Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-24-2025, 01:17 PM
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Release barbed nipple
Ciao, I am stymied by a simple part in the wind shield nozzle assembly.
How does one remove the hose from the barbed nipple?
I suspect the black metal band must be "safely" moved aside and...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-13-2021, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,155
Carly support. Is anyone on duty?
Frustrated Carly user to be certain. For 5 years I’ve subscribed to Carly’s endless demand for more money to upgrade this, buy that, you need a new adapter, etc, but when I have a technical...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-02-2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 204
Views: 85,050
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-02-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 204
Views: 85,050
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-26-2020, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 901
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-25-2020, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 901
Remove Front Bumper Trim 08 model
Ciao: Following the instructions on my repair DVD, I'm seeking help on removing the front bumper cover (AKA "trim") Item # 10 in image.
I've remove all of the fasteners detailed, and next step to...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-11-2019, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
06-09-2019, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Tools to search forum
My specific interest is to learn why my 2008 X5 3.0L has a noisy radiator (high speed) fan on startup when cold <80F. Vehicle has 100Kmiles, coolant pump, t-stat, and radiator replaced @80K.
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-08-2015, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,481
Battery Replacement Screw-Up and Recovery
A major screw-up today.
My 2008 3.0Si battery needed replacement. After reviewing several Internet articles and a few YouTube videos, I purchased a replacement battery from AutoZone. Model...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-19-2015, 04:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,105
Meet with "The Adjuster"
After calling USAA, I encountered two "paths"; if only the glass needs replacement, it's "go to the BMW dealer and get it replaced", If there is any "other" damage, it becomes "Meet the Adjuster".
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
09-18-2015, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,105
Side window replacement concerns
The front passenger side window was broken out of my 2008 X5 last night while at a local restaurant. I notified the police and USAA, my insurance company. Being after hours, I was not able to get...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
04-16-2015, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,459
Thwart potential theft
This article caught my attention this morning.
New York Times columnist falls prey to signal repeater car burglary | Ars Technica...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
02-08-2015, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,821
Cheap tools, they are the most expensive kind.
Unless you make a lot of money or have a big inheritance, stay away from cheap tools, you will be replacing them often. Skip the junk down at the Harbor, buy a Chraftsman 1/2" clicker. It will last...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-19-2014, 12:31 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Yes, there is supposed to be some movement.
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Yes, there is supposed to be some movement.
The caliper has one fixed pad and one floating pad. This design requires the entire caliper to float, compensating for wear on the fixed pad. It is...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-05-2014, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 21,748
DIY AC Belt Install 3.0SI MY 2008
Ok, this story has a happy ending. 2008 3.0SI needed a new water pump, while apart I decided to replace the two belts. The main belt is equipped with a spring loaded tensioner. Replacement on that...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-05-2014, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 3,852
Water Pump DIY Sad Story
Hopefully your outcome will be happier than mine.
'08 E70 3.0SI, 80K miles, Active Steering and Active Sway Bar, preemptive change out of water pump and t-stat. Pump is VDO OEM pump, supplied...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-03-2014, 12:45 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 16,350
Lisle Tool for AC Belts
Hi PgHanna66: Did the Lisle#59370 tool referenced above "do the trick"?
Any hints or recommendation on how this tool fits the AC pulley and how you rotated the AC pulley to install the belt?
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
12-01-2014, 12:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
It's all about Quality, not brand purity
A lesson learned on the Marktplatz
Late 1967 found me standing at the counter of a small laundry in the center of the darling Bavarian town of Bad Kissingen. I was a second lieutenant in the US...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-30-2014, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
lt2mc: I failed to mention in my earlier post,...
lt2mc: I failed to mention in my earlier post, the Akebono pads were essentially dust free as were the EBC Red Stuff pads, and the braking performance on both were as good as the OEM pads in normal...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-30-2014, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,379
A few thoughts
I have used EBC pads on several other BMWs, they were two wheelers. Having had a good experience with EBC, I bought new ATE rotors and EBC 'Red Stuff' pads, doing the fronts only at 48K. The switch...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
11-18-2014, 12:43 AM
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Replies: 265
Views: 79,537
Where can I find a complete list of codes
I tried BMWhat's free app on my iPhone and can read a long list of codes that I can toggle off or on, but I am not certain what each codes does. This app is quite impressive.
Before I buy the...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-31-2014, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-28-2014, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Thank you for your recommendation. While I...
Thank you for your recommendation. While I understand brake fluid replacement every two years, as protection mainly from corrosion caused by moisture egress, I don't understand power steering fluid...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
10-26-2014, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,736
Fluids recommended for replacement
My '08 3.0SI spends 6 months per year in WA state and 6 months in SoCal. It is approaching 70k miles and other than engine oil, brake fluid, and coolant, it has had no other fluids replaced.
The...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
05-21-2014, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,136
Voice commands
Ahmed, did you get your voice commands working?
Ciao,
Dick
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