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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2011, 01:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
Update 2nd time in the shop I brought...

Update

2nd time in the shop

I brought it in for a Service Engine Light, torn CV boot, Rear hatch could not be opened from the rear handle only by using the key fob, crank case vent issue, and a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2011, 10:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,787
Posted By cat97628
Great job on this. Much more than I would want to...

Great job on this. Much more than I would want to attempt to pull behind my X. The wiring job for the prodigy wasn't really that bad using all the great writeups on this site. I had no issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
I just went to check what the warranty I got back...

I just went to check what the warranty I got back in 08' for the E53 would cost for the E90 i am going to pick up next week and was hit with sticker shock. I gave just over 3k back in 08' for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,216
Posted By cat97628
Help with rear brakes

I have run into an issue while I was doing the rear brake on my 04' E53. I was replacing the rear rotors and had problems on both sides with the emergency brake shoes. I was finally able to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2010, 10:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,047
Posted By cat97628
Today I pulled my camper

Thanks to everyone that provided guidance on my hitch install. Today I pulled my camper around town with the X for the first time. I installed the OEM hitch last weekend using the DIY from this forum...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By cat97628
if you were closer we have a great indie in...

if you were closer we have a great indie in Bourbonnais IL. He lets you bring in your own parts and only charges 75 an hour for labor. I started bring my cars to him when he worked out of a 2 car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,979
Posted By cat97628
<object width="480" height="385"><param...

<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/P1iBbBL1040&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2010, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,060
Posted By cat97628
mods add this to the tips section. this is a...

mods add this to the tips section. this is a great writeup. I was stuck and cursing like a mad man until I found this gem. the other write ups are great but missing some details that these picture...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By cat97628
I agree with drive it if you can. Flights are...

I agree with drive it if you can. Flights are cheap and so are hotels. I flew my parents out to Vegas to pickup my E30 and it cost me with the week of fun, food, hotels, gas, and a busted water pump...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 982
Posted By cat97628
I worked with a guy that used these guys to...

I worked with a guy that used these guys to transport his M roadster from Cali to Chicago and then again when he moved out to Cali.

Car Shipping | Auto Transport | Free Online Vehicle Shipping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2010, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
just got the X back and first let me say wow. the...

just got the X back and first let me say wow. the worn suspension bits being replaced makes it drive like new. I can also tell something was done to the trans. It is very responsive now when I go to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2010, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 917
Posted By cat97628
i am having the bowden cable replace by the...

i am having the bowden cable replace by the dealer today. There is a updated cable that is double insulated.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2010, 12:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 969
Posted By cat97628
E70 rant

ok just a bit of a rant about my loaner while the E53 is in the shop. Why do we need so many gimicks.

Idrive why? hate it. took 20 minutes to figure out the radio only to see that there is no way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2010, 12:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,246
Posted By cat97628
BMW, Buick, or Lamborghini. Which is it?

BMW, Buick, or Lamborghini. Which is it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2010, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 40,919
Posted By cat97628
Yeah. I thought that they were going to update...

Yeah. I thought that they were going to update the trans software based on the research I had done but the service manager said the solenoid was causing the pressure in the trans to be relieved over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
maybe it was the way the Dealership presented the...

maybe it was the way the Dealership presented the case. Or maybe the warranty rep didn't know what the hell they were doing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 40,919
Posted By cat97628
this is what mine is in the shop for right now....

this is what mine is in the shop for right now. Not a reverse issue but a slow to build pressure to go forward issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
You had secure care plus and it didn't cover...

You had secure care plus and it didn't cover wear? when did you purchase the policy? i got my in march of 08' They were running a special and i saved about 500.00 plus they bumped me up one notch for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
3100 4 year 100000 miles 50.00 deductable

3100 4 year 100000 miles 50.00 deductable
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2010, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,543
Posted By cat97628
First experience with Warranty Direct

Well I have just received a call from my service advisior at Orland Park BMW and it looks like Warranty Direct is going to cover all of my issue on the E53. I brought it in for and clunking noise in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2010, 11:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,882
Posted By cat97628
have fun. I have seen countless of those letters....

have fun. I have seen countless of those letters. i bit once and wasted 3 hours of my life.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,882
Posted By cat97628
they are just trying to get you into the...

they are just trying to get you into the dealership. once you are there they will take your car in for an inspection and while you wait the salesmen will be attacking you from all sides. they will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,019
Posted By cat97628
should be if its a CPO or BMW extended. get it...

should be if its a CPO or BMW extended. get it all fixed before your 100k is up
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,253
Posted By cat97628
has anyone dealt with this issue I believe this...

has anyone dealt with this issue I believe this is what my problem is

SIB 24 07 03 Feb 2004
Automatic Transmissions Service Engineering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 28,825
Posted By cat97628
you may want to pickup a Bently which will give...

you may want to pickup a Bently which will give you a better idea of what goes where. You also can try to use the parts diagrams on realoem.com to get the same idea. Sorry could not be of more help.
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