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Old 06-24-2013, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by mannx5 View Post
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.
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