Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-29-2026, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
It can be. Normally if the X5 has rust on the...
It can be. Normally if the X5 has rust on the subframe and that is not addressed promptly. Then things just go from bad to worse!
Always a good idea to keep an eye on what is going on underneath...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-29-2026, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-28-2026, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 675
Rear Sub Frame cracked.
So, Finally the rea sub frame on my car has cracked.
After lots of thought i have chosen to go forwards ad replace the frame with a frame that is in better condition.
I wanted to ask, if...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2026, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-18-2026, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2026, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Once the tranmission Oil pan has been removed....
Once the tranmission Oil pan has been removed. Would it make sense to replace the solenoids? My car was made in 2024 and has done over 200K miles.
Is there a way of cleaning the solenoids, like...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2026, 03:32 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 988
I had a look today and found there is an...
I had a look today and found there is an amplifier there already. That is the smaller alpine amp that came with the car.
As regards to installing my Big BMW amp ( 65.12-6.905.119) i cannot see...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2026, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-14-2026, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Thank you for you reply.
So, when i change...
Thank you for you reply.
So, when i change gears from P to D the the numbers on the dash board all correspond correctly.
If i then use the gear box like a manual and move from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-13-2026, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,416
Automatic Gear Box advice needed plz!
Hi there
I have a 2004 X5 Diesel Automatic that has done about 200k miles.
The other day i was driving and then the car went into limp mode. After i stopped, the car cooled down and it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-06-2026, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 988
I have a similar issue where i am trying to...
I have a similar issue where i am trying to install a amp in the car and then add sub woofers too.
I have the BMW 65.12-6 905 119 (086932054) amp and not sure where i can install this amp in the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2025, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
The faulty pipes were 1A and 1B.
They had...
The faulty pipes were 1A and 1B.
They had torn slightly at the point of being connected to the Vacuum tank.
Plus on Pipe 1A there was a slight hole towards the bottom of the pipe... so as it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2025, 04:56 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,774
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-11-2025, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
UPDATE
So i had a look at the vacuum...
UPDATE
So i had a look at the vacuum pipes to see if they were all connected and they were. I then had a look at the vacuum tank if it had any damage or leaks etc and it was all fine.
What...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-07-2025, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
so lets say i start the car and then drive away...
so lets say i start the car and then drive away normally. The car just feels heavy and not that responsive. If i was to then put my foot down the power does kick in but not instantly as it used to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-07-2025, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
The repairs were not done in one go. They were...
The repairs were not done in one go. They were done in small chunks and NOT in one go.
After doing a certain thing, like changing the transfer case motor and fluid the vehicle was tested on the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-07-2025, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-07-2025, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,322
Sluggish acceleration issues
Hi
I have an issue on my E53 X5 (2004) Diesel - where my acceleration is not as rapid as it used to be.
I find that i am needing to push the accelerator pedal down further and for longer for...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-10-2025, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,313
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-09-2025, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,313
4X4 DSC light issue
I wonder if anyone can help me with this one?
I have had my 4x4 DSC light on for a long time. Yesterday i changed the Steering wheel angle sensor and then cleared all the codes.
Also calibrated...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-13-2025, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,232
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2025, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,232
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2025, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,232
Yes you are right. The TC Actuator motor is...
Yes you are right. The TC Actuator motor is paired with that resistor. In my case the TC Actuator motor already came with the correct resistor.
We are talking about the same resistor that is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2025, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,232
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-08-2025, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 775
Drive shaft or wheel bearings faulty?
Hi
I have an issue with my car.
When i am driving, lets say 25mph i get a sound from the front drivers side of the car.
It is like mmmmm-----mmmmmm----mmmmm------mmmmmm----mm etc and gets...
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