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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-26-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,058
Posted By mejim707
Hi, I sent you the file I used as reference. I...

Hi, I sent you the file I used as reference. I think I needed to make an edit to the file to get it to work but I don't really recall since it was a while back. I since then switched to ISTA Plus...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2022, 12:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By mejim707
I got the new axle in last week. I've been...

I got the new axle in last week. I've been driving it since. And the vibration under load and while coming to a stop is completely resolved. The car runs and drives like new. Finally!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-28-2022, 08:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 551
Posted By mejim707
Passenger Side Axel, Too Much Play?

So, the saga continues but we're getting somewhere. I got the car back after replacing the transfer case. The shudder and jerking is gone.

However I still have a vibration under load, typically...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By mejim707
Well that settles it then. The "Master Tech" flat...

Well that settles it then. The "Master Tech" flat out said the "oversized wheels are only meant for the M series" and shouldn't be run on other X5s. If there's no programming to incorporate tire...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2022, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By mejim707
That's what I thought, but the "Master Tech" was...

That's what I thought, but the "Master Tech" was so adamant about it I couldn't say much. I said I used the exact sizes and pressures recommended for this year X5 from BMW. I pointed to the wheels...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-26-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 888
Posted By mejim707
Question Is it safe to run the oversized staggered wheels

With my recent debacle after replacing the transmission and having a very nasty shudder / shake / jerking form a few weeks following, I brought my car to BMW who diagnosed that the transfer case...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2022, 11:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By mejim707
Update 2: I removed the underside cover and...

Update 2:

I removed the underside cover and unplugged the transfer case actuator motor harness. I drove the car without the transfer case engaging the front wheels and what do you know, the entire...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By mejim707
I brought it to BMW this morning. They did not do...

I brought it to BMW this morning. They did not do the programming. Instead they took it for a road test and came back and brought me to look.

They put it on the lift and with someone in the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 860
Posted By mejim707
Exclamation HELP ME!!! Vibration - Shudder - Jerking after Transmission Replacement

I desperately need help here. I'll try to keep this short.

I used to have a 2-3 shudder. The car was perfectly smooth other than that one 2-3 shudder. When I say smooth, I mean it. It was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
I'm totally fine with getting a different pan if...

I'm totally fine with getting a different pan if the aftermarket ones have trouble. That's not an issue but I was just asking for advice.

The kits on ECS and FCP are all sporadic. They have the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Whoa, that kit does look complete, and it's...

Whoa, that kit does look complete, and it's prime! It's says E70 in the description as well as X5 2007 - 2010 so it appears to be what I'm looking for exactly!

I could get that with the sleeves...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Thank you for the advice and reply! If I'm using...

Thank you for the advice and reply! If I'm using the Valvoline maxlife fluid it's about $18 per gallon so doing two changes isn't terrible. But the kit comes with all the bolts. I think they're one...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Thanks for the reply! I appreciate this info....

Thanks for the reply! I appreciate this info. I'll look up the entire refill procedure and I'll run through it by the book meticulously!

I posted a few amazon links above for the service parts...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 11:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
These are a few of the items I've found. ...

These are a few of the items I've found.

Service Kit:
https://www.amazon.com/Bapmic-6HP19-Transmission-Repair-24152333907/dp/B01MZ7YRVC/ref=sr_1_7?crid=WCZ5VZTKWEJR

Valvebody to Case:...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 11:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Also, I believe I have the GA6HP19Z transmission....

Also, I believe I have the GA6HP19Z transmission. Is that the ZF 6HP?

Again, just trying to find the correct service kit and possibly the mechatronic service pats as well.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Thanks for the reply! Yes I totally agree on the...

Thanks for the reply! Yes I totally agree on the "time bomb" part lol Stupid me I relied on a "reputable" indie shop years ago when it only had 120. I called them and said I want to change the fluid...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2022, 09:07 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
So after totally derailing this post because of...

So after totally derailing this post because of that phantom failure of the O2 sensor, and now that I have that fixed, the car is running beautifully. So I'm back to my original question, should I or...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-10-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Here's a little update. I finally had a chance to...

Here's a little update. I finally had a chance to dive into the O2 sensor. It was failing silently so it was not throwing a code. Until recently. A few times the engine light came on then off. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Something I just realized, if I’m accelerating...

Something I just realized, if I’m accelerating lightly, and the shaking starts, the moment I put the shifter in sport mode the shaking immediately stops. There’s no change to RPM or gear. The shaking...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2021, 12:09 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
I did a search fairly recently for any recalls....

I did a search fairly recently for any recalls. According to the site my vehicle has no more. They did the EGR and both airbag recalls. But apparently that’s all that shows up for my vehicle. Was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-09-2021, 12:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
So at this point, do you guys think the O2 sensor...

So at this point, do you guys think the O2 sensor code is a false positive? I'll inspect the wires tomorrow. I can just replace it if you feel I should.

Also, looking at the data I posted, it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
So no tunes or tweaks or mods are done. It’s bone...

So no tunes or tweaks or mods are done. It’s bone stock. I love this car and don’t want or need to mess with it. I have not disconnected the O2 sensors and the cats are installed. The codes were just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're...

I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for but I took pictures of ISTA before and after a 15 minute drive. This is from overnight cold to running temperature where the shudder starts. So...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-08-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Hi thanks for the reply! Can you tell me what...

Hi thanks for the reply! Can you tell me what LTFT and STFT is please? I can do that this morning!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,330
Posted By mejim707
Hey, thanks for the comment! Yeah, I used ISTA to...

Hey, thanks for the comment! Yeah, I used ISTA to register the battery. Took about two minutes to get it done!
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