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by Dibs
Tue Apr 16, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Recall - Alternator Screw
Replies: 15
Views: 4096

Re: Recall - Alternator Screw

Had my Recall done about 3 weeks ago and all good.

BMW Leeds were great and the car was cleaned thoroughly inside out.. :D
by Dibs
Fri Mar 08, 2019 12:42 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?
Replies: 6
Views: 1437

Re: Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?

Update: i brought a branded Air Mass flow sensor from GSF (was 60% off all products) and a few other service parts in the process. Had it fitted only took 10mins to do - quite easy to be honest, and the car has no engine light on dash (cleared all error codes). Only issue i find is the MPG is more o...
by Dibs
Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: E70 Which headlights to buy???
Replies: 4
Views: 1416

Re: E70 Which headlights to buy???

i purchased a headlight polishing kit and must say it worked a treat. The one i purchased which came recommended on several sights was by Mothers Aluminium Polish. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mothers-5oz-Tub-Mag-And-Aluminium-Alloy-Metal-Polish/253848270099?epid=2277070980&hash=item3b1a893513:g:C...
by Dibs
Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?
Replies: 6
Views: 1437

Re: Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?

Thanks for the feedback and i guess i shall stay clear of the ebay ones..

Cheers :)
by Dibs
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?
Replies: 6
Views: 1437

Air Mass Sensor recommendations please?

2008 X5 Msport E70 model: 3FF1 Air Mass Sensor error code has popped up again and it's the Air Flow Mass Sensor so need to replace it. Can not afford to buy OEM from the dealers so looking else where to source the part. Euro-parts as selling them at £200+ E bay differ from £25 to £200+ Why such a di...
by Dibs
Mon Jan 14, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Squeaky Rear Seat
Replies: 3
Views: 1687

Re: Squeaky Rear Seat

Its a 7 Seater and its only the middle row single seat that doing my head in or who ever sits on it and it makes a spring noise every bump i hit... :x
by Dibs
Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Error Code Guidance needed please?
Replies: 3
Views: 1984

Error Code Guidance needed please?

Just had my 2009 X5 E7 M-Sports Codes read and the following error codes came up:- 1. 4B1C Fuel Filter heating activation 2. 4B90 Rail Pressure Monitoring on engine start 3. 3FF1 Air mass Flow Sensor Reset them and seems to have cleared for now. However wanted to find out what caused them and if the...
by Dibs
Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:18 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Squeaky Rear Seat
Replies: 3
Views: 1687

Squeaky Rear Seat

HI, can anyone help me out on a annoying rear seat spring seat noise :x . the passenger side rear seat makes a noise each time the car goes over a Bump or pot hole when someone is seated on it. It sound like a Spring noise - click, clunk type noise, Its as if one spring is loose. Anyone had this iss...
by Dibs
Mon Dec 17, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW X5 E70 recall November 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 2723

Re: BMW X5 E70 recall November 2018

I just found out today that there has been a new recall for the X5 E70 as of November 2018, its been recalled for "screw connector generator" issue, words to that effect and what ever it means!, got mine booked in for the 18th February 2019, oh well better late than never!! How did you fi...
by Dibs
Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Ccc to cic retrofit - urgent advice please guys
Replies: 4
Views: 1257

Re: Ccc to cic retrofit - urgent advice please guys

Hi, Bimjim, where did you get the emulator from please? Any links or guides please? and if you do not mind how much did it cost you to have it upgraded please? I'm trying to work out the costs of upgrading my CCC to the new CIC system or alternative is to forget it and put in a Android screen instea...
by Dibs
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: BMW X5 E70 recall November 2018
Replies: 9
Views: 2723

Re: BMW X5 E70 recall November 2018

Stuart,

Great heads up Stuart.. will be calling my local dealers to have it booked in.

You can also check on any vehicle regarding the basics (MOT - TAX etc.) plus any recalls on: https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/
by Dibs
Mon Nov 26, 2018 12:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Newbee owner to an X5 E70 mSport and needing some advise please (nothing new)
Replies: 10
Views: 2724

Re: Newbee owner to an X5 E70 mSport and needing some advise please (nothing new)

Cheers for all the advise.

Right sorted it out with 2 x part worn (6+mm tread) on rears Continentals 315/35/20 110w star rated same patterns etc. and so far so good.
I kept 1 old Tyre since it was in great condition as a back-up..

So thanks for all the support given - Appreciated. :)
by Dibs
Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Running Boards for a X5 e70 M-Sport anyone fitted them please?
Replies: 1
Views: 833

Running Boards for a X5 e70 M-Sport anyone fitted them please?

I have a 58 plate X5 e70 M-Sport with the extra wider wheel arches etc.. Im looking to install running boards on the X5 because of younger kids & elderly mother. But I'm getting conflicting advise on if its possible or not: - I called BMW parts team and they said no Running boards / Side steps a...
by Dibs
Wed Nov 21, 2018 1:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Newbee owner to an X5 E70 mSport and needing some advise please (nothing new)
Replies: 10
Views: 2724

Re: Newbee owner to an X5 E70 mSport and needing some advise please (nothing new)

Cheers for the advice Leslie, Will take it on-board and steer clear of running boards for the M-sport version. Also thanks for the tip about not mixing runflats and normal tires.. i guess these X5's are sensitive to a lot of things, not good for a tough 4x4 then. Also being reading about poor FM rec...