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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Big "J"
Time to say goodbye...

Well, the time has come to move on. I traded in my 2004 4.8is and have gotten a 2013 Mini Cooper with a 6 speed manual. The 4.8 had 246k and the tranny was beginning to slip.
Thanks to Xoutpost and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2016, 03:40 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 43,819
Posted By Big "J"
2004 Imola Red/ Black interior 4.8is - LE81352

2004 Imola Red/ Black interior 4.8is - LE81352
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,910
Posted By Big "J"
I'm at 230,000 miles on my 04 4.8is.

I'm at 230,000 miles on my 04 4.8is.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2016, 12:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,695
Posted By Big "J"
Just ordered rear control arms for excessive...

Just ordered rear control arms for excessive camber as well!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,405
Posted By Big "J"
If you're not getting any codes then start with...

If you're not getting any codes then start with the basic preventive maintenance items. Plugs, fuel filter, fuel injector cleaning, etc... See if any of those help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By Big "J"
Try taking the negative battery terminal off for...

Try taking the negative battery terminal off for a few and see if it resets the general module (GMIII) that handles the door locks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Big "J"
The GMIII (General Module) controls the lock...

The GMIII (General Module) controls the lock functions. My 4.8 has a mind of its own and sometimes it unlocks all the doors with the second push and sometimes only the 2 front doors unlock. When only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 899
Posted By Big "J"
Search threads with "Dynavin" as the subject....

Search threads with "Dynavin" as the subject. Should be plenty of them.

Good Luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 882
Posted By Big "J"
Not sure if this would related to the 4.8 but,...

Not sure if this would related to the 4.8 but, when I had my 2003 3.0i, the temp gauge reacted the same pegging to red hot shortly after warming up. I replaced the thermostat/ housing and it fixed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,323
Posted By Big "J"
Cause of the ses could be many things. You're on...

Cause of the ses could be many things. You're on the right track seeing if its bad gas. If it still isn't right check/ change the plugs and coils.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,331
Posted By Big "J"
The General Module (GM3) can cause these gremlins...

The General Module (GM3) can cause these gremlins as well.
Check out BMW General Module 5 (GMV, ZKE V) (http://www.bmwgm5.com). This guy repairs general modules, see if you're having the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2015, 01:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,949
Posted By Big "J"
My 2004 4.8 did the same thing and it was a bad...

My 2004 4.8 did the same thing and it was a bad fuel pump.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2015, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,524
Posted By Big "J"
Sounds like another CPS going bad.

Sounds like another CPS going bad.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By Big "J"
Ouch on the $300 ticket! What were you doing to...

Ouch on the $300 ticket! What were you doing to get that big of a charge? Lol! November 2013, I got pegged doing 82 in a 65 in Oregon....$260 ticket.
Safe travels and let us know when you get in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,423
Posted By Big "J"
Check the tranny fluid level first. It needs to...

Check the tranny fluid level first. It needs to be at normal operating temp when topping it off.
Like Whitecat mentions, if it happens most in cold temps, try running it in sport mode to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2014, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,449
Posted By Big "J"
Try putting another clip in it and see if the...

Try putting another clip in it and see if the regulator is still functional?

Good Luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,433
Posted By Big "J"
I feel your pain....been through the same issues....

I feel your pain....been through the same issues.

Since your brakes and tires are fairly fresh and the thrust arm bushings appear ok...have you had an alignment done recently? If not, get it in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,361
Posted By Big "J"
Might be in left field but, what about the gas? ...

Might be in left field but, what about the gas?

My 4.8 had the P0420 (Post CAT bank 1) SES recently and had to clear it a few times with my scanner. Thought my O2 sensor was going bad as well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,549
Posted By Big "J"
Planning ahead...makes for easier work.

Planning ahead...makes for easier work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By Big "J"
I think performance wise, they are about the...

I think performance wise, they are about the same. Taking corners on country roads (Yeah baby moments!) the Brickstones hold their own.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,549
Posted By Big "J"
Nice job!!

Nice job!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,423
Posted By Big "J"
Welcome and with whatever X5 you end up with,...

Welcome and with whatever X5 you end up with, you'll find plenty of help and input here.

Best of Luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,639
Posted By Big "J"
The DWS's are awesome and perform much better...

The DWS's are awesome and perform much better than "Brick-stones" RFT's... IMHO RFT's are very heavy and loud compared to the DWS'. I have RFT's on front and hate them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,731
Posted By Big "J"
Odd that its all of the sudden however, I've had...

Odd that its all of the sudden however, I've had similar issues with my radio, a/c and door locks shutting off or not working all the time when my alternator was going out. No battery light or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 947
Posted By Big "J"
Bummer! Hope things work out and you're back in...

Bummer! Hope things work out and you're back in one soon.

Good Luck!
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