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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-31-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,975
Posted By philly42
Edit: My friend who has a hydraulic press will be...

Edit: My friend who has a hydraulic press will be away. I'm going to get the special tool to simplify the process.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,975
Posted By philly42
I'm already set to replace 16 & 21 (along with...

I'm already set to replace 16 & 21 (along with the swaybar links)...just wasn't sure about the ball joint. They seem to be a common item to replace for the e39. Though I haven't found much info on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-30-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,975
Posted By philly42
Rear Suspension Ball Joint

The X5M has about 100k miles and I'm looking to refresh some of the suspension components. Are these ball joints a common replacement item or should they only be replaced if they are leaking grease?...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-20-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,292
Posted By philly42
Hopefully your problem is a simple sensor swap. ...

Hopefully your problem is a simple sensor swap.

I'm still learning how to use ISTA and wasn't sure how to troubleshoot. Ended up bring the car to the dealer for diagnostic.($180) They quoted...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-20-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,292
Posted By philly42
Update: In time, I've noticed my glovebox,...

Update: In time, I've noticed my glovebox, tailgate, and windshield washer would fail to operate whenever I had the AC issue.

I ended up replacing the JBE module with a used one and coded it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2019, 12:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,952
Posted By philly42
The local BMW dealer had a coupon $100 for brake...

The local BMW dealer had a coupon $100 for brake bleeding. The BMW tech said they will not run ABS bleed procedure.

I've bled the brakes on the X5M with a pressure bleeder. It was straight...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-03-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,292
Posted By philly42
Thanks I'll look into the relay. I drove the car...

Thanks I'll look into the relay. I drove the car a few days and the AC worked perfectly until yesterday. Picked up my kids from school and there was no AC. Scanned the car when I got home and got...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,292
Posted By philly42
I'm having an issue with my AC system that...

I'm having an issue with my AC system that appears to be electrical. One day it just stopped working. I scanned and ran through some diagnostics and the system pressures are fine. It appears the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,176
Posted By philly42
Here's my observation when I switched oils. I've...

Here's my observation when I switched oils. I've been using castrol 5W-30 for a few oil changes with the X5M and found that I needed to add a quart every 800-1k miles. I tried Mobil 1 0w-40 and my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-11-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,912
Posted By philly42
Here's an update on the knocking sound I was...

Here's an update on the knocking sound I was getting on the X5M. The tension strut ball joint was quite loose eventhough it was only a year old. Reused an old original arm that had a better ball...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2018, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,912
Posted By philly42
I'm getting a similar sound on the X5M over small...

I'm getting a similar sound on the X5M over small bumps. Replaced last year was the thrust-bushing assembly and lower control arms. I was thinking it could be the upper strut mount/guide support,...
Forum: X ///M Forum 09-19-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,199
Posted By philly42
Here's an example of the M5 wheel in an E70

Here's an example of the M5 wheel in an E70
Forum: X ///M Forum 09-18-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,199
Posted By philly42
Some have installed M5 wheels on their X5M. It...

Some have installed M5 wheels on their X5M. It looks great!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,176
Posted By philly42
I get my oil analysis through blackstone ...

I get my oil analysis through blackstone
https://www.blackstone-labs.com/

You can try an oil interval around 6k. When filling out the form for the oil analysis you can indicate if you're...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-20-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,176
Posted By philly42
Was there a TSB indicating the oil for the S63 to...

Was there a TSB indicating the oil for the S63 to be 5w-40? I though the oil was suppose to be 5w-30.

please don't turn this into another 50 page oil thread on what is the best oil. Here's my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-05-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,321
Posted By philly42
I'm thinking about getting this mainly as a...

I'm thinking about getting this mainly as a coolant temp gauge. Do you know what kind of warning the car gives if the coolant temp is too high? and at what temp triggers the warning? Also can the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-11-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Posted By philly42
Thanks, I'm waiting to receive the harness from...

Thanks, I'm waiting to receive the harness from overseas. I'm going to hold off on the FRM3. This is an item covered under warranty. I'm hoping I can have this replaced by BMW.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-15-2017, 12:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Posted By philly42
LED Adaptive Headlight Retrofit

My X5M has a 12/10 build date and has Adaptive Drive and Active Headlights. Is it required that to get a new wiring harness? Based on the retrofit instructions it doesn't seem that a new FRM3 is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-24-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,085
Posted By philly42
Updated Fuel Pressure Sensor

I found a fuel low pressure sensor fault code when I scanned the car recently. This led me to search realoem to find the part number. It was noted under my VIN that my high pressure sensor was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,058
Posted By philly42
FYI the K+DCAN cable works. I've used it with...

FYI the K+DCAN cable works. I've used it with Rheingold this past weekend. No issues.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-19-2017, 08:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,681
Posted By philly42
I had a spring break....not in the X5M but in the...

I had a spring break....not in the X5M but in the MZ3. They were not oem but TCKline springs. They said it's not common but does happen and replaced it. This happened when I was in NY....maybe...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-18-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,058
Posted By philly42
I recently picked up an 2011 X5M and tried using...

I recently picked up an 2011 X5M and tried using INPA along with Tool32 and could not get it to work. A friend mentioned that the issue is probably that I'm not using a K+DCAN cable. I should be...
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