2011 BMW x5 35D Repair Estimate

[Warhunter]

Hi,
Anyone looking at fault code can easily guess how much repair cost I am looking at to get everything resolve by any chance?

Also would it be worth trying to repair or we’re looking at really high repair fees.

Also, how do y’all get quote normally? Do you just send the screenshot to all the shops around you?

Mileage is 93000
2011 BMW x5 35D

Really appreciate any help that I can get
I also got another 2010 x5 with the crazy 200 miles no drive miles, but will leave that for another conversation lol.

[Warhunter]

Do y'all think if I'm going to do all of these, going to solve those errors? Also, anyone able to let me know what's the $ ball park i am going to be looking at?


Comprehensive Glow Plug Service Kit - 6 Diesel Glow Plug, Manifold Gasket for Engine, EGR Valve Gasket and a Glow Plug Controller
EGR Cooler - Spring normally break
Thermostats - Main and EGR
Serpentine Belt Kit - Serpentine Belt + Drive Belt Tensioner + Idler Pulley + Tension Bolt + Pulley Dust Cap
Mass air flow sensor
Front lower arm bushings - Brake right before stopping seems weird?
Harmonic Balance
Vacuum lines
Fuel filter
Crankcase Ventilation Hose
Water and Fuel Hoses
Exhaust Gas Pressure Sensor Hose
The boost hose seals
Upper J oil line
clutch alternator pulley

[JDAURIA]

You've got a ton of issues going on unfortunately. I would try to do as much as you can on your own to keep costs down. Things like fuel filter, hamonic balancer, belts, pulleys, etc. Did you top off your DEF fluid? That could be the no-start mileage indicator. Looks like you need NOX sensors too and those aren't cheap. 35d are not for the faint of heart, and these are pretty much all the normal diesel components that tend to fail over time. If you are outsourcing all of this work, don't be surprised if its $5k+

[jbash87]

+1 for what JDAURIA said. You've got a hefty bill in your future. 5k+ in parts alone if they're going to try and sell you a new DPF as a shop might with those codes.

If you plan to keep the car then look into deleting and tuning all the ABCs ("hitting a pot hole" as the current lingo would say it).

[Warhunter]

Originally Posted by JDAURIA

You've got a ton of issues going on unfortunately. I would try to do as much as you can on your own to keep costs down. Things like fuel filter, hamonic balancer, belts, pulleys, etc. Did you top off your DEF fluid? That could be the no-start mileage indicator. Looks like you need NOX sensors too and those aren't cheap. 35d are not for the faint of heart, and these are pretty much all the normal diesel components that tend to fail over time. If you are outsourcing all of this work, don't be surprised if its $5k+

I see, thanks! I got the car for $4,000. So if somehow I can do another $5000 on the repair, at least the car will be around the price of the used car (crazy market) but with new parts. Trying to see if it's worth pulling the trigger or just drive until it hits the ground lol....

[JDAURIA]

I would probably start with Glow Plugs and Module (maybe even just the module, the plugs usually last awhile). Intake Manifold Gasket and Swirl Flaps. Vacuum Lines and NOX Sensors. I can see that clearing up a bunch of codes for you. Make sure your battery is good as well, that can throw ghost codes as well.

[Warhunter]

I got a quote back, they are charging 1.4k to change all 6 glow plug and a controller…. Lol is this too much? How much would be the fair price on this one.

Should I go to a different shop? Or the price is normal?

[JDAURIA]

Wow you are getting bent over.
Glow plugs $75 each? Where do they get these prices. Its like $25/each on FCP Euro. Here is the ENTIRE KIT (Module, Plugs, Gaskets, etc.) for less than $400....https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...oaAq13EALw_wcB


All the belts, pulleys, etc. $139: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...saAo7ZEALw_wcB

Dont walk from that place....Run

[X535dee]

Wait what? I hope that's in pesos. All you need is simple hand tools and do it yourself. I did.

[rufusthedog]

Do you have a bad/low battery? Low voltage can play havoc on sensors. Maybe not all those are real.