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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2023, 10:53 AM
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Posted By OaklandJames
Last update, she starts and drives again like the...

Last update, she starts and drives again like the tank she is.
-the remanufactured starter I purchased and installed was FAULTY!
Pulled it out and bench tested per another thread and the pinion...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Sounds terrible!! What gives? ...

Sounds terrible!! What gives?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Update 2: pulled off the main 2 red wires off the...

Update 2: pulled off the main 2 red wires off the main post. Figured I was probably touching the top R post. Put a backing nut on main post to give a little clearance. One issue solved. Able to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2023, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Update. Got in there replace the starter. As soon...

Update. Got in there replace the starter. As soon as I hook up the B+ The starter motor starts spinning. The key is not in the ignition. I hooked up the wires nice and snug. Is this an indicator that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Another quick update. Since I took off the gack...

Another quick update. Since I took off the gack and could actually see a bit of the starter I gave it a few solid taps. Then the starter cranked! I’m a little confused, but maybe the tapping jiggled...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Getting back to work today on the x5. I got a...

Getting back to work today on the x5. I got a test light down into the main post, and the probe light turns OFF when the key is cranked. Perhaps I just need to get in there and clean/tighten up the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2023, 10:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
Thanks all- Ignition switch has been replaced....

Thanks all-
Ignition switch has been replaced. No improvement.

I will pull off the intake gack to get access to the starter terminals and test for positive/negative charge when turning the key....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,835
Posted By OaklandJames
X5 No Turnover No Start -

Hi All, First post - !

Need assistance and advice-
Our 2004 x5 3.0 had intermittent starting issues, finally no start at all.

Back story, kid took our old 2004 x5 (w 200k miles) to college. He...
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