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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By JasBib
I went back today and tried something I read...

I went back today and tried something I read elsewhere online by pulling on the handle while turning the key in the cylinder which worked perfectly. Even though the lights were still on the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2018, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By JasBib
“Hold the central lock down.” Meaning pushing the...

“Hold the central lock down.” Meaning pushing the lock button on the fob key while pulling on the handle? Why would none of the lights flicker or any other door open while I unlock from the fob or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,066
Posted By JasBib
HELP

Drove to the grocery store, locked the car, came back out, and the car wont unlock. Tried unlocking mechanically with the key and the mechanism wont budge even a bit. Cracked open the fob key and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 880
Posted By JasBib
Steering column adjuster

Has anyone had luck with repairing the steering column electrical adjuster? It doesnt move up/down, in/out. When I press the control arm on the left of the steering wheel I dont hear either of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2018, 01:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By JasBib
As a follow up to future folks who make...

As a follow up to future folks who make experience this issue. I was able to reconnect the tube to the sleeve under the intake manifold. I did not want to risk the same thing happening again so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By JasBib
Good lord, I may need to remove the...

Good lord, I may need to remove the manifold....but first I'll try what post #30 did and see if I can get it.


Thanks a bunch Emory39!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By JasBib
It is a 3.0L 2001. The OEM diagram looks like it...

It is a 3.0L 2001. The OEM diagram looks like it goes to the throttle casing. Otherwise, where on the bottom of the manifold? Do I need to remove anything to get to the connection?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,663
Posted By JasBib
Purge valve connection

Disconnecting the purge valve the other day I yanked on the circled tube in the attached image too hard and it came out at the other end. Does anyone know where it connects?

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By JasBib
I went back in this morning and still couldnt...

I went back in this morning and still couldnt find the tube with the sleeve I was looking for and rechecked what I had hooked up yesterday. Turns out I didnt properly seat the two tubes and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2018, 09:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By JasBib
Im having a hard time describing this, Im aware,...

Im having a hard time describing this, Im aware, as I dont even know what the names of the two hoses are.


So Im betting I plugged it into the manifold vacuum which is why I'm misfiring and ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 893
Posted By JasBib
Evaporator emission contol valve issue

Today I went to install a new evap purge valve as the last one might have been the cause of the P0444 code I was getting.


I pulled out the two electrical connectors and with much difficulty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2018, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
I brought it to the shop and the mechanic spent...

I brought it to the shop and the mechanic spent all of five minutes on it, the passenger side cv axle was out about half an inch, the last guy didn't properly seat it. He pushed it back in snug and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
When I was verifying last time I had both front...

When I was verifying last time I had both front wheels off the ground, rotated one at a time and verified that the front drive shaft was not rotating, while the vehicle was in park. I can also have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2018, 10:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
To push it all the way back in I imagine I would...

To push it all the way back in I imagine I would need to remove the wheels, caliper, rotor, then sway-links, ball-joints, CV axle boots, then see if its in tightly and if I suspect one has popped out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
Its pretty much impossible to move although the...

Its pretty much impossible to move although the tires do move towards and away from the body when jacking up and lowering the vehicle. I forgot to say the day before it happened I changed all four...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
I just had the car running and turned left and...

I just had the car running and turned left and right and the noise is much more present when turned on the left side. I put the car in neutral and into Park quickly after and there was a long...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
Just rotated both front wheels and they turn...

Just rotated both front wheels and they turn freely without much resistance asside from a bit of pad/rotor friction, the drive shaft doesnt tun in either case. I do hear some muffled clicking though...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,837
Posted By JasBib
X5 wont move in gear but Drive shaft is turning.

Hi,


Just bought a used 2001 X5. The other day, -15 degrees celcius outside, I was on the highway doing a steady 120 km/h suddenly the car redlined so I released the gas. I pressed the gas again...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2018, 11:39 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 141,687
Posted By JasBib
Hi, Just bought a used 2001 X5. The other...

Hi,


Just bought a used 2001 X5. The other day, -15 degrees celcius outside, I was on the highway doing a steady 120 km/h suddenly the car redlined so I released the gas. I pressed the gas again...
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