sign.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
Well, this was unexpected. They tested and...

Well, this was unexpected. They tested and tested, said the starter tests good. They replaced the battery and tried it a couple days of sitting and no issues. I picked it up today and so far it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
Yeah, they could be chasing the wrong thing on...

Yeah, they could be chasing the wrong thing on the battery, but honestly down here in Florida we go through batteries so quickly, and since the BMW requires reprogramming for a battery change, I am...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
I dropped it off at the shop and interestingly...

I dropped it off at the shop and interestingly this time they said that while the battery tests good, they see so many under-voltage errors in the history they want to replace the battery as they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
You know, now I need to dig around in my garage. ...

You know, now I need to dig around in my garage. I know years ago at a different house I had a clamp on meter, but I cannot remember what happened to it. The current DVOM I have does not, it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2022, 01:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
I'll give it a try probably a bit later this...

I'll give it a try probably a bit later this week, but I went ahead and made an appointment to go into the shop. If it's the starter it needs the shop, if it's that cable (since I am pretty sure it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
Thank you. I did the B- to Engine, and got...

Thank you.

I did the B- to Engine, and got 90mv when starting, so well under 1v.

For reasons unclear neither cigarette port is working, even with the car started (testing center to ground). ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
That's why I didn't mention that at first,...

That's why I didn't mention that at first, measuring with a DVOM meter is not very meaningful.

I've checked the fit and visual state of everything I can see, I think it needs to go back into the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
I'll need to get someone to help, or take it back...

I'll need to get someone to help, or take it back to the shop. I did measure the resistance (I realize not a good test since that's done at such low current) and got a very near zero between engine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2022, 12:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
OK, I did some reading and found the...

OK, I did some reading and found the recommendation to test by grounding from a good frame ground to the engine with jumper cables. Did that, and no real change in how well it starts, so it sounds...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2022, 12:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
Specific places? I have done little service...

Specific places? I have done little service personally on the car, are they fairly accessible, or something I need to get a shop with a lift to do?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,661
Posted By Ferguson
2007 X5 4.8l slow crank especially hot

I'm at about 97000 miles with very low usage currently, in a well maintained X5, but having a new problem.

I am just barely over 3 years on a new battery (39 months), and starting to have issues...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,574
Posted By Ferguson
FWIW it's been almost three years since I had it...

FWIW it's been almost three years since I had it recharged and it continues to work fine.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2014, 11:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,574
Posted By Ferguson
Recharge fixed it

I never made any progress so took it into the BMW dealer. They immediately said it needed a recharge, that this is how low charge presents in the X5. They charged it and it's colder than it ever...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,574
Posted By Ferguson
Thank you. I'll look, and see if I can see where...

Thank you. I'll look, and see if I can see where that is. Are they readily accessible from above, or is this something that really needs to be done on a lift by a real mechanic to check?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,574
Posted By Ferguson
Yes, it's on auto, but I also forced it on manual...

Yes, it's on auto, but I also forced it on manual to the coldest without change.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,574
Posted By Ferguson
AC Hot on one vent only

2007 X5 4.8l, it's always been a bit wimpy in the AC area, but finally measured something.

Of the four vents in the front, with the AC running after about a 10 minute drive (car previously...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,233
Posted By Ferguson
Yes, looked exactly like that, no problem with...

Yes, looked exactly like that, no problem with warranty replacement. Interestingly mine is almost always garage kept, so it was not over-sun.
Forum: Bluetooth 11-18-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ferguson
'07 X5 iPhone 3G Contact duplicates removed?

I bought a 3G iphone and have a July '07 X5 (so after the integration fixes).

It works fine with blue tooth. Almost. Two quirks, wondering if someone else has seen.

The first is that if there...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-18-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,069
Posted By Ferguson
iPhone 3G, '07 (July) , USB Interface

I've been searching web sites for a couple days with mixed results.

'07 X5 with USB/Ipod interface, 3G Iphone, wife has an iPod.

If I plug the iPod into the USB with JUST a vanilla Apple USB...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2008, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,243
Posted By Ferguson
IDrive dead for 5 minutes, then normal?

Been looking to see if this is a problem experienced elsewhere so far without luck. 07 X5 4.4.

Started up Friday morning (it did start), and a "SOS" appeared in the dash warning screen with a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2008, 12:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,407
Posted By Ferguson
2007 X5 4.8 Surges when first started

First, understand I live in Florida where a "cold start" is about 70F.

After about 6000 miles when I first start, the car surges badly if I try to drive away. If I wait 30 seconds after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By Ferguson
Well, got it back, got some new firmware...

Well, got it back, got some new firmware including the split PDC screen (nice). They spent another 4 hours programming today before they gave it to me. This is payback for all those bad programs I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By Ferguson
Seven Hour Programming?!?!

Have car in for service, a couple of tiny things one of which is steering wheel returning all the way out. Needed reprogramming.

They called mid-afternoon and said I would not ge tit back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2007, 06:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,344
Posted By Ferguson
Highly dependent on how much is in your phone to...

Highly dependent on how much is in your phone to sync.
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