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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Key Fob. Battery in the truck was...

Key Fob.

Battery in the truck was replaced shortly before all of this started.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
I changed the battery (??) and the high drain...

I changed the battery (??) and the high drain issue seems to have subsided to some extent but the handle doesn't always lock when touched.

You guys are comical.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-03-2015, 01:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,378
Posted By soldmystang
Why would you?

Why would you?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Riddle me this... on a non CA car... what powers...

Riddle me this... on a non CA car... what powers the door locks and trunk release? The rechargeable key. So a CA car is reprogrammed to allow for the same functionality but with and because of a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Ok.... so what is wrong with my truck smart guy? ...

Ok.... so what is wrong with my truck smart guy? Why does my door lock when I walk by it with the key in my pocket? Which was after all the original question. ......
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Nowhere in the paragraph does it say that there...

Nowhere in the paragraph does it say that there is "only" one battery. Do you honestly believe that BMW makes two key housings for an option with probably less than 25% up take? The manual also...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Don't know, don't care. Just passing along what...

Don't know, don't care. Just passing along what the dealer told me.

Plug it in once in awhile. ..... two batteries, one replaceable one rechargeable.

Which battery powers the data...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Not true. There are two batteries in a CA remote.

Not true. There are two batteries in a CA remote.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
Yes. I'm almost positive that it is...

Yes.

I'm almost positive that it is related to the Comfort Access system. I have been charging the key in the ignition and fingers crossed it may be happening less often.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,131
Posted By soldmystang
High Battery Drain issues

Haven't seem this topic discussed lately and I have been experiencing it quite frequently over the last month or so on my 2008 4.8 with Comfort Access. 140K miles.

In November I replaced the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,339
Posted By soldmystang
If cleaning the contacts doesn't solve the...

If cleaning the contacts doesn't solve the problem, you need a new one. Been there, done that.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,147
Posted By soldmystang
On my third set of Toyo STIIs, 40K + miles each...

On my third set of Toyo STIIs, 40K + miles each time. Can't speak for snow. Don't drive in snow. Stay home and drink when it snows....:bustingup
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 59,655
Posted By soldmystang
For a few days but I ended up replacing it...

For a few days but I ended up replacing it eventually.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
Wow. Never even considered talking to the dealer.

Wow. Never even considered talking to the dealer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-28-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
I'm well beyond warranty Bro. But thanks anyway.

I'm well beyond warranty Bro. But thanks anyway.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
Can't swear to it but with two sets of hands...

Can't swear to it but with two sets of hands working on it I believe so.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-26-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
120 k miles. 4.8 block only I believe.

120 k miles. 4.8 block only I believe.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-26-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
Finally got this fixed. $20 parts ...

Finally got this fixed.

$20 parts

$1050 labor.

Had I gone to the dealer the price would have been closer to $1800. Word has it that the dealer is seeing more of these repairs as the 2007...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2013, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,069
Posted By soldmystang
Oil leak?

I have oil on my driveway. A considerable amount actually. I don't remember seeing this particular leak posted here. Apparently there is an O-ring next to / behind the alternator bracket on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 59,655
Posted By soldmystang
Mine is doing the same thing. My tech pulled the...

Mine is doing the same thing. My tech pulled the plate and cleaned some contacts. I'll update when I get it back from him.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By soldmystang
Well, I have a diagnosis but no repair just yet. ...

Well, I have a diagnosis but no repair just yet. Waiting on the part to arrive. Broken plastic tab in the center console that holds the spring / latching mechanism together.

I have something...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-04-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,697
Posted By soldmystang
Haunted Ashtray???

My truck seems to be the poster child for unusal shite. Today I'm driving it and the ashtray assembly popped up and will not lock back in place.

I say assemmbly because it is spring loaded with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,123
Posted By soldmystang
Of course.

Of course.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,123
Posted By soldmystang
My 2008 4.8 was a Section ~179 purchase in 2007. ...

My 2008 4.8 was a Section ~179 purchase in 2007. I am in commercial flooring and I get some looks to this day but overall I doubt it has hurt my business.

It gets a bit better mileage than my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-01-2013, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,189
Posted By soldmystang
Eastern European Chop Shop??????? Uhnnm,...

Eastern European Chop Shop???????

Uhnnm, glad we no step in it...........
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