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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-20-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Just wanted to give an update on this issue. ...

Just wanted to give an update on this issue.

I have been disabled the traction control as a workaround since I don't drive this car that often.

I'm driving it more lately though, so I thought I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,537
Posted By tractor
Update: After clearing the codes for the 2nd...

Update:

After clearing the codes for the 2nd time, I got under the car (with a wheel chock in place of course) and tightened the 5mm bolt that puts the transmission into physical Neutral.

Then...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,537
Posted By tractor
Okay I was able to pull some codes. For the...

Okay I was able to pull some codes.

For the CAS I get A0B1/not present: CAS: Input, selector-lever position, implausible.

For the transmission I get 507B/present: EGS: Parking-gear sensors...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-15-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,537
Posted By tractor
Transmission malfunction

Hi,
I recently got a message that states there is a Malfunction in transmission position P. This occurred when I went to shift the transmission into Park.

The P light doesn't light up on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-17-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thanks. I didn't get a chance to lift both front...

Thanks. I didn't get a chance to lift both front wheels, but I did get the left front wheel off to check the ABS sensor, that is only a few months old.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-09-2019, 09:39 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thank you for the additional thoughts! I did...

Thank you for the additional thoughts!

I did not see any spikes when doing the steering calibration, but I can check again. I'm guessing if it did spike it would do it when just reading the values...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2018, 12:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By tractor
I haven't done that myself, but what options are...

I haven't done that myself, but what options are available when you go to the Live Data under the DME?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
I was able to reset the steering angle sensor,...

I was able to reset the steering angle sensor, then tested. Same result
I tested the front wheel speed sensors, they were both good. Replaced them anyway. :( Same result.

Then I reset the ABS/DSC...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-28-2018, 01:48 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Okay, I wasn't able to test the wheel speed...

Okay, I wasn't able to test the wheel speed sensors today, but I was able to go for a short drive on a curvy, empty road tonight.
Lo and behold, the traction control light comes on only on left...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thank you. I wonder if that shows decimal points...

Thank you. I wonder if that shows decimal points because I used the OBD scanner for this yesterday and it just showed the MPH and wasn't quite as specific as I would have liked. However I did not see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2018, 02:50 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Okay, took her out on the road again. I had only...

Okay, took her out on the road again. I had only driven a few miles around town before today.

Chose a back road with pretty much zero traffic and late at night. Set the cruise control to 60 and no...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By tractor
This is one post I found very helfpul: ...

This is one post I found very helfpul:
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1308500

And there is some great quality braided vacuum hose here (sold by the foot): ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,427
Posted By tractor
If you are going to replace the vacuum lines,...

If you are going to replace the vacuum lines, you'll probably find it easier to do that with the vacuum distribution block removed. It's not a fun area to work on either way. I was literally laying...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Mine is a MY 2011, but I believe was manufactured...

Mine is a MY 2011, but I believe was manufactured in 2010 as well. I would like to look at the wiring behind the glovebox.

Was the glovebox difficult to remove? And is there a DIY on it?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
I recently reviewed the codes after having...

I recently reviewed the codes after having trouble with ISTA reading in German and the NT510 not showing at what mileage the codes occurred and then a nasty breakup sidelined things for a few months....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-11-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 18,182
Posted By tractor
Sorry to revive an old thread, but this is some...

Sorry to revive an old thread, but this is some pretty specific and relevant info in this thread. I have looked at this same topic in my version of ISTA which is 4.13.14 and it also says to fill to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-22-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By tractor
That's a good idea. I didn't know something like...

That's a good idea. I didn't know something like that existed. Currently debating on delete, might just do that fix you posted for now and save the cash for later.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2018, 11:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By tractor
Thanks. One of them snapped by me looking at it....

Thanks. One of them snapped by me looking at it. haha.

The other one I tried to apply heat to loosen it up first, but couldn't get in there very well. Hose was really stuck on there and maybe I'd...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By tractor
I think I found it. It's a $245 part. ...

I think I found it. It's a $245 part.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/egr-valve/11717807928/

Which puts me at over $400 just for those 2 parts.

Oh man, replacing vacuum lines...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By tractor
Thanks robnitro. I can't see the part very...

Thanks robnitro.

I can't see the part very well so I wasn't sure what to even match it to on a parts diagram, but what you wrote confirms more of what I thought it could be. It does give me...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-21-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,150
Posted By tractor
X5 35d - Help identifying part

So while I was replacing vacuum lines on the E70 X5, I broke the nipple on the bottom of this black part. Appears to be related to the EGR cooler, based on what I found online.

I'm guessing this...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2018, 01:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
The battery date is 51st week of 2016, so I...

The battery date is 51st week of 2016, so I imagine it's got a few years left. Does leaving the car unlocked and hood open drain the battery faster? Battery was down to under 75% after a week or so...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thanks. Yeah I had to use the little 5mm hex bolt...

Thanks. Yeah I had to use the little 5mm hex bolt on the underside to put it in neutral. My battery tenders always charge to full though.

Still need to look on the battery for a date. I didn't see...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-26-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thanks for all the tons of info guys. I have the...

Thanks for all the tons of info guys. I have the scanner on it's way, so I can get the codes soon. The battery is on a tender, since I'm not sure how long these cars can maintain their battery when...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-20-2018, 12:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 13,684
Posted By tractor
Thanks! And yeah, there was definitely some...

Thanks!
And yeah, there was definitely some deliberation about moving on.

I'm thinking it's not a fluid issue either. Which sucks, but it's not my primary vehicle, as I've got a few old Audis...
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