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Forum: X5 (G05) Forum 12-27-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,174
Posted By YuCrew
X5 40i LITHIUM battery - REGISTRATION required?

I have a question about the 10 AHr LITHIUM battery under the hood (2019 X5 40i). I understand it is in parallel with the AGM battery that is in the trunk. Dealer says it to needs to be replaced...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-11-2019, 12:11 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 189,777
Posted By YuCrew
One year old battery

If I encountered the situation you have described, and you've look for the obvious, namely stuff plugged into cigarette lighters, dome and courtesy lights the next thing I would do is take the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,381
Posted By YuCrew
rh71: Thanks for the most helpful pictures. ...

rh71: Thanks for the most helpful pictures. Hope you can answer this. For the REAR drains I can feed string trimmer line in several FEET on the left side but only 12" on the right side. The right...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 139
Views: 189,777
Posted By YuCrew
Battery

I went with the AutoCraft. check out this video to see how to get the LOWEST effective price.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37L_tM2Mps0&t=1s



This video might also help you.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 25,765
Posted By YuCrew
For the adventurous and curious, some RDCs can...

For the adventurous and curious, some RDCs can actually be SUCCESSFULLY repaired.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vu7GTFcZjU
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2018, 01:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 35,953
Posted By YuCrew
TPM RDC repair

If you're reading this thread for the RDC location perhaps this video will help you fix it ... once you find it and remove it.


https://youtu.be/8Vu7GTFcZjU
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2017, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,371
Posted By YuCrew
Drain Plug Torque

I thought the drain plug torque spec was 25 newton meters (approx 18 ft. lbs.). Can anyone confirm please?

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-17-2017, 09:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,371
Posted By YuCrew
Oil Filter - correctly seated?

Hope this tip helps someone. It's just a small addition to the EXCELLENT post by D3a5v1e (https://xoutpost.com/members/d3a5v1e.html)

Found my previously installed (NOT by me) filter element...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,442
Posted By YuCrew
What is this part called?

Can someone please tell me what this part is called? It is sensor mounted on the air intake tube (not the mass air flow sensor) and I have not been successful searching by any of the numbers I can...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-09-2016, 07:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,857
Posted By YuCrew
Rear Wear Sensor Plug

Many thanks for the responses I received. Once you know the trick I learned from Scott ZHP, it's obvious. Mine was to remove simply ONE screw. But just in case it is not obvious, I posted a short...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-05-2016, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,857
Posted By YuCrew
Any trick to access the box where the rear brake...

Any trick to access the box where the rear brake pad wear sensor is plugged into on an E70 (2012 X5)? Can I get to the connection without taking off the wheel/fender liner? I expected the last and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-03-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 24,371
Posted By YuCrew
Super Write-up

Very nice write-up and pictures.

Just for the sake of assisting others ....

The picture just above step 5 does not show the filter fully seated. When properly seated, the center plastic stub...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2012, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,387
Posted By YuCrew
BMW X5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit Gas Spring

For those who don't have this installed yet, I presently have my last 13 kits left for sale on ebay here:

BMW x5 Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift Support Kit Gas Spring Kit | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
Eenybear: using the factory harness on a 2012...

Eenybear: using the factory harness on a 2012 and getting the right programming does in fact disable the rear park distance sensors from operating if my trailer is connected to the electrical...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-29-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
Ball mount

Thought some of you would appreciate the pic of my Alumistinger #3507 aluminum ball mount. I'm using it in the 5" rise position (flip it over for 6" drop applications) to offset the drop due to the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-01-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
Facia Trim Cut

Below are some pics of the Reese Towpower/Drawtite hitch (# 75600/87455/44590) on a 2012.

The cut was a very simple rectangular one, approximately larger than 2" x 8" (3 cuts ... one 2", one 8"...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 21,253
Posted By YuCrew
Cargo Cover Spare Tire Cover Lift

If anyone's interested, I'm selling lift support kits for the X5 spare tire cover/cargo storage cover. Some folks on the thread located here 2011 x5 35d Cargo cover lift shock installation -...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-20-2011, 08:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,861
Posted By YuCrew
Carrier Module

My 2012 X5 also did not have the carrier. As I understand it, it you don't have any options requiring the module carrier, you don't get it. Sort of makes sense until you want to add options, after...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
Height

To GetOffTheX:

~11.5" from the ground to the bottom of the receiver opening on a 2012 X5 Premium with Drawtite, Reese Towpower or Hidden Hitch.

I'll let someone with a factory install give you...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-26-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
Bumper

Hey SoCal M3. 2010, right?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-15-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,861
Posted By YuCrew
2012 Trailer Hitch

Starting a new thread for the 2012 because it looks like the carrier module (where you plug the Trailer control module included into) is not directly below the fuse panel in the right rear of the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-12-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,353
Posted By YuCrew
I agree an hour seems reasonable for just...

I agree an hour seems reasonable for just programming. The published installation time for the factory hitch including programming is 2.5 hours. My dealer quoted 3 hours just for programming! Most...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-10-2011, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,353
Posted By YuCrew
Re-coding Estimate

Anyone know approximately what the dealer SHOULD charge for trailer hitch re-coding only ... no hitch or harness installation, just recoding of OEM owner installed electrical kit & hitch? Be sure it...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
NICE! Perhaps the BEST installed modification...

NICE! Perhaps the BEST installed modification I've seen of the OEM hitch. Thanks for sharing the idea and pics.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-30-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 46,088
Posted By YuCrew
After reading all the very helpful posts here and...

After reading all the very helpful posts here and elsewhere, I've decided to go with a Drawtite hitch for my 2012 X5 primarily because of the appearance but cost was a close 2nd consideration. I...
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