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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,884
Posted By jwscfa
We left on a two week vacation on January 4, 2010...

We left on a two week vacation on January 4, 2010 and left my 35d in outside parking at the Atlanta airport. During that time it sat in low temperatures in the single digits with highs not over...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,920
Posted By jwscfa
I have a 3.5d and have installed the Weathertech...

I have a 3.5d and have installed the Weathertech rear cargo liner and the floor liners. The rear cargo mat from these guys does not have a cutout for the side rails and just lays on top of them. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2009, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,129
Posted By jwscfa
I was worried about the Comfort Access completely...

I was worried about the Comfort Access completely shutting down the car if I just hit the button once. I did the same thing (restarting the car with foot on the brake) until I learned to keep my foot...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,129
Posted By jwscfa
My 35d has Comfort Access and to date has had no...

My 35d has Comfort Access and to date has had no problems. One thing to remember with this system is when shutting down hit the "Start/Stop" button twice to completely shut down the car. This is not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2009, 10:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,090
Posted By jwscfa
The final email from BMW Tech Support stated that...

The final email from BMW Tech Support stated that some oil in the air intake of the diesel was normal, that the sensor was faulty and the car should be returned to me. I know turbos need oil to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-01-2009, 06:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,090
Posted By jwscfa
Got car back from dealer. Final diagnosis per BMW...

Got car back from dealer. Final diagnosis per BMW Service Tech support was a bad temperature sensor in the turbo assembly. I was allowed to look at all of the correspondence and emails back and forth...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,090
Posted By jwscfa
Not so good news on my X5 3.5d. The dealer has...

Not so good news on my X5 3.5d. The dealer has told me that the software update went smoothly as did the replacement of the sensor. I am not sure of the technical name of the sensor but I was told...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2009, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,090
Posted By jwscfa
Dealer is in the process of reprogramming the car...

Dealer is in the process of reprogramming the car with a new BMW software update that was just released. They have told me that it addresses the fault code issues I have been having and they are also...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,090
Posted By jwscfa
My 3.5d is at the dealer for the 3rd time with...

My 3.5d is at the dealer for the 3rd time with the check engine light coming on and staying on (8400 miles). They asked to keep it a couple of days (with loaner). The last time the system showed...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2009, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,014
Posted By jwscfa
Got car back last Thursday (04/02) with diagnosis...

Got car back last Thursday (04/02) with diagnosis of moisture in fuel. Tech said he did not know why this was triggered and there was no way to test as they do not have a method to test for water in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2009, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,014
Posted By jwscfa
Check Engine Light

At 6,000 miles the check engine (elevated exhaust, etc) light came on on my diesel X5 while on a trip. There is no misfire and the engine is running fine. I drover the car back home, a 250 mile trip...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,093
Posted By jwscfa
I was told and have heard about the $1550 credit...

I was told and have heard about the $1550 credit but have been unable to find any information specific to the 35d either on the IRS or EPA website. Anybody know how to confirm this?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,601
Posted By jwscfa
My last cycle of 75% city/25% highway gave an...

My last cycle of 75% city/25% highway gave an indicated MPG of 23.2 versus a calculated amount of 22.8 MPG.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,250
Posted By jwscfa
I traded in a GL 320 for the X5 35d. If this guy...

I traded in a GL 320 for the X5 35d. If this guy wants noise he should drive the GL as it is way more noisy than the X5. As for the acceleration issues he mentions I have not experienced any of these...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-23-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,601
Posted By jwscfa
On my latest cycle of 90% city and 10% highway I...

On my latest cycle of 90% city and 10% highway I have averaged a calculated 20.6 mpg versus 22.8 shown by the onboard car data in my 35d. Current mileage is 2250.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2009, 07:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,175
Posted By jwscfa
I have had my 35d for 6 weeks and have not...

I have had my 35d for 6 weeks and have not noticed any ammonia or exhaust smell issues.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,601
Posted By jwscfa
X5 35d Mileage

I took delivery in Georgia of my X5 35d on December 11, 2008. Since delivery I have put 2000 miles on the car and averaged 24 mpg split as 60% highway and 40% city usage. This is calculated mileage...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2009, 10:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,188
Posted By jwscfa
The back of the owners manual has a list of short...

The back of the owners manual has a list of short commands for the voice activation. I downloaded the owners manual in pdf form from the BMW website and printed the pages to keep in the car.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2008, 11:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,972
Posted By jwscfa
I have had my X-5 diesel for almost two weeks and...

I have had my X-5 diesel for almost two weeks and it is a great car. Having driven the Mercedes diesel for the last year this car is head and shoulders above the GL 320 but mechanically and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,972
Posted By jwscfa
The 2009 owners manual for the 3.5d that I have...

The 2009 owners manual for the 3.5d that I have had for two weeks says nothing about an engine block heater. It does reference to a longer start time below 32 degrees for the glow plugs and does...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2008, 12:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,405
Posted By jwscfa
Diesel E70

I took delivery of an X-5 3.5d on Wednesday of last week(12/11/2008). The vehicle was optioned with Cold Weather, Premium, Rear Climate and Technology Packages along with Comfort Access, IPod and Sat...
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