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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,595
Posted By Chris_731
I've had my '04 4.8is (55k miles on the clock...

I've had my '04 4.8is (55k miles on the clock now) for a little over 2 years now and while I love the car it's had it's fair share of fixes. Fortunately I have the full extended warranty for another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,763
Posted By Chris_731
I had the same issue on my 4.8is. BMW dealer...

I had the same issue on my 4.8is. BMW dealer replaced 'some' of the fuel injectors I believe but not all 8 of them. It seemed to help for a while but now it's starting to do it again slightly. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 28,383
Posted By Chris_731
Had this same problem after jumping a dead...

Had this same problem after jumping a dead battery. After removing/installing the instrument cluster fuses (1,43,45 - not sure which one did it) all is well again.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,876
Posted By Chris_731
If someone can offer up a diagram or directions I...

If someone can offer up a diagram or directions I will make several of these.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2009, 11:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,192
Posted By Chris_731
Mine has been quiet for a while now... almost...

Mine has been quiet for a while now... almost forgot about it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2009, 08:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,876
Posted By Chris_731
It's 25162282750 Tischer (getbmwparts.com)...

It's 25162282750

Tischer (getbmwparts.com) has it for just shy of $200.


Let me know if you pick one up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2009, 06:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,876
Posted By Chris_731
I do have the knob already... any tips would be...

I do have the knob already... any tips would be appreciated!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2009, 06:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 24,876
Posted By Chris_731
Thanks! I bought the shift knob and love the...

Thanks! I bought the shift knob and love the looks of it, but was not able to get any of the lighting to work... so I'm guessing it requires a more elaborate wiring harness.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2008, 12:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,753
Posted By Chris_731
When I bought it a couple months ago, the RF...

When I bought it a couple months ago, the RF strut had a slow leak and so they replaced it under warranty. There were no error messages at the time. 3 days later the message appeared so they replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,753
Posted By Chris_731
jigaro, I had a front strut replaced and then...

jigaro, I had a front strut replaced and then started getting the error message. It took the dealer a couple of trys to figure it out, but they finally found that the compressor was going out. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2008, 12:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By Chris_731
No, nothing like that... only the sliding floor...

No, nothing like that... only the sliding floor in the back.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By Chris_731
Is the 335i 3600lbs with a driver or without? I...

Is the 335i 3600lbs with a driver or without? I figured it at ~3800 with driver.

You can set the phone in the cup holder as long as it doesn't move around. I just sat mine on the sliding door over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,387
Posted By Chris_731
4.8is and Dyno-licious (iPhone dyno app)

Has anyone used the Dynolicious app on their X5 yet?

I have had the app for a few weeks and thought I'd share some of my results on a few different cars that I've had a chance to drive lately.
If...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2008, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,750
Posted By Chris_731
Personally I don't care for the wood grain trim...

Personally I don't care for the wood grain trim at all. I have the LeMans Blue trim in my 4.8is and Graphite in my M5, and it gives it a much sportier feel inside (and less like an Oldsmobile). :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,417
Posted By Chris_731
The strut and air bag are one part, so you can't...

The strut and air bag are one part, so you can't just replace the air bag. It's probably not much more work than replacing a regular strut though, other than the air line fitting going to the bag....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,652
Posted By Chris_731
The X-pipe with the stock exhaust is not loud at...

The X-pipe with the stock exhaust is not loud at all inside the vehicle. In fact you almost can't tell the difference when driving conservatively. BUT if you get it up in the RPM range it does sound...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,061
Posted By Chris_731
G Man, did you order the upgraded bulbs yet? ...

G Man, did you order the upgraded bulbs yet?

I would still like to check them out when you get them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,192
Posted By Chris_731
Well, mine will click for a day or two, then no...

Well, mine will click for a day or two, then no noise for several days. Makes it tough to take to the dealer so they can hear it.

I was thinking of swapping the amp with someone for a few weeks to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2008, 06:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By Chris_731
Is this for the front or rear air bag? The...

Is this for the front or rear air bag?

The front strut/air bag is about $660 at Tischer BMW - getbmwparts.com
p/n-37116761444


I don't think it would be a big deal to install, just like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,417
Posted By Chris_731
Honestly, I just said the air bag was leaking,...

Honestly, I just said the air bag was leaking, and they said 'No Problem!'

I don't how much different the CPO is from the original factory warranty, but mine was/is still under the factory...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2008, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,096
Posted By Chris_731
I am still under the original warranty, due to my...

I am still under the original warranty, due to my car originally being a demo (which I didn't know until I took it in for the leaking air bag issue) and demo's get an additional 6 months factory...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2008, 05:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,096
Posted By Chris_731
I just had my RF airbag replaced last week under...

I just had my RF airbag replaced last week under the original factory warranty. It was leaking and looked a lot more weathered than the other 4 air bags. They replaced it with no hassles at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2008, 07:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,417
Posted By Chris_731
Just wanted to update... The dealer replaced the...

Just wanted to update... The dealer replaced the front strut/leaking air bag under the factory warranty today.

Also, the extended warranty only denies shock absorbers, but springs, air bags, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2008, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,363
Posted By Chris_731
Link!

Link!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,057
Posted By Chris_731
Here's some pics of my wheel. Disregard the...

Here's some pics of my wheel. Disregard the wiring mess... I'm installing some electronic goodies. :D
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