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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
Double pull won't open the rear doors if they...

Double pull won't open the rear doors if they were locked by the remote or were in "alarmed lock"



There is a need to open the rear doors + the lift gate to take things out.


Two pulls...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
+1 So, there was a bad choice BMW engineers...

+1

So, there was a bad choice BMW engineers made not to have a manual override unlock lever. Double pull or double lock concepts only add confusion to the consumers.

Back to the drawing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
Let me reiterate the situation: 1. You lock the...

Let me reiterate the situation:
1. You lock the car with your key or all doors are in lock position
2. You lost battery power
3. You can't open rear doors nor lift gate because they need power to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2012, 01:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
Good to know BMW engineers cover the edge...

Good to know BMW engineers cover the edge cases... I have not tested out those yet.

But don't we all agree that X5 should have a mechanical lock/unlock lever like any other cars so we have zero...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2012, 03:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
Yes I can open the driver door with the key. No...

Yes I can open the driver door with the key.
No I have no way to open the rear doors with the key as there is no insert hole for the key on the rear doors nor the lift gate.
From inside, I can't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,104
Posted By lynhnn
Doors locked when battery died

So my car was left in the cold for few days and the battery is dead. The charger was stuck in the leg room of the rear because the rear seats were folded down to carry some furniture. The back door...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By lynhnn
can it be a fuse or something similar that broken...

can it be a fuse or something similar that broken and need a quick fix? I believe water pump is electronically powered?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-27-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By lynhnn
48,000 and rarely used. Only driven about 15...

48,000 and rarely used. Only driven about 15 miles a day.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,598
Posted By lynhnn
Overheated engine warning: car stopped

Hi,
My 07 X5 can only ran about 10 minutes. Then I heard loud noise like the fan running crazy. The warning message on the console telling me that the engine is overheated and the car must stop. I...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-26-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,618
Posted By lynhnn
The solution is: While pressing the brake...

The solution is:
While pressing the brake pedal, stick in the hole something like a screw driver to move/toogle the parking swith on/off.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-21-2012, 05:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,618
Posted By lynhnn
07 X5 stuck in PARK position with broken park handler

The plastic park handler was broken and removed a while back. Some thing got inserted into the hole and change the car to "PARK" mode. I can't drive it any more.
What can I do to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-20-2012, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,351
Posted By lynhnn
07 X5 plastic key limitations?

Hi all,

Can I use the valet key (plastic fob with key insert) for normal driving? Someone told me that I can't drive far with it? I can start the engine and drive it around the block.

07 X5.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2012, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By lynhnn
bright

bright
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2012, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,150
Posted By lynhnn
airbag warning light is on

I notice that this airbag indicator light has been on all the time few days ago and I would like to know what to worry.

2003 x5 sports.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,648
Posted By lynhnn
I confirm with my car that Sometimes the...

I confirm with my car that

Sometimes the "delay" never came and I would go a whole day without a/c
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2012, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,511
Posted By lynhnn
I did "bend the contact up" on the socket and the...

I did "bend the contact up" on the socket and the warning sign went away! what a fix.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,511
Posted By lynhnn
Can you elaborate more about it and may be detail...

Can you elaborate more about it and may be detail DIY instruction?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,511
Posted By lynhnn
How do I do LED?

How do I do LED?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2012, 02:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,511
Posted By lynhnn
03 3.0 X5 Tail light (lower bulb) problem

Hi,
Passenger side tail light (lower part) is not working. I swapped the bulb with other side and the bulb is working fine. In fact, I just replaced them about 2 months ago.

I tried to find a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 23,648
Posted By lynhnn
My 03 3.0 X5 has exact the same A/C delay...

My 03 3.0 X5 has exact the same A/C delay problem. So you say replacing the compressor will do the trick? Do you know how much part/labor cost?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,157
Posted By lynhnn
I have the same car and I am looking for guidance...

I have the same car and I am looking for guidance how to replace the stereo with a 3rd party unit so I can use bluetooth option..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2012, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,915
Posted By lynhnn
Ok. This morning it is working like a charm. So...

Ok. This morning it is working like a charm. So what I did last night was disconnect the hose and pump the water out to test the pump and that actually make the whole thing work!
So if you install a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,915
Posted By lynhnn
new and working windshield washer pump but still no spray

Hi,
I ordered ebay a new windshield water pump and tested it by not hooking up the hose. Yes the water jet come out of the pump very strong (as another person in the driver seat triggering the pump)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,591
Posted By lynhnn
Ok here is the updated. I took it to the...

Ok here is the updated. I took it to the Alignment Workshop and paid $60 to get it align. The steering wheel is now in the correct (straight) position.
Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,677
Posted By lynhnn
You are right about having the a/c not on for a...

You are right about having the a/c not on for a while (like overnight).
My a/c control is manual.
I tried to run fast to get the a/c working but it does not seem to help that way.
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