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by libra007
Thu Oct 24, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault
Replies: 14
Views: 4739

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault

I had fun with this swapping this one and few tries, i gone and replace the cables that came with the kit but these were the problem had too much flexibility so the pressure sensor wouldnt work properly. both new from BMW and new brake shoes solved the issue. make sure you adjust the parking brake ...
by libra007
Wed May 15, 2024 1:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Checklist for F15 before buying?
Replies: 4
Views: 2481

Checklist for F15 before buying?

Yes not thinking to go for this as firmly believe current owner didnt keep up with service and care these cars require. will keep looking for nice. @20K it wasnt a bargain anyway with all these issues.
by libra007
Tue May 14, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Checklist for F15 before buying?
Replies: 4
Views: 2481

Checklist for F15 before buying?

went to see and collect 200 miles away, plugged in the scanner, there were like 60 plus fault codes, after asking owner to clear these? 3 didnt go away after a short drive and were permament errors. glow plug, alarm sensor faulty on sunroof, and electric steering top of that owner didnt share in ...
by libra007
Tue May 07, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Checklist for F15 before buying?
Replies: 4
Views: 2481

Checklist for F15 before buying?

Just being forced by ULEZ goons to change from E70 to F15 or later been looking around for a suitable and good spec, found one 2017 30D, has everthing sans comfort seats service history is mixed with BMW and indi. it has last 2 mot with rear diff oil misting/minor leaks. seller has changed the seals ...
by libra007
Tue Nov 28, 2023 3:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Drivetrain noise
Replies: 8
Views: 11060

Drivetrain noise

it came as advisory on last MOT, the noise is more when you drive on concrete road, i have changed myself both on mine wasnt too hard with hub puller! looks like the water splashes from the inner side that causes the rust and noise.
by libra007
Mon Jan 16, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: LCI Headlight Washer Jet Troubleshooting
Replies: 4
Views: 1385

LCI Headlight Washer Jet Troubleshooting

Recently replaced the windscreen washer pump as it stopped working, as shown above, all washers has separate pumps as they share the tank but not run at same time. worth just replacing the front washer pump if you dont hear the sound of pump running for lights at all.
by libra007
Sat May 08, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 18
Views: 3909

Re: Battery

Are you doing short journeys by any chance? Daily short runs won’t put the charge back in. It needs about 20 mins of running above idle just to put the starting charge back. A few of us have been caught out by the short journey monster! It also prevents the DPF from regenerating as that needs to be ...
by libra007
Fri May 07, 2021 8:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 18
Views: 3909

Re: Battery

As you have an E70 you need to get the battery change coded (if not already done). The advantage of the AGM type is that these cars draw significant current to run their on board systems so an AGM is better suited (and was fitted by default) but it’s not essential to have one. The coding is however ...
by libra007
Fri May 07, 2021 7:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Battery
Replies: 18
Views: 3909

Re: Battery

I ordered from Tayna too, with their battery checker as my car doesnt have start stop so it recommended me a normal instead of AGM, now removed battery was original lasted almost 12 years and checked the part number its showing AGM also in carly it was AGM type too. new battery is non AGM, does it ...
by libra007
Wed May 05, 2021 3:13 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 3.0d - Front Belt Failure
Replies: 6
Views: 10084

Re: X5 E70 3.0d - Front Belt Failure

i had the same "root cause" issue though any further damage wasnt done as leak was a bit more and made car to report temperature is too high, so checked and replaced EGR coolant valve. looks like its common fault or life of these valves snapping at exactly same spot. thermostat, water pump and belts ...
by libra007
Wed May 05, 2021 2:56 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 Aircon Condenser?
Replies: 6
Views: 9699

Re: E70 Aircon Condenser?

had the same issue two years back price varries so much, hella behr is the OEM part for this, but there is hella and and then there is hella premium line (which looks better and real replacement part) I did order the non premium hella one and returned it after looking at its built quality. in the ...
by libra007
Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:57 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil leak - grinding noise
Replies: 2
Views: 1585

Re: Oil leak - grinding noise

did you manage to find out the cause?
by libra007
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What's your mileage? Any really high miles here
Replies: 16
Views: 4369

Re: What's your mileage? Any really high miles here

I got 2009 3.0D, done 105K so far. no complains about engine or gearbox, rest is different story though. apart from normal service etc following failed in my ownership since 2016 AC blower AC speed resistor Suspension Airbags AC Condenser SOS warning Front suspension arms and more recent ones ...
by libra007
Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:37 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant Loss
Replies: 27
Views: 7086

Re: Coolant Loss

may be add UV dye to coolant, it helps
by libra007
Mon Mar 02, 2020 1:44 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Fitting lci rear lights to a 2007 e70
Replies: 2
Views: 28647

Re: Fitting lci rear lights to a 2007 e70

I have replaced mine and it does need coding to let ecu know its now LED rear lights. wasnt too complex if you have any coding software or carly .