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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-07-2026, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 664
Posted By ard
Feels like the old e39m5, eh? ;)

Feels like the old e39m5, eh?
;)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2025, 12:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,438
Posted By ard
Holy shit. :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: ...

Holy shit. :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:


Please tell us you wrote this up...


(Just kidding.)

A 5 year effort. Respect
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2025, 01:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 775
Posted By ard
Just a perfectly fine X5 one day started throwing...

Just a perfectly fine X5 one day started throwing these errors one day?


Or is this the one you are mixing and matching DME, cluster, CAS, cluster, tcm, etc etc?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2025, 08:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 932
Posted By ard
I think you can do it with a foxwell, accessing...

I think you can do it with a foxwell, accessing the DDE control and reset the SCR adaptations?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-15-2025, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By ard
WAG: How are your ground straps??? These...

WAG:


How are your ground straps??? These can rot, create intermittent faults.


Google 'e70 ground straps'... The bond between motor and chassis ....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-10-2025, 11:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,642
Posted By ard
If you wanna get freaked out, google "BMW N55...

If you wanna get freaked out, google "BMW N55 serpentine Belt Ingestion"
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2025, 12:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,215
Posted By ard
On my E39, when the jet pump failed, I would run...

On my E39, when the jet pump failed, I would run out of gas at ~40%. There was gas in one side but the jet wouldnt pump it across....


Are you sure the jet pump is OK?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 916
Posted By ard
I look around for service/tech manuals on your...

I look around for service/tech manuals on your transmission (6HP?) and 'parking pawl'.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-24-2024, 06:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,035
Posted By ard
What a valuable thread... Adding to...

What a valuable thread...



Adding to the list of possible culprits...


Many years ago I had heard tell of a engine sub-harness issue... although this was causing a Christmas tree with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2024, 10:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,422
Posted By ard
^ Bummer. Nothing like diesel in the...

^ Bummer.


Nothing like diesel in the morning.....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2024, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,422
Posted By ard
FWIW...those parts were molded new by BMW using...

FWIW...those parts were molded new by BMW using defective resins..these parts crumbled and failed. Whole sections would break off. Perhaps a prior owner pulled the debris off to make it less...
Forum: Politics Forum 08-15-2024, 01:01 AM
Replies: 825
Views: 100,784
Posted By ard
Crazy, right? Insane times. Hope all...

Crazy, right?

Insane times.


Hope all are well!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2024, 12:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,905
Posted By ard
I dont think you can get over 12.6V on a fully...

I dont think you can get over 12.6V on a fully charged car battery


When connected in a running car, yes you will see over 12, up to 14. But on its own, no
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-22-2024, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,949
Posted By ard
Agree the rivets are up imn the wheel wheel ...

Agree the rivets are up imn the wheel wheel


I just used a wire cutter (dykes) to snip them. To install, just some hand tools to tension them and trim. (didnt feel like I was gonna do enough...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By ard
^ I have a suspicion that low battery voltages...

^ I have a suspicion that low battery voltages can cause the FRM to scramble.


Classic is battery runs down, have to jump the car, hilarity ensues
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-13-2024, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,117
Posted By ard
FRM? Foot rest module. Google it, see if...

FRM? Foot rest module. Google it, see if symptoms match. A lot of electrical things are controlled by the FRM, and it can become corrupted (or fail).... can manifest in a range of issues, which...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-07-2024, 11:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,905
Posted By ard
voltage regulator on my '72 VW bug died...battery...

voltage regulator on my '72 VW bug died...battery was boiling acid into the cabin. Bad news
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,323
Posted By ard
Many (many) years ago I broke a rim on a pothole...

Many (many) years ago I broke a rim on a pothole in my M5. A 90 mile tow and two nights in a hotel, I have had a full size tire in the trunk for the last 240k miles. Turns a flat from a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,954
Posted By ard
IMO, when you have worn out sensors, trying to do...

IMO, when you have worn out sensors, trying to do 'rifle shot' diagnoses seems .... foolish. Maybe he gets lucky, but most of the published work on these oddball diagnoses and fixes tend to be done...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2024, 11:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,323
Posted By ard
Solus HA32? What size tire? What load rating?

Solus HA32? What size tire? What load rating?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2024, 01:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,954
Posted By ard
Is that article based on reading values from 15...

Is that article based on reading values from 15 year old O2 sensors?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2024, 02:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,229
Posted By ard
Agree w Andrew (and your assessment). A wheel...

Agree w Andrew (and your assessment). A wheel speed sensor was my original thought as well. However the parking brake error tripped me up. Is that a 'if the ABS isnt working right, you get a brake...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2024, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,954
Posted By ard
If those are original O2s on a 2009, Id replace...

If those are original O2s on a 2009, Id replace all of them....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-24-2024, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,030
Posted By ard
BMW sells cars with different TPM versions. ...

BMW sells cars with different TPM versions. Although I think 2010 or 2011 is when they made a version change in the E70



Sellers lie


His car may not have actually HAD a working TPM system
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,421
Posted By ard
FWIW...there are a TON of rubber parts that will...

FWIW...there are a TON of rubber parts that will begin to age, leading imperceptibly to sloppy feel.


A few years ago I did a total refresh on my (purchased new) E39 M5. Back to factory fresh. ...
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