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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2018, 06:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,021
Posted By kalaharix5
Just started doing the same, using Scan Gauge II....

Just started doing the same, using Scan Gauge II. Lost the water pump last November on the road and wasn't able to know until it went into limp mode. Why they don't have a temp gauge is silly. Water...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By kalaharix5
Had both rear springs replaced with BMW oem parts...

Had both rear springs replaced with BMW oem parts ($202 each!) thru local garage. Route 66 Warranty only covered broken spring and labor, as they only cover broken parts!? I told them BMW...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2018, 06:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By kalaharix5
I’ll be having both rear springs replaced.

I’ll be having both rear springs replaced.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2018, 03:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By kalaharix5
Taking the X5 to my local guy. Guy is really...

Taking the X5 to my local guy. Guy is really good, said he will check to try and see why it broke and check the passenger side also. He also has good repore with local BMW dealership mechanics to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,601
Posted By kalaharix5
rear coil spring snapped!

Looked at the X5 the other day and seemed to be listing to the back drivers side. Couldn't see anything while on the ground so today jackup up and pulled the wheel and the rear coil spring is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 46,759
Posted By kalaharix5
Installed a Curt hitch with BMW harness wired in...

Installed a Curt hitch with BMW harness wired in and coded. We pull my wife's horse trailer. Trailer weighs in at ~ 1500 lbs and horse goes for ~ 1000 lbs plus 100 lbs misc horse stuff..

Usually...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,147
Views: 267,888
Posted By kalaharix5
I was trailering my wife's horse down from Maine...

I was trailering my wife's horse down from Maine last week, temp gauge went yellow/red on and off couple times. Electric Water pump going. Had it AAA flat bedded to BMW dealer and had water pump, and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-04-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By kalaharix5
Curt makes a 7 pin/4 pin bracket that attaches to...

Curt makes a 7 pin/4 pin bracket that attaches to the hitch. It fits tight and makes it easy to attach either 4 or 7 pin harness. I am only using the7 pin shown. I found and bought the 7 pin bracket...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2016, 02:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By kalaharix5
6 months and 8K miles and trans smooth as it...

6 months and 8K miles and trans smooth as it should be. After the fluid change, all "shuddering" when turning has gone and not returned.....fixed?? Time will tell. Since then had trailer hitch...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-21-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,200
Posted By kalaharix5
Recommendation for Trailer Hitch installer - Boston area

Looking for recommendations for installation shop for (either Draw Tite or Execuhitch) trailer hitch for 2012 BMW X5 and BMW harness/coding.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-02-2015, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By kalaharix5
Just back from the dealer. Yes, known transfer...

Just back from the dealer. Yes, known transfer case issue. They first change the fluid in the transfer case, service tech said its higher viscosity. If that doesn't fix the problem them its replace...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By kalaharix5
Turning at slow speed (parking or three point...

Turning at slow speed (parking or three point turn) with the steering wheel close to or at full lock ( either left or right), the front tire on the turning side "crabs" or shutters. I never had this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,127
Posted By kalaharix5
"Crabbing" on full wheel lock - update dealer fix

Just picked up a 2012 X5 3.5i and noticed that on slow speed right or left hard turn the car " crabs" . I know some AWD SUVs do this, but just traded in a 2006 X5 3.0i with 140k miles and it never...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,695
Posted By kalaharix5
Just traded in my 2006 3.0i e53 (with 141000...

Just traded in my 2006 3.0i e53 (with 141000 miles) For a 2012 e70 3.5i (38000 miles). I will miss the e53, but it was time to trade. The e70 is much quicker and you can feel the extra weight, but is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2015, 06:33 AM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 225,352
Posted By kalaharix5
just turned 138000 miles, and running smooth!

just turned 138000 miles, and running smooth!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,174
Posted By kalaharix5
My 06 X5 had started to rust at the bottom of the...

My 06 X5 had started to rust at the bottom of the drivers door also, and I was still under the factory mileage for rust thru. BMW replaced the whole door with new door under warranty. The bill...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 17,378
Views: 3,309,123
Posted By kalaharix5
Replaced the two filter/grommets on the...

Replaced the two filter/grommets on the windshield washer tank at the pumps. I was loosing windshield washer fluid in the cold weather only, looks like the grommets had gotten hard. Cost $13 for both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,792
Posted By kalaharix5
132000 miles and still going strong.

132000 miles and still going strong.
Forum: The Lounge 11-09-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 42,498
Posted By kalaharix5
65 Corvair. Blue 65 Corvair burgundy (totaled...

65 Corvair. Blue
65 Corvair burgundy (totaled the blue one)
72 Datsun 510
74 Chevy impala
75 Chevy Monte Carlo
76 Chevy Monte Carlo
67 Austin Healy 3000
78 Buick Skyhawk
70 VW Bug
79 Honda...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 225,352
Posted By kalaharix5
132000 and still looks and runs great.....

132000 and still looks and runs great.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2013, 04:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,415
Posted By kalaharix5
Good point, I had my X5 in one year ago as I went...

Good point, I had my X5 in one year ago as I went of extended warranty to have it checked out for any issues to repair on warrenty. I also had had all other maintenance done at the dealer. I have a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,415
Posted By kalaharix5
Just had same thing noticed on 2006 X5. Have...

Just had same thing noticed on 2006 X5. Have 114000 mile. Went to dealer and he said he has seen on a couple other X5 s and BMW will cover. Said they will replace the door not repair!

Rust did not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By kalaharix5
Got codes from local station where I needed to...

Got codes from local station where I needed to get inspected...P0140 and P2270.

seems to refer to rear O2 sensor low voltage..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By kalaharix5
Going into the dealership Friday as I need to get...

Going into the dealership Friday as I need to get it inspected ( due back in sept), so needs to be addressed .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By kalaharix5
Just hit 100k..check engine soon!!!

Just hit 100k miles and check engine soon light came on. This has to do with emissions, anyone familiar with it?

Does it come on at 100 k miles or just coincident?
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