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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2025, 09:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By GarageGuy
Alright, I've decided to leave the SLS in my car...

Alright, I've decided to leave the SLS in my car as I really like the ride and everything works as it should.


The PO has already changed the front airbags with Arnotts as well as the compressor....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2025, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By GarageGuy
"heading helped probably 8 to 10 people deal with...

"heading helped probably 8 to 10 people deal with air suspension problems"


As English is not my native language, what did you meant with "heading" ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2025, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By GarageGuy
I must say I might be a little biased on the...

I must say I might be a little biased on the reliability of the air suspension on the e53, maybe it's not THAT BAD after all as I thought, thanks for your insights!

After getting this really mint...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2025, 03:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,353
Posted By GarageGuy
Arnott C-2664 - Spring Conversion Kit Experiences

I have recently taken possession of my 2nd 2004 3.0d e53, the car has only run 134,000 Kilometers (84'000 Miles) and is in almost new condition. The option list has everything I wanted except one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2021, 10:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By GarageGuy
I managed to program this parameter in the "KMB"...

I managed to program this parameter in the "KMB" controlunit with NCS Expert and it works !!!
No more seat belt alarm chimes.


Thank you Clavurion for helping me out here :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By GarageGuy
I actually started this thread to avoid to do...

I actually started this thread to avoid to do this P.I.T.A. job...


Please understand, I am just looking for a way to bypass the seatbelt lock so that the car "thinks" it's always locked.
There...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2021, 04:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By GarageGuy
Yes, that's right. Problem is that I don't...

Yes, that's right.

Problem is that I don't want to plug in the seatbelt on the empty passenger seat just to avoid the belt alarm chime.


That's why I am looking for a way to make the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By GarageGuy
No, this is not the problem I'm talking about.

No, this is not the problem I'm talking about.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,985
Posted By GarageGuy
Beltlock Bypass

Is there a way to bypass the beltlock on the front passenger seat so that the car thinks that it is always locked ?

The seat occupancy mat in the in the front passenger seat has gone bad,I put a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,848
Posted By GarageGuy
In german we call it "Montagsauto", this is an...

In german we call it "Montagsauto", this is an often used expression.


Build lookup shows that my 3.0d was born on the 17th February 2005, which was a thursday, lucky me !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 60,736
Posted By GarageGuy
Just received my Bluebus today! Just...

Just received my Bluebus today!


Just unplugged the 2 connectors from the CD-Changer plugged them back into the bluebus device, paired my phone and voilą it works!

Sound quality is way better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,846
Posted By GarageGuy
Hey Guys, have you ever thought about placing an...

Hey Guys, have you ever thought about placing an Active-Subwoofer in the spare-wheel compartiment?

Just as a suggestion, this is how I got more Bass in my truck.

I am very happy with this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,488
Posted By GarageGuy
I live in the german-speaking part of Switzerland...

I live in the german-speaking part of Switzerland close to the southern german border, on the road in Germany every few weeks. I am active in the (few) German E53 Forums as well. The cars are still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By GarageGuy
After the oilfush on the ZF-Autogearbox was done...

After the oilfush on the ZF-Autogearbox was done I now changed the oil on both the front and rear axle differentials and from the transfercase.



Then I managed to get all the software-based...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By GarageGuy
I bought a quadlock adapter which taps off the...

I bought a quadlock adapter which taps off the (high level) speaker signals from the radio-module which is build in the spare-tire compartiment (if you have the factory satnav).


Then a high-low...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2020, 04:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By GarageGuy
Update after 2 months of ownership

After over 2 months of ownership it's time for an update!

First of all, I must say that I'm very happy with this car, I like the way it handles and especially the M57 3 liter diesel engine, lots...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 204,409
Posted By GarageGuy
You cannot order a "Stock screen" from BMW. I...

You cannot order a "Stock screen" from BMW.
I used a new Display from the original manufacturer of this part: SHARP from Japan.
Part number: LQ065T9BR51U purchased on eBay from a Hongkong seller,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 204,409
Posted By GarageGuy
@gtiownr: Thanks for the suggestion :thumbup: ...

@gtiownr: Thanks for the suggestion :thumbup:


Well, I just took apart the assembly again, freed the display, put all the connectors back in and connected it to the vehicle.
Then adjusted the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 204,409
Posted By GarageGuy
Horizontal Screen Adjustment

I just recieved my SHARP *BR51U Display and installed it.
It works and looks good but unfortunately the picture is about 5mm too far to right side now :sick:
I guess this can be adjusted with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2020, 04:10 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 60,736
Posted By GarageGuy
Yes I know that the Hardware is just a small box...

Yes I know that the Hardware is just a small box which will be hidden in the back audio compartment of the car.

I meant I wonder how the "looks" of the GUI on the 16:9 navscreen will look like....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2020, 02:54 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 60,736
Posted By GarageGuy
I am very curious about how it will look and work...

I am very curious about how it will look and work works in an X5, please keep us updated and don't forget to take some pics!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By GarageGuy
Yes, I noticed this as well. Not sure if this was...

Yes, I noticed this as well. Not sure if this was a factory option, I don't think so because it is not listed in the option list from the factory. It looks like the PO paid a lot to get all these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2020, 07:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,777
Posted By GarageGuy
New User Introduction: Just bought an 05 X5 3.0d !

Hey Guys,


My name is David and I live in Switzerland.


Been lurking on this and other e53 Forums for some time.
As some others I noticed here, I come from the e46 camp, I own a 2004 330xi...
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