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Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 12-05-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,402
Posted By mobilejo
Bluetooth audio streaming came in with cars built...

Bluetooth audio streaming came in with cars built Sep 2011 I believe, along with combox etc.

What country are you in, if UK I know where you can get the VIN from a number plate and with the VIN...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
The steering shaft itself seems solid. I...

The steering shaft itself seems solid.

I noticed that witht he airbag removed, the wheel doesn't vibrate at all. :dunno: perhaps its just the weight of the airbag
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2015, 10:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Happy thanksgiving to you guys Stateside! I...

Happy thanksgiving to you guys Stateside! I didn't even realise as we don't celebrate it in the UK.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Ninja - do you have lane departure warning on...

Ninja - do you have lane departure warning on your car?

I noticed that my vibrations felt alot like the LDWS system going off, but just a little less intense. I decided if I can't do anything...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-25-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Yes, sorry, no new engine here unfortunately....

Yes, sorry, no new engine here unfortunately. :rofl::rofl::rofl:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-25-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
My ISTA cable is on the way so I will reset the...

My ISTA cable is on the way so I will reset the MAF settings. I had wondered if that was part of the problem but without splashing out on a new one, I didn't think there was anything I could about it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-25-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Well I had my engine replaced today and just like...

Well I had my engine replaced today and just like you Ninja, I notice a slight improvement but not a huge difference. Vibration is still there particularly at idle, but it's almost all in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,822
Posted By mobilejo
comfort access handles - difference front v rear

My drivers door comfort access handle wasn't operating (broken sensor/antenna) but all 3 other handles work fine.

I swapped the handles from the drivers door to the rear door and vice versa as...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-19-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,654
Posted By mobilejo
You don't need to 'lock' it - the wheel and...

You don't need to 'lock' it - the wheel and steering column have alignment notches on them so you can put the wheel on perfectly aligned.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-18-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By mobilejo
You guys speak sense! The car is back with the...

You guys speak sense! The car is back with the supplying dealer to fix and I have told them my theory re: engine mounts. I suspect that if they can't find an actual cause, they will start with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2015, 03:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By mobilejo
It happens at idle already. Which does make it...

It happens at idle already. Which does make it easier somewhat to try and diagnose
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-16-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
I'd be curious to see what difference the trans...

I'd be curious to see what difference the trans mount makes on yours, and also whether a vac bypass like what I tried makes any difference.

It's really irritating that such good vehicles can be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-16-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Ninja_Zx11 - In your other thread when you first...

Ninja_Zx11 - In your other thread when you first documented the issue, you said that you had vibrations at idle and when driving at certain RPMs. Now you don't appear have it at idle anymore - is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-15-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By mobilejo
My first suspicion was motor mounts - see my...

My first suspicion was motor mounts - see my previous thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/102202-one-experts-vacuum-systems.html#post1057441

But BMW tested the vac system...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-15-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,310
Posted By mobilejo
Flywheel/flexplate on autotransmission?

I have a 2011 e70 X5 xDrive40d with 40,000 miles. It has a vibration at idle which is strongest in the steering wheel but can be felt in the dash and the rest of the cabin. It also vibrates when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-10-2015, 02:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Yeah I'm going to order ISTA and cable etc...

Yeah I'm going to order ISTA and cable etc tonight I think! I also need a vac guage.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-10-2015, 02:14 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
It went into my local BMW dealer today, the...

It went into my local BMW dealer today, the mechanic took a test drive with me and said he could feel it - exactly as I described. I left it for them to look for the cause and when they called later...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Thanks for that. I may need to get...

Thanks for that. I may need to get ISTA/RHEINGOLD.

Your issue sounds a little different to mine as mine is worse at idle than any other speed - have you looked into the 'driveshaft recall' issue...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Would that not go away in N or P? Because there...

Would that not go away in N or P? Because there is no change in mine in any gear at idle.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2015, 07:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Did this test and vacuum is applied when revved...

Did this test and vacuum is applied when revved so solenoid is working.

I also disconnected the EGR feed pipe from the intake so I could test it's operation - on idle there is no exhaust gas...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-08-2015, 04:03 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Oh mine is 2011 LCI. Vibrations since I got it...

Oh mine is 2011 LCI. Vibrations since I got it but it's under warranty and being looked at next week. I wanted to diagnose it myself because dealers can never find vibrations and just say it's normal.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Yes I have, it was much better except for in idle...

Yes I have, it was much better except for in idle where it was maybe a little worse than normal.

My vibrations are on the steering wheel and floor, exactly as you describe.

Did you ever fix...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2015, 05:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Okay, I just realised that the vacuum solenoid I...

Okay, I just realised that the vacuum solenoid I have been messing with - thinking it was for the mounts - is actually the EGR solenoid at the front top of the engine right by the egr cooler DUHHHH!...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
But from what i'm learning, the e70 system works...

But from what i'm learning, the e70 system works in reverse to what is explained in this document (which was for the older M57 engines) - in our cars, higher revs activates vac which puts them in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-07-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 17,141
Posted By mobilejo
Also, can you remember the following: when I put...

Also, can you remember the following: when I put my thumb over the nozzle on the mount itself (i e the nozzle that the vac pipe would go onto), I feel fluttering air coming out of the mount, this...
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