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by xted
Sat Dec 21, 2019 11:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014
Replies: 162
Views: 236354

Re: E70 quality enhancement front driveshaft ‘recall’ 2012-2014

Hi all FIYI... Took my 09/2010 build 3.0.M Sport( 46k miles) in on Friday to Fairfield Southend. They had ordered the shaft for replacement, but said they had to follow the BMW instructions and that after removing it and examining it found no fault. Seriously unhappy with this and had a 40 minute ca...
by xted
Sat Feb 09, 2019 7:30 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 tailgate lock water leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

Re: X5 E70 tailgate lock water leak

Excellent TIP - thank you I will have a look during week and update.

J
by xted
Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:56 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 tailgate lock water leak
Replies: 4
Views: 2867

X5 E70 tailgate lock water leak

Hi all

As it says really when I open the tailgate I get rainwater drip out of the bottom of the lock, onto my head. Had a quick google didn't really find an answer. Has anyone experienced this before?

John
by xted
Tue Feb 05, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Wanted E70 Dog guard and Boot liner
Replies: 0
Views: 923

Wanted E70 Dog guard and Boot liner

Hi If anyone has an original BMW Dog guard and or a BMW Boot liner please get in contact, i would like to buy both. I live in Essex work in London but do travel Nationwide and courier is also an option. The few (dog guards) that i have seen on eBay are a bit high in price for me. Thanks in advance J...
by xted
Sat Jan 26, 2019 7:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 2010 Cranking won't start + emergency procedure issues
Replies: 6
Views: 1743

Re: X5 E70 2010 Cranking won't start + emergency procedure issues

Hi all I unexpectedly got a call today. The car was repaired and collected a few hours ago. The problem was diagnosed as a failed fuel pump - in the diesel tank. Apparently the fuel had ran out in the side with a working pump?, and the fuel in the other side wasn't being pumped. The dealer - indepen...
by xted
Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:56 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 E70 2010 Cranking won't start + emergency procedure issues
Replies: 6
Views: 1743

X5 E70 2010 Cranking won't start + emergency procedure issues

Hi all I joined a while ago and often visit but don't really post. This is a tale that will be of use to others I hope, who may find themselves having the same problems I have today. I have a lovely 2010 Carbon Black 3.0D M Sport with only 40k on the clock. The car is still under 3rd party warranty ...