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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2016, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,652
Posted By ART-qitec
No way to make it permanent; it's a weird feature...

No way to make it permanent; it's a weird feature where you can restart the car without having the key inserted as long as you don't open the door. Had the same feature with my non comfort access...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-31-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,503
Posted By ART-qitec
+1 but it could also be the throttle body...

+1 but it could also be the throttle body harness. I replaced my TB first but got the errors again after 300 miles. Wasn't until I spliced on a new harness that the errors went away.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-13-2015, 03:31 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 41,734
Posted By ART-qitec
I can relate to your situation. I too purchased a...

I can relate to your situation. I too purchased a 2008 4.8i with similar miles two years ago without a warranty and it was of the the worst decisions of my life. Each month there was something wrong...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-23-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,387
Posted By ART-qitec
It used to be connected to your driver's side...

It used to be connected to your driver's side CCV. There was a service bulletin a while back with an updated part where the driver's side CCV get's routed to the front. SIB attached below.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2015, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,748
Posted By ART-qitec
Sensor will be staring you right in the face once...

Sensor will be staring you right in the face once you remove the metal skidplate.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By ART-qitec
Same thing happened to me and I just replaced the...

Same thing happened to me and I just replaced the socket. My socket melted and fused with the tail light assembly so I just broke it off and glued back whatever broke off of the tail light assembly...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-29-2015, 05:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,705
Posted By ART-qitec
With a 5-7k in negative equity and how the car's...

With a 5-7k in negative equity and how the car's mileage is getting up there, I recommend you bite the bullet and get rid of it asap. The value of the car isn't going to go up (especially with your...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,160
Posted By ART-qitec
Funny, I know a lot about the BMW V8's and pretty...

Funny, I know a lot about the BMW V8's and pretty much nothing about the straight 6's (I know, please don't burn me at the stake). I'm planning to learn soon though as my M4 is an I6 and I plan to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 10:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,712
Posted By ART-qitec
I suggest looking at BMW Parts and Accessories at...

I suggest looking at BMW Parts and Accessories at GetBMWparts.com (http://www.getbmwparts.com). They have occasional sales and have the best prices from my experience.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,160
Posted By ART-qitec
Could oil be leaking that much from the...

Could oil be leaking that much from the alternator bracket? I remember reading up on it and that it's only a small leak, not to the point where oil would literally be dripping out.

And the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,160
Posted By ART-qitec
Let us know when your mechanic finds out where it...

Let us know when your mechanic finds out where it is leaking exactly on the right side as most of us are curious. And if you need to replace the engine, consider looking for a used one on ebay. I've...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,160
Posted By ART-qitec
I am curious as to how the engine seized? Was it...

I am curious as to how the engine seized? Was it a small leak at first and developed into a large one? Did you run it with little oil while on the highway to cause it to seize? Reason why I asked is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-28-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By ART-qitec
You most likely have to replace the socket. Same...

You most likely have to replace the socket. Same thing happened to my '08 4.8i. I believe it was around $18. You just have to replace whichever side has the malfunction. Takes about 5 minutes. Do it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,275
Posted By ART-qitec
The compressor could have stopped working. That...

The compressor could have stopped working. That was what happened to my 4.8i. About $1000 for the part and 15 minutes of DIY time.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2015, 01:21 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 89,461
Posted By ART-qitec
I don't remember the bulletin mentioning anything...

I don't remember the bulletin mentioning anything about 2007 models but it doesn't hurt to try the fix. The part is fairly cheap and it only takes about 30 minutes to do if you want to DIY it. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2015, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,213
Posted By ART-qitec
Ha yes, that and it doesn't require 1 or 2...

Ha yes, that and it doesn't require 1 or 2 repairs per month like my 4.8i did. :D
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2015, 12:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,213
Posted By ART-qitec
I went from a 2008 E70 4.8i to a 2013 E71 X6M....

I went from a 2008 E70 4.8i to a 2013 E71 X6M. The performance of the X6M is way better than my e70. No regrets at all!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2015, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,174
Posted By ART-qitec
Don't worry OP you're not the only one, my 2008...

Don't worry OP you're not the only one, my 2008 E70 was a piece of trash. There was something wrong with it once a month whether it be a failed part or some leak in places that shouldn't leak. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-19-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By ART-qitec
This confused me at first as well. I've found...

This confused me at first as well. I've found that the play will stop once you put the retaining clip back on. The applies to both the front and rear brakes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-15-2014, 11:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 45,454
Posted By ART-qitec
Yes that's correct, you can see the tops of the...

Yes that's correct, you can see the tops of the bags in the upper right and left hand corners once you lift up the trunk floor where the spare tire/battery is.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,054
Posted By ART-qitec
The engine in my 2008 e92 M3 was replaced by BMW...

The engine in my 2008 e92 M3 was replaced by BMW due to rod bearing failure at 40k miles. I drove and tracked it another 50k miles without any issue other than it seemed to burn a lot more oil than...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,777
Posted By ART-qitec
Just watched the video, there's a good chance it...

Just watched the video, there's a good chance it might be your expansion tank. When my tank was cracked the same area was covered in coolant. It's not an extremely expensive part (around $90-100)....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,777
Posted By ART-qitec
By front driver side did you mean the front of...

By front driver side did you mean the front of the engine bay? My 4.8i had coolant leaks all over the place. I suggest looking at the coolant expansion tank and radiator first before going to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,931
Posted By ART-qitec
How I usually do it is I would first loosen the...

How I usually do it is I would first loosen the lugs with a breaker bar while the car is on the ground and then I would jack it up and take off the lugs/wheel, then once I'm finished I screw in each...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-06-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,060
Posted By ART-qitec
Do not quote me on this, but I believe the drains...

Do not quote me on this, but I believe the drains are on the upper left and right of the engine bay right below the windshield.
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