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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,091
Posted By Greggo
Ah yes, have seen this before. Repaired several...

Ah yes, have seen this before. Repaired several of these transmissions.

You are losing pressure. There are five seals between the Mechatronics valve body and the transmission clutch assembly....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-06-2024, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,601
Posted By Greggo
I have experienced some similar conditions, with...

I have experienced some similar conditions, with a vehicle that was abused in a past life. Has a new home now, a 'rescue.'

New plugs and a heavy dose of fuel injector cleaner cleared up all the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,351
Posted By Greggo
My 2 cents… The computer in my 2012 X5...

My 2 cents…

The computer in my 2012 X5 shows, “Original Battery.” There has never been a replacement registered. I will have to look for the date code, did not stand out to me last time I was in...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Greggo
Check fuse 132. This controls all of the door...

Check fuse 132. This controls all of the door handles.

From what has already been described, the other fuses should be fine.

Getting a scan of the car would reveal more information.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-09-2022, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Greggo
There is enough pieces of your system working, to...

There is enough pieces of your system working, to rule out a fuse problem.

Can you open hatch with the fob, or button on hatch only? Car locked, the hatch button will open with fob near?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,954
Posted By Greggo
Same behavior with more than one transmitter,...

Same behavior with more than one transmitter, (key fob?)

You can or cannot open and lock the doors by touch? Only the fob buttons will not unlock or lock the doors, is that correct?

If the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,145
Posted By Greggo
To rotate, or not to rotate. That is the question.

I thought BMW specifically says NOT to rotate tires. No?

https://www.cartalk.com/content/owners-manual-my-bmw-i-says

I have run staggered setup, they could not be rotated. Great for handling...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2022, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By Greggo
The only things I can suggest: Close all...

The only things I can suggest:

Close all applications on your phone
Delete pairing from phone and from head unit
Restart phone
Re-pair phone

Try streaming again. Use some 128kbps files and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2021, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,183
Posted By Greggo
I have found Canadian vehicles are frequently...

I have found Canadian vehicles are frequently better optioned than the US versions. There are a lot of lux imports to the US for that reason.

Is there a reason you are not looking for the LCI...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,300
Posted By Greggo
Good for you Spokane2017! I have done two of...

Good for you Spokane2017!

I have done two of these. The prospect of doing it is much more intimidating than the actual job. The first one on jack stands in the driveway. Rented a lift for the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,787
Posted By Greggo
I have no experience with your setup, but I have...

I have no experience with your setup, but I have had skipping with the stock bluetooth setup.

Upgraded to latest iPhone pro and running Pandora on high-bitrate. Only once or twice in a day, very...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,493
Posted By Greggo
Just trying to recap some of the remarks. ...

Just trying to recap some of the remarks.

leafsrule531 states that it is a 3 row X5, but no airbags. But did not elaborate beyond 'the shocks look like regular shocks.' To that point, there are...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,276
Posted By Greggo
My two cents... I had 'issues,' with the...

My two cents...

I had 'issues,' with the climate control for months. Frustrated!

Was on vacation in the south (hot and humid.) Had some time and researched why my E70 BMW system was not...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-18-2021, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,151
Posted By Greggo
In my experience, some coding items in Carly just...

In my experience, some coding items in Carly just do not work (or do not save.)

It is very possible, auto-folding the mirrors when turning off the car is not possible with your model/year. Even...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-30-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,071
Posted By Greggo
I am interested in the running boards, no skirts...

I am interested in the running boards, no skirts to trade though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-29-2021, 12:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 817
Posted By Greggo
You can have more than one phone paired, but only...

You can have more than one phone paired, but only one will take priority if they are both in the car at the same time.

Phone 1 will be the only one to make and receive calls, if it is in the car...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2021, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Greggo
Need more information. What are you using to view...

Need more information. What are you using to view these codes?

Please describe the problems you are having and how you are viewing the codes.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By Greggo
I am curious why the shop is telling you to...

I am curious why the shop is telling you to replace the CCC unit? After the previous 'non fixes,' not sure I would trust them with anything electronic, or opinions of same.

Also sounds to me as...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By Greggo
Thank you all so much!

Thank you all so much!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-25-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By Greggo
Engine bay: Can you identify this sticker?

Can you identify this sticker? Part number would be fantastic!

Ok, so I am a bit OCD (A LOT OCD; a compulsives work is never done!) and there are a couple of stickers missing from my engine bay....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-30-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 665
Posted By Greggo
This may help. https://youtu.be/kTHABpSXSf8

This may help.

https://youtu.be/kTHABpSXSf8
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-24-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,996
Posted By Greggo
Excellent result! This made my day to hear...

Excellent result!

This made my day to hear it all worked out.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,053
Posted By Greggo
I had something similar happen. Had my car...

I had something similar happen.

Had my car in for service, left them with the 2nd key. Kept my fob with house key.

Picked up the car a few hours later, and they informed me the comfort access...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-23-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,465
Posted By Greggo
Of note: There is a notice with my owners...

Of note:

There is a notice with my owners manual (2012 X5, Comfort Access,) that the transmitter CAN be accidentally locked in the car. And without a spare key/fob, you are essentially SOL. "Never...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-27-2021, 01:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 773
Posted By Greggo
Mine failed from water intrusion. The gasket...

Mine failed from water intrusion. The gasket failed. Bulb carrier was rusted beyond repair. The LED board was good, but the connector was destroyed.

I have seen a lot of E70's with a wet...
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