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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,459
Posted By jcarron2
Did you also change your vanos checkvalve /...

Did you also change your vanos checkvalve / filters?

I am hoping I don't run into this. I spent a great deal of time pondering to by the doorknob, err doorman versions off amazon, or actually pay...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,459
Posted By jcarron2
I only have it from 2013 and onwards, and it's...

I only have it from 2013 and onwards, and it's the carproof version, which just states " oil change " and date, no mileage, however from 2013 till now, oil changes every 6 months. Given the vehicle...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,459
Posted By jcarron2
Well, a small update. I gave up trying to...

Well, a small update.

I gave up trying to clean the solenoid, and ended up just replacing it, and both of the vanos checkvales /filters. After replacing those, the truck started and idled OK, but...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-16-2018, 01:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,459
Posted By jcarron2
Ah, this sounds familiar. Recall something about...

Ah, this sounds familiar. Recall something about it will either cause issues in the low or high rpm band.



That's hard to say, I did drive it around a small block once, very carefully. Didn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2018, 03:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,533
Posted By jcarron2
Not sure on the others, #5 - panoramic roof does...

Not sure on the others, #5 - panoramic roof does have issues where the rear glass tips up (press switch up into housing), but it doesn't retract properly. From what I've gathered so far, most elect...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,459
Posted By jcarron2
Already broke it - P0015 and Vanos check valve cleaning = stalling

Hi All,

Looking for any insight; I picked up a 2008 E70 3.0 /w 208km on it. Have had it for about 2 weeks, and it drives and runs well, occasionally started getting a check engine light, code was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,038
Posted By jcarron2
that sounds more like what I'm after. Do they...

that sounds more like what I'm after. Do they have any of the perforated leather or cooling? Perhaps only as another option...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,038
Posted By jcarron2
Thanks for all the input. I forgot to ask how...

Thanks for all the input.
I forgot to ask how the seats are? Our X5 had very comfy seats with the side bolsters.
I've read there's 3? options for seats in X5 E70:
- regular, sport, and 'active'. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-06-2018, 06:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,038
Posted By jcarron2
You've got a good point here, why delay the...

You've got a good point here, why delay the inevitable.





thanks for sharing that, I didn't realize the 2013+ 3.0's were the turbo engine. That's tempting too, wonder how well the setup...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-05-2018, 01:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,038
Posted By jcarron2
thanks Ard, that was very... succinct and exactly...

thanks Ard, that was very... succinct and exactly what I was looking for.

Of course, it goes without saying, that it would be unrealistic to buy any vehicle on that scale, and not expect to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-04-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,038
Posted By jcarron2
Question Looking for advice on E53- >E70

Hi,

Our 2004 E53 3.0 was written off (everyone walked away), and I'm left undecided on determining if I should replace it with another E53 or E70?

I'd prefer the E53, because it shares so many...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By jcarron2
Thanks all, I have a spare pump from a yard. I...

Thanks all,
I have a spare pump from a yard. I will pull the old one apart to see what happened, and post the pictures if I see anything interesting.

Doesn't sound like it's common, so that's a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,076
Posted By jcarron2
Broken Serp belt due to ceased power steering pump

Hi All,

Looking to see if this is perhaps a common issue. Yesterday upon a cold start, I idled for about 30 seconds, then left the parking garage where I usually park. About 2 minutes later, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By jcarron2
Try WDS one that's online from a quick google; ...

Try WDS
one that's online from a quick google;

WDS BMW Wiring Diagram System - X5 E53 (http://www.bmw-planet.net/diagrams/release/en/e53/index.htm)

Jonathan
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Hey, Just wanted to give an update. I took...

Hey,

Just wanted to give an update. I took some pictures too, but will have to upload them later.

When I wiped down the pan, I couldn’t budge the magnet, I had no idea it was removable… I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Red face Thanks for the info. The bottom of my pan does...

Thanks for the info. The bottom of my pan does indeed match the # you provided. I decided to just bite the bullet and do a flush (procedure in my other post), and after the flush, do the proper...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Thanks very much for the concise info. You guys...

Thanks very much for the concise info. You guys are all very good at making sure someone isn't about to make another mistake.. banghead. That said, I probably misconstrued what I meant to say.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Thanks for the replies. I will drain and...

Thanks for the replies.

I will drain and fill with dexron vi. When I filled it this time, I disconnected the cooler lines, and filled the trans pan, and ran the X5 for about 5-10 seconds, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
This is an X5 3.0 So it seems autocampings...

This is an X5 3.0

So it seems autocampings folks are telling the parts store, this fluid is fine for the 3.0, but I don't believe them (autocamping).

Right, Dexron VI - So this would work if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Transmission

Right, this is for a 2004 X5 /w a 3.0 with the GM transmission (I've read it's 5L40E / (A5S 360R/ A5S 390R) but only noticed the GM tag on the size of the tranny, I should have taken a picture....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,190
Posted By jcarron2
Exclamation X5 transmission compatibility

Hi,

I picked up an X5 about a month ago, and the previous owner mentioned they'd only drained and refilled the transmission fluid in the past 1 year. And I've noticed since the cold, it's been...
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