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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-25-2025, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,135
Posted By Badsmerf
Swirl Flap Failure... opinions?

Hey everyone. Long-time-no-talk. I'm at about 220k frustrating miles now. Between my intake pressure sensor dying every 6 months, my EGR spring breaking (fixed with an external spring... it actually...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-17-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,553
Posted By Badsmerf
The FRM should have those codes. I just got a new...

The FRM should have those codes. I just got a new one and had to code it from scratch, at the default setting it had the LRM_STROM codes. Make sure you have updated datens (I downloaded mine from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
New thrust arms fixed the problem. Brand that...

New thrust arms fixed the problem. Brand that failed immediately was Vaico. Ride is back to smooth and quiet.

The ball joints were shot.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-12-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,738
Posted By Badsmerf
I pulled mine out due to a failure of the dvd...

I pulled mine out due to a failure of the dvd module (pretty sure at least). Never had problems with the screen. I have a dvd player with screens on the back of seats now, seems to be fine. If you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
When you take off the nut on the top side, then...

When you take off the nut on the top side, then jack up until the wheel is off the ground, you will have an almost fully extended strut. I used a long allen and was able to compress it through the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
I did replace them. I thought I might have a...

I did replace them. I thought I might have a strut problem for a long time since I was able to compress the strut by hand enough to get the doughnut underneath in without disassembly. Haven't been...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Good point. It has probably been 50k since I...

Good point. It has probably been 50k since I replaced them... would be my luck to do just the ball joints then have the bushings go bad lol.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2020, 01:14 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
I've also replaced both arms, and I get the...

I've also replaced both arms, and I get the knocking on both sides (maybe I installed wrong?).

I thought there was a post here or bimmerfest where someone replaced the bushings and ball joints......
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Awesome! Now I can decide whether it is worth...

Awesome! Now I can decide whether it is worth trying to replace the ball joint without any of the specialized tools....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Any luck? I almost ordered some on the Memorial...

Any luck? I almost ordered some on the Memorial Day deal with Advanced Auto... hoping to get your feedback first.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-15-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Wow... That is eerily close to mine... and it...

Wow... That is eerily close to mine... and it started a few months after replacing my thrust arms. Was it the bushing that failed or the ball joint? I'd think if it was the bushing I'd have the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,516
Posted By Badsmerf
What led you to this repair?

What led you to this repair?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-29-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,300
Posted By Badsmerf
Wait... carplay is an available option in my...

Wait... carplay is an available option in my E70?!? First I've heard of this.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,218
Posted By Badsmerf
The trailer zoom code is the one you changed in...

The trailer zoom code is the one you changed in the CIC. I'm not sure why it is grayed-out. Maybe check wiring and re-check the coding in each module? Hook-up to a trailer and see if everything else...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-28-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,218
Posted By Badsmerf
I've never used the process car feature, just the...

I've never used the process car feature, just the process ECU. I coded each individually.

If I remember right... I had to add the trailer zoom feature after, but it was only changing a simple...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,218
Posted By Badsmerf
Do you have the AHM module installed? I haven't...

Do you have the AHM module installed? I haven't done any coding on mine since I got everything working, but if you have issues I might be able to help. In that thread I listed everything I had to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-15-2020, 01:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,221
Posted By Badsmerf
The trailer is the way to go if you don't know...

The trailer is the way to go if you don't know what the problem is. I didn't really have a choice at the time, but it also didn't throw the code 100% of the time; before replacing the first injector...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,221
Posted By Badsmerf
Sounds like an injector. I drove mine over 200...

Sounds like an injector. I drove mine over 200 miles with 2 bad injectors. Usually I could avoid the code by not accelerating too hard. There is a ton of info on this failure.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-02-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Any more parts changed or troubleshooting?

Any more parts changed or troubleshooting?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,344
Posted By Badsmerf
Would that make noise when tapping the brakes...

Would that make noise when tapping the brakes though? All the U joints I've replaced were identified by vibrating or a single clunk, not from small bumps.

We might not have the same problem, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2020, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,196
Posted By Badsmerf
Exactly what I would do if I was in that...

Exactly what I would do if I was in that position. My bolt broke clean off one morning and I had to use a drill and easy out. Luckily, I didn't damage any threads. On the plus side, you SHOULD be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,553
Posted By Badsmerf
Do you see AHM in FA and CAS? Looks like BD gave...

Do you see AHM in FA and CAS? Looks like BD gave you a nice list of all the modules that need to be coded. My AHM didn't come with all the lines, so I had to add them and the command myself to make...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-19-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,134
Posted By Badsmerf
It goes all the way to the other side of the...

It goes all the way to the other side of the engine to a pressure converter. That hose and the one going to the waste valve were toast when I bought my x5. Replaced them with cheap rubber hoses from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2018, 09:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,790
Posted By Badsmerf
ard, you drive me crazy sometimes.... When the...

ard, you drive me crazy sometimes.... When the front end is jacked-up, the system is pretty extended. With the top nut is off, the strut shaft should be free to move. My concern, is that it was too...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,790
Posted By Badsmerf
Definitely a difference. How much were they and...

Definitely a difference. How much were they and where did you get them?
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