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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2014, 08:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,276
Posted By Penguin
If you can't find the black roundels, there...

If you can't find the black roundels, there always is the decal kit which Bavarian Autosport sells in several colors, including black. You get a set of pre-cut decals to cover the blue segments of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2014, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,737
Posted By Penguin
For future reference, if that light flashes, it...

For future reference, if that light flashes, it means you have a misfire and you should get it checked-out ASAP.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2013, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,399
Posted By Penguin
I haven't used the Odyssey automotive batteries;...

I haven't used the Odyssey automotive batteries; however, I use then in my Motorcycles and find them to be much better than any other batteries I've tride in the past. They are rather pricey though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,616
Posted By Penguin
Have you tried calling the parts guy at the...

Have you tried calling the parts guy at the dealer? They have a lot more experience navigating the BMW parts system and finding parts for the technicians.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,802
Posted By Penguin
Generally shops like to replace, not clean,...

Generally shops like to replace, not clean, things as replacement is a sure fix while cleaning may not work, e.g., if they try cleaning it and it doesn't work, people are unhappy to pay for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,802
Posted By Penguin
FYI, in case you don't know, clearing the codes...

FYI, in case you don't know, clearing the codes will generally not allow you to pass the smog check due to the readiness flags in the Emissions control/OBD=II firmware/software.

MONITOR READINESS...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,802
Posted By Penguin
So if you want help clearing the codes, what are...

So if you want help clearing the codes, what are the codes you are getting?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2013, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,722
Posted By Penguin
One likely culprit is the blower motor -- they...

One likely culprit is the blower motor -- they had to replace my blower motor due to noise a few months ago at around 37,000 miles. Does the frequency of the noise change with the blower speed?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-26-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,248
Posted By Penguin
That is correct. And they do not stand still...

That is correct. And they do not stand still while you get back into the vehicle after the walkaround either, i.e., a camera gives real time data, a walkaround tells you how things were before you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-24-2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By Penguin
It would be interesting to know the outcome of...

It would be interesting to know the outcome of this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2013, 07:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
Posted By Penguin
Odd... my 2010 X5 has a night mode. It's not...

Odd... my 2010 X5 has a night mode. It's not automatic, but it's definitely a night mode.

I rarely use it, but I think your access it by pressing the "Option" button on the idrive controller...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-14-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,431
Posted By Penguin
If you are somewhat knowledgeable about vehicles...

If you are somewhat knowledgeable about vehicles and engines, and the vehicle is in a safe place (not on the shoulder with traffic going by 2-3 feet away) you could do a quick check with (a) an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,246
Posted By Penguin
A look at the design of the 2014 X5 glovebox...

A look at the design of the 2014 X5 glovebox gives some hope that the Germans in Munich do sometimes learn things -- apparently they also agree. But I suspect it was the warranty cost records that...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 07-18-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 24,502
Posted By Penguin
Looks OK, buy not great to me. The "Reverse...

Looks OK, buy not great to me.

The "Reverse 1965 Mustang" styling of the sides seems rather out of place and uninspired.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-15-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,338
Posted By Penguin
Geico estimate is $3,800 to the body shop's...

Geico estimate is $3,800 to the body shop's $5,500. I looked at Geico's estimate, and they're paying $22/hr for paint labor. Who the hell is painting for $22 an hour? Chimps with Sharpies?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,338
Posted By Penguin
Most of the places I have seen that offer valet...

Most of the places I have seen that offer valet parking in their own lot has the valet parking spaces segregated, i.e., the car parked next to it was also most likely parked by the valet.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-08-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By Penguin
Yup, sometimes by accident and sometimes by...

Yup, sometimes by accident and sometimes by design. The system is programmed to start shutting-off non-essential electrical drains if it senses voltage is getting very low, e.g., it will disable the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,338
Posted By Penguin
That's the case in Chicago, for the most part. ...

That's the case in Chicago, for the most part. Except for downtown, much of the valet parking for restaurants consists of the Valet taking your car and cruising the neighborhood to park the vehicles...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2013, 06:33 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,338
Posted By Penguin
Nobody is as professional and competent at...

Nobody is as professional and competent at parking my car as me. ;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-06-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,338
Posted By Penguin
Yup. For me, "Valet parking only" means I...

Yup.

For me, "Valet parking only" means I don't go there, particularly with the somewhat odd transmission control of BMWs, which some valets may not be familiar with.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,797
Posted By Penguin
Congrats! I would not have tried in an X5, but...

Congrats! I would not have tried in an X5, but you've certainly had success!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-13-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,695
Posted By Penguin
I ran into this problem a lot in Nebraska while...

I ran into this problem a lot in Nebraska while traveling last Summer. I don't know if it's just laziness or if they have a reason for this, But I suspect it will gradually get fixed, as more diesel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,313
Posted By Penguin
The new Cayenne looks better to me than the prior...

The new Cayenne looks better to me than the prior version, but I haven't seriously looked at them. I suspect the limited geographical dealership coverage of BMW is probably even worse for Porsches,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,927
Posted By Penguin
Excellent point. With many air adjusting...

Excellent point. With many air adjusting suspensions, the electric air pump is not designed for a high duty factor (running frequently or for a long time), and when you get leaks in the system the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2013, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,313
Posted By Penguin
Good advice, but a few comments. 1. Agree...

Good advice, but a few comments.

1. Agree completely.

2. Recalls are very straighforward, but finding all the TSBs (SIBs in BMW-speak) which apply to a model is made very difficult or costly...
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