Annual Rant Mode Initiated

[Overboost]

Hey everyone, been a while. As my E53 is now over 20 years old and sitting at 225,000 miles, things are bound to wear out. Window regulators, door handle carriers have been my nemesis lately and I understand, the Genuine BMW parts served their purpose for many years.

But it seems lately that anything that breaks is always on a Friday and today it is the driver door handle carrier. So ordering any kind of parts today, delays any repairs into next week.

So for the next 5 days, I have to enter the passenger side and reach across to open the door from the inside so I can walk back around the X to finally get in.

I love my X5 but it seems like my baby just wants to screw with me and laugh about it for days.

[80stech]

The new carriers seem to have just a small dab of poorly placed lube so if you add some there is a good chance the replacement will outlast the car

Cheers!

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by 80stech

The new carriers seem to have just a small dab of poorly placed lube so if you add some there is a good chance the replacement will outlast the car

Cheers!

I ordered Genuine BMW from FCP, I hope the factory unit has proper QC but I'll inspect it when I get it. The last one lasted over 20 years so why change the manufacturer now

[RenaissanceMan]

Fwiw, one thing I learned the hard way with these carriers is that it is best to use the genuine BMW replacements. Every off brand I tried in the past either had fitment or quality issues.


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[Overboost]

Originally Posted by RenaissanceMan

Fwiw, one thing I learned the hard way with these carriers is that it is best to use the genuine BMW replacements. Every off brand I tried in the past either had fitment or quality issues.


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Thanks RenaissanceMan, I agree completely. I always pay the additional cost to make sure the parts I replace are factory correct.

[andrewwynn]

You can use the key fob to roll down the window to get in from the driver's side while waiting for the part.

(From experience of course).

You can also use a long 3/16" flat blade screwdriver to poke the DHC cable to open the door. (Say you accidentally shut the driver door with your only key inside)

(Also from experience).

[wpoll]

My arms are long enough that I can open the front doors from the inside by opening the rear door on the same side.

(From experience of course).

[andrewwynn]

Yeah mine aren't! Also experience.


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[Overboost]

Yes, I have comfort open and close programmed into the car and that's what I am doing now.

[EODguy]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Hey everyone, been a while. As my E53 is now over 20 years old and sitting at 225,000 miles, things are bound to wear out. Window regulators, door handle carriers have been my nemesis lately and I understand, the Genuine BMW parts served their purpose for many years.



But it seems lately that anything that breaks is always on a Friday and today it is the driver door handle carrier. So ordering any kind of parts today, delays any repairs into next week.



So for the next 5 days, I have to enter the passenger side and reach across to open the door from the inside so I can walk back around the X to finally get in.



I love my X5 but it seems like my baby just wants to screw with me and laugh about it for days.

Hey OB, Good to see you back!! Was thinking of calling you last month but had put it off. Hope you and your best half are having a great time (minus the e53 issues )

Stay safe and next time we can hit Charlie Mike's

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