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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 02-04-2025, 02:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By TiminIndy
Apparently, the map file is free, but if you want...

Apparently, the map file is free, but if you want the FSC code, it is $19.00.





https://postimg.cc/9DdQJqx8
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 02-04-2025, 12:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By TiminIndy
Free Map Update - OEM Navigations?

I was looking at options for an update for my map file for my nav and came across this free option. Has anyone tried this before?


...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,813,019
Posted By TiminIndy
$3,000 USD

$3,000 USD
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2021, 09:00 PM
Replies: 17,674
Views: 3,813,019
Posted By TiminIndy
What did I do to my E53 today? I traded her in. ...

What did I do to my E53 today? I traded her in. Here's the replacement, an F15 space gray metallic 35i


https://i.ibb.co/rkXmwsx/2014-X5-2.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2020, 12:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
Oh, that fuse is fine - had it out today when I...

Oh, that fuse is fine - had it out today when I did the amp swap.


Any other ideas?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2020, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
Please tell me more. I went for a ride, and sure...

Please tell me more. I went for a ride, and sure enough, after about 10 minutes, it stopped working again. It is definitely heat related. I have found that on cold mornings, it stays on for my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2020, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
I swapped out with the new (used) amp and so far,...

I swapped out with the new (used) amp and so far, it works.



If any of you guys like to tinker with electronics and want to dissect the failed amp, I can send it to you for the cost of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
No water in the area. Hopefully swapping amps...

No water in the area. Hopefully swapping amps fixes it, but I am concerned with how hot the head unit gets. I never paid attention to it before, but I doubt it is normal to be that hot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
I was hoping not to have to remove the components...

I was hoping not to have to remove the components above it, but I guess we will see.


I read that the exact same amp comes in the E46 and some other sedans, but if you use one of those in an E53,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2020, 07:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
I usually try to avoid throwing parts at a...

I usually try to avoid throwing parts at a problem until I confirm what is broken, but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to buy a used amp that came off an E53 (so that hopefully I don't have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,062
Posted By TiminIndy
Radio on but no sound; intermittently

Recently, the sound has been going out on my E53. It usually works when I first start up, then goes off after 5-10 minutes. Eventually, it will come back on, in 5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes. Looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2020, 12:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By TiminIndy
Well, I went with the Cardones and they look...

Well, I went with the Cardones and they look decent to me, but there are some slight differences between left & right - especially on the inside view. Is this normal?:

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By TiminIndy
I have neither the time nor the inclination to...

I have neither the time nor the inclination to rebuild them myself. I asked my indy about rebuild kit and he doesn't want to mess with that either.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 837
Posted By TiminIndy
Remanufactured Calipers

I had my right, rear outside brake pad wear down to metal recently and the inside pad still had about 1/4 inch of pad left. We remembered a few months ago when I could hear brakes rubbing when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 931
Posted By TiminIndy
Which Brake Pad Sensor Clip

I am ordering some brake parts, including new brake pad sensors for front and back. I noticed they had a sensor clip for ~ $3, so I want to get those too. Then I noticed that the different sites I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2020, 07:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By TiminIndy
I always think electronic over mechanical is just...

I always think electronic over mechanical is just something else that can go wrong.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By TiminIndy
I just hope they have improved the design on the...

I just hope they have improved the design on the door handle carriers!


Also, major pet peeve of my E53 is how the spoiler over the back window continues to drip water after a car wash. Dry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By TiminIndy
I test drove a couple of E70's a while back and...

I test drove a couple of E70's a while back and noticed the steering was much easier than on the E53 - especially in slow/tight spaces in parking lots. etc.. Is the F15 even better?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2020, 01:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,319
Posted By TiminIndy
Opinions on Upgrade to E70 / F15

I have had a 2006 E53 for 6 years now and have been wanting to upgrade to a newer one for a while. I was thinking I would go to an E70, 2011-2013 N55 (6 cyl xDrive35i).



I was looking to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2020, 04:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 926
Posted By TiminIndy
Belgian PM in E53

They showed the Belgian PM arriving at a hospital today - apparently the hospital workers shunned the PM and turned their backs. I thought it was interesting that she was in an E53. I figured she...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,428
Posted By TiminIndy
I keep meaning to switch to my other key, just to...

I keep meaning to switch to my other key, just to keep batteries charged on it if nothing else. I will try that out today (gives me an excuse to go for a drive!)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2020, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,428
Posted By TiminIndy
Location of Ignition Relay

I have the issue with intermittent no start, no click, no nothing. I don't get the weird thing with the visor mirror light, but more and more frequently, I first turn the key and nothing happens. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,613
Posted By TiminIndy
Important correction from above if you are...

Important correction from above if you are removing the lock mechanism from the rear door: The 3 bolts holding it in place are T-30 torx, not T-25.


For someone who is skilled on DIY vids, a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2019, 02:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By TiminIndy
Has anyone tried anything like these aftermarket...

Has anyone tried anything like these aftermarket pieces? Saw one in plastic 'chrome' and this one in faux carbon fiber. For the price, might be worth a shot:

...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-28-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,161
Posted By TiminIndy
Fixing or Replacing Steering Wheel Trim

I'm looking at used E70's. Found one nearby that checks most of my boxes, but it has this rash around the buttons on the steering wheel that would drive me crazy. Can these pieces be replaced...
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