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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Thanks, yea nobody was hurt thanfully and Geico...

Thanks, yea nobody was hurt thanfully and Geico gave me better value than if I had sold it :yikes:

Tech updates and much better MPG on the new X3 are very nice.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-09-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
We were on the highway last month, got rear...

We were on the highway last month, got rear ended. Car was totalled. Ended up being a blessing in disguise. Took payout and bought a 2020 X3 with 20k miles.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-02-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
120,500 miles, best trade value was ~$8,500....

120,500 miles, best trade value was ~$8,500. Comparable X5s go for $12-18K.

Fluid is always clean, no particles, clear, normal, correct level. Trans cooler has had 5 fluid changes at this point,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-01-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
So the issue has come back again, this time with...

So the issue has come back again, this time with redline fluid. I am so upset with this car. :banghead:

Still, compared with the terrible trade in value, and the used car market, it'd be worth it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-26-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,017
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Definitely the motor mounts.

Definitely the motor mounts.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-25-2021, 04:31 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Hey Guys, So today I drained the ZF fluid...

Hey Guys,

So today I drained the ZF fluid and refilled with Redline D4 ATF twice and all of the slipping/hesitation issues have gone away completely.

It went from slipping in every single gear...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Yes for sure I can hear bypass when letting off...

Yes for sure I can hear bypass when letting off throttle at heavy load.

I did recently replace the valve cover AND short PCV pipe with OEM, VC was slightly leaking oil, was hoping maybe it'd fix...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Since replacing the waterpump again many months...

Since replacing the waterpump again many months ago (thanks FCP warranty), the running waterpump issue has been resolved.

Still, I will check what the sensor is reporting via my scanner, thansk...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-13-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
No, all OEM coils and plugs, recently replaced as...

No, all OEM coils and plugs, recently replaced as well.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
So yesterday I tried dirivng with traction...

So yesterday I tried dirivng with traction control off, no difference.

@crystalworks
Thanks for the suggestion. My issue happens in all gears at light load and 1200-2000 rpms mostly. It is not a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
No but good suggestion, I will try this tonight! ...

No but good suggestion, I will try this tonight!

No CAN errors since I replaced the bad waterpump. This car now has no codes and besides this issue runs great.

I should also add/update that I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2021, 01:33 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
I have, but since I already replaced the trans...

I have, but since I already replaced the trans and that made an immediate difference it seems that isn't wher ehte problem lies. Also usually transfer case issues stem from tight turning radius at...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
I separated them, so new valvebody stayed but...

I separated them, so new valvebody stayed but mechatronics was swapped. I also reset adaptations so it would re-learn shiftpoints etc.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
No, nothing.

No, nothing.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
I re-used the old mechatronic to avoid having to...

I re-used the old mechatronic to avoid having to pay to reset or "virginize" the new used one. I just spoke to a guy who resets mechatronics and he claims the mechatronic is defective and is causing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2021, 08:42 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Guys I don't know whqt else to say but I am so...

Guys I don't know whqt else to say but I am so disappointed. After 4k miles of awesome perfect shifting performance the problem is back again on the new transmission. Part of me wants to drive this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-04-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Hey guys, so I finally got this fixed... It...

Hey guys, so I finally got this fixed...

It was the transmission as I started to suspect!

The past weekend I spent 1.5 days swapping it with a buddy. Overall it wasn't too bad if you've ever...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Yes, fingers crossed that this is it. I'll...

Yes, fingers crossed that this is it.

I'll first replace the valve/hose assembly and test drive, then the oil filter housing cap. Will report back the results :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-18-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Here it is: DME/DDE (Engine electronics): ...

Here it is:

DME/DDE (Engine electronics):
Error code: 3163
Fuel tank ventilation system, shutoff valve: clamped open, Fault currently present, no matching perceived symptom, Fault can activate...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
You know what, at this point for $40 I'll try it....

You know what, at this point for $40 I'll try it.

Also ordering a new heater control valve and Vapor Canister Purge Solenoid since they also need replacing. This car is a never ending problem...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
I checked the oil filter housing cap, and it's a...

I checked the oil filter housing cap, and it's a little wiggly, but by no means broken/missing. Is this considered OK?

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Does yours idle rough? Mine has zero issue...

Does yours idle rough? Mine has zero issue idling. It's only under light load acceleration 1500-3000rpms that it feels like its misfiring/hesitating/bucking.

I ran a bottle of chevron techron...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Hey guys, SO I replaced both of the camshaft...

Hey guys,

SO I replaced both of the camshaft sensors with new and..... not really an improvement :(

Maybe it drives 10-20% better but still the hesitation and misfiring feeling is there. Not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-22-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Nice to see I have a buddy with exact same issues...

Nice to see I have a buddy with exact same issues lol. Yes replacing the waterpump fixed all those canbus devices!

No I have not noticed any flickering lights at all.

I'm going to try replacing...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 6,178
Posted By ClutchKickChris
Yup carbon buildup was my #1 theory before...

Yup carbon buildup was my #1 theory before starting this thread. They were just cleaned less than a month ago.
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