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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
Like I said, the dealer replaced just the bulb...

Like I said, the dealer replaced just the bulb and it's worked ever since. Still a burned spot on the assembly though....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-31-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
That thread relates to the E53 series I believe. ...

That thread relates to the E53 series I believe. E70 taillights are different. As I said in my first post to this thread, mine looks exactly like the OP' s picture.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2016, 04:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
follow up

Took it to the dealer today for an oil change and they replaced the bulb that I thought was not replaceable. So now I have a tail light assembly sitting here unused. Why was the advice on this forum...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
I will put it in myself but it just frosts me...

I will put it in myself but it just frosts me that BMW has the nerve to charge these confiscatory rates for their parts and repairs. This boils down to a $600 repair for a single bulb. This is my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-28-2016, 12:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
Yes, it looks exactly like that. I ordered a...

Yes, it looks exactly like that. I ordered a replacement tail light assembly figuring I have no other choice. The dealer wants $305 for the assembly and $284 to install. I will never buy another...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-24-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,816
Posted By beemer606
Are there any alternatives to this? Does the...

Are there any alternatives to this? Does the whole tail light assembly have to be replaced? Do they have to reprogram something. Can't the bulb just be replaced? I have a 2007 and it's lasted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-08-2015, 12:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
Bought a new one from ECS Tuning. $214 + freight....

Bought a new one from ECS Tuning. $214 + freight. Plugged it in and it worked flawlessly. Problem solved.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
Finally got around to removing the knob and trim...

Finally got around to removing the knob and trim piece. Had to use a putty knife and screw driver as the trim removal tool was not strong enough to pry it up and out. Took out the controller and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
That's the question! How do you remove the...

That's the question! How do you remove the controller? Do you just pull up on the knob and find a screw or something to remove the controller? I don't want to force something if it's not the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-29-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
Thanks for the reply. I can't believe no one on...

Thanks for the reply. I can't believe no one on this forum has not had the same issue and been able to answer how to replace that module.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-19-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
Getting back to trying to remove the idrive...

Getting back to trying to remove the idrive module. I did a search and no help for how to actually removing the module. Is it just a matter of pulling the knob off and undoing a screw or something?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-20-2015, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,953
Posted By beemer606
How does it come out? Do you just pull up on the...

How does it come out? Do you just pull up on the idrive knob to gain access to the controller?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-19-2015, 05:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,953
Posted By beemer606
I have the same problem. How did you get the...

I have the same problem. How did you get the idrive out to clean the contacts?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
[QUOTE=ard;1027603]Do you think the knob is...

[QUOTE=ard;1027603]Do you think the knob is actually the "idrive"?? or the thing the knob is attached to is the 'idrive'?????




I would take out the knob/controller and thoroughly clean it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
The knob is tight. The idrive has lost half of...

The knob is tight. The idrive has lost half of it's functionality. How do I replace the idrive module? Is this something I should fool with?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
No it is a 2007 4.8.

No it is a 2007 4.8.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,147
Posted By beemer606
iDrive partially working

My idrive knob started to only partially work. I didn't have the right and down functions only the up and left functions. Now I've got a low tire pressure warning and I can't reset it because of...
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