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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,878
Posted By DarkMesa8
Yeah, gonna dust off the ole laptop and fire up...

Yeah, gonna dust off the ole laptop and fire up TIS tonight. See if they have diagrams of what's underneath there, and run their vibration diagnosis.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,878
Posted By DarkMesa8
Its definitely ground speed. I have shifted...

Its definitely ground speed. I have shifted gears, and the rate of rattle remains the same. The higher the speed, the higher the rattle rate. The more load "gas" I give the car, the louder the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,878
Posted By DarkMesa8
Center Console Rattle (not a coin)

Hi all. My 4.8 center console has a serious rattle coming out of it. Its no coin, I can feel it vibrate. The rattle is speed related, although using the accelerator does make it louder. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,154
Posted By DarkMesa8
Have you tested to see if the motor works? A...

Have you tested to see if the motor works? A pair of spare wires and a car battery should do.

Even if the motor is dead, I'm sure there has to be someone in your town that can repair it for less...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-17-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,154
Posted By DarkMesa8
Yep, definitely left some gouges while prying it...

Yep, definitely left some gouges while prying it apart. Definitely make sure you properly seal the unit when putting it back together, to keep moisture out. A small bead of RTV should do the trick....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-22-2012, 04:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,154
Posted By DarkMesa8
OK, here's the nutshell. No pics, they're in the...

OK, here's the nutshell. No pics, they're in the TIS and I was bookin it during changeout.

-At the release cable in the hatch (use your owners manual to find it), use a screwdriver or similar to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-17-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,154
Posted By DarkMesa8
Yeah, I hope I can get the time go do a detailed...

Yeah, I hope I can get the time go do a detailed writeup. I had TIS to guide me through it, honestly without that I may have never gotten the cables disconnected from the actuator (I was able to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 65,154
Posted By DarkMesa8
Just fixed my dead Parking Brake Actuator.

When my parking brake actuator broke a few months ago, I swore I'd tear it apart first before shelling out $1000 for a new one.

So, I've finally had some real time and got it out of the 2008 X5...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,947
Posted By DarkMesa8
I'm guessing more roll is from those tires on...

I'm guessing more roll is from those tires on that side compressing due to no RFT sidewalls.

And don't forget I did go from Michelin Latitude's to Michelin Latitudes.

And for the unsprung...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2012, 01:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,947
Posted By DarkMesa8
My opinion: Mich Latitude runflats vs non runflats.

Just switched out my 255/55/18 Michilin Latitude Tour HP runflat tires for the same tire... non runflats on my 08 4.8i. I had the runflats for about half of their life. They were toast when they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2012, 01:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,370
Posted By DarkMesa8
And the answer is.... yes! Regular valve stem...

And the answer is.... yes! Regular valve stem fit fine.

Ill be writing my opinion on Michilin Latitude Tour HPs runflat vs non runflats in a lil bit.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,370
Posted By DarkMesa8
Regular Valve Stem?

I'm getting four new non-run flat tires, they're on the way.

I have a bent wheel which could never get balanced right. I ended up getting a remanned wheel, which I'll put the new tires onto.

I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,061
Posted By DarkMesa8
Sorry, the parking brake electromechanical...

Sorry, the parking brake electromechanical actuator.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,061
Posted By DarkMesa8
Location of Brake Actuator?

Does anyone know where the brake actuator hides?

I deduced its in the rear, but would like to know whether you access it from the interior, or exterior of the vehicle (before I start taking...
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