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Originally Posted by tabora (Post 1201359)

So, having thoroughly searched the rear end, I conclude that the original owner just used the hitch for a carrier or bike rack, since there's no trailer wiring to be found. Any thoughts on the best route to go for a full trailer harness?

Next question: The local BMW dealer quoted me $452.44 for a second remote. Is that about right, or should I look for a second source?

Lastly, when I'm listening to music being streamed via Bluetooth from my phone, if it gets interrupted by a phone call, shouldn't it just start playing again when the call concludes? Am I missing a setting somewhere? I've been spoiled by the BlueBus in my 325xiT.

Can only speak to the second remote (assume you mean key FOB). That price is pretty good for a dealer price. You can check here: Key FOB Source to verify price. I'm going to use this place for a key on both our E70 and F15 X5's as our dealer wanted $600+ for each, plus an hour of labor for programming the comfort access. :rolleyes:

My "new" E70 X5 had severe cracks & scratches on the Walnut strips on either side of the center console. I discovered that Old English Dark Scratch Cover, rubbed in across the cracks with a Q-Tip and then wiped with a paper towel, almost completely hides both surface scratches and cracks. My wife couldn't believe that I hadn't replaced the parts with new ones until she examined them closely.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Old-Engl...B&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Originally Posted by crystalworks (Post 1201445)

Track 23?

DOH! That was too obvious! The "-" threw me off, thinking it might have something to do with dB.

New to the board. Recently purchased a 2012 X5 Premium. Wanted an X5 for years, finally settled on color and options I wanted. Style wise, the E70 ticks all the boxes.

Previous owner was loading something in the back, and made a terrible mark on left rear door card. Huge blemish, all the way through the vinyl. And scuffed up the roller shade.

Todays project: replacement door card, swapped out all my good pieces to a card with a clean sunshade and decent vinyl.

Still need to fix an oil pan leak, thrust bushings and some paint work.

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Originally Posted by tabora (Post 1201535)

DOH! That was too obvious! The "-" threw me off, thinking it might have something to do with dB.

It happens to all of us. Good tip on that Old English products reviving the trims.

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 broken location to clip onto the stock connector, put it back together and IT WORKED!! Didn't cost a dime and all is well.

My inner-right-rear tail light was out, so I disassembled the unit and soaked the 63217262576 socket unit in rust dissolver to remove the severe corrosion. All back together and working happily! Also received a replacement tailgate button for the center console from China and replaced the damaged/illegible one. Very happy with my virtually perfect E70 X5.
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Replaced a failed thermostat coolant hose flange. Had to switch out the o ring that came with the aftermarket aluminum flange. Luckily, local oreilly auto had the flange instock.

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