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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-31-2025, 09:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,013
Posted By alexxxa
I can't help you a lot, but maybe you could write...

I can't help you a lot, but maybe you could write the car's mileage and when was the last time that fuel filter/pump was replaced?
This may help those who know what the problem is.

Concerning...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-27-2025, 06:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By alexxxa
Thanks for the tips! Everything helps! :) I...

Thanks for the tips! Everything helps! :)

I believe European versions do not have DEF/SCR systems, just simple EGR/DPF. So that's a relief! And all those stuff that you mention I consider either...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,418
Posted By alexxxa
Transition from E53 3.0d (FL) to E70 3.0d/3.5d (M57)

Dear all, I'm not sure if this subforum is the best for this question, so admins can move the topic if it does not fit here.
Since I got great pieces of advice on this forum, I thought to shoot out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,811
Posted By alexxxa
Thanks man! Just one question here, when I start...

Thanks man! Just one question here, when I start the engine and slightly open the bleeding screw, does it have to be on the operating temperature or not?

That is, is it safe at all to open the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2024, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,811
Posted By alexxxa
3.0d, M57 proper coolant bleeding procedure

Hi there guys!

So, on my tractor (M57, 3.0d, 2006, 218ps) I have to change the small coolant hose that goes from EGR thermostat to the main plastic coolant pipe (11537792622).
During that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,157
Posted By alexxxa
Here I am, just reporting on the issue. We...

Here I am, just reporting on the issue.

We fixed the problem! And the problem was maybe the dumbest that I've ever seen. The caliper looks very well, hoses are also okay. What we did, we put some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,157
Posted By alexxxa
I didn't do the work, the mechanic did it. And...

I didn't do the work, the mechanic did it.
And if you mean did he bled the brakes, yes he did.

And when it's cool, no, the rotor seems pretty fine. However, I didn't send it to be checked.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2024, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,157
Posted By alexxxa
Well, I didn't do it by myself. I'm more of an...

Well, I didn't do it by myself. I'm more of an "electronic and electric" guy. My indie BMW specialized mechanic did that. And I believe the system was bled properly with the bleeding tool etc. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,157
Posted By alexxxa
3.0d, Rear brake disc heating up (right only)

Hi there guys.
So, I've been having this problem for a while, and I wanted to ask for advice before I start changing everything, part by part.

As the title says, my rear right brake disc is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2023, 06:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,995
Posted By alexxxa
3.0d, DDE Fault: 41AA - Faulty MAP, or something linked with the DPF?

Hey there to you all! Working on my E53 is going further, not so intensive as at the beginning, but life is consuming the time for other things. :dunno:
Anyway, I still have to tackle possible,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Just a quick update on this one (I hate to leave...

Just a quick update on this one (I hate to leave the topics without any sort of answer):

I checked both leveling sensors. In my garage, they give me 2.10 (front) and 3.33 (back), and when I press...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Great, thanks for the steps! The last one I...

Great, thanks for the steps!

The last one I checked last week when I did the brakes. Sensors are there and it looks like they are correctly attached.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2023, 03:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Ah yes, sorry, I missed the previous post. How...

Ah yes, sorry, I missed the previous post.
How do I get to these options in ISTA? I'm pretty new with ISTA, so i'm not very crafty around it.
I will check that as soon as I get back from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
I'm glad you managed to code that other SMC. I...

I'm glad you managed to code that other SMC. I got two original ones from BMW in Germany, I managed to code them, when I turn on lights, they move down and up, but the lights are still pointed up....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2023, 03:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Honestly I don’t know. At first I was getting...

Honestly I don’t know. At first I was getting error for both, L and R. Than at some point I managed to code one, but the other one was throwing errors. And than, a few days ago I managed to code the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2023, 02:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
The thing is, I have a new SAS, but I believe...

The thing is, I have a new SAS, but I believe that it's pretty hard to replace it, half of the car has to come out if I'm not wrong, so I'm delaying that as much as possible.

Now concerning AHL, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Hi there guys after a while. I still haven't...

Hi there guys after a while. I still haven't managed to resolve my AHL problem.

I managed to code both SMC modules, but the lights are still directed too high. With INPA tests, I managed to see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,704
Posted By alexxxa
NOCO chargers are a bit pricey here in Europe....

NOCO chargers are a bit pricey here in Europe. But this Victron Energy Blue Smart IP65 12V/25A looks very interesting. And it's available here. It's even cheaper than CTEK. :wow:
I'll definitely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,704
Posted By alexxxa
Hi there guys, sorry for reviving 100 years old...

Hi there guys, sorry for reviving 100 years old topic, but I was searching online, and couldn't find any reasonable answer, neither in English nor German.

Concerning chargers, I have for years now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,694
Posted By alexxxa
Thank you, now I get it. I just have to check the...

Thank you, now I get it. I just have to check the situation in my engine bay.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 10:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,694
Posted By alexxxa
Thank you! So if I got it correctly: Vacuum...

Thank you! So if I got it correctly:

Vacuum solenoid 1 - #11747796634 - (vacuum hose with blue stripe), located on the intake manifold controls EGR.
Vacuum solenoid 2 - #11747810831 - (vacuum...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,694
Posted By alexxxa
Thanks, I was stupid enough, not to look at TIS...

Thanks, I was stupid enough, not to look at TIS diagrams :dunno:
And then #1 should be the small one: #11747810831 for, I guess, swirl flaps or engine mounts, or both...?




What does it do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 04:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,694
Posted By alexxxa
Thanks! That's what I thought. I'll check...

Thanks! That's what I thought.
I'll check better when I'm at my garage again and I'll post some photos if maybe anyone has a similar question in the future. It's not impossible that someone messed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2023, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,694
Posted By alexxxa
3.0d, EGR Pressure Converter? Or what the...?

Okay, so I know there aren't many diesel tractors among you guys, but I will try though.

Anyhow, I'm still in the process of working on my E53 3.0d (M57, 2006) and I got a few times 4501 fault...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,847
Posted By alexxxa
Hey guys, so yeah, finally I found time to deal...

Hey guys, so yeah, finally I found time to deal with the headlights, resolved wiring issues, added LED angel eyes (still have to figure out how to disable flickering), and after replacing SMC...
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