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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-18-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,409
Posted By MillerMav
I actually just started having this issue about 6...

I actually just started having this issue about 6 weeks ago and for the time being I just pulled the fuse for the soft close and just close it myself. Works great and I know it isn't a permanent fix...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-22-2021, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
I finally got to replacing the CCV yesterday. ...

I finally got to replacing the CCV yesterday. The car is definitely running smoother but I have not towed yet. I will do a test run this weekend and report back after.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-10-2021, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
Just to update in case anyone else has these...

Just to update in case anyone else has these issues in the future......

After talking to a couple BMW diesel mechanic friends I decided to replace the seals on the charge pipe going from the turbo...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-24-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
So it seems that the issue was not fixed at least...

So it seems that the issue was not fixed at least from a towing standpoint. I took the camper out for another "dry run" yesterday and sure enough as soon as I hit 65mph I went into limp mode again....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-16-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
After driving around for a few days I can say...

After driving around for a few days I can say that the issue was always there because general drivability is so much better. I just never pushed it hard enough to cause the limp mode.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
Turns out it was a pretty decent boost leak from...

Turns out it was a pretty decent boost leak from two things.

1 - When I deleted the EGR, the plate that goes on the hole near the turbo was on backwards so it was allowing boost gasses to pass by...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
This worked! I went out a little earlier and got...

This worked! I went out a little earlier and got to just about 95, let off the throttle for a second then floored it again and got up to 115 before I just cut it off for fear of doing something...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-09-2021, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
Replaced second boost converter and double...

Replaced second boost converter and double checked all the vacuum lines. I also checked that the waste gate was functioning correctly. Unluckily any replacement intercooler inlet hoses are on back...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2021, 10:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
Thank you for the feedback. I replaced all the...

Thank you for the feedback. I replaced all the vacuum lines and front 1 (of the 2) controllers as well. While I was doing that I crawled under the car to give it a once over and noticed a lot of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,972
Posted By MillerMav
Sorry to be so late on this but no, I had no CEL...

Sorry to be so late on this but no, I had no CEL when my map sensor went out just zero power until around 2800rpms or so. The only reason we found it is because Whitbread swung by my house and we...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-19-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
RPM doesn't matter, its 65mph regardless of how...

RPM doesn't matter, its 65mph regardless of how I'm loading the engine. The FB diesel page seems to think its a vacuum issue. So I'm replacing the boost converter/controller piece and doing a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-18-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,583
Posted By MillerMav
Limp Mode While Towing

Hey everyone, hoping to get some help. I have a 2013 X5, full deletes, Malone tune and Rod Sutphin trans tune. Normal driving conditions it runs great in all situations. I installed all the tow...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-22-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 1,164
Views: 277,054
Posted By MillerMav
I happily fixed my parking brake actuator without...

I happily fixed my parking brake actuator without having to buy anything new. I took it off yesterday and found that the negative terminal on the motor broke off. I McGuyver'd a small lead onto the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-18-2020, 08:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By MillerMav
I agree with this 100%. I've been involved in...

I agree with this 100%. I've been involved in the process with my mechanic, for an X5, twice. Even though he had done quite a few X5's between my first one in 2015 and my second in 2020 it still...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-15-2020, 08:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By MillerMav
I actually had direct experience with this on my...

I actually had direct experience with this on my first X5. Around 150k-ish miles the DPF clogged and needed to be replaced. The car still ran but was a total dog. You couldn't pass anyone on a two...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-05-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,717
Posted By MillerMav
I actually just went through all of this over the...

I actually just went through all of this over the last couple days. I had a low battery so I replaced that. After replacing and registering it still nothing. I checked fuses and fuse 132 was blown...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-13-2020, 07:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,224
Posted By MillerMav
Did you run a fuel pump/rail purge program after...

Did you run a fuel pump/rail purge program after replacing the injectors? It forces fuel through the system so you don't have to crank so much. I have read numerous times about running a dry HPFP...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2020, 08:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,229
Posted By MillerMav
Matt Whitbread at Whitbread Performance is making...

Matt Whitbread at Whitbread Performance is making these now. CNC'd solid aluminum with AN fittings and what not. Just add the breather and you're set.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-17-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 88,267
Posted By MillerMav
Great work as always! If I were to ever get a...

Great work as always! If I were to ever get a new job and do more highway driving I would certainly perform those diff swaps, that's a great bump in MPG's.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,211
Posted By MillerMav
So this isn't the hose that goes from the cold...

So this isn't the hose that goes from the cold side of the IC to the intake right? This is the hot side from the turbo to the IC?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-30-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,972
Posted By MillerMav
What RPM does boost come in? 2800-3200ish? If...

What RPM does boost come in? 2800-3200ish? If so, it's your MAP sensor. I had the same issue on my 2009 a couple years ago.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,047
Posted By MillerMav
I'm currently running Malone 2.5 on my 13 35d and...

I'm currently running Malone 2.5 on my 13 35d and previously ran JR 2.8 on my 09. Both performed very well, I have no complaints.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-17-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,446
Posted By MillerMav
I don't know who you are going to use for your...

I don't know who you are going to use for your tune but on my previous 09 X5d I had a JR 2.8 tune (full race) and also full delete. That being said; you're still the one driving the vehicle, just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2020, 08:51 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 88,267
Posted By MillerMav
Killer trip and great upgrades. Nice one!

Killer trip and great upgrades. Nice one!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-07-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 964
Posted By MillerMav
I went yesterday and had the sensors scanned. ...

I went yesterday and had the sensors scanned. Sure enough, they are all faulty. Kind of surprised I guess that all 4 would fail but whatever. They are replacing them for me today or tomorrow...
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