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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2020, 11:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,751
Posted By PHL08
Dealer and an indy both said they would have to...

Dealer and an indy both said they would have to replace the entire heating assembly in the seat for lots of $$$. Solution - I don't have heat on the driver seat. And if I inadvertently turn it...
Forum: X4 (F26) Forum 11-03-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,458
Posted By PHL08
My new 2107 X4 CPO

I was amazed at the lack of discussion in this forum for a car that's been produced since 2014. Then I saw some other stats that in the USA, it's less than 25,000 total sold versus Europe where...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2019, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,328
Posted By PHL08
The radiator hose was an initial problem with...

The radiator hose was an initial problem with some leaking at the connection point of one of the hoses and that helped but was still getting coolant warnings around 5-7K miles so recently I finally...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2019, 12:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,960
Posted By PHL08
Correct. I revived this 8 year old thread...

Correct. I revived this 8 year old thread because it matched my issue exactly. I thank 740is for showing me the part number/diagram.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,960
Posted By PHL08
I need these 3 parts (left, center and right),...

I need these 3 parts (left, center and right), but everywhere I look online they don't have the rubber stripping piece to go along the top edge. Is that a single piece that should run along the top...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-04-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,328
Posted By PHL08
slow coolant leak

2008 E70 3.0si 98K miles...

I find I'm putting about 2 quarts of coolant in after around 1000 miles of driving and receiving the coolant warning. No evidence of leaking under the car after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,751
Posted By PHL08
After more tinkering, found the fuse (101) that...

After more tinkering, found the fuse (101) that failed. After replacing the fuse and clearing the faults, everything is ok...sort of.

I can replicate the problem reliably now:
1.) at idle, turn...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,751
Posted By PHL08
I need to look at this further over the weekend. ...

I need to look at this further over the weekend. I did locate the fuse panel in the rear with the diagram showing the seat and seat heater fuse location(s). I didn't find any popped out. Several...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,361
Posted By PHL08
For those E70 owners with 3.0 engines that did go...

For those E70 owners with 3.0 engines that did go 200-300K KMs, what kind of preventative maintenance (if any) was done to the transmission and/or differential?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,409
Posted By PHL08
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,409
Posted By PHL08
Yes battery full, and code cleared but...

Yes battery full, and code cleared but immediately returns. No other symptoms I can think of. It randomly came on a week ago and hasn't gone away.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,409
Posted By PHL08
HVAC Fault code E729 - K-CAN failure

While diagnosing another problem, my Carly reader revealed that my HVAC system is giving a K-CAN fault code E729. Not sure where the best place to start investigating this one. Suggestions? 2008...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,751
Posted By PHL08
Airbag fault code 93C6 - backrest lock for driver's seat

Last week my 2008 E70 iDrive screen began warning me of an ABS system problem. When I ran the Carly diagnostics, it came up with fault 93C6, which seems to be the back rest lock of the driver seat. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-03-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,436
Posted By PHL08
The problem I find with DVD's from eBay sellers...

The problem I find with DVD's from eBay sellers is that they are often badly made copies and often don't work without reinserting the disc a few times.

While some may suggest that could be my nav...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-02-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,218
Posted By PHL08
Replied privately, but for others needing this...

Replied privately, but for others needing this same part..

Bosch 11787558081

I got it from a dealer on eBay. But just googling that above term reveals lots of sellers (at higher prices, too).
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,812
Posted By PHL08
I'm surprised GEICO didn't write it off if the...

I'm surprised GEICO didn't write it off if the repairs cost $14,250. I have an 08 with 82K on it and bluebook now is about $15-$16K. I realize you're fewer miles, but not so many that it would make...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
My problem is resolved with an $80 steering...

My problem is resolved with an $80 steering sensor cable (P/N 34526771776).

The general progression of events:
Repairs to front left wheel assembly several months back for issues with carrier and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
Thanks Gregg - I don't have any of the codes...

Thanks Gregg -

I don't have any of the codes listed in that thread, nor do I have the engine warnings of reduced power.

I'm down to just 2 sets of codes now after clearing and driving where...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
After a fair bit of driving, battery is a steady...

After a fair bit of driving, battery is a steady 13.7 with the engine running. Should this be higher for a month old, fully charged battery or should I be taking it back for an exchange?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2015, 06:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
When the car is running, the battery is ~13.3. ...

When the car is running, the battery is ~13.3. When I left it alone for a week, it was 11.9 before starting it up. After only driving for about 10-20 minutes, it's up to 12.3 with key in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
Update: After reading some other posts about...

Update:
After reading some other posts about the steering angle sensor, it seems I did not properly calibrate it after disconnecting the power to the vehicle (turn wheel all the way to left, then...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,838
Posted By PHL08
Help with ABS/DSC/AWD warnings

I've had an intermittent problem where the iDrive screen and instrument cluster will randomly give me all sorts of simultaneous warnings 4x4, DSC, ABS, AWD.

Initially this was happening after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2015, 01:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,242
Posted By PHL08
E-Box Fan fault 2F71

My code reader is throwing an E-Box fan fault code 2F71. From everything I read, it's not a terribly difficult replacement to DIY in general. But on my 2008 E70, however, I cannot seem to find the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,536
Posted By PHL08
I know a mechanic with an E53 and he's done work...

I know a mechanic with an E53 and he's done work on my E70. When I asked him that same question he said "about the same" in terms of ease (or lack) of service. I can't speak to reliability since...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,218
Posted By PHL08
Updating the thread...I finally replaced the...

Updating the thread...I finally replaced the sensor. It was the pre-cat, bank 2 sensor. Nothing else. Engine light stayed off after the replacement, and none of the prior codes have come back.
...
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