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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,920
Posted By Multibeemer
Wow, not one single response. I thought this was...

Wow, not one single response. I thought this was a common problem.

Anyway, a week after clearing the codes, it's back. So, I've replaced the gas cap and the purge control valve, and can't get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2015, 12:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,920
Posted By Multibeemer
P0443

I've been getting the SES light intermittently for several months, caused by code P0443, which is for "Evaporative Emission System Purge Control Valve Circuit". So, I went ahead and replaced the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2015, 08:45 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 244,545
Posted By Multibeemer
I either missed that one, or it was posted after...

I either missed that one, or it was posted after I went ahead and replaced mine. But also, I don't have a lift (I wish!). Not that it matters (to me, anyway) at this point, but does the circlip...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 244,545
Posted By Multibeemer
You are one of the supremely fortunate ones who...

You are one of the supremely fortunate ones who was able to take your axle out from the hub. If you didn't run out and buy a lottery ticket, you should have, because MANY of us, as documented...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 244,545
Posted By Multibeemer
Is there any actual recent, relevant data on the...

Is there any actual recent, relevant data on the unreliability of split CV Boots? Yanking an axle to replace a boot is an INSANE amount of work - I could replace 20 of the split boots in the amount...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 11:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
I checked all four pullies - the cables are...

I checked all four pullies - the cables are securely contained within each of them. There just isn't any visual sign of a problem with the regulator, but it's definitely off-kilter, which seems to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
Of course - there's no way to access that bolt...

Of course - there's no way to access that bolt without removing that plastic plug.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
So here's what I found. I took the...

So here's what I found. I took the regulator/motor out, and noticed that when I did my zip-tie repair a couple of years ago, I seem to have left the heads of the zip ties in a position where there's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
I just replaced my inner door handle assembly...

I just replaced my inner door handle assembly with a Febi from autohausaz. Straighforward job overall, with the exception of getting the allen bolt that goes through the opening on the side of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 03:16 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 244,545
Posted By Multibeemer
I've seen this product before (AFTER I replaced...

I've seen this product before (AFTER I replaced my boots, unfortunately). Looks like a fantastic idea - if they make one that fits the X5, I'd definitely try this before going through the agony of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
If you roll your passenger side window all the...

If you roll your passenger side window all the way down, does it make it all the way up? I can roll mine down no more than a couple of inches - any more than that causes it to slow to a crawl. No...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
Thanks; yeah, I suspect it isn't my motor, since...

Thanks; yeah, I suspect it isn't my motor, since it drives the window down just fine, and I don't see why the motor would become too "weak" over time to drive the window back up. I suspect as you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
I may end up doing that, but from what I can see,...

I may end up doing that, but from what I can see, the zip ties I installed a couple of years ago seem to be holding very securely - when I raise the window, there's not visible "rocking" or any sign...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
I'm not surprised, given the very limited access....

I'm not surprised, given the very limited access. The thing that really sucks about this job is that I'll probably have to completely remove the regulator, hopefully be able to diagnose whether the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
Thanks - well, it's a fair bit of work just to...

Thanks - well, it's a fair bit of work just to figure out what's wrong, but at least I see what I'm up against. I can't make it to the dealer today, but I'll pick up a pair of clips tomorrow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
No, the motor is buried behind the door frame -...

No, the motor is buried behind the door frame - removing the speaker didn't improve my access to it at all. There's no way to remove the motor without moving the regulator several inches toward the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
Question - do I have to remove the bolt and...

Question - do I have to remove the bolt and plastic clip that holds the glass to the regulator before I unbolt the regulator to allow me to move it far enough to access the motor? In other words,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2015, 12:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I've got...

Thanks for the suggestions. Looks like I've got lots of things to test. I'll tear it all apart asap and try to figure out if it's the motor, the drive gear, the regulator, or something else.

Do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
I took another look, and confirmed that the...

I took another look, and confirmed that the plastic clips that hold the regulator to the window are in perfect condition, and the bolts are tight. So, something else is causing my window to move at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2015, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
That's good to hear. Febi is so much less...

That's good to hear. Febi is so much less expensive than "BMW original". On a vehicle this old, it really doesn't make sense to pay top dollar for replacement parts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
Thanks for all the very useful responses. I also...

Thanks for all the very useful responses. I also have to order a new coil, and autohausaz has free shipping for orders over $75, and the door handle carrier and coil will easily put me over.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
Thanks. So is the part I show the link to in my...

Thanks. So is the part I show the link to in my post above the one I need to replace?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2015, 11:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
What you're showing is a picture of the actuator....

What you're showing is a picture of the actuator. Are you sure this isn't the piece that might be broken on my X5?

Genuine BMW 51218243616OE Door Handle, Exterior...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,347
Posted By Multibeemer
David, I'll double check, but I believe the...

David,

I'll double check, but I believe the parts you're describing are intact on my regulator. They disintigrated on my drivers side regulator, which I replaced several years ago, but I believe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2015, 11:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,512
Posted By Multibeemer
Doing a little checking, it looks like this may...

Doing a little checking, it looks like this may be the part I need:

Genuine BMW 51218243616OE Door Handle, Exterior (http://www.autohausaz.com/pn/51218243616OE)

Is this correct?
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