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Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-11-2016, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mikerx5
well said. I will take it by the shop i know and...

well said. I will take it by the shop i know and see if this is indeed the case or if there was just a faulty sensor.

considering these go on for about 10-12 weeks a year, I will most likely leave...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-11-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mikerx5
very helpful - only question I have is will they...

very helpful - only question I have is will they stay programmed after the next wheel swap? Or will the summer set need to be programmed again?

If the TPMS will have to be linked just once and...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-10-2016, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mikerx5
OK that helps. Both sets I have are for a 2013 x6...

OK that helps. Both sets I have are for a 2013 x6 so I assumed they were both plug and play.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-08-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mikerx5
hmm - I will have to double check but I am 99...

hmm - I will have to double check but I am 99 percent that they have the tpms, they are a factory set off a 2013, not sure non rft was even an option
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-03-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,318
Posted By mikerx5
question on faulty tpms

Did a winter wheel switch and the low air pressure sensor came on, double checked psi multiple times, still perfect.

my conclusion is a tpms is faulty, problem is with our 2013 35i there is no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 743
Posted By mikerx5
Anyone track down headlight washer covers for a reasonable price?

Lost one somehow, somewhere, and seems like they go from about $30 primed. This has to be the most foolish things to fix on this car!

If anyone is parting out, please let me know.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By mikerx5
good question - i am not 100% sure. Are you...

good question - i am not 100% sure. Are you saying I should just try to add freon? Mechanic claimed freon was not the issue and in full disclosure before taking it there i did try the gauge on my own...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By mikerx5
yes, interior fan is fine - exterior only. we had...

yes, interior fan is fine - exterior only. we had it on max with hood open, stared at the fan and nothing - air was very warm (as was weather) even tried to give belt a quick nudge. Freeon was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By mikerx5
if it was only erratic! been off now for 2 weeks...

if it was only erratic! been off now for 2 weeks straight...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By mikerx5
that is very helpful and was my concern - exactly...

that is very helpful and was my concern - exactly why this forum is great! checked the fuses already....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,544
Posted By mikerx5
Different kind of AC Question

So, the AC just doesn't turn on - took to my local mechanic who is a friend and by just looking, it needs more attention than adding freeon, etc... the actual fan isn't turning.

Assuming this is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
Thanks for all the help! After speaking to...

Thanks for all the help! After speaking to multiple dealerships, my local one matched the lowest price and I saved over $120!!

Much appreciated - great forum.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
I agree! Problem is Inskip is 3 miles from the...

I agree! Problem is Inskip is 3 miles from the house Newport is 35 miles....

Any ideas on why my car may reuqire the 140A like she claims? I dont have heated steering wheel/fold in mirrors/heated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 11:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
I just received a quote from the other RI BMW...

I just received a quote from the other RI BMW dealer and it was 962.47 with everything, Inskip was 1200 with everything... how is this different?

Will inskip honor the other quote? Unfortunately,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
I thought it was high as well. Odd thing is she...

I thought it was high as well. Odd thing is she said our 04 x5 3.0 uses a 140 amp, not a 120?

Is that accurate or is she throwing in an upgraded version?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
Anyone?!

Anyone?!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,175
Posted By mikerx5
New Alternator for 1k?

Just got a quote from the dealer.... Wish I had the know how to attempt these things on my own....

They claim our X requires a 140 amp alternator AND aftermarket will cause complications.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By mikerx5
That makes sense! I thought there were presets...

That makes sense! I thought there were presets that may offer different sound combinations like ipod's do -

You're probably right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,368
Posted By mikerx5
Change Tone on Radio

Currently, Tone says "FLAT" - is that able to changed through the MID?

I have done some research and posted in electronics section but haven't been able to get an accurate answer. Any help is...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-11-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,046
Posted By mikerx5
Change Tone on Radio

Hi all, been searching this and for some reason can't seem to find any input. I'm simply trying to change the tone from flat to ANYTHING on my MID. Radio is not a DSP -

Any ideas? Seems like no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By mikerx5
so i assume by that you mean they can only help...

so i assume by that you mean they can only help and will have no negative effect if they weren't needed. with that being said, anyone recommend a size for a 20" staggered set and brand?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By mikerx5
Rule out what variable?

Rule out what variable?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By mikerx5
YES! Super smooth at 70 - needs to be balanced...

YES! Super smooth at 70 - needs to be balanced then?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By mikerx5
To be honest, ride has never been great with...

To be honest, ride has never been great with them. Have always caught a vibration between 45-55 and recently had breaks redone as well as bushings.

As for the braking, that is kind of mediocre...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2010, 03:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,669
Posted By mikerx5
Is Hubcentric Rings Nec.?

Hello -

Have a quick questions. Does everyone put hubcentric rings on their rep 20's? I have had 20" style 132 reps for 3 years now and catch a bit of a vibration on certain speeds and...
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