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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By squeasel
Thank you all for the various bits of advice. ...

Thank you all for the various bits of advice. As for removing the steering wheel, I have a fear of air bags (note the I had already considered this). Probably unfounded, but a fear none the less. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By squeasel
Thank you @andrewwynn.

Thank you @andrewwynn.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 639
Posted By squeasel
Steering Wheel blocks gauge removal

Hello All ... I am having trouble searching, perhaps due to "Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration".


I have a 2003 X5 3.0i North American spec and need to remove the gauge...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By squeasel
@effduration Much thanks. I suspect you are...

@effduration Much thanks. I suspect you are correct. I will find a cat/manifold that doesn't exclude California though I think performance will be same, but longevity may not.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2019, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 886
Posted By squeasel
Cat/Exhaust manifold different for California?

Greetings All, I may need a new cat on cyl 1-3 for my 2009 (build 11/02) E53/M54. The part number I have is 18407514498...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2018, 12:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,354
Posted By squeasel
Thanks for all of the information, especially the...

Thanks for all of the information, especially the Bentley torque spec page.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2018, 01:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By squeasel
I use a kids composition book ... date, mileage,...

I use a kids composition book ... date, mileage, event, symptom/resolution if applicable. It comes in very handy to see how much oil being used, mileage in a year, "did I replace the spark plugs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2018, 01:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,032
Posted By squeasel
Transfer Case Chain Experience

Greetings All,


About 3 1/2 years ago (and 60,000 miles) I replaced the transfer case chain on the early 2003 X5 (build of 10/2002, NV 125, non X-drive, 1 blue link chain). I find that I must do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2018, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,354
Posted By squeasel
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Torque Specs

Greetings All,


I need to replace the Oil Filter Housing Gasket. There is a great video referenced on this site (here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYCgnUkDvJk). The one item I cannot find is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By squeasel
Overboost ... thank you. I will pay attention to...

Overboost ... thank you. I will pay attention to that area. I did replace the valve cover gasket around Feb of 2016 but it is worth another check.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By squeasel
Oil soaked Plug and Coil - Pre-emptive questions

2003 3.0i about 180,000 miles - No SES but code P1344 = Cyl 2 misfire at startup.

Truck runs rough at startup and at various times during a drive.

Cleared code and it returned a day or two...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2017, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,799
Posted By squeasel
@X5MMM ... here is a nice write-up on sunroof...

@X5MMM ... here is a nice write-up on sunroof drains. I am assuming this is my problem thanks to the Pekeliscious post.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2017, 12:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,799
Posted By squeasel
@Pekeliscious ... is this hose a drain for the...

@Pekeliscious ... is this hose a drain for the sunroof? Also, how did you clean it?

P.S. looks like I have found a water outlet hose from the sunroof on realoem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,799
Posted By squeasel
Front passenger footwell flooded

The drought is over and now the weather stripping testing has begun. The passenger (right) front footwell is soaking wet. The car was driven a couple of miles in the rain, then parked 8 hours...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,149
Posted By squeasel
This is not my area, per se, but I believe fuse...

This is not my area, per se, but I believe fuse 27 is General Module, while Fuse 40 is wiper relay.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2016, 05:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,228
Posted By squeasel
I had symptoms of no speedometer, MPG gauge, and...

I had symptoms of no speedometer, MPG gauge, and the trifecta lights. It was, of course, the ABS module. But I mention this because I did swap wheel sensors to confirm it wasn't that simple. It is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 05:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
I won't judge on how bad these look but was...

I won't judge on how bad these look but was surprised at the nice tight gap on the new plugs. As for original, I think they are. I have not changed them since taking over maintenance and I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
Tuesday update (and a case-closed for now) - ...

Tuesday update (and a case-closed for now) -
Sunday I had no problem replicating the misfire issue
Monday I couldn't generate the misfire
Tuesday I examined the coil packs and spark plugs. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 09:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
@upallnight ... will do. I have never done a...

@upallnight ... will do. I have never done a compression check on a cylinder that used coil-packs. I am not sure I can get my tester hose in there (note: this is more thinking out loud than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
I will attempt to regenerate the code. If...

I will attempt to regenerate the code. If successful I will swap the 3 coil with the 2 coil and the 3 plug with the 4 plug to see if the code changes. I will have to look up how to do an injector...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
I hope not as well. Symptoms are different and...

I hope not as well. Symptoms are different and the car is not being driven at -25F.

I have cleared the code and will see what returns. The answer will determine my next move unless someone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2016, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,259
Posted By squeasel
Not so random misfire - need guidance

Greetings All!,
I have a 2003 X5 3.0. The car misfires in a particular situation, throws code P1347 (Cylinder 3 misfire with fuel-cutoff), but does not throw the SES light (I confirmed this light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2016, 04:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 879
Posted By squeasel
Driver Door Weather/Rain Strip Clip reinstallation

Greetings All!
When removing the weather stripping from the left front door I broke the clip that holds the stripping in place. I have removed the fragments of the old clip (I think) and need to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 967
Posted By squeasel
I recently installed a box and cable that allows...

I recently installed a box and cable that allows for Bluetooth, Aux cable, USB and phone mic. DSP must be "No" and it takes the place of a CD changer (which we didn't have). All functionality is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 995
Posted By squeasel
Testing for a cause of occasional power loss

Greetings All,
Our 2003 3.0L US Spec has started to have an occasional power loss issue. There is hesitation on acceleration after coasting (like after throttle off exiting the freeway, then...
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