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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-24-2025, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,871
Posted By Cyrix2k
Update on this - the ISN can now be reset on...

Update on this - the ISN can now be reset on these and I'm happy to report that I successfully swapped in an 8HP70 from an E70 50i. Many of the earlier comments were correct. The old transfer case...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2021, 12:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By Cyrix2k
Which tires specifically? The sizes on the side...

Which tires specifically? The sizes on the side of the tires can be out of spec if not running identical tires on all corners.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-22-2021, 12:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 779
Posted By Cyrix2k
Swapped my sport seats out for comfort seats

I just drove the X5 down to florida and back which is 13 hours each way. The sport seats just don't fit me quite right and it wound up killing my right shoulder - that's not to say they're bad seats,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-01-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Cyrix2k
Yeah, the S63 has something around 5 water pumps....

Yeah, the S63 has something around 5 water pumps. I don't think the noise Maruzo is talking about is normal though - it will run the fans & the electric pumps after the engine is off but all you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-31-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Cyrix2k
I don't think we have access to your video :-/

I don't think we have access to your video :-/
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-30-2021, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,643
Posted By Cyrix2k
I guess it could be a vibration transmitted from...

I guess it could be a vibration transmitted from the water pump or possibly some sort of restriction causing a noise?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2021, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,911
Posted By Cyrix2k
What model do you have? This is for my 4.8

What model do you have? This is for my 4.8
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,911
Posted By Cyrix2k
The alternator and intelligent battery sensor...

The alternator and intelligent battery sensor code seem related to me. They both share a messaging bus called BSD which would suggest the bus (wire) itself may have a fault? I believe it's a single...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,899
Posted By Cyrix2k
Not sure about the CCC, but I've replaced a CIC....

Not sure about the CCC, but I've replaced a CIC. The "hard" part on the CIC is replacing the certs to authorize premium apps which I don't think the CCC even has.


Pretty sure the CCC should...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-27-2021, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,899
Posted By Cyrix2k
I agree with Greggo, this sounds like a coding...

I agree with Greggo, this sounds like a coding issue to me and not a broken CCC. Sounds like they broke your FRM too :-/ Find a new shop for sure.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2021, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,917
Posted By Cyrix2k
Super cool project, keep us posted!

Super cool project, keep us posted!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2021, 11:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By Cyrix2k
I can validate that. My friend's N54 has eaten...

I can validate that. My friend's N54 has eaten THREE belts and another friend's also ate a belt. Both of them lost a belt when their p/s pump bolts backed off (one had the bracket break in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,710
Posted By Cyrix2k
It probably is due to loss of oil prime. I have a...

It probably is due to loss of oil prime. I have a pet theory that not only does it happen during OFHG replacement (where early reports are from), but also after sitting for an extended period of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-02-2021, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,968
Posted By Cyrix2k
Not sure how much help this will be, but try...

Not sure how much help this will be, but try reading through my thread here https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/111674-cic-constantly-rebooting.html


Ultimately I had to replace the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-25-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By Cyrix2k
I solved the problem! You're never going to...

I solved the problem! You're never going to believe this, it was a missing vacuum cap on the vacuum pump :cussing: It's been missing since I bought the X5 and I never gave it a second thought until a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2021, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By Cyrix2k
I agree. I just expected the symptoms to change...

I agree. I just expected the symptoms to change after replacing it if that was in fact the culprit.


I'll try that later this week - it's too cold outside for it to reliably act up right now. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By Cyrix2k
Yeah, I replaced that already (granted, it was...

Yeah, I replaced that already (granted, it was used)!

Things I've replaced:


Every belt tensioner & idler pulley
Both belts with Continental belts. Twice.
A/C bearings in the A/C pulley...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-22-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By Cyrix2k
I think this alignment problem is self-inflicted...

I think this alignment problem is self-inflicted lol (it happened after I replaced the bearings/tensioner/crank pulley). I can look at the tensioner but it's a pretty simple design and appears to be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-21-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,513
Posted By Cyrix2k
The saga continues. I decided to replace the...

The saga continues. I decided to replace the water pump along with all the older hoses I could find. Found the coolant transfer pipe behind the water pump RTV'd in place and ended up leaving it like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-20-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,892
Posted By Cyrix2k
Congrats! You're going to love it! Maybe I missed...

Congrats! You're going to love it! Maybe I missed it, but what engine did you end up going with? We're also going to need pics :p
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,892
Posted By Cyrix2k
If the 50i water pump is anything like the 48i,...

If the 50i water pump is anything like the 48i, be warned they fail constantly, are a pain to replace, and the hoses and other parts are very expensive. Of the problems to worry about, the water pump...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,566
Posted By Cyrix2k
FWIW, I was able to remove the fill plug with a...

FWIW, I was able to remove the fill plug with a machined down allen key.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-12-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,892
Posted By Cyrix2k
My two cents after having experience with a 4.8i,...

My two cents after having experience with a 4.8i, 3.0i, and 35i all e70 - I would go for the 35i or 35d WITH adaptive drive. While I have no experience with the 50i, the N63 is by all accounts a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2021, 03:30 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,658
Posted By Cyrix2k
This is going to sound weird, but I had a similar...

This is going to sound weird, but I had a similar issue on my e46 that ended up being bad caliper slide pin bushings on a set of rebuilt autozone calipers. I replaced the bushings and the noise went...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-05-2021, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,673
Posted By Cyrix2k
If it weren't for the pandemic, I'd probably be...

If it weren't for the pandemic, I'd probably be in Austin soon :-/


Unfortunately you're going to need a lot more than Carly. NCSExpert is a BMW tool that runs in windows and is used for coding....
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