Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Search found 43 matches

by rob
Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Has anyone actually ever fixed the steering wheel judder when braking?
Replies: 11
Views: 3384

Re: Has anyone actually ever fixed the steering wheel judder when braking?

Had this problem on mine and the brake callipers were sticking both were replaced problem solved
by rob
Mon May 16, 2016 7:53 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Whining noise when cold
Replies: 0
Views: 1154

Whining noise when cold

Took my car to dealers with a loud whining noise at low revs they diagnosed small turbo fault on my x5 35d so they replaced it. The noise didn't stop so they replaced big turbo noise was still there they have now replaced manifold and swirflaps . Any ideas
by rob
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: I drive oil level
Replies: 5
Views: 1705

Re: I drive oil level

Had same problem mine was faulty sensor they replaced sensor it wouldn't reset so the dealer had to drain oil for second time then it reset
by rob
Fri Mar 25, 2016 6:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil level to high
Replies: 8
Views: 2529

Re: Oil level to high

Got car back checked hidden temps got to 97degrees and stay there for hour half cars seems to drive better after software update and mpg has gone up
by rob
Thu Mar 24, 2016 7:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil level to high
Replies: 8
Views: 2529

Re: Oil level to high

They kept it three days to do some software updates and a recall on pulley with new fan belt
by rob
Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil level to high
Replies: 8
Views: 2529

Re: Oil level to high

They checked dpf was replaced six months ago and the car gets to 93degrees all the time and goes to 105 degrees when doing a regen . The dealership replaced the control unit and all the glow plugs when they did dpf thermostats were also done all done under bmw auc warranty
by rob
Wed Mar 23, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil level to high
Replies: 8
Views: 2529

Re: Oil level to high

They did take some oil out and replaced a pulley and fan belt said would reset after twenty miles but didn't looks like it will be a new sensor
by rob
Wed Mar 23, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil level to high
Replies: 8
Views: 2529

Oil level to high

Whilst checking I drive my car is showing oil level too high but when checking dipstick level is slightly below maximum could it be sensor
by rob
Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Rear passenger side suspension low
Replies: 28
Views: 7145

Re: Rear passenger side suspension low

Picture won't upload
by rob
Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Panoramic roof - how bad is it?
Replies: 20
Views: 5993

Re: Panoramic roof - how bad is it?

I have pan roof mines seems ok
by rob
Tue Mar 22, 2016 8:07 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Rear passenger side suspension low
Replies: 28
Views: 7145

Re: Rear passenger side suspension low

Here is a picture of the air bag leak from the video the dealership sent me
by rob
Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Rear passenger side suspension low
Replies: 28
Views: 7145

Re: Rear passenger side suspension low

As it was under auc they did eventually and some compressor
by rob
Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:39 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Rear passenger side suspension low
Replies: 28
Views: 7145

Re: Rear passenger side suspension low

I had exact same problem the dealer diagnosed a leaking left suspension air bag and replaced it three weeks later the right hand side went to
by rob
Wed Mar 16, 2016 7:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice
Replies: 34
Views: 9022

Re: Buying a AUC X5 62 plate- need advice

I got two years auc with mine told them that would be a dealbraker if only got one. They give us two years and chucked in super guard paint protection