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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2024, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By robnitro
Yep. I was watching the fuel rate in bimmer-tool...

Yep. I was watching the fuel rate in bimmer-tool Android app when stopped in D and saw it go from 8mg/R (milligrams per revolution ) to 7.
Releasing the brake, it went back up to 8.
Another time I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-08-2024, 11:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By robnitro
Most likely fluid, a friend with a 6hp19...

Most likely fluid, a friend with a 6hp19 described that down shift lag on his 5 series.
He changed it with mercon SP which is what Ford uses in the zf transmissions and it was great.
But look into...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2024, 05:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 263
Posted By robnitro
When at a stop in D, the 6hp trans saves fuel by...

When at a stop in D, the 6hp trans saves fuel by disengaging the gear, so that there's no torque transmitted through the torque converter.
Letting go of brake should quickly engage 1st.
Try seeing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 216
Posted By robnitro
If you can get ista-p which programs modules,...

If you can get ista-p which programs modules, you might be able to recover the FRM. I had a success with a friend's e70. Supposedly the old software has a bug that messes up the initialization at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-27-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 361
Posted By robnitro
I forgot to mention that I think they're a poor...

I forgot to mention that I think they're a poor man's koni special active/fsd, with a similar variable damping, but with a couple of differences.

These Monroe OEspectrum shocks have been used in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 244
Posted By robnitro
It varies the speed of the pump in order to...

It varies the speed of the pump in order to maintain 4000 mbar (around 60 psi) feed pressure.
The pressure and temperature sensor is near the injection pump high pressure, behind the cp3, under...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 361
Posted By robnitro
Monroe OEspectrum worked great for me. Feels...

Monroe OEspectrum worked great for me.
Feels like OEM but less harsh on rough pavement/potholes.

Shop around, Amazon, rock auto... Prices vary wildly.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-10-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19
Posted By robnitro
From what I've read around forums and reviews,...

From what I've read around forums and reviews, the KYB excel G are a little stiffer than stock sachs.
Oespectrum feels the same as OE on smaller bumps, responsive as stock.
But the bigger bumps and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 19
Posted By robnitro
Monroe OEspectrum aka reflex works great on e70!

A month ago, I decided on the Monroe oe spectrum shocks from rockauto/amzn.
Koni special active looked good too but the prices I found on the Monroe had me intrigued as they got good reviews in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-23-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 419
Posted By robnitro
Pentosin atf1 is 7.6 at 100c ...

Pentosin atf1 is 7.6 at 100c
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=7668716

Redline d4 is 7.4 at 100c
https://www.redlineoil.com/d4-atf
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Fuses fine Thanks for both of your help... I...

Fuses fine
Thanks for both of your help... I snatched a slightly newer version on eBay for cheap and it did the trick.

SOLVED- trsvc module was bad
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2021, 01:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Yeah, I think the switch is there to tell the...

Yeah, I think the switch is there to tell the trsvc to go "on" and send the stream and tell cic to switch to parking camera / sensors mode
My switch could be bad perhaps..
It has a pair going to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-12-2021, 07:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
I'm not sure how is that possible, there's 3 lvds...

I'm not sure how is that possible, there's 3 lvds connectors on the trsvc module.
I assume one for the rear camera and 2 for the side mirrors. The only other connector is the power/data one.
In...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2021, 01:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Did that today... same thing. I tried reflashing...

Did that today... same thing. I tried reflashing the TRSVC module with ista-p and it took that but didnt take the coding (probably due to my DCAN cable, NCS cant read or write codierdaten either...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-05-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Interesting... So the trsvc takes lvds video...

Interesting... So the trsvc takes lvds video inputs, but doesn't output a lvds signal to cic, or the cid (central information display which I'm confused what is it in the e70?)

So the video signal...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Reseated the purple lvds connector and no change....

Reseated the purple lvds connector and no change. It's odd because even CIC doesn't allow me to click anything but the button to switch between rear and side cams... As if its not letting me go...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
Thanks, I will have to look up how to take the...

Thanks, I will have to look up how to take the cic out and check it.
If you have ista, rheingold, in the cameras diagnostics, there's one that says the power use of the cameras... What do you see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2021, 01:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,849
Posted By robnitro
rear camera and side top down cameras blank SOLVED- trsvc module was bad

2011 x5 e70... CIC

I have lost all cameras. The display shows blank and no error codes are stored.

I do remember a few weeks ago, sometimes it took a while for the camera feed to come on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,079
Posted By robnitro
The thermostat is not electronic on the D. ...

The thermostat is not electronic on the D. Heater operation does drop temperatures and cardboard/ plastic helps in the winter. When you realize that 35d can do 34 mpg at 60mph, you see that there's...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2020, 03:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 577
Posted By robnitro
The aux pump doesn't do much. I disabled mine on...

The aux pump doesn't do much. I disabled mine on 35d because it was throwing error codes and whining loudly. I still have good heat.

Check your heater valves, one may be stuck halfway. Also...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2020, 01:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,452
Posted By robnitro
In some areas bolting down a lift brings in...

In some areas bolting down a lift brings in insurance and tax issues.
A friend got a version of this one shopping around i think 2k. Works well but a lot of setup.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 572
Posted By robnitro
I used cheap eBay yellow leds and no codes until...

I used cheap eBay yellow leds and no codes until one started burning out, so it can tell if it was too low current.
Replaced with a different ebay h8 led and no problems since. That was 2 years...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,044
Posted By robnitro
I didn't dare ask the serp belt because they'll...

I didn't dare ask the serp belt because they'll charge the time for labor. My belt is only 2 years old, a dayco, only that I could find nearby at the time. Still looks like new.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,044
Posted By robnitro
I went to BMW of Bayside service center in great...

I went to BMW of Bayside service center in great neck.

They did a great job!
I had an x3 loaner which was ok but my x5 35d gets better mpg despite having 2 more cylinders and much more weight...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-12-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,660
Posted By robnitro
Search for plastic partitions cracked robnitro on...

Search for plastic partitions cracked robnitro on Google... Your injector 5 is bad and will cut everything out
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