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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Today, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17,508
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Posted By andrewwynn
I'm not aware of m54 having an issue with swallow...

I'm not aware of m54 having an issue with swallow serpentine through FMS but I've experienced it happen with the N55.

If you can examine the rod bearings with the engine in place, and especially...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2026, 12:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By andrewwynn
I misread something in the past and thought EWS...

I misread something in the past and thought EWS never stopped the crank (which i think is really dumb), glad to find out it can stop crank but only if you put in what the car considers a non key.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2026, 11:34 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By andrewwynn
Does the e53 key send a security signal to crank?

Thanks for the clarification!

So a legit key that rolling codes confused wiki crank no fuel, but a key with broken EWS circuit will not even crank. That i think matches the symptoms better.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 10:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 790
Posted By andrewwynn
When your turn on the car the aux fan should turn...

When your turn on the car the aux fan should turn about 1/8 turn it does a self test. If it fails it will disable the ac.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 10:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By andrewwynn
EWS doesn't stop the crank from my understanding....

EWS doesn't stop the crank from my understanding.

When you have a freshly charged battery you should document what each key does.

If you can't crank that usually means a problem with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,558
Posted By andrewwynn
What did you do to / for your E53 today??

I always have glasses on that have PC lenses. May have saved me big-time in that incident.

Note the bruise under my left eye where the frame hit me.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 324
Posted By andrewwynn
Intermittent key usually means either bad solder...

Intermittent key usually means either bad solder traces on the EWS ckt in the key or a bad ignition switch. If you have a working valet key (solid plastic grip no buttons) that works reliably you can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 03:41 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,558
Posted By andrewwynn
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Yeah so that happened!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 03:26 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,558
Posted By andrewwynn
What did you do to / for your E53 today??

two of my most prize possessions are 21 and 28 inch titanium crowbars. they were all made Russia, probably 20 years ago or more. you used to be able to buy them on eBay, but they are nonexistent for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2026, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 790
Posted By andrewwynn
Unplug the hedgehog and see if the light turns...

Unplug the hedgehog and see if the light turns off.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-02-2026, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 176
Posted By andrewwynn
What's the mileage on your 35i?

Mine made it to 195 and self destructed fantastically!

My replacement motor has 120 and i don't expect any problem getting past 200. The original motor wasn't well maintained before i bought at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2026, 03:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,412
Posted By andrewwynn
You already have the "new key" that makes it safe...

You already have the "new key" that makes it safe to open up the old remote key.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2026, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By andrewwynn
Sounds like your are describing a modification to...

Sounds like your are describing a modification to the dipstick guide tube.

Any hole to the environment is a "vacuum leak" I'm curious about the hole though seems would suck in cold air and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2026, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By andrewwynn
Different dipstick tube (insulated bottom where...

Different dipstick tube (insulated bottom where oil from the separator goes back to the pan).

Interesting i didn't know about the dip tube.

Looks like you can "roll your own" cold weather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2026, 02:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 237
Posted By andrewwynn
Which CCV do I have?

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Find that short 90° hose: if has the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2026, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,558
Posted By andrewwynn
Bring sun some liquid wrench and some freeze off....

Bring sun some liquid wrench and some freeze off. Spray a ton right on the hub to shrink it.

The best way I’ve found to break them loose is to put the lugs back on but a couple threads loose from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2025, 05:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,412
Posted By andrewwynn
Get a new key to give yourself the freedom to fix...

Get a new key to give yourself the freedom to fix the old one. Good plan to move the guts over to a clean shell


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 277
Posted By andrewwynn
Drag clutch it'll heat up very fast. I...

Drag clutch it'll heat up very fast.

I suppose if it's cold enough to condense on the cold friction plates, you have to get them over the dew point.

Depending how annoying half an hour with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2025, 04:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,412
Posted By andrewwynn
Confirm you do/n't have voltage and buttons work...

Confirm you do/n't have voltage and buttons work before disassembly. My posts on the topic show exactly where to poke needles to measure voltage and if you press each button you can see the voltage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,412
Posted By andrewwynn
The battery will die from non use. It charges...

The battery will die from non use. It charges from being in the ignition switch. Sadly you likely destroyed the battery in the unused key from not using it.

There was a guy would replace the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2025, 03:18 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,558
Posted By andrewwynn
I averaged about $40/mo on repairs with my E53....

I averaged about $40/mo on repairs with my E53. Had it for about 66 months. Insurance totaled the car the difference was 1900 from the price i paid.

29+40=69/mo net. Paid about the same for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2025, 04:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By andrewwynn
Lube under the pads? I'd have replaced the stop...

Lube under the pads? I'd have replaced the stop squeak with more. I'm batting 1000 with squeak


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2025, 01:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By andrewwynn
My favorite is cranberry moonshine. Only berry...

My favorite is cranberry moonshine. Only berry strong enough to come through.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2025, 12:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By andrewwynn
Not in a mean way for sure. Didn't you say...

Not in a mean way for sure.

Didn't you say you were going to be stateside this winter?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2025, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 575
Posted By andrewwynn
I'll call you cookies and raise some exceptional...

I'll call you cookies and raise some exceptional whisky:

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Yeah that's 131 proof. I usually only buy cask strength but...
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