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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2015, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,966
Posted By sedwilkins
Power steering fluid leaking from rack directly?

Ive been chasing a power steering fluid leak recently....I thought it was coming from the lines and reservoir, so i replaced all lines, washers, & reservoir. Every week or so, I get a fresh puddle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2015, 03:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By sedwilkins
This is what I did. When your generator goes...

This is what I did. When your generator goes out, you can just replace the regulator. its a 75$ part...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2015, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,028
Posted By sedwilkins
Great link, thanks for sharing

Great link, thanks for sharing
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 07-02-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,166
Posted By sedwilkins
Sounds like your MOST bus is down, you need to...

Sounds like your MOST bus is down, you need to get it hooked up and have codes read, until then you are just shooting in the dark.....It could literally be anything.

To get to the hud, the ip...
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 07-02-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,436
Posted By sedwilkins
If you must go the "tapping into" route, I would...

If you must go the "tapping into" route, I would advise you select a kl15 power source to tap into (switched power which is off when ignition is off.) for a retrofit like this instead of kl30 @ the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2014, 11:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 15,326
Posted By sedwilkins
ZF Lifeguard is the exact same as ford Mercon SP...

ZF Lifeguard is the exact same as ford Mercon SP as well

I just bought 12 qts @ 5.89/qt from O'reillys. Ford apparently used the fluid in their Navigators with the 6hp transmissions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2014, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,843
Posted By sedwilkins
Just a small update: Confirmed with 3...

Just a small update:

Confirmed with 3 different phones, after switching to kl15 or klR there is no bluetooth broadcast for bmwXXXXX when doing a bluetooth scan with the phones. None of the phones...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2014, 07:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,843
Posted By sedwilkins
I do have INPA, Rheingold, and bmw tools with...

I do have INPA, Rheingold, and bmw tools with daten v 51.3 installed. how do you do it via INPA?



Yes, I have the factory BT module and TCU. How do you activate the phone? I do not have the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,843
Posted By sedwilkins
Bluetooth pairing not working...

Hey Guys!

I have a 6/'06 4.8is which I just purchased the bluetooth snap-in adapter for. The car already is prewired with everything and has the ulf, microphone, etc. I can get the hands free to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By sedwilkins
Tie rods are tight and alignment was done this...

Tie rods are tight and alignment was done this morning. The alignment did require adjustment but it has not fixed the issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 08:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By sedwilkins
I'm in complete agreement with you that it needs...

I'm in complete agreement with you that it needs aligned. I was just waiting to see the result of this issue just in case something needed replaced and for a new set of rear tires.



The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By sedwilkins
Yes. But they are just the cheap plastic ones...

Yes. But they are just the cheap plastic ones ECS sent with the wheels. Perhaps you can recommend a better one? I would really like metal ones instead of these. I thought about this too, and on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By sedwilkins
Steering wheel vibration nightmare.

accidental double post. Please delete. Sorry!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2014, 05:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,790
Posted By sedwilkins
Steering wheel vibration nightmare.

The vehicle in question is a 6/06 4.8is. Mileage is 81k miles.

Possibly pertinent modifications: Brand new wheels, 2 new Conti DW tires up front, lowered permanently to access height via INPA.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,450
Posted By sedwilkins
Damn I can't even tell it's photoshopped; Nice...

Damn I can't even tell it's photoshopped; Nice work!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2014, 10:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,450
Posted By sedwilkins
Picture of style 336 wheels on an e53?

Does anyone have a picture by chance of an e53 (preferably a sapphire black one) with style 336 wheels on it?

TIA! :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2014, 08:15 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,413
Posted By sedwilkins
Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market...

Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market (http://www.car-part.com)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,657
Posted By sedwilkins
A couple flash issues in winKFP with dxc & DME

Greetings everyone!

I have been gradually getting the BMW standard tools package configured over the past couple of days and finally today I was able to get some coding and flashing done. I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,721
Posted By sedwilkins
Got a good source for said spacers? Preferably...

Got a good source for said spacers? Preferably 30mm? H&Rs are $$$$$$$:yikes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,901
Posted By sedwilkins
Thats a liiiiiitle too much for me. Id like to...

Thats a liiiiiitle too much for me. Id like to keep the stock mufflers and everything else. I'm just looking to slap in an X pipe.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,901
Posted By sedwilkins
Sorry guys car is a 6/06 4.8is!

Sorry guys car is a 6/06 4.8is!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,901
Posted By sedwilkins
2.25" vs. 2.5" X-Pipe?

Any benefit in one vs. the other?

Word on the street has it both will work. Also, any specific brand? eBay one for 40$?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,784
Posted By sedwilkins
Very simple.... Green means GO! ...

Very simple....

Green means GO!

:shifterburnout smiley:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,856
Posted By sedwilkins
Yup, it sure is. Drove alllllll the way down...

Yup, it sure is. Drove alllllll the way down there over xmas to pick it up and drive it back, and now I'm having issues with it. (it left me stranded 8 days after I bought it when the alternator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By sedwilkins
A couple questions/issues on my new 4.8is

So I just picked up a nice 2006 4.8is a week ago, and I'm slowly discovering a couple issues it has.

Firstly, if it sits overnight, or for a long period when its cold outside (while it sits...
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