Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-01-2009, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,937
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-01-2009, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,937
Thanks for the reply, QS.
Re-reading my...
Thanks for the reply, QS.
Re-reading my post , the “blowing hot air” is a bit misleading. I probably should have said it’s not blowing cold air. The air coming out is the same as the ambient air...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-30-2009, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,937
A/C Blowing Hot Air
The A/C in my wife’s ‘03 X5 3.0i (123K mi) is blowing hot air at highway speeds and at idle. Had the FSR replaced about 3 years ago but the system has never been recharged. I figured the culprit was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-23-2008, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,178
Thanks Zulu. That's where I found your DIY on...
Thanks Zulu. That's where I found your DIY on bulb replacement.
Took a look at the lights tonight and noticed that the "bad" bulb attempts to ignite when the key is turned on with light switch in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2008, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,178
03 X5 Xenon Headlight Replacement Questions
I noticed the right side low beam wasn't working on the wife's '03 X5 3.0 as she backed out of the garage this morning. She confirmed the check low beam message was displayed during her drive to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2007, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
Hey NOVAX5 - I haven't purchased a replacement...
Hey NOVAX5 - I haven't purchased a replacement alternator yet. O'Reillys has the best price I've found, but you have to consider the cost to ship your core back to them (if you aren't located near...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2007, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-20-2007, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
Okay. Bought 32mm wrench and removed fan and...
Okay. Bought 32mm wrench and removed fan and shroud. Lots more room!
Both bolts are out and everything's disconnected from the alternator but it still won't pop out. Have been rocking it back and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-20-2007, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-19-2007, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
Alrighty now! We have progress! And maybe a...
Alrighty now! We have progress! And maybe a question or two.
Air box and intake parts are off, p/s reservoir bolts out, alternator bolts and deflection pulley are out. The alternator bolts were a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2007, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
Thanks for the great info! Will probably do the...
Thanks for the great info! Will probably do the removal tomorrow night and order a replacement after confirming manufacture and amps. Local stores (Advance Auto and AutoZone) want too much $ (almost...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2007, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 20,785
E53 Alternator DIY
The battery light of my '03 X5 (97K miles) came on last night on the way home from work. I pulled out the multimeter tonight and took the following measurements:
No load (battery disconnected):...
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