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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 09:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 13,789
Posted By fatboyoz
Hi All, Just had this problem of one side...

Hi All,
Just had this problem of one side taking longer to cool and always warmer than the other side. The L/H side cools, R/H side less so.
Turned the aircon off and cycled L/H side first from...
Forum: Australia Forum 04-01-2014, 02:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,364
Posted By fatboyoz
My harmonic balancer also failed today, at just...

My harmonic balancer also failed today, at just under 200,000km.
Indications: Burning rubber smell, alternator/battery light ON and power steering very heavy.
To limp home, I reduced the load on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2012, 01:05 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 267,529
Posted By fatboyoz
Thanks Persona Non Grata, And to all the others...

Thanks Persona Non Grata,
And to all the others associated with this job. The part alone, in Oz, from a non BMW dealer was $250. The dealer then charges $180 per hour labour. Goodness knows what the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,638
Posted By fatboyoz
This is how I did it on my 2005 Diesel Sport 6...

This is how I did it on my 2005 Diesel Sport 6 Speed Manual.
Pull out 4 plastic rivets that hold cold air intake in place by pulling centre of rivets up with long nosed pliers. Remove intake and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 01:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 792
Posted By fatboyoz
Scott, I believe the later diesel engine (more...

Scott,
I believe the later diesel engine (more power and torque) started along with the facelift in the 04 model year. Therefore, they should both be the same. I have an 05 and don't consider it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 988
Posted By fatboyoz
Andy, The final stage resister has nothing to...

Andy,
The final stage resister has nothing to do with the sensor fan. This fan can sometimes be noisy, and if it should stop, you will have trouble with your climate control running too cold. Stop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,390
Posted By fatboyoz
Try using a water hose directly onto the sensor,...

Try using a water hose directly onto the sensor, this should activate the highest speed. If it doesnt, you definitely have a problem. I say this, as it takes quite a lot of water on my X to activate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,542
Posted By fatboyoz
AAK, Wasn't aware that the fsr caused any...

AAK,
Wasn't aware that the fsr caused any noise. It does seem to be a very common problem on the earlier models. A new and improved version, that is longer lasting, was introduced around 2004. They...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2009, 02:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,542
Posted By fatboyoz
AAK, I used an old credit card to get the panel...

AAK,
I used an old credit card to get the panel out. As I remember, you slide it between the rough dashboard material, around the panel, and the panel itself. It does not have to go in very far,...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 12-19-2008, 03:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,153
Posted By fatboyoz
I have a 05 Diesel with sport suspension. There...

I have a 05 Diesel with sport suspension. There is no way you could consider the ride as being harsh. What tyre pressures do you run, and what size wheels and tyres are fitted?
Colin.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 15,542
Posted By fatboyoz
My 05 Diesel with auto' climate control has made...

My 05 Diesel with auto' climate control has made this noise almost from day one. It is caused by one small fan (not two) mounted behind the left hand vent in the climate control panel that draws...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2008, 06:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,834
Posted By fatboyoz
\ You could try switching the air-con...

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You could try switching the air-con compressor off. Mine sometimes makes a high pitched whine.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2008, 12:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,837
Posted By fatboyoz
Weasel, Thanks, found it. I was getting into...

Weasel,
Thanks, found it. I was getting into TIS by entering the last seven numbers/letters of my VIN. This would then bring up a r/h drive, 2005 diesel specific to my exact car. For some reason,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,837
Posted By fatboyoz
Thanks Weasel, thought removing the front bumper...

Thanks Weasel, thought removing the front bumper would feature in the equation. Have looked through absolutely everything in the TIS for any mention of the aux' fan, no luck. Funnily, they do not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2008, 07:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,086
Posted By fatboyoz
Auxiliary cooling fan removal

Hi All,
Has anyone replaced the auxiliary cooling fan (in front of radiator)? Mine seems to be dead, but can't figure out how to do it. I would appreciate some directions, as nothing seems to come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2008, 08:55 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,837
Posted By fatboyoz
Weasel, Is there an easy way to change the aux'...

Weasel,
Is there an easy way to change the aux' fan in front of the condensor. If not, how is it done. I have a TIS manual on disc, but can't seem to find the procedure.
Thanks Colin.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 10-27-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,544
Posted By fatboyoz
Grover, My Australian delivered 05 Diesel came...

Grover,
My Australian delivered 05 Diesel came with the Webasto oil fired heater fitted as standard equipment. It does not have the remote option, but fires up when the X5 is started (only below a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2008, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,311
Posted By fatboyoz
You could try disconnecting your battery for an...

You could try disconnecting your battery for an hour or so. I had this happen to me. It wasn't anything to do with a battery change, but disconnecting the battery seemed to reset whatever was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2008, 10:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,101
Posted By fatboyoz
Hayaku, How do you do your own alignment. Do...

Hayaku,
How do you do your own alignment. Do you do all four wheels?
Thanks
Colin.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 63,340
Posted By fatboyoz
Rob, Original equipment tyre size for staggered...

Rob,
Original equipment tyre size for staggered 19" wheels should be: front 255 50R 19, rear 285 45R 19.
The tyre pressure warning system is sensed through the same sensors used fo anti-lock...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2008, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,028
Posted By fatboyoz
Rob, There is definitely a difference between a...

Rob,
There is definitely a difference between a manual gearbox and an automatic. Surprises me that they no longer offer a man' option on the X5. I also believe that driving style goes a long way in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,028
Posted By fatboyoz
Rob, 05 3.0L Diesel, 6 speed manual. Long term...

Rob,
05 3.0L Diesel, 6 speed manual. Long term average from the computer 8.2L/100km. This is mostly city driving with the occasional country trip.
A country trip involving altitudes to 1400 metres...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2008, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,169
Posted By fatboyoz
As soon as you do any thing electrical e.g....

As soon as you do any thing electrical e.g. unlock the central locking, open a door (puts on the interior lights), etc, the car will wake from it's slumbers. If you are trying to prove if the fan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,169
Posted By fatboyoz
Omodos, On the front face of the auto ac...

Omodos,
On the front face of the auto ac control panel are two vents. Behind the L/H vent is a small fan that sucks air across a sensor. On my 05 diesel, this fan makes a ticking sound and has done...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2008, 02:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,032
Posted By fatboyoz
You could try switching to recirc' for a while to...

You could try switching to recirc' for a while to see if the condensation disappears and then switch back normal. If the condensation reappears as soon as you reintroduce humid, outside air, it is...
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