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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-17-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By golf4dj
OK pulled the horns this morning. Tried to bench...

OK pulled the horns this morning. Tried to bench test applying direct current to one of the pins on the horn and ground to the other pin to see if either horn would operate. Neither one did so I am...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-16-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By golf4dj
Thanks for the reply. I will check the horns out...

Thanks for the reply. I will check the horns out tomorrow to see if I can determine if one or both are bad which at this point would make sense and then I will go from there. It is still a mystery...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,071
Posted By golf4dj
Horn Problems

New one today - wife drove her X5 home and parked in the garage. After roughly 5 minutes the horn starts blow and she can't get it to quit until roughly 25 minutes later when the fuse blew.

I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-15-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,090
Posted By golf4dj
Sorry, ended up tossing it.

Sorry, ended up tossing it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-10-2015, 12:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,090
Posted By golf4dj
Follow-up - Everything is working fine now. ...

Follow-up - Everything is working fine now.

Ended up replacing the left spindle (driver side) sourced at roughly $325 new.

It was an easy replacement. I had to remove some of the trunk trim...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-03-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,090
Posted By golf4dj
Left Side Spindle Inoperable

Ok, after several months I took the X5 to an independent to get my rear wheel bearings replaced and asked if they could take a look at the hatch issue.

Diagnosis is that I have a bad spindle drive...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-14-2015, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
Great to hear you were able to remove that...

Great to hear you were able to remove that bracket from the back left corner of the valve cover.

Good job on the oil filter housing. You can definately get to that bolt without removing the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2015, 10:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
I replaced the valve cover gasket, essentric...

I replaced the valve cover gasket, essentric shafts sensor seal and the valvetronic motor seal. All where pretty straight forward to replace once the valve cover was off. Unless the valve cover is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-06-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
No problem with reusing the ones you have. No...

No problem with reusing the ones you have. No need to replace. Good luck let us know how it goes.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-02-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
OK, follow-up post. I was able to put everything...

OK, follow-up post. I was able to put everything back together yesterday with no real problems following the DIY video linked in the first post and reversing the order that I took things apart....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-01-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
On you question about removing the strut bar. I...

On you question about removing the strut bar. I think it has to come off to have enough clearance. I was surprised at how high the valve cover has to be raised to clear everything underneath it....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
Well I was able to get the cover off using more...

Well I was able to get the cover off using more pressure than I should have. I ended up breaking off one of the two plastic breather parts. The pictures show the inside of the valve cover with the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
Thanks for the reply - did you have to remove the...

Thanks for the reply - did you have to remove the AC lines or anything more than I have done to this point?

I tried for about 2 hours attempting to maneuver every possible way I could imagine...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2015, 05:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,935
Posted By golf4dj
Can't Get Valve Cover Off - Help

I have the common valve cover oil leak and the oil filter housing leak on my 2008 X5 3.0si model with right at 100K miles.


Found a couple of excellent videos to follow for the repairs...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-20-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By golf4dj
Ok, dropped the vehicle off at Bimmers Service...

Ok, dropped the vehicle off at Bimmers Service Center in Kennesaw. As suspected the rear driver side wheel bearing is making a lot of road noise. Indicated passenger side was a bit noisy as well. ...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By golf4dj
Independent in Marrietta/Kennesaw GA

Can anybody recommend a good independent in the Acworth, Kennesaw, or Marrietta GA area?

I need a rear wheel wheel bearing replaced and some diagnostics on a non operable rear liftgate (seems...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-21-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 35,090
Posted By golf4dj
Non operable power liftgate

Looking for some help on a power liftgate issue. Searched multiple forums and didn't come up with a solution or a good place to start.

My problem is that the liftgate will not operate. The latch...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-26-2013, 04:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,700
Posted By golf4dj
Thanks David. Sounds like the TIS instructions...

Thanks David. Sounds like the TIS instructions may have saved me a little time but not much. Also without a good diagram it instructions it would have been difficult to see what is securing the water...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-25-2013, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,700
Posted By golf4dj
If anyone is wondering this job for me was a...

If anyone is wondering this job for me was a pain. I could not figure out how to replace the leaking and defective window washer pump without removing the front passenger side quarter panel. The...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,700
Posted By golf4dj
Washer Pump Replacement Help Needed

I have been leaking washer fluid for a bit as the low fluid sensor keeps coming on. I thought the leak was quite large but it is not but it is a consistent drip.

I have removed the wheel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,403
Posted By golf4dj
OK, figured out the removal of wheel liner. The...

OK, figured out the removal of wheel liner. The housing for the anti-lock brake & brake lining sensor has two push pin rivets that need to pulled out. After that everything came apart just fine. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-24-2013, 02:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,403
Posted By golf4dj
Passenger Side Fender Liner Removal

Looking for some help. After extensive searching I can't find answers to get me going.

My issue, I have a washer fluid leak that seems to be coming from the pump area. I pour fluid in and it...
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