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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2019, 12:17 PM
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Posted By mkelly21
Thank you... learn something new every day....

Thank you... learn something new every day....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,122
Posted By mkelly21
What's behind this?

When i was messing around replacing my blower fan I noticed that there was a flap on the lower part of the dash on the passenger side (also has light next to it) it also has some kind of electrical...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-24-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mkelly21
I ended purchasing a replacement fan. I couldn't...

I ended purchasing a replacement fan. I couldn't trust a used one so decided to go new. If it helps anyone else the part direct from BMW is part number 64119246836 (for RHD) at a cost of £226.37....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mkelly21
Managed to get it sorted.... ended up removing...

Managed to get it sorted.... ended up removing the glove box & was able to move the fan into the correct position. See picture of how far out of alignment I was.. I don't think it would have mattered...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mkelly21
Thanks for the replies... I've tried and tried...

Thanks for the replies... I've tried and tried again today and am unable to get the top screw in closest to the glovebox.. Consequently when I put the fan on max it vibrates the entire car! I think...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-15-2019, 04:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,239
Posted By mkelly21
Blower Unit re-fitting

We have a 2009 BMW X5 and the blower unit was starting to make the 'chirp' noise. I thought that I would remove it and give it a clean and oil.

I managed to remove the fan fine using the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-21-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to...

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to post, it's nice to know that it's not just my car.. Cheers Mark
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
So I'm still somewhat confused as to how the self...

So I'm still somewhat confused as to how the self levelling suspension works.

My air bags are no longer leaking but when I get in the car it occasionally pumps air into the left hand side for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-17-2018, 12:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Wanted to provide an update for those who may...

Wanted to provide an update for those who may refer to this thread in the future.

I had a different garage look into the issue with the airbag still dropping and they discovered that the airline...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-29-2018, 06:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Just wanted to update on the latest on my issue. ...

Just wanted to update on the latest on my issue.

Took the car back to the independent garage who fitted the bags that I supplied - they said that the left bag is faulty and air is leaking from...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
@CLS70 thanks for that specification.. am I...

@CLS70 thanks for that specification.. am I reading it correctly that the car should only be intervening approx 16mins after engine off?

If so I must have an issue as mine is dropping overnight....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2018, 12:10 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Thanks for the replies... I'm hoping it's doing...

Thanks for the replies... I'm hoping it's doing what it's supposed to be doing.

It seems to be more the left hand side, I have noticed when it drops a couple of mm then when I go to drive the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-08-2018, 06:58 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
So I think I'm getting slightly obsessed with...

So I think I'm getting slightly obsessed with this but not sure if I'm being too obsessive...

I've been keeping an eye on the suspension by measuring it every evening and then every morning....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-24-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
So it appears that my car has started to sag...

So it appears that my car has started to sag again on the left hand side despite having swapped both airbags.

Parked on drive & I measured the distance from bottom of wheel to wheel arch trim...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-18-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
I had my new Arnott bags fitted today I got them...

I had my new Arnott bags fitted today I got them from ebay and paid £300 for the pair my indy fitted them. I'll be keeping an eye on if the bags are losing air with the tape measure.

I also...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-14-2018, 08:15 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Thanks for all the feedback. Is it...

Thanks for all the feedback.

Is it recommended to replace both sides at the same time?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2018, 07:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Wow, you pay a lot less for these than we do in...

Wow, you pay a lot less for these than we do in the UK, cheapest I can find is £195 EACH!

I've found what the ride heights should be and currently I'm within tolerance so will keep an eye on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-08-2018, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Thanks for the replies & advice so far.. I've...

Thanks for the replies & advice so far.. I've been quoted £250 per corner by an independent garage. I've just watched the video's and I'm wondering if it's something I can do..

Is it normal...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-07-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,933
Posted By mkelly21
Self levelling suspension

I have 30d 2009 which has 7 seats.

We often park the car on the kerb outide our house and you can see and hear the car lower & raise. Recently after the car was parked on the kerb I moved it to...
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