# \#x3 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/x3/3739.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2017 BMW X3 - dead battery after detailing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-dead-battery-after-detailing/184974)
**Author:** [@JohnHughesHeldt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnHughesHeldt)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-dead-battery-after-detailing/184974 "2022-07-11T21:43:49Z")
Ihad guy detail my car-3-4 hrs back my work lot came back its dead battery? Would not jump ? --- ## [Fuel line disconnects from pump when tank is under half full](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420)
**Author:** [@tank-marauder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tank-marauder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-line-disconnects-from-pump-when-tank-is-under-half-full/179420 "2021-12-09T01:03:26Z")
Hello, I have a difficult problem with my BMW X3 from 2004. The fuel pump has been replaced twice in the last year, and it has been in the shop 4 times also, because the engine loses fuel pressure. The mechanic told me t… --- ## [W/ M Sport Brake](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029)
**Author:** [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 12:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/w-m-sport-brake/181029 "2021-12-03T00:26:57Z")
Hi, I need to replace the brakes and rotors for my BMW. I am able to find right rotor except M sport brake which is cheaper. But the left rotor is only available w/M sport brake which is $70 more expensive. Is it okay… --- ## [Accidentally put engine oil in brake fluid reserve](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-engine-oil-in-brake-fluid-reserve/180248)
**Author:** [@ashearthstone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ashearthstone)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/accidentally-put-engine-oil-in-brake-fluid-reserve/180248 "2021-10-29T16:29:04Z")
so i know it sounds dumb. But i accidentally out engine oil in my brake fluid reservoir. i just bought the car and they are close together and the reservoir cap is heavy duty and kinda looks like an oil cap. anyways im d… --- ## [2017 BMW X3 gps doesn’t accept voice requests anymore](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-gps-doesn-t-accept-voice-requests-anymore/171718)
**Author:** [@DJ25](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DJ25)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-bmw-x3-gps-doesn-t-accept-voice-requests-anymore/171718 "2020-10-30T04:48:03Z")
GPS no longer understands requests audibly --- ## [Water accumulating in the rear of my 2007 BMW X3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-in-the-rear-of-my-2007-bmw-x3/171598)
**Author:** [@SANDY48](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SANDY48)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/water-accumulating-in-the-rear-of-my-2007-bmw-x3/171598 "2020-10-26T21:35:01Z")
I own a 2007 X3, I HAVE NOTICED WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FLOOR OF THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVICE BEFORE I TAKE IT TO THE REPAIR SHOP --- ## [2007 BMW X3 leaking oil](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-leaking-oil/171027)
**Author:** [@Olushola](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Olushola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-x3-leaking-oil/171027 "2020-10-10T16:44:35Z")
Oil leakage from the engine, ABS Light showing and 4x4 Light is also showing --- ## [Is a 2008 BMW X3 reliable for a college student?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-2008-bmw-x3-reliable-for-a-college-student/132194)
**Author:** [@KaylaCapps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KaylaCapps)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2019, 7:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-a-2008-bmw-x3-reliable-for-a-college-student/132194 "2019-01-07T19:38:49Z")
I am currently looking at a 2008 BMW x3 with almost 115,000 miles on it and one owner. I am about to be traveling to college and am not sure if it is reliable enough. Have any suggestions? --- ## [2014 BMW X1 with 2490 miles only for sale](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x1-with-2490-miles-only-for-sale/122193)
**Author:** [@mallaf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mallaf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2018, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-bmw-x1-with-2490-miles-only-for-sale/122193 "2018-08-03T17:11:21Z")
Hello, I am looking to buy an X1 BMW, found a 2014 listed for sale with only 2,490 miles and it comes with an original manufacturers’ warranty for six years or 50,000 miles whichever occurs first. Should I be concerned … --- ## [About to buy a 2009 BMW X3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-buy-a-2009-bmw-x3/119959)
**Author:** [@jrey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jrey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/about-to-buy-a-2009-bmw-x3/119959 "2018-06-27T22:09:03Z")
Looking into a purchase of a 2009 BMW X3 - 80k mi - originally from Hawaii \[1st 50k\] Remaining NJ and Texas - live in N ID/E WA area of country - sans the flood question/recalls - anything I should look into or for prior… --- ## [2013 BMW X3 seized engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x3-seized-engine/118087)
**Author:** [@Veronica03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Veronica03)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x3-seized-engine/118087 "2018-06-26T13:13:27Z")
The engine of my 2013 X3 seized just 3 weeks after having it serviced at dealership. I was driving about 35mph when a “ding” showed a flash of a low oil warning light then another “ding” warned of drive train problem. A… --- ## [2013 BMW X3 drive train light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x3-drive-train-light/117717)
**Author:** [@holloway](https://community.cartalk.com/u/holloway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2018, 12:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-bmw-x3-drive-train-light/117717 "2018-05-21T00:30:02Z")
drive train light comes on? --- ## [Buying a 2006 BMW 528](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2006-bmw-528/116648)
**Author:** [@andytomas](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andytomas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-2006-bmw-528/116648 "2018-05-02T13:55:45Z")
How good is a 2006 to 2008 bmw x3? no x drive. I’m planning to buy one. --- ## [2008 BMW X3 manual transmission won't move in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x3-manual-transmission-wont-move-in-gear/113993)
**Author:** [@MikeKazimer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeKazimer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-bmw-x3-manual-transmission-wont-move-in-gear/113993 "2018-03-19T18:32:01Z")
I have a 2008 BMW X3 with a manual transmission. The car starts, but when I put it into gear and let out the clutch, it will not move, not even in reverse. It is like the car is in neutral. --- ## [Dead car with a loan. What options does one have?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-car-with-a-loan-what-options-does-one-have/104098)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dead-car-with-a-loan-what-options-does-one-have/104098 "2017-05-25T00:04:23Z")
My ex wife has (had?) a 2013 BMX X3. She took it to the dealership in March and they did an oil change, and also found something wrong with the transmission (she said leaky transmission case or some such). Few thousand d… --- ## [Odd BMW cooling problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-bmw-cooling-problem/82493)
**Author:** [@mineralfarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mineralfarmer)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2013, 3:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/odd-bmw-cooling-problem/82493 "2013-12-11T03:04:43Z")
After about 10-15 minutes, following a cold start, this 2007 BMW X3 3.0 six does the following: 1) automatic cabin fan behaves erratically, jumping back and forth between low and high speeds; 2) cabin air does not heat; … --- ## [BMW cold start?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-cold-start/70440)
**Author:** [@Trixie8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trixie8)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2012, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-cold-start/70440 "2012-01-23T20:55:04Z")
I have an appointment at dealer next week and definitely want to be informed before I go. Being a women I feel I will get taken advantage of. So, if I go with my knowledge gun loaded I am hoping for a reasonable outcom… --- ## [Mystery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem/69676)
**Author:** [@KPCPTLD](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KPCPTLD)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 1:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mystery-problem/69676 "2011-11-29T01:13:51Z")
I parked my BMW X3 in my driveway yesterday and then went inside. I live in Oregon and it's been cold and raining for the last several weeks. When my wife and I went to get in the car about an hour later, we discovered… --- ## [05 BMW X3 smoking out of exhaust](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-bmw-x3-smoking-out-of-exhaust/61913)
**Author:** [@pmociler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pmociler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 1:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-bmw-x3-smoking-out-of-exhaust/61913 "2011-02-28T01:32:53Z")
So much like the title states, I have a 05 BMW X3 with a 3.0L inline V6 that smokes upon starting. It doesn't seem to occur all of the time but occasionally I will notice a large white cloud of smoke billowing form the… --- ## [BMW should...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-should/59423)
**Author:** [@Mariaci](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mariaci)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2011, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-should/59423 "2011-01-04T18:21:30Z")
I have a 2005 BMWX3. A few weeks before my initial 4-yr warranty was set to expire (at 31K miles), the "service engine soon" light came on. Over the next 22 months, the light has come on repeatedly and I have taken the… --- ## [Snow chains/cables for bmw x3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chains-cables-for-bmw-x3/39395)
**Author:** [@fmertz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fmertz)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2010, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-chains-cables-for-bmw-x3/39395 "2010-02-17T05:07:41Z")
Getting some mixed responses, please clarify. I've a 2004 bmw x3, all wheel drive. I plan on going into the Sierra this winter and need tire chains or cables. I've been told the rear wheel drive is dominant. The question… --- ## [BMW X3 "jerk"](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-jerk/57033)
**Author:** [@carla126](https://community.cartalk.com/u/carla126)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2010, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-jerk/57033 "2010-10-31T22:50:42Z")
2004 Automatic; bought used; now has 58k miles. When I'm traveling at a stable rate of speed, no problem, However, when I attempt to make a quick acceleration (i.e., going around and passing a car in front of me), som… --- ## [Oil smoke at cold start up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smoke-at-cold-start-up/40381)
**Author:** [@golfnut1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/golfnut1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2009, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-smoke-at-cold-start-up/40381 "2009-12-23T18:13:17Z")
This morning I started my 2005 BMW X3, after sitting in the garage all night, with the 3.0 engine and poof, big cloud of smoke, blue, obliviously oil. I would add that this is the first night of below freezing tempera… --- ## [Air Filters](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filters/51309)
**Author:** [@Striper55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Striper55)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2010, 10:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-filters/51309 "2010-07-05T10:38:41Z")
My sons tell me that by replacing the stock air filter on my 2005 BMW X3 with a K&N air filter(or similar) I can increase my gas mileage by 3 to 5 miles per gallons. Is it true? Do I have to worry about my engine s… --- ## [Panoramic sunroof 2004 BMW X3](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panoramic-sunroof-2004-bmw-x3/49517)
**Author:** [@kd0613](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kd0613)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2010, 10:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/panoramic-sunroof-2004-bmw-x3/49517 "2010-05-28T22:46:22Z")
The rear section of the sunroof will not close. --- ## [X3 lack of acceleration after 3,000 rpm](https://community.cartalk.com/t/x3-lack-of-acceleration-after-3-000-rpm/47844)
**Author:** [@sergbarona](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sergbarona)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/x3-lack-of-acceleration-after-3-000-rpm/47844 "2010-04-24T01:44:00Z")
23,000 miles 2008 X3 3.0si AWD manual transmission. the car is due for service. i noticed the gears are sort of short - 1st and 2nd gears get to 3,000 rpm steadily and fast but then reach a plateau where rpm increase… --- ## [Rusty rotor risk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-rotor-risk/45598)
**Author:** [@jayne444](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayne444)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 3:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rusty-rotor-risk/45598 "2010-03-06T15:17:54Z")
I understand rusty rotors are somewhat normal; although assured at the dealership when I spotted this at purchase..."nothing to worry about". Outside of how it looked, no problem. A few months later... started havi… --- ## [EML, DSC lights all on in 04 BMW X3 2.5i](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eml-dsc-lights-all-on-in-04-bmw-x3-2-5i/40134)
**Author:** [@ParkCityRyan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ParkCityRyan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/eml-dsc-lights-all-on-in-04-bmw-x3-2-5i/40134 "2010-02-16T03:11:39Z")
i own a 2004 bmw x3 2.5i with 36k miles. I left for a week and came back to a dead battery. i jumped it and it started immediately but the DSC light came on for the first time. i drove the car and left it on for 15 mins,… --- ## [BMW X3 check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-check-engine-light/43622)
**Author:** [@dcmartinjr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dcmartinjr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2010, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-check-engine-light/43622 "2010-02-05T15:08:48Z")
we recently had work done to our '96 X3's muffler. some internal baffle needed replacing, we were told, because it made a pretty loud noise. Now the noise is gone but the check engine light has come on. Would an error… --- ## [BMW X3 air pump](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-air-pump/40637)
**Author:** [@timmio55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/timmio55)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2009, 3:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-x3-air-pump/40637 "2009-12-15T03:12:37Z")
My local "friendly" BMW repair shop wanted over 1K to replace a fan and attached valve on my injection system and 3 hours to fix it..I found it on line for under 300 and replaced it in 45 minutes at home....Now here is m… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/x3/3739.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=x3)