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Forum: X5 (G05) Forum 09-25-2025, 01:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 681
Posted By ltemup4650
LEFT Fuel Level Sensor Issue

Hello all. I have a 2020 BMW X5 40i. I’m getting a code when the fuel tank is between half and empty. If I keep the tank above half full, the code never sets. Here is the code:

193001 –...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-07-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,524
Posted By ltemup4650
SOLVED Thanks for your input ARD. I...

SOLVED

Thanks for your input ARD.

I replaced the boost control solenoid and it works as it should now.

Here is a video I made on it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67WGhkZaPts
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,524
Posted By ltemup4650
UPDATE: Re-ran the ISTA test plan with the engine...

UPDATE: Re-ran the ISTA test plan with the engine running (ISTA did in fact call for the engine to be running, it was late and I must've misread the instructions). First off, when I fired up the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-29-2023, 03:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,524
Posted By ltemup4650
X5 35i N55 Engine Malfunction Reduced Power Charging Pressure Too High

All, I’d love to hear your thoughts and input with this issue.

There are several threads in various forums like the one I’m posting. All too often, however, folks (original posters) don’t circle...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2023, 10:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By ltemup4650
Thank you all for your replies. The spring on the...

Thank you all for your replies. The spring on the tensioner could be weak, so I'll replace it.

@80stech, the belt is brand new and I checked the idler pulleys when replacing the belt and they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By ltemup4650
Andrew, do you think your tensioner was the root...

Andrew, do you think your tensioner was the root cause of the belt disintegrating? Did you replace your tensioner soon after putting on the new belt? If not, I assume it has been good for you for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-19-2023, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By ltemup4650
Belt Tensioner - Excessive Movement?

I replaced the belt on my 2011 X5 with the N55. While watching it run, the belt tensioner seemed to bounce around/move a lot! I have a video link below, but the tensioner was moving so fast, the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By ltemup4650
I replaced the valve cover. Noise is gone as well...

I replaced the valve cover. Noise is gone as well as the "dieseling" / run-on after shut off. Thanks everyone.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-23-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By ltemup4650
All, thanks for your comments. I'm 99% sure it is...

All, thanks for your comments. I'm 99% sure it is the PCV valve. Here is why:

I put in some seafoam into the oil to clean the system before I change the oil here soon. After doing that, it ran...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By ltemup4650
Andrew. You didn't read my original post. Belt...

Andrew. You didn't read my original post. Belt was removed and engine started/stopped without it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-22-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By ltemup4650
Listen to this strange noise! Noise when engine stopped. (SOLVED)

All, I have a strange noise when I stop the engine. 2011 X5 with N55 engine.

It sounds like an animal squealing/yelping in pain. It is not the belt (I removed it and started/stopped the engine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-22-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 663
Posted By ltemup4650
Low Air Flow from Front Vents When Rear Climate is on

Hello all. 2011 E70 LCI here. I've read several threads on climate issues trying to find a solution to my issue but can't find exactly what's going on with my X5.

Here is what my issue is:
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-06-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,322
Posted By ltemup4650
SOLVED

SOLVED.

Happy to report my problem is solved. The new coil and clutch were installed today (7/6/2020) and it works again. After getting it hot, I shut the AC off and then back on several times. It...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,142
Posted By ltemup4650
NOTE: I have the 8HP and you have the 6HP, so,...

NOTE: I have the 8HP and you have the 6HP, so, this one wouldn't fit for you anyway. It was just a warning to go with ZF on this particular part.
The aftermarket one was KM Premium....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,322
Posted By ltemup4650
Will do! I'll be replacing it next week. Part...

Will do! I'll be replacing it next week. Part should arrive 7/7/20.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-03-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,142
Posted By ltemup4650
David, I use Valvoline MaxLife. Others swear...

David,

I use Valvoline MaxLife. Others swear by ZF Lifeguard 6 and ZF Lifeguard 8. For what it's worth, the Valvoline MaxLife works great for me. They (Valvoline) list it as being compatible. An...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-02-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,322
Posted By ltemup4650
This is on its way to me. ...

This is on its way to me.
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,322
Posted By ltemup4650
Discovered the issue. I let it sit awhile and...

Discovered the issue. I let it sit awhile and fired it up. It worked. I let it get hot again (drove around), shut it off, immediately started it back up, and the compressor didn't engage. While it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-01-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,322
Posted By ltemup4650
SOLVED - AC died

Hello all. 2011 LCI X5 here.

AC has been working fine. Blowing very cold. I went into Lowe's to get some items. After 30 minutes, I came out, started the X5, and it was not blowing cold. AC...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,256
Posted By ltemup4650
You're right. The E70 8HP programming needs the...

You're right. The E70 8HP programming needs the key and CAS from the donor. That sucks. "NOTE: E-Series 8HP (E70/71/84) Requires original CAS and key or DME from donor."
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,256
Posted By ltemup4650
I don't know why he would need to drop the entire...

I don't know why he would need to drop the entire trans to see the pins. Maybe you mean dropping the valve body. $700 to drop valve body is crazy expensive. $700 to drop entire trans is reasonable....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2020, 01:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,068
Posted By ltemup4650
ARD, I appreciate everyone's comments, including...

ARD, I appreciate everyone's comments, including Purplefade's. I will say, though, that Purplefade echoed my thoughts. See my post #8 which is efore Purplefade's
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,068
Posted By ltemup4650
SOLVED

All, I am very happy to report that I have resolved this issue.

As mentioned above, my next step was to order an actual ZF brand oil pan. I did just that, installed it, filled her up, and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,256
Posted By ltemup4650
Hey. Sorry. I didn't see that anyone was...

Hey. Sorry. I didn't see that anyone was responding.

I do not know 100%, but I assume the car is automatically engaging the parking brake because the transmission is telling the DME it can't go...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-11-2020, 03:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,256
Posted By ltemup4650
If you started pulling the valve body down...

If you started pulling the valve body down without the PARK RELEASE allen screwed all the way in, the parking lever is likely out of position in relation to the valve body. These are 100% electronic...
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