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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2026, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 294
Posted By Effduration
Yeah you outbid me...that was a decent buy....

Yeah you outbid me...that was a decent buy....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2026, 10:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 240
Posted By Effduration
Mine had the same issue...But I sold it before I...

Mine had the same issue...But I sold it before I could diagnose...It was so bad, I couldn't have a convo with someone in the back seat unless they sat in the middle and moved their head close to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2026, 01:09 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2026, 09:54 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
Don’t install the curt hitch…get the OE Westfalia...

Don’t install the curt hitch…get the OE Westfalia hitch…
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2026, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By Effduration
That's the way to do it man ! Did you have...

That's the way to do it man !
Did you have temps displayed on the cluster the whole time? Did you add any cooling, like a box fan placed on engine while it was idling? I am guessing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 09:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,459
Posted By Effduration
Do you have any way of measuring fuel trims while...

Do you have any way of measuring fuel trims while driving with a warm engine?

Long term fuel trims above +5% would tell you if you have a vac leak..

I use the OBDFUSION phone app in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2026, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 365
Posted By Effduration
Unless you replaced the Butyl a few years ago,...

Unless you replaced the Butyl a few years ago, bottom of the vapor barrier could certainly have separated from the door since you were last in there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2026, 06:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,119
Posted By Effduration
Yeah, not bad, but it's an auto and they do you...

Yeah, not bad, but it's an auto and they do you use plenty of road salt/brine in Virginia.

I am picking knits, but the aftermarket hitch has me asking how they wired it it in...I hope they at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2026, 11:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,119
Posted By Effduration
From Illinois ? I'd sure like to see some...

From Illinois ?

I'd sure like to see some undercarriage pics

Suframes and brake lines would be a concern from a salty state

Pic of the engine bay would be nice also.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2026, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
I think the biggest surprise is finding and...

I think the biggest surprise is finding and removing an e53 vapor barrier intact.

They are paper thin, much thinner than an E39 v.p.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2026, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By Effduration
Yes, I admit that gave me pause also, but for...

Yes, I admit that gave me pause also, but for different reasons. I have seen and heard too many stores of unattended M54 cars left running only to overheat.

"Running" in this case means let the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 05:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,505
Posted By Effduration
Yes, my recollection is that the upper...

Yes, my recollection is that the upper chrome-colored plastic trim is attached to the black plastic part with 2-sided trim tape. So I carefully pried it apart and I was able to get them separated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2026, 09:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,505
Posted By Effduration
I found this one - Chinese made - on Ebay. I...

I found this one - Chinese made - on Ebay. I bought one like this. It worked fine. There seemed to be many more cheap, aftermarket options when I bought mine a few years ago (Tarrifs?)

Anyway,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2026, 09:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,505
Posted By Effduration
On my '06 X5 3.0 (since sold)...I replaced the...

On my '06 X5 3.0 (since sold)...I replaced the entire "grip" with an aftermarket part and their was no painting. Mine had an outer chrome-colored plastic trim that I just transferred from old to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2026, 10:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,505
Posted By Effduration
Yes, seems like a pblm with the rear hatch...

Yes, seems like a pblm with the rear hatch switch.

The whole assembly - switch and trim assembly comes out and can be repalced.
Part# 51137170840

But pull it out and see if you can see a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2026, 08:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 839
Posted By Effduration
Any chance a piece of old, hardened gasket is...

Any chance a piece of old, hardened gasket is still stuck on one of the center posts?

They commonly break off the old center gasket, people then put new gaskets on the post, and they leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 06:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,463
Posted By Effduration
Hey Rider, Have you checked your sunroof...

Hey Rider,

Have you checked your sunroof drain tubes under the A-pilar trim on both sides? I am in Boston area and just about every winter the freezing weather would cause the drain tube rubber...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2026, 10:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,121
Posted By Effduration
Consider this engine flush... Which has gained...

Consider this engine flush... Which has gained quite a few fans over on E46fantatics.
Attacks the oil control piston rings from both top and bottom.

Please see the flush in the link below. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2026, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,463
Posted By Effduration
Once you get it figured out and closed, I suggest...

Once you get it figured out and closed, I suggest you pull the fuse...#58 20 amp if I remember correctly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
What did I do for my E53 today? I sold it. ...

What did I do for my E53 today?

I sold it. 2005 E53 X5 3.0 w/173k miles, spent its life in Northeast US... $4,000
I ownd it for 7 yrs and 50,000+ miles.

Needed to reduce the fleet of 4,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,521
Posted By Effduration
Bad coolant (magnetic) switch is often due to a...

Bad coolant (magnetic) switch is often due to a cheap aftermarket expansion tank.
Is that the case here?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
-Hot engine -Spray it down with a degreaser,...

-Hot engine
-Spray it down with a degreaser, let it sit a bit but not until engine cools
-shoot it with a pressure washer from underneath.
-avoid direct contact with sensors, elec connectors,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,886,754
Posted By Effduration
I just replaced a rear wheel bearing...but didn't...

I just replaced a rear wheel bearing...but didn't have any vibrations, or at least none more than usual. I would think if one of your WB's is bad enough to cause a vibration, you would likely hear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 01:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,781
Posted By Effduration
I don't think fresh fluid will fix the...

I don't think fresh fluid will fix the trans.failsafe.prog errors...BUT I also don't think a fludi change will make anyting worse.

I see very few posts across many BMW forums indicating a fluid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2026, 08:11 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,507
Posted By Effduration
On #2 Carefully pry out the central locking...

On #2

Carefully pry out the central locking switch from the center console and see if it is broken at the bottom. The switch housing is made of plastic and if breaks (which is common) the switch...
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