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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2014, 05:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,647
Posted By traveldad
Seems even a new battery will drain in about 4...

Seems even a new battery will drain in about 4 weeks if car sits. I don't drive my truck on a regular basis so every month I'll charge up the battery using a low 2 amps charger and hook up to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By traveldad
I did the exact same thing, and three...

I did the exact same thing, and three independents with good dx computers could not reset it. Light goes out but comes back on in 10 seconds. I've yet to take it to a dealer, hoping to find a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,459
Posted By traveldad
Many thanks for prompt reply.. Seems like a DYI...

Many thanks for prompt reply.. Seems like a DYI fix. traveldad
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 21,390
Posted By traveldad
I'm impressed with your solution and ability. It...

I'm impressed with your solution and ability. It will work on most autos.

I would have been inclined to try and find a seat cover from a wrecked vehicle, wonder what becomes of good seats. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 07:30 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 43,181
Posted By traveldad
I've noticed X5's do not like cold weather. ...

I've noticed X5's do not like cold weather. Frozen PVC valve causes valley pan (v8) to leak on a cold start up, door seals stick, locks freeze, seat heaters are slow to warm, plastic radiator parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,466
Posted By traveldad
from my experience with a diesel Volvo (VW engine...

from my experience with a diesel Volvo (VW engine though) you describe exactly how engine failed to start when a couple of glow plugs went out. I always preheated the glow plugs when car was cold. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,459
Posted By traveldad
My 2001 x5 4.4 began making a similar noise from...

My 2001 x5 4.4 began making a similar noise from the HVAC unit. When I open the door handle the ticking noise begins. When I ramp up the ac/heat fan noise seems to go away, maybe it is just drowned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,022
Posted By traveldad
air bag light

My air bag light is still on after an inexperienced indy mechanic replaced a window regulator. If the air bag is cannot be disconnected with the battery hooked up. I've been told only the dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,022
Posted By traveldad
thanks for your reply Zulu, however I'm pretty...

thanks for your reply Zulu, however I'm pretty certain all the wires are connected and working. Evidently, there is some kind of code that one cannot merely disconnect or reset using scan tools, or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,022
Posted By traveldad
air bag light

I had a rear window regulator replaced by an inept indy. He fixed the window regulator but didn't follow procedure regarding disconnecting the airbag and subsequently reconnecting the battery power...
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