What is/was broken on your E53 today? - Page 6

Crowz · #51 10-12-2017, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ohsoslow

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply! My googling didn't show up anything about ignition switches, but after putting it in, it seems a common problem, and an easy/cheap part to replace, so have ordered a new one, fingers crossed!

Hope that fixes it. I have never owned any other brand car that does like bmw's do when the ignition switch goes out. For that matter other than my bmw's I have never had to replace an ignition switch except on one car out of over 200 vehicles I have owned.

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andrewwynn · #52 10-12-2017, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ohsoslow

Hey guys, so what broke on my x5 today, also fixed itself.. Which is a bit concerning! Basically the car wouldn't start. Turn key, everything lights up as normal, turn to start, and nothing at all. On off on off on off etc, nothing. Locked car then unlocked, and car started like normal. Google hasn't been helping me with a solution, other than it might be the key. Spare key wouldn't start car either though (although the spare key battery is flat)

So at a bit of a loss what to do! Grrrr!

I misread your post initially I thought you said you didn't have a spare but re-reading I agree with the switch being the likely culprit.

The immobilizing circuitry doesn't use the battery. If your spare remote doesn't work more likely it's a bad solder joint than the battery. There is a guy that will repair for like $60-70. Saves like $130 over replacing.

LVR · #53 10-14-2017, 05:57 AM

Warm weather killed our diesel today....

Wife was running errands, smell from under bonnet, no power steering, alternator light on. Was gonna tow it but after it cooled no problems. Ended up taking it to our mechanic anyway whilst we go away on business.

Am expecting tensioner or main harmonic? pulley...

Sigh.....

LVR · #54 10-16-2017, 06:19 AM

Yup, harmonic balancer shot. Rubber broken down and unable to take load causing alternator light on and loss of power steering.

Out with old in with new and she runs again!

Grin...

andrewwynn · #55 10-16-2017, 03:31 PM

Mid way through replacing wife's rear rotors and brakes. Wanted to show the "Dr Seuss" ratchet that I used to remove and replace the caliper. It has two swivels and can literally go around corners. I bought it to work on the rear bearing and it saved me from having to climb under the car.

Sure glad I took that picture just noticed that I didn't re install the clip on the outer pad.

amancuso · #56 10-16-2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewwynn

Mid way through replacing wife's rear rotors and brakes. Wanted to show the "Dr Seuss" ratchet that I used to remove and replace the caliper. It has two swivels and can literally go around corners. I bought it to work on the rear bearing and it saved me from having to climb under the car.

Sure glad I took that picture just noticed that I didn't re install the clip on the outer pad.

Dr. Seuss!

txyaloo · #57 10-16-2017, 10:59 PM

I managed to shatter my rear glass while replacing the hatch struts. Hatch slipped out of my hand and managed to catch the strut between the body and glass.

Fifty150hs · #58 10-16-2017, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by txyaloo

I managed to shatter my rear glass while replacing the hatch struts. Hatch slipped out of my hand and managed to catch the strut between the body and glass.

OUCH!!

Crowz · #59 10-16-2017, 11:15 PM

Damn, man that sucks so sorry for you.

txyaloo · #60 10-16-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Crowz

Damn, man that sucks so sorry for you.

$400 later it was fixed. No one around had OEM privacy glass. They had to get OE at $800+. Ended up going with standard glass and got it tinted. The strut did manage to dent the body next to the hatch. Most people likely wouldn't notice it.

I'm still finding little pieces of glass everywhere.

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