X5 problems.....any thoughts?

[Chilli]

I've had a couple of issues with the X5. Initially it was random warnings flash up...
"Check coolant level"
"Check brake lights"
Then the battery light came on and off, as did the radio.
The tyre pressure warning light came on and then off again. This morning a I was driving along, when I heard big "clunck" which sounded like the transmission. At the same time the speedo went to zero.
Now the power steering has stopped working, and when you put your foot down the engine revs, but it hardly moves....as if it's running on a single cylinder. Moving it in and out of Drivr/reverse and the car jolts more than usual.

Any thoughts? It's a 2006 4.8is (V8) if that helps.
I'm taking it to a BMW garage later but, as it's in Dubai, they are clueless.

Many thanks for any advice!

[Mattt]

Nick, have you looked on Xoutpost - it seems to be a great resource for X series BMWs.

[Chilli]

Hello mate,

Never heard of them mate. Are they in Dubai? I think I'll need it recovering, as I'm a bit scared to drive it.




ps - Sorry I didn't get back to you over the weekend....but we were so busy with the out-laws!

[smack]

Think he means this

http://www.xoutpost.com/

[Chilli]

smack said:

Think he means this

http://www.xoutpost.com/

You're up early mate!!!

Got ya....many thanks!

[Mattt]

No worries - I was a bit flat out too. Had a nightmare drive to Mirdif too on Thurs, 3 hours from AUH!

Edited by Mattt on Monday 22 March 07:34

[smack]

Chilli said:

smack said:

Think he means this

http://www.xoutpost.com/

You're up early mate!!!

Got ya....many thanks!

Yeah, couldn't sleep!

[Chilli]

Neither can I now!

[Remagel2507]

Came across something very similar on an E39. It was the terminals on the battery that were causing the problem.

[Chilli]

Really? That would explain the electrical issues, but would this also affect transmission?
Sorry, I have no idea about these things.

[gmarks1]

I had some similar issues on my Z4 and it turned out to by the DME module which needed to be replaced.

Gary

[Chilli]

Just had the call from BMW. They say the alternator, battery and water pump need replacing. 1,500 notes. Does that sound about right?

[Mattt]

£1,500 or AED 1,500?

Sounds a lot to me with the cheaper labour - or do they charge full UK-type rates?

[Chilli]

Mattt said:

£1,500 or AED 1,500?

Sounds a lot to me with the cheaper labour - or do they charge full UK-type rates?

Na, AED10k!
Funny that when I told them to poke it, the price dropped to AED8,300.

[geordie expat]

hi guys

just bought an x 5 from 4x4 motors is there a good independant dealer for servicing in dubai.... dealers scare me are aprts available out here from anywhere... just in case

[OldGermanHeaps]

I think it uses a similar ignition switch to the e38, which gets the contacts pitted and goes intermittant high resistance and gives lots of seemingly unrelated electrical faults. as it takes 10 mins to check and the contacts can be fixed for free with sandpaper I would give that a bash first