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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-23-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 18,168
Posted By Paydirtdog
If it's the original battery you are replacing,...

If it's the original battery you are replacing, you will have to use the newer type and the only ones that can program the car for this new type battery are the dealers. At least that was my...
Forum: Dealer Info 01-18-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,221
Posted By Paydirtdog
Since the Annapolis BMW dealership changed from...

Since the Annapolis BMW dealership changed from Tate BMW to Annapolis BMW, there seems to be a much better service dept. I've been back twice since my warranty ended and both times were pleasant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
Had the dealer replace the battery with the new...

Had the dealer replace the battery with the new AGM type. The color of the battery has nothing to do with the type. The new AGM from the dealer is also black. I had a coupon for 10% off service at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2011, 10:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
clarification needed

I've read elsewhere on this forum that the black batteries are the older lead acid, and the white ones are the newer AGM type. My understanding is that you can replace the black ones with the same...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-31-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
Update

I called the local dealer and talked with a service tech. He told me the orange light I was looking at was not the battery but the symbol for the radiator and I was probably low on coolant. I still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
Forgot to mention that the car will be 5 years...

Forgot to mention that the car will be 5 years old in May and only has 35K miles. Mostly a grocery getter...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2011, 10:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
When I replaced the battery in my 01 X5 it didn't...

When I replaced the battery in my 01 X5 it didn't resolve the dead battery issue. Turmed out to be a final stage resistor problem. Hope that's not the case here. You would think BMW resolved that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2011, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
No comfort access and both fobs give me the same...

No comfort access and both fobs give me the same warning light.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,261
Posted By Paydirtdog
Orange battery light after ignition turns off

I occasionally have an orange battery symbol light in the center of the dash between the speedometer and tachometer come on for a few seconds after I shut the engine off but before I remove the key. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,230
Posted By Paydirtdog
I have the 2007 4.8 and have had no issues so far...

I have the 2007 4.8 and have had no issues so far (38K miles). I also have a 2001 e53 3.0. Both great cars.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,294
Posted By Paydirtdog
Nope. Outside diameter of tire is the same. 20"...

Nope. Outside diameter of tire is the same. 20" wheel is just lower profile tire.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,889
Posted By Paydirtdog
doors won't unlock....help!

I have this same exact problem. I see no one answered this the first time it was asked by Comanche but I'm hoping someone will answer it now.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-06-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 19,138
Posted By Paydirtdog
Rufusdedog, Sorry to hear you had such a...

Rufusdedog,

Sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with your E70. I haven't had any problems with my 07. I think you live in the same area as I do. Did you have problems with the dealer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,596
Posted By Paydirtdog
Almost $5K for a warranty seems like a lot. What...

Almost $5K for a warranty seems like a lot. What does that cover? Everything or only major components like engine, transmission, etc? Engine and transmission should go 200K easily. I know some...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2011, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,638
Posted By Paydirtdog
8K is terrible. Alignment would have to be way...

8K is terrible. Alignment would have to be way off or vehicle driven very aggressively. I could have waited even longer to replace the tires as they were not really worn out, but we were getting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 15,231
Posted By Paydirtdog
Did you get any kind of a warranty? 30 days at...

Did you get any kind of a warranty? 30 days at least?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,638
Posted By Paydirtdog
Replaced front with used ones off ebay at 23k...

Replaced front with used ones off ebay at 23k miles and then replaced all four at 31K miles with new ones. Stayed with the Dunlop Sport Maxx 20's. The 31K that I got our of the rear tires seems to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,368
Posted By Paydirtdog
Just curious....is your heater putting out heat? ...

Just curious....is your heater putting out heat? Does it seem to warm up in the normal amount of time? I am having a similar problem with my gauge but it is an intermittent thing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2010, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By Paydirtdog
Problem solved. Very simple....just grab the...

Problem solved. Very simple....just grab the back of the bulb socket and twist slightly and it pops right out. The bulb just pulls out of the socket for easy replacement. I've been putting it off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,933
Posted By Paydirtdog
headlight bulb replacement 01 X5

I've searched this forum but can't really find an answer about replacing a standard headlight bulb on an 01 without sport package or adaptive headlights. Does anyone know if this is a simple...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,113
Posted By Paydirtdog
Got an 07 4.8 with no issues. Great car.

Got an 07 4.8 with no issues. Great car.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By Paydirtdog
It's never been reprogramed to my knowledge. ...

It's never been reprogramed to my knowledge. Taking it to the dealer on Monday the 22nd so I guess they might do it then?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-09-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,055
Posted By Paydirtdog
i Drive intermittent

Looks like I'm starting to have some issues with the idrive becoming intermittent. First noticed the nav screen stuck with no GPS and unable to change anything. Even the menu button wouldn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,679
Posted By Paydirtdog
Great looking car! Good luck and enjoy.

Great looking car! Good luck and enjoy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,858
Posted By Paydirtdog
Can you move the window manually? I just did one...

Can you move the window manually? I just did one a couple of weeks ago and if I remember right, I just pushed it up manually to where I could get to the bolts. This was a rear window, so not sure...
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