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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2015, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,123
Posted By Knight
Interesting, thanks for the info. I've never...

Interesting, thanks for the info. I've never minded the red turn signals on the back... I've always hated the yellow reflectors though. But that's just me.
What do you mean by the front lights...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,123
Posted By Knight
The bulletproof version? So sick. Btw, badge...

The bulletproof version? So sick. Btw, badge being deleted doesn't mean it's European. That's a choice. Mine has the badge.
Does anyone know why the American models have the orange reflexes on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
My check engine light doesn't light up when I put...

My check engine light doesn't light up when I put the key in. Only when I start the ignition... But I have to add, I live in Sweden. My x5 is of European model. Maybe they're different than American...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2015, 12:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
I'm absolutely certain the terminals were tight. ...

I'm absolutely certain the terminals were tight.
The mechanic wouldn't lie, he's a friend.

The cables to the alternator were loose. Im just glad it isn't something else (knock on wood). ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
Update: The mechanic called today. He said...

Update:

The mechanic called today. He said the cables to the alternator were damaged. Didn't expect that. They fixed them, the car starts fine now. They checked the alternator and said it's fine....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
It's an 07. I bought the car three years ago. The...

It's an 07. I bought the car three years ago. The battery isn't OE, so I'm guessing they've already changed it once?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,032
Posted By Knight
Did they register the new battery in the cars...

Did they register the new battery in the cars computer system?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 02:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
Yeah, I figured this is the case... I just...

Yeah, I figured this is the case...
I just think it's weird that the alternator died "only" after 7 years. I mean, shouldn't they last longer?
On our E46 320i it lasted for 14 years... and on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
The new battery hasn't arrived yet. It comes...

The new battery hasn't arrived yet. It comes sometime next week. But yeah, I will have the shop to check the battery before installing the new one.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
Update: My friend brought his truck with a...

Update:

My friend brought his truck with a bigger battery and jump started it - it worked!
BUT, as I was driving it to the shop, the car died. At first the wipers were going really slow.. Then I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 03:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
Sorry for the confusion, the battery hasn't...

Sorry for the confusion, the battery hasn't arrived yet. I ordered it two days ago, and since it's weekend I need to wait til next week... So weird that it would inhibit jump starting... But the cars...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-30-2015, 10:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,183
Posted By Knight
Car won't start or crank... battery?

Hi guys,

My car is an X5 E70 3.0 diesel to begin with. It won't start or crank. The ignition turns on, all the lights etc work. but all I hear is a clicking sound when trying to start it.

Now...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,571
Posted By Knight
Thanks for the link. That's interesting. Having a...

Thanks for the link. That's interesting. Having a 265/70R17 setup is around 31.7" in diameter...
I don't even know if I can do 31.7". Do you know if the E70 is different from the E53 in that aspect?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2015, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,571
Posted By Knight
Thanks for your respons. I measured the...

Thanks for your respons.
I measured the distance to the top of the wheel carrier, and it was about 25mm.
So I think it's best to go with 265/60R18 tires as they are 19mm taller on the radius. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,571
Posted By Knight
Thanks for all the response. It does seem like...

Thanks for all the response.
It does seem like 265/65R18 is a bit rough, especially since for every 10mm you go wider, an extra 0.5 inch adds to the height (which I didn't know about, lol)...
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2015, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,571
Posted By Knight
High profile tires, anyone?

Hey guys,

first of all, I apologise if this subject has been brought up before...

I'm currently running on a set of 255/55/18 winter tires on my X5 E70 and I want a new set for the next winter,...
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