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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-14-2012, 10:01 AM

Replies: 3

Is there a place to get a new ECU for a good price?

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Posted By pepe88

I don't know what SSS is but I'll look into it. ...

I don't know what SSS is but I'll look into it.

Does the module program through the OBD or through the mod itself? I wish there was a way to send the used mod somewhere and have it come back to...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-13-2012, 09:00 PM

Replies: 3

Is there a place to get a new ECU for a good price?

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Posted By pepe88

Is there a place to get a new ECU for a good price?

Had the X diagnosed at a dealer today. They said the same thing as my indy. I need a new ECU to fix my engine failsafe message. There are codes in the brain that will just not clear and everything...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-10-2012, 11:45 PM

Replies: 4

PDC problems...

Views: 1,218

Posted By pepe88

The damage was from the trash man hitting my...

The damage was from the trash man hitting my fender. The bumper got a big scratch and so they replaced it. That was on the far right though so I know the sensors were not damaged.

Can I check...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-10-2012, 11:35 PM

Replies: 6

My suspension was low this evening.

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Posted By pepe88

My suspension was low this evening.

Went out to the X and noticed the rear was pretty low. I turned it on and it came right up to level. I've never noticed it doing that before.

Is this a sign of bad things to come?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-10-2012, 11:27 PM

Replies: 4

PDC problems...

Views: 1,218

Posted By pepe88

PDC problems...

While my tech was scanning, he found: PDC left front, and right middle front sensor was not working. The bumper was replaced and painted last year and it didn't work after that.

Could there be...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-07-2012, 04:27 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

Hard reset didn't change anything.

Hard reset didn't change anything.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-05-2012, 06:29 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

Is there ever a case where the failsafe is on but...

Is there ever a case where the failsafe is on but the car doesn't have a real problem. I just got done driving the X again and the only problem is the slow start. It's like I'm driving a car with a...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-05-2012, 10:40 AM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

How do I reset the ECU?

How do I reset the ECU?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-05-2012, 12:09 AM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

I have a K&N air filter (I know...worthless). I...

I have a K&N air filter (I know...worthless). I have LED tails, but they don't throw a message.

That's the only things that are not OEM.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-04-2012, 09:53 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

RPMs will go to red line still. Why aren't I...

RPMs will go to red line still. Why aren't I getting a CEL for the MAF when it's unplugged? On my Audi, it happened right away when it was unplugged.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-04-2012, 09:20 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

I have dealt with this mech for years now and...

I have dealt with this mech for years now and this is the first thing that he hasn't figured out.

His next step was going to be a new DME but niether of us wanted to take the risk if that...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-03-2012, 07:50 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

One quick question. If the truck says engine...

One quick question. If the truck says engine failsafe, can the dealer hook it up and tell what's causing the mode. Seems like that would be the logical thing. If the truck is in failsafe mode then...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-03-2012, 06:25 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

Well...I made it home with no real issues. Got...

Well...I made it home with no real issues. Got it up to 100 without a problem. The engine failsafe message is still on. Also, the truck takes off very slow no matter how much it's pressed down. ...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-03-2012, 12:34 AM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

He wanted to try a brain and both AutoLogic and...

He wanted to try a brain and both AutoLogic and BMW said that a 2001 was too new to be reprogrammed. A new brain was around $1300.

He did take it out today and said he got it up to 80MPH, but...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-02-2012, 07:04 AM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

I'm lucky to have any German mech that close. I...

I'm lucky to have any German mech that close. I live in rural Illinois so anyone else I go to will surely be far away.

I will call him later today to see if there is anymore info he can give...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-01-2012, 08:09 PM

Replies: 32

I think my X is down for the count...:(

Views: 5,002

Posted By pepe88

I think my X is down for the count...:(

My X has been at my indy (with over 30 years of German experience) for the past few months. He called me last week and told me to have it towed to a dealer. It does start but is limited to just a...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-12-2012, 02:58 AM

Replies: 2

My X5 has been in the shop for a month...

Views: 2,045

Posted By pepe88

My X5 has been in the shop for a month...

My mechanic (with 30 years of German car experience) can not figure out what's going on. The truck kept going into failsafe mode but would still drive. He thought the gas pedal was bad so he put a...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-06-2011, 06:25 PM

Replies: 0

What other model's gas pedal go in the E53?

Views: 1,180

Posted By pepe88

What other model's gas pedal go in the E53?

Got a new gas pedal, but my tech thinks it's bad. It throws codes that won't clear when the pedal is in. It is under warranty, but I have to take it to a dealer. That isn't possible right now. So...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-01-2011, 01:50 PM

Replies: 5

Tech is saying a used cluster can not be recoded...

Views: 3,716

Posted By pepe88

Tech is saying a used cluster can not be recoded...

I know I have a question related to this, but now I'm a little desperate. He says that BMW told him that a used cluster can not be recoded and I have to buy a new one. My cluster is shot and I'm...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-01-2011, 01:09 AM

Replies: 9

Tech says I need a new cluster. Should I buy new?

Views: 2,000

Posted By pepe88

Some pixels are missing, but that's not the real...

Some pixels are missing, but that's not the real problem. He said that the car was setting a bunch of codes that would not go away until he put a different cluster in. He called BMW with the codes...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-30-2011, 11:55 PM

Replies: 9

Tech says I need a new cluster. Should I buy new?

Views: 2,000

Posted By pepe88

Tech says I need a new cluster. Should I buy new?

He says that BMW told him that it's almost impossible to get a used cluster coded to a different car.

Mine is a 2001 4.4i.

He quoted $580 for a new cluster. I see them used on eBay. Is...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-13-2011, 04:21 PM

Replies: 5

My 4.4 won't stay running...

Views: 1,968

Posted By pepe88

Oh dear...I was out of gas!

Oh dear...I was out of gas!

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-12-2011, 08:48 PM

Replies: 5

My 4.4 won't stay running...

Views: 1,968

Posted By pepe88

Thanks! The mechanic said he found a mouse nest...

Thanks! The mechanic said he found a mouse nest and had to replace the fuel level sensor when the car was in for an unrelated issue.

I guess there are more in there...ahhh!

What exactly do I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-12-2011, 06:37 PM

Replies: 5

My 4.4 won't stay running...

Views: 1,968

Posted By pepe88

My 4.4 won't stay running...

Seems to start up fine. The the RPMs drop to almost 0 and the starter engages over and over until I shut it off.

The car has set for awhile and the battery was almost dead. I've had it on the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-02-2011, 08:04 PM

Replies: 1

Self level suspension warning if the headlights are turned on after the foglights...

Views: 1,394

Posted By pepe88

Self level suspension warning if the headlights are turned on after the foglights...

We are getting ready to sell the 2001 4.4i. We've had around $6000 worth of work done to it so it's a solid car. One of the bad things is... If the car is started and then the fogs turned on...

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