What did you do to / for your E53 today??

[neilrmp]

Originally Posted by neilrmp

Changed my valve cover gasket, the one I installed last year failed already,

Now my SES came on

[PROW355]

I pulled my bulk head and now trying to disconnect the small secondary vacuum hose connecting under the intake manifold to some reservoir. The hose is cracked and is sending p0491 & p0492 codes. all other components are good.

2002 3.0i, + 120,000 miles.

Also, the bentley service manual is such crap. FYI.

[740ilDuke]

Originally Posted by MINIz guy

It's plaid fabric. Used some spray glue over the wood and stuck it on. If I ever want to revert back to the wood, some 3M Adhesive Remover on a cloth and it will be back to new!

Good way to cover it when it cracks!

[bijou1]

Other Facts
*Driver Door Actuator was replaced with BMW part purchased at International Auto in fall of 2010
*Replacement window control switch was swapped to test for switch failure
*During examination of door jamb harness, it appears that a pin maybe broken (5th from bottom)
*Key left in ignition doesn't chime when door left open
*Interior lights do not activate when driver door is open[/QUOTE]

Hi. My key-in-ignition and headlight buzzer on my 2001 X5 don't work either. Any ideas what it could be? I tested the chime does work.
Thanks,

Nader

[SkidmarkX5]

Originally Posted by mrbmwx5

Just replaced FL wheel bearing ....Back on the road to rack up more miles.

Skid here!. Mine is a Jan. 2000 X5 4.4i. w/ 139K mi.
Why just the LF wheel bearing & what caused you to notice it needed replacement? I just put Purple suspension bushings (Powerflex) under everything I could in the front end. Wondering when these bearings are going to need R&R.

Thanks.
SkidmarkX5

[aimtimes100]

Originally Posted by bijou1

Other Facts
*Driver Door Actuator was replaced with BMW part purchased at International Auto in fall of 2010
*Replacement window control switch was swapped to test for switch failure
*During examination of door jamb harness, it appears that a pin maybe broken (5th from bottom)
*Key left in ignition doesn't chime when door left open
*Interior lights do not activate when driver door is open

Hi. My key-in-ignition and headlight buzzer on my 2001 X5 don't work either. Any ideas what it could be? I tested the chime does work.
Thanks,

Nader[/QUOTE]

do the interior lights work at all?when i was poking around the X one day i removed the glove box fuse.this killed the glove box light, interior lights, and the chime you get if u have en OBC messages upon start up

[neilrmp]

Got my INPA Ediabas cable, loaded win xp, BMW tools and NCS Expert on a IBM T41 laptop I had, connected and read modules in my car, now I have to learn how to use it to do programming.

[weekend camper]

Got a replacement drivers heated seat pad for the very broken OEM pad.


Have Toyo winter tires coming in a few days too. All of which is good, as the temps are starting to hit freezing here.

[4.6toddy]

Yesterday I paid a $6300 repair bill for my X
Timing chain guides, all seals, all gaskets, control arms, suspension bushings, CV boots, alignments, oil change, coolant, water pump, thermostat, plugs...and a whole host of other little items replaced while it was apart.
Followed same day by the installation of (4) 255/55R18 Michelin X-Ice XI2 & (4) Touren TR3 18" rims. Just in time for a foot of snow

[romeokc10]

Originally Posted by 4.6toddy

Yesterday I paid a $6300 repair bill for my X
Timing chain guides, all seals, all gaskets, control arms, suspension bushings, CV boots, alignments, oil change, coolant, water pump, thermostat, plugs...and a whole host of other little items replaced while it was apart.
Followed same day by the installation of (4) 255/55R18 Michelin X-Ice XI2 & (4) Touren TR3 18" rims. Just in time for a foot of snow

$6300!!!!! Is it even worth (and I don't mean sentimental value..lol!) that much now resale or trade in value wise?