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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2022, 06:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,268
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
I am only the second owner and am not driven by...

I am only the second owner and am not driven by the cheapest method to keep it on the road. And the shop (Toscalito) manager is solely responsible for deciding whether to install a new or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2022, 08:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,268
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Interesting to read everyone's posts and...

Interesting to read everyone's posts and experiences. UPDATE: Since my local Novato, CA shop (Toscalito) replaced the alternator Sept. 7th, I've been back twice! The first one they installed failed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2022, 11:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,268
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Alternator woes

Replaced the alternator for the second time on my e53. Original equipment lasted 12 years; this one only 5. WTH? And of course, warranty is for only 3 years. Seems like parts quality is getting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,522
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Fault Codes: F5 Secondary air system flow too...

Fault Codes:
F5 Secondary air system flow too low, Cyl 1-3 and
F6 Secondary air system flow too low, Cyl 4-6

...and when I said "no noise coming from SAP"...I meant no squealing or other weird...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2019, 08:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,522
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Interesting. My 1998 M3 threw a SAP code in March...

Interesting. My 1998 M3 threw a SAP code in March 2016, then cleared and nothing since. Yesterday (Nov 12, 2019), it threw the code again. Both times, no noise coming from the SAP, and it just passed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,080
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Perhaps replace the Final Stage Unit.

Perhaps replace the Final Stage Unit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,268
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
0W40 Mobil 1

0W40 Mobil 1
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 751,950
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Thanks gentlemen, for the panic mode info.

Thanks gentlemen, for the panic mode info.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 751,950
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Anyone know how to activate the "panic" alarm on...

Anyone know how to activate the "panic" alarm on an X5? On my 1998 M3 you hold down the lock button on the key/remote for a few seconds and the alarm sounds.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Update: Since I got a full refund on the...

Update: Since I got a full refund on the replacement AAA battery and credit from Visa as well, I decided to swap it with an Interstate Megatron 85 Plus, and haven't had any issues since late October....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,439
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
My right rear regulator failed last spring --...

My right rear regulator failed last spring -- first one in 12-yr old vehicle. My theory is just the opposite: if they're used regularly, better chance the cable/pulleys don't get "stoved-up." The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
BTW: I've replaced the radio/MID and the battery...

BTW: I've replaced the radio/MID and the battery and seeing if anything changes.

(you'll have to read the prior pages/replies to know what I've been thru since June)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 08:34 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Refreshing this thread to the top for "turquise1"...

Refreshing this thread to the top for "turquise1" (Ozzie), in case any suggestions in these pages might help you find the source of your battery drain. Good luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 08:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,230
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
I'm going to chime-in here, because I've been...

I'm going to chime-in here, because I've been dealing w/similar issue since June with my 2005 X5 3.0i. I'll post a reply to my old thread as well, in case any of the replies are helpful to you,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2017, 04:11 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Don't know, but apparently it's common. Ordered a...

Don't know, but apparently it's common. Ordered a used/refurbished one yesterday.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2017, 07:04 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Eureka! For those of you following this thread,...

Eureka! For those of you following this thread, I've pinpointed the culprit of my parasitic battery drain -- the Radio/MID.

With Fuse 75 re-installed -- when I disconnected the Radio/MID with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,577
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Well-shot DIY video! I have a '05 3.0i, and...

Well-shot DIY video!

I have a '05 3.0i, and like my '98 M3, the oil filter is on top of the engine, which is great because with my Mityvac Fluid Evacuator, I change the oil on both vehicles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Thanks "wpoll" -- of course, I've previously...

Thanks "wpoll" -- of course, I've previously taken the radio/MID out of the dash, and it is simple. As soon as I have time, I'll give this a shot and see if the culprit shows its face! No player in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Good point. The two batteries put in since this...

Good point. The two batteries put in since this all started are from AAA, and I've heard not-so-good stories about AAA batteries. I have an Interstate battery in my e36 M3 convertible (I think I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Basic stereo that came with the car w/CD player...

Basic stereo that came with the car w/CD player above the radio/MID. No amps in trunk well on the left nor next to the battery. See attached photo.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Thank you for that. Trouble is, I don't know...

Thank you for that. Trouble is, I don't know where to begin to start unplugging the various modules! Can you please point me in the right direction? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Okay, I'm inclined to believe something like the...

Okay, I'm inclined to believe something like the MID is randomly kicking on (hence the random electronic sound in the dash when car is asleep) because with fuse 75 pulled, the car has been starting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Thanks -- I'll check out your thread about it.

Thanks -- I'll check out your thread about it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Update on my parasitic battery drain: After two...

Update on my parasitic battery drain:
After two bimmer mechanics couldn't pinpoint the problem (the second was 90% sure it's the instrument cluster), I've had the X5 sitting in my garage for about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,377
Posted By HotWheelsRedline
Yup, I've gone thru all the common culprits (NAV,...

Yup, I've gone thru all the common culprits (NAV, radio, FSU, etc.), as have two BMW techs with diagnostic equipment. That's what led to the instrument cluster diagnosis, but no guarantees it will...
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