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ems328i · 11-24-2019, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by davidbcrow

I've gotten the most complete breakdown I could find and still have questions about the options on the car. Seems to have a majority of the options except a few. Seems strange it's lacking a few basic upgrades like lane assist and more than the lowest of the 3 grades of stereo system.

Hear are a few pictures.

You have a Luxury Line like mine. What are the last 7 digits of your vin, then we can look up your options list?

KingBiscuit · 11-25-2019, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ems328i

You have a Luxury Line like mine. What are the last 7 digits of your vin, then we can look up your options list?

How could you tell by looking?

0K49906

ems328i · 11-25-2019, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbcrow

How could you tell by looking?

You can tell by the front lower intakes:

From left to right, M Sport, Luxury Line, X Line

ems328i · 11-25-2019, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbcrow

0K49906

Online BMW VIN Decoder:

https://www.mdecoder.com/decode/0k49906

KingBiscuit · 11-25-2019, 11:00 AM

Thank you!!! That was actually the info I found. I'm going to check a few of them out in detail so I'm in complete understanding. One thing though... I don't think I have a steering wheel heater, or a sport steering wheel for that matter. It smaller in diameter than what I consider to be a "sport" steering wheel.

ems328i · 11-25-2019, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbcrow

Thank you!!! That was actually the info I found. I'm going to check a few of them out in detail so I'm in complete understanding. One thing though... I don't think I have a steering wheel heater, or a sport steering wheel for that matter. It smaller in diameter than what I consider to be a "sport" steering wheel.

There is a Sport wheel, which you should have, vs the standard wheel which does not have the chrome look trim on it. Consider it a 'Sport look' wheel. The 3rd version is the fatter M Sport wheel, but that has an M badge on it

The button for the heated steering wheel is on the left side of the steering column near to where the steering wheel adjuster is....

KingBiscuit · 11-25-2019, 11:11 AM

My goodness, I DO have a heated steering wheel. And it does have Chrome on it... You're a wealth of knowledge! I may be back... Getting conflicting opinions on what a blowby heater is.

ems328i · 11-25-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by davidbcrow

My goodness, I DO have a heated steering wheel. And it does have Chrome on it... You're a wealth of knowledge! I may be back... Getting conflicting opinions on what a blowby heater is.

Option S4NEA? Best I could find was this from another BMW forum, but not specific to F15's:

"I believe that is the same thing they describe as "Residual Heat" in the options for the interior climate control. Basically the way it works is if you push the buttom on your dash it will open up a vent that will allow warm air from the engine compartment to flow into the vehicle for about 15 minutes after you have shut off the engine."

You also have the SoftCloseAutomatic option for the doors, my kids never get tired of that - if the door isn't fully latched, it will pull itself the rest of the way closed

ems328i · 11-25-2019, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KingBiscuit

Which tire pressure monitoring system do I have and which is better?

S2VBA which is TPMS I believe, it's the better of the 2 as it measures each wheel individually with a pressure sensor in each wheel - but if you get a second set of winter wheels for example then you will need a new set of 4 sensors, they are part of the air valve.

FTM is the more basic version which, as I understand it, uses the speed sensors in each wheel and compares rotational speeds to check if there is a differential between wheels.

sajmani · 11-25-2019, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A-4WD

A lot of X5 have that USB problem including mine. Dealer apparently checked it and found nothing wrong. I'm like did the tech try plugging something into it lol? I just use the power socket with an adaptor now. Apparently it's some head unit that needs to be replaced but I don't see that as being reason enough to allow a stranger to potentially have to remove my centre console for a USB problem when I can use the adaptor instead. I'm on iOS so my phone connects automatically soon as I get in so I only use the adaptor to charge my phone or vape battery lolz.

You may as well remove the phone cradle. It doesn't fit anything larger than iPhone 4 or maybe 5. There are instructions on here how to do remove it. I did mine in like 20 mins. You'll really appreciate not having that cradle in the way.

Exactly. After being fed up of the issue and bugging the dealer again and again, he gave me the iPod connecter and the iPod to USB. This works and it is for freeeee!!!! The only freebie I'll ever get from BMW

KingBiscuit · 11-25-2019, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sajmani

Exactly. After being fed up of the issue and bugging the dealer again and again, he gave me the iPod connecter and the iPod to USB. This works https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/im...nim.gifperfect and it is for freeeee!!!! The only freebie I'll ever get from BMW

This link doesn't work but I can upload updates somehow without that working...

ManImCool · 11-26-2019, 12:05 PM

I valeted my car the other day and later at home, noticed the valet somehow dented my steering wheel emblem. Is this a massive safety hazard which will require a costly $$$ replacement, and if so, which parts? Or is it just a cheap little piece that has to be replaced (but is still a massive safety hazard until fixed)? Or is it not a safety hazard at all?

I'll be working with the valet company either way, but I want to get an idea of what problems I'm facing.

Richard Ellis · 11-26-2019, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ManImCool

I valeted my car the other day and later at home, noticed the valet somehow dented my steering wheel emblem. Is this a massive safety hazard which will require a costly $$$ replacement, and if so, which parts? Or is it just a cheap little piece that has to be replaced (but is still a massive safety hazard until fixed)? Or is it not a safety hazard at all?

I'll be working with the valet company either way, but I want to get an idea of what problems I'm facing.

Maybe the valet thought BMW stood for Bend My Wheel. HarHar.... I know, I'm here all night folks.

ManImCool · 11-28-2019, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard Ellis

Maybe the valet thought BMW stood for Bend My Wheel. HarHar.... I know, I'm here all night folks.

Um, I appreciate the post, but my question is quite serious - is this dent a serious safety hazard? As in, could this potentially be turning a life-saving device into a shrapnel bazooka? I understand the airbag deploys through that emblem hole anyway, but I am trying to determine whether this dent compromises its integrity in such a way that bad things will happen if the airbag deploys in its current state.

beats · 11-28-2019, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ManImCool

Um, I appreciate the post, but my question is quite serious - is this dent a serious safety hazard? As in, could this potentially be turning a life-saving device into a shrapnel bazooka? I understand the airbag deploys through that emblem hole anyway, but I am trying to determine whether this dent compromises its integrity in such a way that bad things will happen if the airbag deploys in its current state.

I'm pretty sure you are fine.

djrabbi · 11-29-2019, 09:18 AM

My issue is I drive too much and waste gas

djrabbi · 11-29-2019, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ManImCool

I valeted my car the other day and later at home, noticed the valet somehow dented my steering wheel emblem. Is this a massive safety hazard which will require a costly $$$ replacement, and if so, which parts? Or is it just a cheap little piece that has to be replaced (but is still a massive safety hazard until fixed)? Or is it not a safety hazard at all?

I'll be working with the valet company either way, but I want to get an idea of what problems I'm facing.

Just put a sticker emblem over it and that's it. Valet isn't going to admit they did it. Let's be honest. I doubt it has any safety hazard

ems328i · 11-29-2019, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by djrabbi

My issue is I drive too much and waste gas

Haha, me too - but it's worth it. Might as well enjoy whilst we can, before ICE are banned completely

KingBiscuit · 12-01-2019, 12:12 PM

How was that even done?

JDL4407 · 12-01-2019, 03:42 PM

New to me, 2013 BMW X5. Having an issue with the hatchback opening and closing. It only opens about a third of the way, then another third, and then the final third when pressing the button. On closing it only goes part way down and the only way to close it is to apply force when it’s closing.

Anyone know how to fix this?

dashti640 · 12-01-2019, 04:07 PM

Hi All,
i have got an issue with the BDC ECU when tried coding the headlight new ECUs the BDC stopped working as there was an issue with it before. now Terminal 15 is not available and E-sys cant read gateway the car is completely dead. do I need to replace the BDC now or what is the solution?

CanadianLurker · 12-02-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ManImCool

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Originally Posted by Richard Ellis

Maybe the valet thought BMW stood for Bend My Wheel. HarHar.... I know, I'm here all night folks.

Um, I appreciate the post, but my question is quite serious - is this dent a serious safety hazard? As in, could this potentially be turning a life-saving device into a shrapnel bazooka? I understand the airbag deploys through that emblem hole anyway, but I am trying to determine whether this dent compromises its integrity in such a way that bad things will happen if the airbag deploys in its current state.

No worry as the airbag doesn't actually deploy through a hole underneath the logo emblem, so the dented emblem is not going to come shooting out at you (whether dented or not).

The whole panel in the centre of the steering wheel pops open while staying attached to the steering wheel. The force of the airbag opening deploying forces the panel to open up and hinge out of the way.

The only time you might get hit by debris is from a defective Takata airbag deploying.

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KingBiscuit KingBiscuit 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '15 BMW X5x35i/'14 Lexus EX350 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	Thank you!!! That was actually the info I found. I'm going to check a few of them out in detail so I'm in complete understanding. One thing though... I don't think I have a steering wheel heater, or a sport steering wheel for that matter. It smaller in diameter than what I consider to be a "sport" steering wheel.
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KingBiscuit KingBiscuit 4 Rep 33 Posts Drives: '15 BMW X5x35i/'14 Lexus EX350 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	My goodness, I DO have a heated steering wheel. And it does have Chrome on it... You're a wealth of knowledge! I may be back... Getting conflicting opinions on what a blowby heater is.
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ManImCool Private First Class 15 Rep 106 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	I valeted my car the other day and later at home, noticed the valet somehow dented my steering wheel emblem. Is this a massive safety hazard which will require a costly $$$ replacement, and if so, which parts? Or is it just a cheap little piece that has to be replaced (but is still a massive safety hazard until fixed)? Or is it not a safety hazard at all? I'll be working with the valet company either way, but I want to get an idea of what problems I'm facing.
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JDL4407 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X5 Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	New to me, 2013 BMW X5. Having an issue with the hatchback opening and closing. It only opens about a third of the way, then another third, and then the final third when pressing the button. On closing it only goes part way down and the only way to close it is to apply force when it’s closing. Anyone know how to fix this?
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dashti640 New Member 2 Rep 24 Posts Drives: F06 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Hi All, i have got an issue with the BDC ECU when tried coding the headlight new ECUs the BDC stopped working as there was an issue with it before. now Terminal 15 is not available and E-sys cant read gateway the car is completely dead. do I need to replace the BDC now or what is the solution?
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