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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-04-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,691
Posted By Vonbimmer
I ran the MHD on my 13’ x35i with the N55 about...

I ran the MHD on my 13’ x35i with the N55 about a year ago but a the time they were working to iron out surging issues when accelerating from a stop. Ultimately the surge issues proved too annoying...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,358
Posted By Vonbimmer
Ard is right on target, Bimmergeeks Protools is...

Ard is right on target, Bimmergeeks Protools is an android based app that reads specific codes and allows you to monitor and log live data. Sorry for the confusion I must have been thinking of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-13-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,358
Posted By Vonbimmer
I think you can look at fuel pressure in the...

I think you can look at fuel pressure in the Protools gauges
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,358
Posted By Vonbimmer
Just a thought on the random side of these...

Just a thought on the random side of these misfires, since it moves around like that I’d be thinking fuel is the issue. Since the N55 is in so many BMW models maybe search for the code and N55 for...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-09-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,174
Posted By Vonbimmer
I did this with the ProTool about a month ago so...

I did this with the ProTool about a month ago so thumbs up for that one for ease of use
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2019, 03:04 PM
Replies: 1,168
Views: 306,606
Posted By Vonbimmer
Looks great!!

Looks great!!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-27-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,726
Posted By Vonbimmer
I was browsing some maintenance items today and...

I was browsing some maintenance items today and spotted the mech seal listed in RMeuropean’s site when I was looking under 2013 e70 3.5i, it was in the same area as the trans filter and pan
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,456
Posted By Vonbimmer
I just replaced that hose on my 13’ and as others...

I just replaced that hose on my 13’ and as others have mentioned it feeds the crank case gases into the intake track on its way to the turbo. I’m sure it could cause the air fuel mix to be inaccurate...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By Vonbimmer
I’ve had good luck with the old K-line one from...

I’ve had good luck with the old K-line one from bmcables I used so far so I’ll probably get their D-can cable for the e70. X3 wise I’d only be guessing but if their is a year it went to N55 and the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By Vonbimmer
What Qsilver7 said about computer interface and...

What Qsilver7 said about computer interface and software is 100% on target, I’ve found that even with the 01’ M3 I have its essential or you just get generic codes and no real time data. A cable and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,382
Posted By Vonbimmer
So I just made the leap and now have a 2013 X5...

So I just made the leap and now have a 2013 X5 3.5i. My 4.4 e53 was as you mentioned maintainable with the trans and timing guide rails being the wildcards. That said the n55 engine appears to be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2019, 02:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By Vonbimmer
Great thought Ard, certainly sounds like any high...

Great thought Ard, certainly sounds like any high end fuel trims would promote a smoke test to see what’s leaking?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2019, 01:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By Vonbimmer
The AC situation on my rig was mind blowing and...

The AC situation on my rig was mind blowing and only found after I gave up on the Indy and went to the dealer, which really was impressive.

That said on the compression / leak down side of things...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By Vonbimmer
I had a mystery misfire issue on my s53 4.4 that...

I had a mystery misfire issue on my s53 4.4 that turned out to be a self destructing A compressor that the knock sensors heard and reported. If you can’t feel the misfires in the way the car runs...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-17-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By Vonbimmer
Great info thanks Crowz, I often see you on the...

Great info thanks Crowz, I often see you on the e53 side of the forum so that is great info and perspective. My 01’ 4.4 has been good I almost feel guilty but it’s time for the 3rd row for occasional...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-16-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,399
Posted By Vonbimmer
I’ve been reading to learn about the same topic...

I’ve been reading to learn about the same topic as I prepare for the move to the same year range e70 and like others mentioned the 3.5 with the 6cyl looks to be the best bet for fewer maintenance...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2018, 11:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,525
Posted By Vonbimmer
I’ve recently done both outer boots and to be...

I’ve recently done both outer boots and to be honest the easiest approach I found was to take the inner boot clamps off and remove the three roller joint from the stub axle that is in the front diff....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2018, 08:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,204
Posted By Vonbimmer
Sounds like the right path to me. I had...

Sounds like the right path to me. I had intermittent trifecta lights occurring on my X, sometimes if even stayed off for a bit. Scanned it with INPA and got a mixed bag of weird errors from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,533
Posted By Vonbimmer
I must have been fortunate to avoid any corroded...

I must have been fortunate to avoid any corroded fasteners when I did my unit, but stacking up the coolant tank etc definitely saved me a lot of time and hassle.

Hope your repair goes well!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,533
Posted By Vonbimmer
Here’s the video with the scoop on stacking...

Here’s the video with the scoop on stacking things up to get to it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=O-zwnSHxmVM
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,533
Posted By Vonbimmer
I was able to unbolt and move the oil filter /...

I was able to unbolt and move the oil filter / power steering fluid mount and coolant tank out of the way enough to get at it from the top on my 01’ 4.4. There was a YouTube video I spotted with this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,352
Posted By Vonbimmer
I had an identical issue where the passenger door...

I had an identical issue where the passenger door window could be operated from the door but the door lock, window and mirro could not be operated from the drivers side or central lock.

After...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,788
Posted By Vonbimmer
Nice find, those bulbs put out a lot of light!

Nice find, those bulbs put out a lot of light!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,904,592
Posted By Vonbimmer
Did the drivers side inner and out CV boots...

Did the drivers side inner and out CV boots today. The forum documentation was a huge help, started to try to remove the outer CV from the shaft but no success so I pulled the shaft and did the inner...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By Vonbimmer
I had a similar issue that also impacted the...

I had a similar issue that also impacted the control of the passenger side mirror and door lock. The issue in my case turned out to be that a pin connector in the passenger door harness cooroded...
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