
06-24-2013, 08:35 AM
|
 |
Member
|
|
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 3,348
|
|
mannx5 and wsmbmw
Quote:
Originally Posted by mannx5
Hello there,
Mirrors fold good but dont stay in the folded locked position, i press the buttong, they fold, come to folding point, and then go back to the open position. I dont know how to fix that, but advise would be great. <- There is thread on how to fix that in the forum.
Centre console radio display is losing pixels. I dont know how to fix that either. There is no local radio service man in town who can do the job. There is a series of videos on youtube, but i am not confident to attempt this electronic repair. So maybe i'll let it be, or ask the dealership for a fix. <- you need to send it in for repair if you're not confident to DIY. I fixed the cluster on my 3.0i myself
One key doesn't work on radio. I guess i have to get a new battery or a new key. <- Do you mean that it doesn't lock/unlock the car? Did you try the initializing process? If that still doesn't work, you need new battery for it.
Ummmm What else?
I changed the engine oil, the antifreeze looks good, check engine light came on and i scanned a stuck open thermostat, i changed that. I replaced the air filter as well.
I need a cabin filter, new power steering filter and fluid, new transmission filter and fluid, new spark plugs and coils, and I love stock lights, but won't mind getting those LED circles in the lights. Power Steering: suck out and re-fill, no need for new filter. ATF: make sure to use the right fluid for your X. Drain and re-fill twice, ~1K miles apart.
Any other suggestions i should keep in mind before i attempt BMW repairs, or general maintenance. Please llet me know.
Thanks all.
Still figuring out how to upload photos.
|
What version of the E53 X5 do you have? Hard to suggest anything without knowing what version and mileage. Get a Bentley Manual, very helpful for DIYers.
__________________

00 E39 DINAN S1 //M5 (82k miles)
06 E53 DINAN 4.8iS, born 2/18/2006 (126k miles) http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-my-dslr.html
90 Straman Z32 TwinTurbo Convertible, (1 of 44 ever made) 5 speed, 444rwhp/451rwtq
01 360 Novitec Spider F1 (26k miles)
Last edited by tmv; 06-24-2013 at 08:40 AM.
|