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by Greydog
Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:46 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Halogen bulbs BMW misinformation.
Replies: 14
Views: 264

Halogen bulbs BMW misinformation.

Been there done that :D The bulb Low beam/High beam is an H7 12v 55w high beam is an H1 12v 55w if it follows the same pattern as mine the next adventure is actually pulling off the connector. The one in my nearside headlamp had it seemed heat welded it's self the bulb

realoem isn't much help as ...
by Greydog
Sat Jul 05, 2025 5:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 3.0D cutting out
Replies: 30
Views: 27697

E70 3.0D cutting out

Frustrating, I had the same happen to me I got replacements OK check realoem part numbers for mine were 11612246947 Metal part 11612246949 Rubber seal local motor factors got them next day delivery
It was the one right at the back that dropped out :headbang: and like yours I still haven't found the ...
by Greydog
Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 ride height warning
Replies: 25
Views: 7145

E70 ride height warning

OK
Just looking at realoem
This is the parts list that goes with the drawing attached yesterday the sensors are labelled Item 1 to the left and item 7 to the right. Take note of Item 7 Vehicles with self levelling suspension 2 off but all levelling sensor part Numbers are the same
I hope it makes ...
by Greydog
Thu Jun 26, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 ride height warning
Replies: 25
Views: 7145

E70 ride height warning

Same part left and right as said above no sensor at the front on mine only 2 at the back the. I believe the Footwell module uses the rear sensor signal for Headlamp levelling
by Greydog
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 ride height warning
Replies: 25
Views: 7145

E70 ride height warning

Here are a couple of pictures pinched from the net one of the nearside sensor and one from realoem
The part number is 37146853754
by Greydog
Wed Jun 25, 2025 2:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 ride height warning
Replies: 25
Views: 7145

E70 ride height warning

The rear ride height sensors are around the height of the hub centre at the back of the wheel arch with a ramp you could get at them from underneath but I don't have that luxury :D So wheel off was the only sensible way to get at it, removing the plug was a faff due to road dirt and crud clean and ...
by Greydog
Wed Jun 25, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 ride height warning
Replies: 25
Views: 7145

E70 ride height warning

I had the nearside rear sensor playing up some time ago brought 2 new sensors (just in case) when I jacked up the car and took off the wheel I found the nearside sensor wiring had had a bodged repair (crimped connectors). I cut them out and inserted a small piece of cable and soldered the joints now ...
by Greydog
Tue Jun 24, 2025 4:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 3.0D cutting out
Replies: 30
Views: 27697

E70 3.0D cutting out

Oh Ohh hope that wasn't me putting the mockers on it :rofl:
Still it isn't a bad DIY job if you have a decent slide hammer to pull injector 5 or an Injector removal tool. To adapt my slide hammer I welded an old wheel nut M14 (ft fits the injector top) to an M12 nut to screw onto the slide hammer ...
by Greydog
Sat Jun 21, 2025 1:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Battery drain ... fuel system related
Replies: 7
Views: 2049

Battery drain ... fuel system related

I have just replaced the Terminal 30g relay in a friends E70 which was suffering battery drain, the 30g terminal was showing up on ISTA as faulty.
It seems to have cured his issue, the replacement was through a BMW Main Dealer and seemed to take ages to arrive
by Greydog
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:56 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 3.0D cutting out
Replies: 30
Views: 27697

E70 3.0D cutting out

Ooops, Seems familiar just like the problem I had earlier this year, if it is then the cutout will get more frequent as the injector piezo fails when it does no start at all. Replacement injector time
by Greydog
Thu Jun 05, 2025 9:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW X5 E53 - FAULT CODE 05 - AIRBAG
Replies: 9
Views: 6356

BMW X5 E53 - FAULT CODE 05 - AIRBAG

I have suffered this same fault with the 4.6is, what I learnt is the Code 05 is for the passenger side firing circuit (got that from a US Website)
So back to the Door, Door card removed Battery Disconnected Neg first then Pos terminals touched together to clear any residuals. Back to the door after ...
by Greydog
Wed Jun 04, 2025 8:34 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: BMW Speedtop
Replies: 5
Views: 7896

BMW Speedtop

That looks stunning but wouldn't last long on the shoot :rofl: Plus I don't think I would get 5 dogs in the back :lol:
So I will have to stick to the X5's
by Greydog
Thu May 22, 2025 9:22 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: air con pump
Replies: 9
Views: 26061

air con pump

I suffered a failed Cranshaft Pulley on the X5 4.6 it was easy to see with the engine ticking over you could see the pulley moving wobbling around. Threw the AC belt plus the Serpantine belt was frayed on one side
Whole job was done fro below just had to fashion my own tool to hold the crank while ...
by Greydog
Tue May 06, 2025 2:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant leaks
Replies: 9
Views: 24164

Coolant leaks

Hi Henry
I used to use a Company call Polymax for Viton Seals some years ago (I think the web site was polymax.co.uk) They were always helpful and had a great range of seals and "O" rings. Maybe worth giving them a try

Dave
by Greydog
Wed Apr 23, 2025 12:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70s, with halogen lighting
Replies: 35
Views: 41312

E70s, with halogen lighting

What a result
Well done you :D