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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By DesertRat
Emory39, I tried to get the code to come up on...

Emory39, I tried to get the code to come up on the display but I can't seem to repeat it. Sorry and thanks for the offer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2016, 04:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,147
Posted By DesertRat
2005 X5 4.4i rough idle P6-01

I've been doing some research on my rough idle issue and I've read lots of solutions here (thanks) but I wanted to see if this P6-01 code on the dash has anything to do with it.

BACKGROUND: Car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,513
Posted By DesertRat
2005 4.4i leaking clear oil?

So the X5 has been sitting while I worked through the UPS claim with ECS for the brake job I just finished. When I went to move the car, I noticed a small puddle of fluid. Upon further inspection,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,738
Posted By DesertRat
Done...but brake light is still on?

So after a month of dealing with a UPS claim, I finally put the brakes on this morning. Simple procedure really...and the info on this sight was very helpful. After 2.5 hours all four corners were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,738
Posted By DesertRat
Thanks for all the feedback. I ordered a...

Thanks for all the feedback. I ordered a "package" from ECS and it cost $467.30 to my door and I paid with PayPal. Nice. It included Brembo rotors and RedStuff braked pads and OEM sensors.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,738
Posted By DesertRat
Thanks for the tip. I'll check out ECS Tuning...

Thanks for the tip. I'll check out ECS Tuning for sure. Were your parts BMW OE or OE replaceplacements? If they were replacements, how do they compare to BMW OE?

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2011, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,738
Posted By DesertRat
So I've found Centric and Power Stop. Power Stop...

So I've found Centric and Power Stop. Power Stop has a kit for about $600. Has anyone tried either of these and what's been the experience?

Thanks in advance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,738
Posted By DesertRat
Where to buy rotors/pads/sensor for '05 4.4i Sport?

I need to do a complete brake job on my wife's 2005 4.4i Sport. Where can I get OEM parts at a reasonable price and with good service?

-Andrew
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,740
Posted By DesertRat
Missing during startup/cold = spark plugs

I've been enjoying my 2005 X5 4.4i sport for over a year now and recently encountered a problem. When I parked it 10 days ago in the garage it was running fine. When I fired it up to drive the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2010, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,859
Posted By DesertRat
MAS Removal

Any of you folks find the trick on removing the torx screws that hold the MAS on? I have tired the T25 and T20 but they don't seem to fit. My MAS torx have the "anti tamper" version with the little...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2010, 09:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,859
Posted By DesertRat
Yeah...what is the remedy?

A little help? My 2005 X5 4.4 has this surge just as you come to a complete stop. Irritating. MAF?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By DesertRat
Thanks...

Thanks for the leads. I'm on it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2010, 09:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,453
Posted By DesertRat
What to use when detailing my X5

I'm going to detail my X5 this weekend but wasn't quite sure what is an "approved" commercial product for the dash and on the pastic/wood...etc.

Anyone have suggestions?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By DesertRat
Funny Idle/braking at full stop

So we've had our 2005 X5 4.4i sport for 7 months. Love the car. But it seems to be very sensitive on the breaking when you come to a full stop. It is like it surges just as you near full stop. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,965
Posted By DesertRat
Done...and thanks

So I went to the Stealer and bought the front plate holder. Installation was simple. Thanks for the leads.

-DR
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2010, 09:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,965
Posted By DesertRat
2005 front license plate holder

Does anyone know where I can find a front license plate holder for my 2005 X5? Oh...at a reasonable price?

-DR
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2009, 01:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,022
Posted By DesertRat
mine too

My 2005 X5 has several pixels missing from the radio all in the vertical plane. Does the fix assume there are intermittent contacts between the ribbon cable and the board?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By DesertRat
will do

anerbe,

Thanks for the input. I'll pop the hook and take a stare. I'll let you know what I find.

-DR
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 916
Posted By DesertRat
2005 4.4i: wind noise in dash?

So I just drove home (Denver) my 2005 4.4i (w/ 34k miles) from Ft. Wayne IN. AWESOME CAR! I purchased it from a dealer and when I test drove it, when I got up to about 80 mph there was a weird...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,377
Posted By DesertRat
Broke down and got....(drum roll goes here)

A 2005 4.4i w/ 34k miles. This car is for my wife and in the end I thought the IS was not the best fit.

Love the car!
Forum: The Lounge 11-06-2009, 06:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,257
Posted By DesertRat
Word... I offered to fly out with certified...

Word...

I offered to fly out with certified funds but the seller kept saying "why do you need to see the title?" I think they didn't know that MSN Auto only deal in cash. MSN Auto holds the...
Forum: The Lounge 11-06-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,257
Posted By DesertRat
So I contacted MSN Auto...

MSN Auto is a service provided by Autotrader. They only deal in cash transactions. They do not support buyers that require financing. Here is the dialog I had with them recently:

"
Please...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 03:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,377
Posted By DesertRat
Thanks for the G2. All else being equal, I'll...

Thanks for the G2. All else being equal, I'll spring for the "is", which I'm trying to do now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 09:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,259
Posted By DesertRat
Thanks...

Thanks Anto for the tip. I think I'll just do that!
Forum: The Lounge 11-06-2009, 01:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,257
Posted By DesertRat
Anybody heard of MSN Auto car sales service?

So I'm trying to work a deal on a car that is out of state. The seller has the car at a shipping facility. The service company "MSN Auto" brokers deals between parties evidently. They are an escrow...
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