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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-30-2009, 03:43 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 24,752
Posted By RLR
I agree, really poor build quality..... Mine is...

I agree, really poor build quality.....
Mine is currently at the dealer for

Seat stitching coming apart,
Glove box leather trim coming apart,
CD stuck in front loader, (third time now)
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-14-2009, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,096
Posted By RLR
Unhappy I'm having the exact same problem. Started about...

I'm having the exact same problem. Started about 2 months back. Thought I was the only one....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2009, 05:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By RLR
Thumbs up DeePee, It's been sorted out by the dealer....

DeePee,

It's been sorted out by the dealer. Took it in, they checked it to find out exactly what the problem was, confirmed that it was the springs and ordered new ones from where ever, took 2...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2009, 03:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,797
Posted By RLR
Just changed mine a month ago. I had a problem...

Just changed mine a month ago. I had a problem with my rear tyres wearing more than the front unitl it got to a point where I had to change them.

Changed to Conti Cross Contact UHPs 255/55/18s. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2009, 05:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,319
Posted By RLR
I think the link below is for a bulb replacement...

I think the link below is for a bulb replacement for the fog light, but i guess it might be helpful...

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/lights/29684-diy-replacing-fog-lamp-bulbs-bmw-x5-e70.html
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-11-2009, 05:47 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,091
Posted By RLR
Yes, both the 3.0d and 3.0sd (35d) have a...

Yes, both the 3.0d and 3.0sd (35d) have a dipstick. Check the pics I posted in the following thread, post #21.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2009, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,580
Posted By RLR
Just spoke to my dealer when I collected my car...

Just spoke to my dealer when I collected my car from some other repairs, I was told that the CD changer are not normally repaired, they just have them swapped out and that mine would be replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2009, 03:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By RLR
So, I just got my X back after having the...

So, I just got my X back after having the tailgate springs fixed, I can honestly I have never received such great service by a dealership, the service advisor, Paulo, went out of his way to make sure...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,366
Posted By RLR
Had the same problem with mine, High battery...

Had the same problem with mine, High battery discharge, but no dead battery when I bought the vehicle. It started after about a month after I got the X. Took it in to the dealer and the problem...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2009, 04:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,904
Posted By RLR
My E46 coupe had the same problem. Died while...

My E46 coupe had the same problem. Died while driving 3 times in 2 weeks once was after driving only 12 kms from the dealership after supposedly being fixed. BMW replaced the same part all three...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2009, 04:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,904
Posted By RLR
Thumbs up Sorry to hear about this problem. I take mine in...

Sorry to hear about this problem. I take mine in for the 3rd time to get the "oil too high/oil too low" warnings looked at next week. It's not good when the service techs start to know you by your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By RLR
Once bitten, twice shy... It got me pretty bad...

Once bitten, twice shy... It got me pretty bad the first time. Fortunately wasn't anything major. I guess it's better than something like the brakes failing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By RLR
I guess it's not really major. Still annoying...

I guess it's not really major. Still annoying though, especially the first time it gave up and came crashing down on my skull.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,217
Posted By RLR
Tailgate springs have given in....

The pressurized springs that hold the tailgate up when open have apparently given in. They're apparently on backorder with BMW Germany as per the service advisor at my dealership as it seems to be a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2009, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,580
Posted By RLR
I did take it up with two different service...

I did take it up with two different service managers and the only "tunes" they sing are "not a known problem on the E70", "you must've loaded an incompatible disc into the shuttle", "we've checked...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2009, 04:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,580
Posted By RLR
I've had the same problem with my 6 CD Changer...

I've had the same problem with my 6 CD Changer since I bought the mine in 07. It's been in four times to fix, but everytime, about a month after being fixed it stops working and the lights start...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,558
Posted By RLR
A friend who has a 3.0 petrol has the same...

A friend who has a 3.0 petrol has the same inconspicuous looking dipstick as the one in the pic. I can't imagine that a US/Canadian model would be any different than the ones in South Africa.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 09:22 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,558
Posted By RLR
Pics attached. This is on a 3.0d.

Pics attached. This is on a 3.0d.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2009, 05:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,558
Posted By RLR
Hi All, Had the same problem late last...

Hi All,

Had the same problem late last year, iDrive showed too much oil in the engine. When I took it to the dealership the service advisor checked the oil with the dipstick, yes there is a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-23-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,625
Posted By RLR
Definitely th memo beep at the top of every hour....

Definitely th memo beep at the top of every hour. It can be switched off thru the iDrive.:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2008, 03:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,080
Posted By RLR
Thumbs up Thanks for the info rh71.

Thanks for the info rh71.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2008, 06:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,080
Posted By RLR
rh71, What other little things about your...

rh71,

What other little things about your "new car" were included in the brochure?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,080
Posted By RLR
That's right. That's how it works on my E92 as...

That's right. That's how it works on my E92 as well.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2008, 04:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,080
Posted By RLR
For those without comfort access, the key needs...

For those without comfort access, the key needs to be removed completely from the slot before you pull the high beam stalk for the pathway lighting to work.

For those with comfort access, the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-17-2008, 12:28 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 36,685
Posted By RLR
I had the same problem a coupe of months back. ...

I had the same problem a coupe of months back. Wasn't sure what it was and dealer could not pick up anything on the system. I tried different things over time like removing CD's from shuttle,...
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