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40 questions from our users

Glynn B.

Glynn B.asked

X5 E53

When sitting at the lights for a short period the car will start miss firing have to pull over turn off the engine wait a minute and start again and will run fine till you have a stop again, what could be the cause



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tryingtoslowdown
tryingtoslowdown

Does a light come on the dash?

tryingtoslowdown
tryingtoslowdown

I'd start by inspecting the battery connections it sounds simple but being lose or poor connections can cause grief,check all connections around the engine for something not right and are the spark plugs overdue to be replaced? if so change them it could be that simple and a set is only around $90 (Bosch) unless anyone else has better ideas you'll need a computer diagnosis after that


Chris

Chrisasked

X5 E70

I am considering the purchase of either a second hand E70 X5M or X5 50i, 2012 or 2013 model.
Is there any issues with these vehicles that I need to be aware of? Chris

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Steve c

Steve casked

X5 E70

I have a bmw 2007 x5 e70 3.0d. I start it and it will tick over for like 10 minutes then shuts off, I remover the key start it again then it starts but dies straight away. This happens over and over . The next morning it did the same. Any ideas please?



1 answer
Dolorado
Dolorado

Hi Steve,
Mine had the same problem and we found it was the MAS (Mass Airflow Sensor) then ran perfectly afterwards. I sold it before something else went wrong. :-)


Striney Pillay

Striney Pillayasked

X5 E70

My E70 3.0 SD X5 loses power after a long trip, I can still drive it but when I depress accelerator the response is poor, like no boost

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Sydney C.

Sydney C.asked

X5 E70

Hi my 2007 BMW x5 3.0 d cuts off while driving. I replaced all fuel related sensors, fuel regulator, fuel pressure, fuel measure and the fuel pump. But it still do the same. It will start and cuts off after some few minutes. It shows the low battery warning signs and lose time and date. Can a low battery cause the car to cut off while running? Please help I am frustrated

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norrie

norrieasked

X5 E70

Where is the ignition coil situated in a bmw x5 e70 3.0sd?



1 answer
Martyn
Martyn

Its diesel,it has no ignition coil. It has glow plugs insted of spark plugs.


Rafeek G.

Rafeek G.asked

X5 E70

My x5 e70 30d 2008 drives has power loss and severe black smoke this happens after I drive it for a while then park it and when I I drive it again after an hour this happens but when the van stands overnight and I drive it then it’s fine. Any help?

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BenMC

BenMCasked

X5 E70

Hi All,
I have just purchased a 2010 X5 Diesel with 110,000km. Was driving fine (had done 300km in it) then cut out going up a steep bridge. The ignition was still on and it turned over but wouldnt start. popped the key out and put it back in then it re-started. Filled the tank with fresh diesel, but still kept doing it. Got to a workshop, cam up with a bunch of old history codes, but the most recent was (Injector 5 fault) cleared them and test drove, sometimes it would drive for 30 seconds, then other times 20 minutes. This X5 has had a DPF delete done, but that was a while ago according to the old owner. It sat over the weekend then came up with a fault on the screen stating (Fuel pump issue, see dealer) The workshop has been trying a few things and now is has a transfer case fault, I cant see how that would make the car stop. Any thoughts? I read that a lot of people have the Injector 5 fault, but does replacing that fix anything?
Thanks in advance

4 answers
Healing plants
Healing plants

My Dads Honda used to do this a while back I think he tried changing everything, but found out that the problem actually was in the ignition barrel once he changed it all it was perfect again. Hope u find out what’s causing it

Phantom
Phantom

soumds like you have a common issue where water gets into the top of number 5 injector and corrodes the sensor on top of the injector itself. They some time just change 5 and 6, sometimes suggest change all. The plastic guards running above the back of the motor that keep the water from running into the engine bay under the bonnet fail/leak and let water drip onto the back of the motor.

BenMC
BenMC

Yep, thats what it was. I found a great BMW mechanic in Melbourne how diagnosed it and sorted it out for me.
I then hit a kangaroo in it 2 weeks later and its in the panel shop....I think its jinxed :-(


Rohan V.

Rohan V.asked

X5 E53

How much did it cost to buy x5 bmw in 2002 3litre automatic?

No answers

Tony

Tonyasked

X5 E70

Need some help. Dealer scan and doesn´t really know why it happens. Got X5 xdrive premium 3.0TD, 2011. It gives an engine fault, a yellowish message with half an engine drawing, then it says: full engine power no longer available. Possible to continue journey. Drive moderately. Have the problem checked by the nearest BMW dealer. Problem is, the dealer can´t figure out what the problem is. It got worse when we took it to the beach, here in Costa Rica, the temperatures were at 96F, and that worsen the problem. What it happens is that when I step on it an the revs reach around 3000rpm, it trouble shoots and you can feel the engine actually looses power. When slowing down, then the message disappears and the car keeps running, apparently normally. Except when I tried again to accelerate, it happened again. Does someone knows what the problem might be? thanks.

No answers

Angela

Angelaasked

My 4 wheel drive BMW 5 x has just turned of while driving won't turn on again what is the problem?

No answers

Belinda V

Belinda Vasked

X5 E53

What causes my e53 x5 back to the top?

1 answer
Pam
Pam

Hi Belinda, I’m not sure what you mean by back to the top?? Please elaborate on your question. Regards Pam


Mark

Markasked

X5 E53

How can i unlock car with flat battery drivers door handle broken?

1 answer
Pam
Pam

We had to replace both door handles, drivers and passenger- not sure how I can help you with that. Sorry.


Gary P

Gary Pasked

X5 E70

Timing Chains any issues ?

1 answer
Martin
Martin

Had no issues so far - nothing picked up in the annual services. Could be a nasty surprise later down the track? I'll be turning the car over in September for the new shape.


Rhoda

Rhodaasked

X5 E70

What are the sign if your car needs a battery replacement, I have a BMW X-5 3D 2007 in this past few days it's giving me beep while driving aside from the resetting of clock/date every now and then.
Do you have any answer on this?

No answers

Rhoda

Rhodaasked

X5 E70

I have this BMW X-5 3D, the keep on asking me set clock/date,it just happening this few weeks. How do I resolve this problem?..please give some answer

1 answer
Arsh G
Arsh G

This indicates a low battery. Unfortunately the only solution is to replace your car battery.


zaman

zamanasked

X5 E70

Hi every one .2008 BMW X5 3.0si have starting problem ! mostly second time or 3d when I stop to take gas or go for 5/10 minutes stop the engine then its seem like hard to take start and some time it doesn't !! I already bought a motor master battery eliminator by 300 $ then it was good for 2 days now it came back ! I when it start once every things working good no any other problems ...please help me ...

1 answer
Kim S
Kim S

Check the fuel sensor


Louis

Louisasked

X5 E70

Hello my BMW X5 e70 cuts out while driving losses all power I take the key out and put it back in it will start straight back up when I accelerate it cuts out again keeps doing it intermittently had injectors checked fuel pump checked but all ok any suggestions what it could be would be grateful if someone could give me some

6 answers
tray
tray

Hi did you find out what the problem was?
as ive had same problem .
ive had hp diesel pump .
diesel tank pump .
2 injectors changed .
still same problem .
any one any help

johnnykayal
johnnykayal

Hi there check the rail pressure sensor the front one

Kcv
Kcv

Check MAF sensor


Benzo

Benzoasked

X5 E70

My e70 3.0 xdrive exerts a cloud of black smoke when I increase the throttle from mid to full throttle what can the issue be? please help.

1 answer
karabo m.
karabo m.

One of the turbo pipes is broken or bit loss check that.


Silver Fox

Silver Foxasked

Hi all! I'm considering swaping my 105 series Landcruiser for a 2003 x5 sport 4.4 V8 petrol auto. It seems to run ok but it has a considerable engine oil leak with oil covering the coolong plate under the engine. Any advice on the oil leak & what to look out for with this model would be appreciated. Thank silver fox

2 answers
Arsh G
Arsh G

Hi there,
Unfortunately, X series are notorious for oil leaks especially beyond 100K mileage. Your best option, in my view, is to take it to your mechanic and have the seal replaced. Hopefully that will sort it out. There is a small chance there might be a crack in a gasket or worse the engine body but the mechanic would be able to diagnose that.

Silver Fox
Silver Fox

Thanks, I am considering asking to get it checked by a mechanic. Pre purchase inspection. Cheers Silver Fox


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