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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-23-2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,093
Posted By briandwlee
Thank you, JCL. I just wanted to estimate it...

Thank you, JCL. I just wanted to estimate it because I am driving the vehicle to Seattle, about 700 miles from where I live, on Dec. 25, and I am going to get brake serviced at a dealership down...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,093
Posted By briandwlee
How do Brake Service Indicator/Sensors work?

My '08 X5 3.0si was in for service to replace a radiator and a rear view carmera, which was mulfunctioning. After replacing camera, software was updated or encoded.

When I dropped it off at the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
My radiator has been replaced. Here's exactly how...

My radiator has been replaced. Here's exactly how the correction reads on invoice.

'Replaced Radiator as per diag. Also replaced coolant hose from oil cooler to water pump. - Required due to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,192
Posted By briandwlee
Is it safe to wash engine room?

I am just wondering if it's safe to wash engine room. I'd like to wash engine room because of recent coolant leak. I'll let my dealer do it for me at the cost of $65.

What do you think?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
Finally, the service department found a leak from...

Finally, the service department found a leak from radiator, and the radiator is on order for tomorrow delivery. Last time, a stupid technician couldn't find it with pressure test, but another...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-17-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 15,514
Posted By briandwlee
So, can service dept check the health of battery...

So, can service dept check the health of battery by some sort of a diagnostic? I should talk to them then. Last winter, car just didn't start with a blink. Before warranty expire, I might talk to SA...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,329
Posted By briandwlee
You gotta check it with BMW Canada. It might be...

You gotta check it with BMW Canada. It might be bit different from us vehicles. I drive an x5 imported from us in Canada. Breaks are covered in the us, but w
We pay for them here. If I bring my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 15,514
Posted By briandwlee
Last winter, I had complete battery discharge...

Last winter, I had complete battery discharge twice. I had to hear same old arguments that I could have heard in the 1960s; Did you drive long enough? Did you leave your lights on? and Did you leave...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,857
Posted By briandwlee
Brake Service?

The vehicle started displaying remaining kilometers(miles) a few months ago, currently it's displaying about 2,500km(apprx. 1,500miles) is left for both front and rear, but it does not show service...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2010, 02:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
I am located in Alberta, Canada. It's colder,...

I am located in Alberta, Canada. It's colder, when it's cold. Mercury might go down to -20~-25 Celsius during the day.

So, if I see milky oil, I have to or BMW has to get a new engine? That's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
I opened the engine oil cap, and there was no...

I opened the engine oil cap, and there was no condensation. A service manager at the dealership I went to said there's always small amount of condensation. Is it true?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
I've talked to the shop foreman and a service...

I've talked to the shop foreman and a service manager at the dealership. Hopefully, it rang a bell.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
Because the vehicle is under warranty, I won't...

Because the vehicle is under warranty, I won't pay a dime, but I am worried if they cannot find the leak again and let me go.

Does it help if I escalate it to BMW NA? I heard they had a regional...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
I could find little bit of drop on garage floor,...

I could find little bit of drop on garage floor, but no steam. Very curious where it's long from and to and frustrating.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-14-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
Refilled 1 liter of coolant yesterday. The...

Refilled 1 liter of coolant yesterday. The vehicle is losing about 1 liter everyday. Service appointment is next Monday. Hopefully it's ok with refill until then.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2010, 02:17 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
The vehicle is still under warranty. Driven only...

The vehicle is still under warranty. Driven only 25,000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-13-2010, 01:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
Thank you very much for your inputs. My X...

Thank you very much for your inputs.

My X is 2008 X5 3.0i.

Yesterday, the vehicle displayed the coolant low again. I left it overnight and refilled the reservoir with 2 qt of coolant this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 42,863
Posted By briandwlee
Coolant Leak !!!

My X5 keeps displaying 'Coolant Level Low.' There must be something going on.

About two weeks ago, the warning came on, and I brought the vehicle to service dept. The service tech said coolant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,891
Posted By briandwlee
Comfort Access: Does a car move without the key fob inside the vehicle?

Hi,

I am wondering....

I parked my X5, left the engine turned on and took the key fob out of the vehicle, but my wife was still able to drive the vehicle even though 'No Key' warning on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2010, 01:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,208
Posted By briandwlee
I left the car locked for two weeks without...

I left the car locked for two weeks without turning on engine, and battery died completely. If this is how the X5 has been designed, it means I cannot leave the car in the airport parking for two...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2010, 12:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,208
Posted By briandwlee
Would you leave the doors unlocked in your garage?

Would you leave the doors unlocked in your garage to prevent from battery drain?

I heard if the car is left for a long period time locked, batter drains as the car monitors comfort access activity...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-15-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,035
Posted By briandwlee
Battery drained in 20 minutes.

Today, the battery in my '08 X5 drained in 20minutes, and I couldn't start.

I wondered why it happend, and only thing I found I parked my car in a parrking lot and turned off the engine and left...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 08-24-2008, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 585
Posted By briandwlee
WTB: 18" wheel any style for E70-Canada

I want to buy a set of four 18" wheel any style for my '08 X5 3.0si. Since I am planning to use them with winter tires, I don't care brands/condition of tires on them, and won't pay for the tires....
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-28-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,383
Posted By briandwlee
Has anyone used a portable compressor/inflator?

Hi.

Is there anyone who has some experience with portable compressor/inflator that uses 12V? Tirerack sells Continental branded one, and I am wondering if it's good. My X5 comes with RFT, but...
Forum: Bluetooth 07-25-2008, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,768
Posted By briandwlee
Bluetooth Pass Key Needed?

Hi,

I am buying an 2008 X5 shortly. I asked for BT passkey to a salesperson, but he said passkey is no longer required, and that I could assign any 4-digit number.

I have a 2005 X5 now, and it...
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