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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2020, 09:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,072
Posted By sockethead
Do you have comfort access system?

Do you have comfort access system?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By sockethead
I did mine myself laying on my garage floor. I've...

I did mine myself laying on my garage floor. I've been wrenching for over 40 years. I hated every second of it. There is nothing easy about any part of it.

I will say though, the end result with a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2020, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By sockethead
Every single component of the emissions system on...

Every single component of the emissions system on the diesel is really expensive. Any single component failure will put the car into reduced power mode.
Normally when a "delete" is done, the EGR...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-05-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,259
Posted By sockethead
I have BimmerCode on IOS simply because that’s...

I have BimmerCode on IOS simply because that’s the phone I use. Since Protools is Android only, I had to use an old Galaxy note 3 I had laying around. No need to active the phone though, it works on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-04-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,259
Posted By sockethead
Check his website. The last update added a lot...

Check his website. The last update added a lot more for the E series. There is a list of what it can do.
It’s a good program if all you want to do is go n your list.
For more serious coding, I’d...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,244,750
Posted By sockethead
If I remember right, about $6k at the dealership

If I remember right, about $6k at the dealership
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,244,750
Posted By sockethead
The major problem with the 4.8 is the valve...

The major problem with the 4.8 is the valve seals. Other than that, the usual oil leaks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2019, 09:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,259
Posted By sockethead
No it's not free. I think it was $27 for the app...

No it's not free. I think it was $27 for the app and $40 for the blue tooth OBDII adapter
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-26-2019, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,259
Posted By sockethead
BimmerCode now supports E series

I already have BimmerCode for the M2. The last update included support for E series so i decided to check it out.
There isn't nearly as much as you can do with newer car models but I turned off the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,566
Posted By sockethead
We're replacing the run flats on our e70 simply...

We're replacing the run flats on our e70 simply because I can't stand the harsh ride of the Bridgestones. The X5 rides harsher than our M2 competition and our modified e46 Three out of the four are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
Yes it will go lower but remember, when you reach...

Yes it will go lower but remember, when you reach a certain sped, I can’t remember the mph exactly, it will go back to the normal ride height
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
I never used INPA. I always used DIS but if your...

I never used INPA. I always used DIS but if your inputting measurements from the hub to the wheel well like you do in DIS, it’s those measurements you use change and lower the vehicle
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2018, 06:12 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
During the calibration process, you put in false...

During the calibration process, you put in false readings to trick it into lowering the suspension. So if you want to lower it, you would trick it into thinking it’s higher than it actually is. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
looks like you already have a good idea on what...

looks like you already have a good idea on what to do.
You’ll just have to get under it and try those things. Nothing is easy when it comes the this suspension.
I liked using DIS to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2018, 06:20 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
I always used DIS on our 4.8is to calibrate the...

I always used DIS on our 4.8is to calibrate the suspension. There is a whole diagnostic/calibration routine that tells you exactly what to do and when. I found it very easy to use. Just make sure you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,244,750
Posted By sockethead
Ok lol... We loved our 4.8is... Luxury,...

Ok lol... We loved our 4.8is... Luxury, performance and that color!... But after 20k in repairs we had to say goodbye. We still miss it a lot.
Out of all the BMWs we've had over the years, That was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 1,230
Views: 1,244,750
Posted By sockethead
Hey that 4.8is wouldn't happen to have DI-NOC in...

Hey that 4.8is wouldn't happen to have DI-NOC in carbon fiber over the wood trim would it?
That looks a lot like our old beast... We used to live in Jesey
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
You'd be better off throwing the old airbags...

You'd be better off throwing the old airbags away. Even though they may look ok, As they wear, they become porous. When that happens, the compressor runs more than it should and burns out. I went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
I'm sure that's your problem. I screwed up mine...

I'm sure that's your problem. I screwed up mine once too... During the calibration it will ask you to take measurements. Make sure you pay attention and take the measurements at the right point and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2017, 09:43 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 100,848
Posted By sockethead
If you have DIS there is an air suspension...

If you have DIS there is an air suspension diagnostic/calibration routine that will get you back to normal. Also I found it easier to change ride height using that routine
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2016, 10:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,146
Posted By sockethead
There was a guy in the UK ? That was repairing...

There was a guy in the UK ? That was repairing them a few years back when our module failed. I don't know if he's still around.
The modules are finicky & fragile and need to be coded and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,532
Posted By sockethead
PA soft is another programmer that's easier to...

PA soft is another programmer that's easier to use but I'm not sure if it will get into the software deep enough to turn off cold bulb check
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,532
Posted By sockethead
There was a guy on eBay from Romania that was...

There was a guy on eBay from Romania that was selling a DVD with a bunch of software and a scan head for pretty cheap but that was years ago when I got mine. I haven't looked on there for a while. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2015, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 33,532
Posted By sockethead
The Weisslichts will burn out too if you don't...

The Weisslichts will burn out too if you don't turn off the cold bulb check through coding. I went through 2 of them before turning cold bulb check off. All LEDs are affected by the cold bulb check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,182
Posted By sockethead
Yea, the damage was already done....who would of...

Yea, the damage was already done....who would of known that a few leaking air bags would turn into a 2 year suspension nightmare...with the twins turning a year old it was just too much money to...
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