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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2025, 09:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Yes! I didn’t realize it was backups only! I feel...

Yes! I didn’t realize it was backups only! I feel pretty stupid now [emoji30] Thanks for clarifying that for me!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2025, 08:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
I checked INPA for light module fault codes and...

I checked INPA for light module fault codes and there were none. When an LCM fails, does it typically throw faults?

I guess the next thing I will check is the taillight wiring loom and see if I’m...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2025, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Center brake light works, yes. I couldn't find...

Center brake light works, yes. I couldn't find specific fuses in the Bentley manual listing for those tailgate taillights... Have you seen LCMs go bad before in these?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2025, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Yep, not a socket/contact issue. I've had those...

Yep, not a socket/contact issue. I've had those before. There is no voltage at the connectors that plug in so no power is getting back there for some reason.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2025, 08:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Neither applying the brakes nor turning on...

Neither applying the brakes nor turning on lights/parking lights turns them on if that's what you're asking.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2025, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,106
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Tailgate Lights Not Working

2005 3.0i. My tailgate lights are not turning on at all. I have tested the bulbs and they are both good. I'm not getting any voltage to the connectors either with the lights on. I don't see any fuses...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-09-2025, 03:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,766
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Pics don’t seem to be loading for me? ...

Pics don’t seem to be loading for me?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2025, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Thanks for chiming in! It was that exact thread...

Thanks for chiming in! It was that exact thread that inspired me to look into this method in the first place. I appreciate you sharing your experience! My biggest concern is the difference in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2025, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Thanks for the reply. I’m curious, did you have...

Thanks for the reply. I’m curious, did you have access to a lift when you did the job?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2025, 12:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Oil Pan Gasket “cut & RTV” method… Anyone here done it with success?

With a currently leaking oil pan gasket on my 211k mile X5 3.0, I read with much interest about shortcutting the gasket job by using the “cut & RTV” method that @cn90 mentioned a good while back in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Well that is a cool idea I hadn’t tried before....

Well that is a cool idea I hadn’t tried before. Thx for the tip!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2025, 04:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,430
Posted By RenaissanceMan
2005 x5 3.0 oil level

Yes, those sensors can fail over time. I had to replace mine at 204k miles as it no longer was functioning properly. For oil level warnings that is the only sensor. The warning light you have is for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2025, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RenaissanceMan
I don’t remember having to fight with the heater...

I don’t remember having to fight with the heater vents and I’ve had to pull my glovebox many times. What is happening with yours? Are you saying they are popping out?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2025, 11:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RenaissanceMan
IMHO your symptoms never suggested the problem...

IMHO your symptoms never suggested the problem was your battery. In my case, what made me suspicious of my fuel pump relay was that:

- with it jumpered, fuel pump worked and the measured fuel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2025, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
:D Fair point! LOL :D

:D Fair point! LOL :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2025, 05:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,676
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Is it cranking but not starting? If so, my recent...

Is it cranking but not starting? If so, my recent thread where I tracked down my similar issue might be of some help. I was having trouble starting on the first start of the day in cold weather. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2025, 01:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Just following up here. Took everything apart and...

Just following up here. Took everything apart and all parts were intact. Leak was coming from the somewhat loose connection where the hose connection fitting (#3 in the diagram) connects to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Pretty sure the tank isn't cracked as it's a year...

Pretty sure the tank isn't cracked as it's a year old... I did replace the cooler seals when I did the job and those are not leaking. The leak clearly is coming from where the tank opening meets that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2025, 11:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Great question. I thought I got the tank on fully...

Great question. I thought I got the tank on fully because I replaced it a year ago and no leaks until now. However, I never heard the "click" sound that I expected and I was muscle-ing the crap out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2025, 06:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Sorry, didn't attach earlier! Pic is up now, and...

Sorry, didn't attach earlier! Pic is up now, and I added another one here. I have the 3.0.

Thermostat was changed when the reservoir was changed, as removing it destroyed the old one, as you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2025, 04:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Coolant connection fitting question

I have a 2005 3.0i and have a leak where the bottom of the expansion tank meets this connection fitting (see attached pic, part #3).

I replaced the expansion tank last year and it included the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2025, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,123
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Oh yeah, it’s like night and day difference. I...

Oh yeah, it’s like night and day difference. I replaced mine at 204k and kicked myself for not doing it sooner. Enjoy!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2025, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Following up. Have not had a single issue since...

Following up. Have not had a single issue since replacing the relay over 2 weeks ago so I’m calling this issue “solved”. Thanks everyone for the insight and happy new year!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2024, 12:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Update so far: Replaced fuel pressure relay...

Update so far: Replaced fuel pressure relay yesterday and 1st cold start this morning was successful. Will see what happens in the coming mornings.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,543
Posted By RenaissanceMan
Thank you for the clarification. So after testing...

Thank you for the clarification. So after testing again, here is what I’m seeing:

With car off and fuel pump power jumpered at the relay plug: 50psi

With pressure tester still connected and...
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