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by Alan Gunn
Wed Aug 09, 2023 5:19 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Intermittent Chirping Noise
Replies: 7
Views: 9485

Intermittent Chirping Noise

Belt would be the first thing i would change.
I recently fitted a new one on my 320d and that did this so changed it again and all ok now.
Both belts where good brands Dayco was the first and replaced with Gates.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Aug 07, 2023 5:52 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 14925

Hedgehog

Mine just stopped like yours.
Easier job than on the e46 i had to change only about 10 minutes.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Jul 31, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Air suspension issue. Help please.
Replies: 4
Views: 1422

Air suspension issue. Help please.

Also did you use the new "O" rings.
Some don't change them and get this problem.
by Alan Gunn
Thu Jul 27, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Nav Map Downloads 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 34599

Nav Map Downloads 2023

A failing hard drive has been mentioned but everything works as it should.
Sandisk was one i tried re formatted them all fast and slow.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Jul 26, 2023 1:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant issue
Replies: 5
Views: 13472

Coolant issue

g48 by Coma is the same stuff.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Jul 26, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Coolant issue
Replies: 5
Views: 13472

Coolant issue

Normally there is one at the header/expansion tank.
by Alan Gunn
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Nav Map Downloads 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 34599

Nav Map Downloads 2023

Tried usb 2 and an older one along with several brands of usb 2 all fail at the same point.
I gave up after around 6 goes at it.
by Alan Gunn
Tue Jul 25, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Nav Map Downloads 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 34599

Nav Map Downloads 2023

My car is a 2010 with the cic but it won't update.
Plug the usb stick in and it starts updating but fails at 56%.
Tried many sticks but the same every time.
by Alan Gunn
Tue Jul 25, 2023 5:55 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Engine Stall at 40mph
Replies: 4
Views: 6000

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Engine Stall at 40mph

As above but look at the wires going to the injectors.
I had something very like this and it was one wire had rubbed on the steel injector pipe ever so slightly.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Jul 21, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 crank no start when warm
Replies: 14
Views: 11945

E70 crank no start when warm

Where they new injectors as i had this same problem and needed 2 injectors.
Cam-sensor didn't see that in your list sometimes don't show a code.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Jul 14, 2023 8:05 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: LED angel eyes?
Replies: 21
Views: 20734

LED angel eyes?

I fitted LED's to my mains 5 years ago but nothing said at mot time.
by Alan Gunn
Wed Jun 14, 2023 5:49 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: How cold is your aircon?
Replies: 10
Views: 1462

How cold is your aircon?

Was thinking of re-gassing the new to us 320d but i would jinx this good weather lol.
Might just do it on Saturday morning as i get free use of the machine at my old m8's garage as long as i do it myself.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Jun 12, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: How cold is your aircon?
Replies: 10
Views: 1462

How cold is your aircon?

Mine is cold that cold i turn it off sometimes for a short time as i feel i need my coat on lol.
by Alan Gunn
Tue Jun 06, 2023 5:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Oil Usage
Replies: 31
Views: 21960

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Oil Usage

How long has it been using that amount.
The undertray will hold a lot before it drips.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Jun 05, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: **** SOLD **** For Sale. Available from the 12th. 2006. 3.0d Le Mans.
Replies: 6
Views: 7987

For Sale. Available from the 12th. 2006. 3.0d Le Mans.

Tyres.
You say fronts relatively new what tread is on the rears.