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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,653
Posted By JGard
I'm thinking mine has failed now. I have 83,000...

I'm thinking mine has failed now. I have 83,000 miles on the diesel and I've been noticing a persistent wet spot under the car for a couple of weeks now, and yesterday I received the low coolant...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,254
Posted By JGard
fair enough I may have engaged in some hyperbole...

fair enough I may have engaged in some hyperbole there. But it is still rather unnecessary.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-11-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,254
Posted By JGard
It's worse for the engine to let it idle and warm...

It's worse for the engine to let it idle and warm up than to just start driving. Keep the revs under about 4k RPM until the engine hits its operating temp and you'll be fine. If you're driving it,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 39,413
Posted By JGard
I'm curious on these failures, had any of you...

I'm curious on these failures, had any of you ever replaced the diff oil? Or did you all follow the "lifetime" fluid schedule BMW likes to suggest?

With 77k miles on my X right now, I'm ready to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-11-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,749
Posted By JGard
don't forget to set the battery on a charger...

don't forget to set the battery on a charger overnight once you clear the codes. Low batteries in these cars will often signal all kinds of unrelated CE lights.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2016, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,520
Posted By JGard
I got texts with my Android phones prior to my...

I got texts with my Android phones prior to my current iPhone. However, when I went to the configure option after pairing, messages weren't selected by default, iirc. Once I turned that on, they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-29-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,136
Posted By JGard
I'm not going to really help the thread, but the...

I'm not going to really help the thread, but the point you make is how I feel every time I take my E70 in for service. I get whatever the latest 3 series sedan they have is. One of the last times I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,644
Posted By JGard
Wow. Nice. Thanks so much

Wow. Nice. Thanks so much
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,644
Posted By JGard
Why have I heard nothing of this before? Specs...

Why have I heard nothing of this before? Specs on resistor needed please?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,644
Posted By JGard
Well, word just came in, my piece of crap...

Well, word just came in, my piece of crap aftermarket warranty is NOT covering the DEF repair. This thing was the biggest waste of money ever. I'm glad I only bought the two year and didn't spend...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,463
Posted By JGard
Or you can use Carly for BMW to register. ...

Or you can use Carly for BMW to register.

But yeah, I recently replaced my 5 year old stock battery and it seemed to make a world of difference in how the car ran. Kind of weird, and maybe...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-21-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,170
Posted By JGard
it's a '98 Silver M3/4/5. Currently awaiting...

it's a '98 Silver M3/4/5.

Currently awaiting new thermostat and power steering hoses to arrive before I can go get it inspected and registered
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2016, 12:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,170
Posted By JGard
I do think yours is maybe a little snake bitten. ...

I do think yours is maybe a little snake bitten. I haven't heard of so many issues with the diesels.

i've only owned mine for a year now, bought it with 61k miles and now it has 72k. I've had a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,644
Posted By JGard
Got it, thanks! Also I don't know if I...

Got it, thanks!

Also I don't know if I should be more worried or relieved, but my check engine light was gone this morning. :stickpoke
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 30,644
Posted By JGard
The other day I just got my check engine light...

The other day I just got my check engine light with it being the DEF level sensor being bad. Also something about a secondary water pump not working, I wonder if that's the active to passive tank...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,106
Posted By JGard
I tried to code it out with Carly because I also...

I tried to code it out with Carly because I also dislike this feature, however they still continue to come on when I'm turning. Rather annoying.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 79,510
Posted By JGard
gotcha. Thanks for the info. Fortunately I...

gotcha. Thanks for the info. Fortunately I still have an Android tablet so I guess I'll just keep that around for coding purposes should I need it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-20-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 79,510
Posted By JGard
I just switched from Android to Iphone and...

I just switched from Android to Iphone and previously bought the Android Bluetooth connector. Will this not work with IPhone? I'm curious why Iphone is WiFi...that seems weird.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-23-2015, 12:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,726
Posted By JGard
how's your battery level? Try putting it to a...

how's your battery level? Try putting it to a charger for a while and then see what happens. I know a low battery symptom is all kinds of unrelated errors popping up like this. However, I doubt...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 09-21-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,446
Posted By JGard
Unfortunately I already have a Combox and the...

Unfortunately I already have a Combox and the center console parts, but I don't have the rest... I'd love to get all this retrofitted in, though. Willing to split them up and drop the price? :)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 89,720
Posted By JGard
Jesus, if this was available about 1-2 months...

Jesus, if this was available about 1-2 months ago, I would have done it in a second. My EGR cooler pipe cracked and I would have much rather just dumped all the emissions crap. Oh well. Maybe if I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2015, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By JGard
I ended up going with the 20% around the back and...

I ended up going with the 20% around the back and so far so good. I have no difficulty seeing out the back when backup up at night, so I'm happy.

I have been looking into retrofitting a camera,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2015, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By JGard
that's great, but I already know the limit for...

that's great, but I already know the limit for the front sides is 35% (based on the fact that I can only get 35, 20, or 5 from this shop). But I have a whole mess of other windows that also need...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By JGard
yeah, the place I go to has some ceramic stuff...

yeah, the place I go to has some ceramic stuff they use, it was great in the lexus. Honestly, I never thought I'd like the really dark tint, but I found that I did quite a bit.

The other reason...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-08-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 42,783
Posted By JGard
I'm jealous you found a diesel with ventilated...

I'm jealous you found a diesel with ventilated seats. There was no option I wanted more than that but I wasn't going to wait for forever for one to show up, either. So here I am "stuck" with normal...
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