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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 12-10-2013, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,877
Posted By x2x5
quiet in here

:yawn:where has everyone gone?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2011, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,290
Posted By x2x5
removing glove box lid

Dear X5 folk

The top padded leather surface of my glove box lid is lifting and stopping smooth opening. I want to remove the lid and glue it down using a clamp, (car out of warranty). Quite...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,503
Posted By x2x5
I have runflats 2 weeks ago was 110 miles from...

I have runflats
2 weeks ago was 110 miles from home, piece of flint in front tyre, runflat deflated. I got a can of tyreweld from a nearby garage, inflated runflat and sealed leak. I managed then to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,439
Posted By x2x5
Angry water in rear inner lights

My inner LED has stopped working, around £200 to fix, while I was looking at the rear lights i noticed water in both of them. I know this has been mentioned before as a problem. my car is 1 year out...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2011, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,091
Posted By x2x5
anyone got rid of the staggered set up and put...

anyone got rid of the staggered set up and put 255s all round on the 19 inch 9" and 10" width wheels?, interested as have spare set and would like to do this in the winter.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,992
Posted By x2x5
rear light out

apologies but search function not working

my inner right rear tail light has gone out, does this mean a trip to the dealers, as it seems to be the whole unit that needs changing - looks expensive!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,891
Posted By x2x5
wheel set up

Have eventually managed to buy an extra set of 19 inch wheels - staggered for E70. This is to eventually put winter tyres on. Couldnt get any 18 inch wheels for a decent price, whereas got the new 19...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2010, 05:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,543
Posted By x2x5
Angry well rang dealer, stated that new battery would...

well rang dealer, stated that new battery would need to be programmed into car, (cant see why), and they would prefer car in for tests in 3 weeks time.

Since then today, charged battery...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-01-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,543
Posted By x2x5
Grr... Battery flat

Battery has gone flat 3 times in past 3 months. Has been into dealer and had electrics checked and a module changed. Also had a new battery fitted as part of a recall for cars fitted with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2008, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By x2x5
thanks, michelin Lat dont seem to to the wider...

thanks, michelin Lat dont seem to to the wider rear tyres (cant remember if they are 285 or 275). Do you put the 255 tyres front and rear?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,442
Posted By x2x5
all season tyres

Have 19 inch wheels and RFTs.

Current Bridgestones are fine in dry and wet but rubbish in snow and ice. Live in Southern England so I feel snow tyres would be excessive.

Anyone know of any...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2008, 02:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,331
Posted By x2x5
I think the ability to turn adaptive headlights...

I think the ability to turn adaptive headlights to non adaptive to be a great thing, you can turn them from "auto" to "on" without the lights going out if you want to turn the adaptive function on.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-31-2008, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,284
Posted By x2x5
efficiency dynamics

just been invited to go for an Efficiency Dynamics test at Local BMW garage. Invitation included a test drive of basic 1 3 and 5 models which I declined.

I thought they would test emissions,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2008, 02:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,505
Posted By x2x5
clunking

Ive mentioned earlier on here, I had a similar noise and the air conditioning pump had sheared it bolts, I drove it for 1000 miles without realising - it was cold outside). The pump was lying on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2008, 03:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,766
Posted By x2x5
no its advertised on here, you can buy the disk -...

no its advertised on here, you can buy the disk - www.bmwsatnav.co.uk (http://www.bmwsatnav.co.uk), what i want to know is does it work, and is it the latest 2008 map information
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2008, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,766
Posted By x2x5
BMW SAT NAV Upgrades. UK Speed Camera Location Software

Anyone in the UK got one of these yet for the E70?. Theyre advertised on here so assume ok.

Cheers

Duncan
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-16-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Posted By x2x5
My car had a similar clunking noise and the air...

My car had a similar clunking noise and the air conditioning pump had snapped off, breaking the studs. It was reported to BMW as a fault
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-17-2007, 04:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,971
Posted By x2x5
Can you use a sealant can with RFT, to help...

Can you use a sealant can with RFT, to help prevent sidewall damage?. You would have the benefit of being able to stop safely within a mile and then reinflate the tyre. Also can you swap your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,266
Posted By x2x5
Dealer in Norwich gave me a demonstrator X5 when...

Dealer in Norwich gave me a demonstrator X5 when my air conditioning pump fell off. They promise a 1 1/2 hour routine service and provide cakes and coffee.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2007, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,901
Posted By x2x5
when I got to the garage they found that the...

when I got to the garage they found that the whole airconditioning compressor had sheared off the engine and was lying on the undertray. It looks like the aircon had never worked (comparing it to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2007, 04:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,901
Posted By x2x5
Fixed it. pipe from air conditioning...

Fixed it.

pipe from air conditioning knocking against what looks like intercooler pipe. Tie wrap did trick. Will take it in to dealer anyway to show him, and make sure pipe is not damaged.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-05-2007, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,901
Posted By x2x5
seems to be getting worse

Now rattle seems to be much worse and particularly bad when you select reverse. Its going in to the dealer tomorrow. I will let you know the outcome.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2007, 06:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,901
Posted By x2x5
fantastic car but...

First Post. Excellent forum which helped persuade me to get car.

Just got a 2007 X5 3.0D. Fantastic car had to drive 480 miles of mixed country / highway roads today and what with sat nav, HUD,...
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