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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 993
Posted By SuomiX
She's gone

After 7 years of fun/pain/torture/enjoyment it was time to sell my MY2001 X5 4.4i. This wasn't an easy road, but it was a pure driving pleasure when she was running well...
Still gonna miss her,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,738
Posted By SuomiX
It's a v8, it has the automatic starting...

It's a v8, it has the automatic starting sequence. You just turn the key to position 3 and then release it immediatly. Starter continues to operate automatically so long that the engine start. You...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2018, 01:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,047
Posted By SuomiX
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/1...

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/101335-long-cranks-hard-starting-when-hot-solved-new-fuel-filter.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By SuomiX
Check the wiring near the right side hinge of the...

Check the wiring near the right side hinge of the upper tailgate. There is a yellow/white_striped wire that goes from the antenna amp to the GM5 module. The wire was broken inside the rubber boot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,549
Posted By SuomiX
I don't wanna believe that 2 years old the...

I don't wanna believe that 2 years old the original teile VANOS-units seals are already toasted. :confused:
However the original teile 2 years old valve cover gaskets are showing some oil leaking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,549
Posted By SuomiX
I have a same kind noise on my m62, and only when...

I have a same kind noise on my m62, and only when the engine is warm. Both VANOS units has swapped about 2 years ago with the tensioners and the guides. Some days it's a little louder and the other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2015, 05:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,375
Posted By SuomiX
Did that last week. The two lowest located torx...

Did that last week. The two lowest located torx bolts are the hard ones to reach. Needs the right sized (small ones) tools, because of the water hoses there isn't too much space around. Switched the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,874
Posted By SuomiX
Had same symptoms with my X. But with a new...

Had same symptoms with my X. But with a new aftermarket(Hengst) filter. Finally after a two long embarrassing months I swapped it to a new Mahle KL96(same as OEM but no BMW labels) filter because of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2015, 03:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By SuomiX
X5 2001 4.4 sluggish starting when hot, no error codes

A long story short.
The motor died during driving. I changed a new fuel filter with a regulator, a new right side fuel pump and a new o-ring to the left side pump.
After that the motor started,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2015, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 15,109
Posted By SuomiX
For the key fob problem, check the wiring near...

For the key fob problem, check the wiring near the right side hinge of the upper tailgate. There is a yellow/white_striped wire that goes from the antenna amp to the GM5 module. The wire was broken...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,409
Posted By SuomiX
It's alive!!! I found the reason why my key fobs...

It's alive!!! I found the reason why my key fobs stopped working.
All of you who do not get the key fobs initialized, check the wiring near the right side hinge of the upper tailgate. There is a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2014, 04:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,409
Posted By SuomiX
I have a similar problem, the key fob doesn't...

I have a similar problem, the key fob doesn't work. I have replaced both the GM3 and the antenna modules with a new ones. Still can't initialize the key fobs. I have tried to program the key fobs by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By SuomiX
The answer was the left front wheel bearing.

The answer was the left front wheel bearing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2012, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Posted By SuomiX
A weird sound from the front left corner(maybe)

A weird sound started suddenly yesterday on our 4.4i (2001). My wife, who is very clever to find the weird noises on a car(I really mean it, she's good), drove it a day before and it was ok, no weird...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By SuomiX
The automatic transmission may(?) behave...

The automatic transmission may(?) behave strangely if the diameter of tires is abnormal.
At least the 5-series(e39) steptronics has been told to have an unusual behavier with a too big or a too...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,439
Posted By SuomiX
My 2001 4.4 has the comfort seats and I like...

My 2001 4.4 has the comfort seats and I like those much better than the sport seats.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-15-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,284
Posted By SuomiX
What would be the best setup for the oem 17"...

What would be the best setup for the oem 17" 235/65R17 and non-sport suspension(e53 4.4 2001)? My winter tires are 17" and summer tires are 20" 275/40R20. Should the alignment be different, and if...
Forum: Navigation System 09-24-2011, 11:08 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 134,297
Posted By SuomiX
So, this is what I made. Thanks to ccfj1 and...

So, this is what I made.

Thanks to ccfj1 and this thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/navigation-system/62598-resler-interface.html
I found the right part numbers for those plugs.
Forum: Navigation System 08-22-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 134,297
Posted By SuomiX
From left to right in the picture: very light...

From left to right in the picture:
very light blueishgray or light grey, white, black, red and transparent clear.

There is a one free unplugged big blue connector under the cd-player, can that be...
Forum: Navigation System 08-20-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 134,297
Posted By SuomiX
Can I use this?

Hi!

Can I use this to connect the Navcoder to my X5? I think it is for the DSP, am I right? If not, where that connector should belong?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2011, 05:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By SuomiX
Thanks for the answers. The car is equipped with...

Thanks for the answers. The car is equipped with headlamp washers and no independent heater.
I drove a little test drive last friday and when the engine was cold, it sounded very good - nothing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2011, 04:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,839
Posted By SuomiX
Buying 2001 X5 4.4, a question about two disconnected wire plugs

Hi!

I found two wire connectors in the engine compartment that are disconnected. Both are quite big ones, wrapped with black plastic bag or something.
One is at the left side, when you look at...
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