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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2015, 02:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
Update on 6/10/15 and 77,000 miles, the Passive...

Update on 6/10/15 and 77,000 miles, the Passive DEF tank sensors are now bad and the tank needs to be replaced!

The X5 has been throwing a new code over the past 2 months, P281A. I've cleared it a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-04-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 262
Views: 159,032
Posted By scollins
Thanks for the write up! We've got a 2010 35d...

Thanks for the write up! We've got a 2010 35d too with about 72,000 miles. Sad that these things can't even make 100k miles without needing some repairs on parts that should realistically last much...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
UN-EFFING-BELIEVABLE!! Here is what code my X5...

UN-EFFING-BELIEVABLE!! Here is what code my X5 threw on 11/26/14:

http://i1092.photobucket.com/albums/i420/scollins1868/2B71ECBA-7937-41E6-AB14-585D9DA9D5FF_zpsrqaiwdo6.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
I finished my post with the follow up. The...

I finished my post with the follow up.

The question posed recently was to another person (not the OP, me) indicating a similar issue. Maybe they don't have notifications turned on?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2014, 10:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
Picked up the X5 today, and thankfully there was...

Picked up the X5 today, and thankfully there was no CEL/SES on the dash this time. Here are the comments on the work order:
65647 ACTIVE TANK SENSORS SHORTED INTERNALLY (1) INSPECTED AND VERIFIED...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
My SA continues to have impeccable timing with...

My SA continues to have impeccable timing with calls. This time I was on a conference call, so, I just let it go to voicemail. SA says the problem has been identified as the active DEF tank, and it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
Figured it was time for an update. Friday...

Figured it was time for an update.

Friday 7/25: SA calls, but I'm in my truck driving, so I have the wife take the call. She says "OK" about a million times (typical phone conversation for her...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2014, 12:48 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
I pressed them today about it, as they offered to...

I pressed them today about it, as they offered to cover 80% of the cost. I said to go ahead, as I need my car back, and I'm looking at less than the cost of the heater part this way ($200 from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
Bellevue. We actually bought it at Fife back in...

Bellevue. We actually bought it at Fife back in September 2010, because Fife had the only Diesel with a 3rd row in the entire area.

But you are right about being prepared. I swear I know more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 27,336
Posted By scollins
CEL came on, code P203a. Active tank replaced. **77k mile update, Passive Tank bad!

***6/10/15 Update at bottom of post!!***

Mostly just venting......:banghead:

2010 X535D with 65,000 miles.

Over the past 2 months, our CEL has come on a few times, and gone away. I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-19-2012, 12:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,545
Posted By scollins
38,000 miles and the lifetime average is around...

38,000 miles and the lifetime average is around 20 MPG, between 85% and 90% "in town" driving. It's the wife's primary vehicle, and she doesn't have a commute really (a few days a week, 5 miles, all...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-11-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,632
Posted By scollins
The rear rotors are thinner to begin with than...

The rear rotors are thinner to begin with than the front rotor, so they'll have a lower "minimum width" spec no matter what.

Factory fronts discs vary in size depending on model according to one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-11-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,271
Posted By scollins
I can see that. My digital camera has a battery...

I can see that. My digital camera has a battery lifecycle meter, but I don't have to tell it if it is a new battery or not, it is smart enough to figure it out on its own. While it may be an...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,271
Posted By scollins
I've never heard of anything as stupid as...

I've never heard of anything as stupid as "registering a new battery" so that it provides the correct voltage. WTF??

Since our module was replaced, we've not had any malfunctions with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-04-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,271
Posted By scollins
I've had the parking brake malfunction at least 4...

I've had the parking brake malfunction at least 4 times in the year I've owned the X535d. There may have been another time, I can't recall.

The last one happened right before a dealer service for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-12-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 48,053
Posted By scollins
No, not yet. I just got the pigtail for my...

No, not yet. I just got the pigtail for my Tacoma and used my old Prodigy controller for the most recent trip. I'm not sure we'll actually use the X5 to tow, which seems crazy after spending the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 48,053
Posted By scollins
I'm planning on buying this controller later this...

I'm planning on buying this controller later this spring. eTrailer has it for cheaper: Tekonsha Prodigy RF Brake Controller - Proportional - Trailer Mounted Tekonsha Brake Controller 90250...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,517
Posted By scollins
A little bump here.... Over the past few...

A little bump here....

Over the past few weeks, I've noticed that the radiator fan in our 2010 35d has been running a maximum speed quite often, even at cold start up. Mostly it has been annoying...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2011, 02:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,208
Posted By scollins
Kuni in Portland is one of the top centers...

Kuni in Portland is one of the top centers according to BMW, and I've read some other local forums that say they have been good to deal with.

Also, the BMW dealer in Yakima (Hahn) is supposed to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 28,582
Posted By scollins
Who are you responding to? :dunno: The...

Who are you responding to? :dunno:

The transmission park manual release is under the front left cup holder, the parking brake manual release is in the back behind the driver's side cover.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2010, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 28,582
Posted By scollins
Well, I just had the "parking brake malfunction!"...

Well, I just had the "parking brake malfunction!" light come on, while the brake was engaged! I had to release it manually, so now I don't have any parking brake at all. I'm just under 10,000...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,733
Posted By scollins
Page 271 of my 2010 manual shows the GVWR for the...

Page 271 of my 2010 manual shows the GVWR for the various E70 X5 models (but does not show a GCVW figure.)

For mine: 2010 X5 35d with 3rd row.
GVW - 6,614 lbs
Load - 1,290 lbs
Rear Axle - 3,858...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-10-2010, 02:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,303
Posted By scollins
This is what BMW is trying to get customers to do...

This is what BMW is trying to get customers to do (custom order cars), and then deliver them quickly.




Rest of the article here: BMW's Push for Made-to-Order Cars - Forbes.com...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-02-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,327
Posted By scollins
Looks nice! One question about the...

Looks nice!

One question about the wheels/tires for sale (I didn't want to stink up your for sale thread.) Why have the tires remounted if there are no TPMS sensors inside? A new buyer is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-25-2010, 03:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 19,328
Posted By scollins
More certain than uncertain. I know you believe...

More certain than uncertain. I know you believe that some little widget in the sump is some sort of oil condition analyzer. In that link, you link to another thread where there is some TIS about an...
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