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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-28-2010, 04:55 PM

Replies: 6

2001 X5 4.4 (98K miles) giving both failsafe warnings

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Posted By jmmeagher

I think it was about $2700. My extended warranty...

I think it was about $2700. My extended warranty paid that and I know they were arguing with the shop over the cost of the part. A reman from BMW was $1,700 but an aftermarket reman was $650. I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-28-2010, 04:17 PM

Replies: 6

2001 X5 4.4 (98K miles) giving both failsafe warnings

Views: 1,448

Posted By jmmeagher

The Failsafe warnings and the car going into limp...

The Failsafe warnings and the car going into limp mode were from a bad DSC unit. I tried to have the unit rebuilt for $300 but the rebuilt unit didn't work either. Ended up having an indie shop put...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-28-2010, 05:51 PM

Replies: 5

My 2001 X5 4.4i has quite a streak going.

Views: 1,150

Posted By jmmeagher

I've got an extended warranty, but it doesn't...

I've got an extended warranty, but it doesn't cover everything. The biggest problem for me is the inconvenience of having your vehicle out of commission so often.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-28-2010, 02:22 PM

Replies: 5

My 2001 X5 4.4i has quite a streak going.

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Posted By jmmeagher

My 2001 X5 4.4i has quite a streak going.

Since early November, it hasn't gone 1 week without having something break. Since November, I've done the following:

1. Replaced DSC unit.
2. Replaced Speed Sensor
3. New Valve cover...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-28-2010, 02:11 PM

Replies: 36

Bubbles forming on airbag liner

Views: 5,991

Posted By jmmeagher

Had both of the liners for my front pillars...

Had both of the liners for my front pillars replaced. $40 total and the guy came to my office to do it. Look like brand new. He also does freelance work for the local dealership, so I'm sure mine...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-13-2010, 05:38 PM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

****UPDATE**** The grinding noise was the...

****UPDATE****

The grinding noise was the breaking apart of the parking brake shoe. I was probably about 3/4ths the way to a new brake job for the rears so I had the mechanic replace the rotors...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2010, 05:13 PM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

James- I think the issue is the manner in...

James-

I think the issue is the manner in which you offer your advice. You leap to conclusions and assume facts not in evidence. If your advice is " I wouldn't drive it is its making that...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2010, 03:34 PM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

Thanks to everyone for posting their thoughts. I...

Thanks to everyone for posting their thoughts. I will update the thread when I get the repairs done.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2010, 03:34 PM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

I'll have an answer tomorrow and I'll update the...

I'll have an answer tomorrow and I'll update the thread. Thanks for the information. Based on what I've researched, I think its either the parking brake drums or a suspension issue. There is no...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2010, 03:16 PM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

Jump to conclusions much? This problem...

Jump to conclusions much?

This problem started about 3 days ago. It was intermittant until yesterday. The car is sitting in the shop as we speak. Also, I'm certainly not surprised that things...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2010, 10:23 AM

Replies: 17

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

Views: 6,894

Posted By jmmeagher

Horrible grinding sound from passenger side rear

This damned vehicle (2001 x5 4.4i w/ 98,500 miles) can't seem to go a week without a major mechanical failure of some sort. I just replaced the DSC control unit, the radiator and associated hoses,...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-07-2010, 03:00 PM

Replies: 3

Very strange Steering Situation

Views: 1,081

Posted By jmmeagher

Thanks for the information. I will try to check...

Thanks for the information. I will try to check it out this weekend. Any idea why the problem would just go away on its own?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-07-2010, 12:37 PM

Replies: 3

Very strange Steering Situation

Views: 1,081

Posted By jmmeagher

Very strange Steering Situation

I recently took my 2001 BMW x5 4.4i in for some work. I replaced a DSC module which had failed, a speed sensor that had failed, and had a new head gasket installed, and had a leak in the transfer...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-07-2010, 10:52 AM

Replies: 36

Bubbles forming on airbag liner

Views: 5,991

Posted By jmmeagher

Mine are actually seperated completely on one...

Mine are actually seperated completely on one side. (2001 x5 4.4i) They hang open. Its sun/heat damage and common down here in Florida. I am going to get a quote from a local headliner shop to...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-04-2010, 02:48 PM

Replies: 11

Engine Fail Safe Light came on?? Please help...

Views: 5,668

Posted By jmmeagher

I had this coupled with the "Trans Failsafe"...

I had this coupled with the "Trans Failsafe" warning. The problem was a bad DSC module and a bas speed sensor. The DSC unit is expensive +/- $1300. I tried to get it rebuilt, but the rebuilt DSC...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-04-2010, 02:43 PM

Replies: 17

check rear lights / check brake light?

Views: 57,151

Posted By jmmeagher

I would not go to the dealership with this. They...

I would not go to the dealership with this. They are just parts changers and will not replace just one bulb. I had a similar situation and a right rear break light out. They quoted $353 to replace...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-04-2010, 02:19 PM

Replies: 23

Coolant System/Radiator Issues

Views: 4,050

Posted By jmmeagher

He's sticking it too you on the radiator repair. ...

He's sticking it too you on the radiator repair. The dealership and a local indie shop tried to hit me with $450+ for the part and 2.4 hours labor. For the dealership the total cost was almost $800...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-07-2009, 05:11 PM

Replies: 5

Need advice on dealing with repair shop.

Views: 871

Posted By jmmeagher

Thanks for the info and the help. I hope you...

Thanks for the info and the help. I hope you enjoy your winter down here.

I want to be clear with anyone down in this area. I've had no problems with Till's Imports. They are very professional...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Replies: 5

Need advice on dealing with repair shop.

Views: 871

Posted By jmmeagher

Thanks, MD. I'm in Fort Myers and have used...

Thanks, MD.

I'm in Fort Myers and have used Till's Imports. They did a nice job on a Porsche 968 Cab that I used to own. I'm sure there is someone closer to you in Naples.

I hear you on the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-07-2009, 03:42 PM

Replies: 5

Need advice on dealing with repair shop.

Views: 871

Posted By jmmeagher

Need advice on dealing with repair shop.

I've been a longtime lurker here, but have posted very little. I have an '01 X5 4.4i that is having some issues that may run into some serious coin. My extended warranty will cover some of the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-25-2009, 03:57 PM

Replies: 6

2001 X5 4.4 (98K miles) giving both failsafe warnings

Views: 1,448

Posted By jmmeagher

I'm pretty sure the dealer already tried that. ...

I'm pretty sure the dealer already tried that. When I spoke with my SA last night, we discussed possible problems. He was betting it was a bad alternator and I figured it was the battery because my...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-25-2009, 03:31 PM

Replies: 6

2001 X5 4.4 (98K miles) giving both failsafe warnings

Views: 1,448

Posted By jmmeagher

2001 X5 4.4 (98K miles) giving both failsafe warnings

Over the weekend, my 2001 X5 4.4 started going haywire. First, my speedometer went out. Then the tach and temp guage began to go crazy. Then the ABS and SES lights would go on and off...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

05-01-2009, 01:54 PM

Replies: 11

high-pitched squeal coming from pass. front wheel

Views: 4,589

Posted By jmmeagher

I just had something similar. My ABS light also...

I just had something similar. My ABS light also came on. I thought I was probably in need of a brake job. The Stealer diagnosed it as a defective pressure sensor and wanted $490 to fix it.

I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-24-2009, 02:33 PM

Replies: 13

Need some help, went in for oil change and now im looking at this!!!!

Views: 2,195

Posted By jmmeagher

See the PM I sent you. I'll get what info I have...

See the PM I sent you. I'll get what info I have over the weekend.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

04-24-2009, 01:30 PM

Replies: 13

Need some help, went in for oil change and now im looking at this!!!!

Views: 2,195

Posted By jmmeagher

Similar Experience

I just had a similar experience on my 2001 X5 4.4i. I took my vehicle in to fix my self-leveling suspension which was covered by my extended warranty. I also had the ABS light on and I could hear the...

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