Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2025, 11:43 PM
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I managed to find that the under hood positive...
I managed to find that the under hood positive terminal bolt was loose. Loose enough to where the bolt and terminal ring was barely flush with the firewall. So I tightened that up. I took the battery...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2025, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2025, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Update.
So I tested the battery and...
Update.
So I tested the battery and alternator yesterday after about a 30 minute drive and 30 minute rest after that. At the battery posts I got about 12.7v - 12.8v at rest, and 13.8v - 14v idle...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-29-2025, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
It's weird. The battery is only about 10 months...
It's weird. The battery is only about 10 months old. At the time I was in need of one ASAP so I bought a Duralast Gold (900CCA, H8, Size 49, etc etc). I went for a test drive today and it looks like...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-29-2025, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-29-2025, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Update.
Alright, so I took out my battery...
Update.
Alright, so I took out my battery and put on a charger for the past 24 or so hours. Let it charge fully then tickle charge afterwards (the Noco Genius 10 is an amazing device, btw :D)....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-26-2025, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Quick update..
I went ahead and checked all...
Quick update..
I went ahead and checked all fuses related to the issue. All are good.
Also, out of pure desperation I decided to try resetting/resyncing the rolling code values in INPA again...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-26-2025, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Update.
Just out of curiosity I decided to...
Update.
Just out of curiosity I decided to try resyncing EWS-DME codes using PASoft 1.4 ; using the "EWS-DME Adaptations" Option. I got an "OK" result so it looks like it was able to successfully...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-25-2025, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Yeah I believe the Crank / No Start problem is...
Yeah I believe the Crank / No Start problem is probably fuel related. I just have to get EWS to behave right. I'm currently using INPA 5.06 - INPA stated a value is already stored in the DME and it's...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-25-2025, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-25-2025, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-25-2025, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
Yeah. Initially had a Crank / No Start issue as...
Yeah. Initially had a Crank / No Start issue as soon as I swapped my SAP. Plugging both the SAP Pump and Sensor didn't work either. At that point I figured the issue may be fuel delivery or an EWS...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-24-2025, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 1,864
INPA 209 EWS-Code Error
Previously I was attempting to replace a SAP because it was going out. Upon replacing it my engine would crank but no spark to start the engine.
Running INPA on the EWS and DME gave me two codes;...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-24-2025, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
Update.
Because I had the error 15 on EWS in...
Update.
Because I had the error 15 on EWS in INPA; I made the dumb decision to try to resync the EWS/DME rolling codes to see if that would resolve the issue. After resyncing using INPA I'm no...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-24-2025, 12:53 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
Update.
Ran INPA and it pulled up an "Error...
Update.
Ran INPA and it pulled up an "Error 15: power-on-reset" and nothing else. JobStatus said OKAY at the top. The car does ding when I put put the key in, turn to position 1 in the ignition,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-23-2025, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
Just now tried disconnecting both sensor plugs...
Just now tried disconnecting both sensor plugs and I get the same thing. So now I suspect fuel or an EWS problem. I’m not getting any crank now. Currently trying to trickle charge my battery. I’ll...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-23-2025, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-23-2025, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-23-2025, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
I tried my best not to pull on the sensor plug...
I tried my best not to pull on the sensor plug underneath the pump or the sensor plug for the secondary air flow sensor next to it. During this process I was able attempting to put a valve cover trim...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-23-2025, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
Update.
I managed to find the third bolt. It...
Update.
I managed to find the third bolt. It was hiding underneath the windshield washer pump line going to my headlight washers; it's sort of adjacent to the headlight assembly. That damn bolt...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2025, 10:27 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
I've considered that but I think one of the...
I've considered that but I think one of the rubber mounts is behind the headlight assembly; making it difficult to reach. I've got an LCI with headlight washers so I can't remove that either without...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2025, 09:55 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2025, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
I'm able to put my hand down in the wheel well...
I'm able to put my hand down in the wheel well and feel around behind the SAP (near the headlight assembly) but I wasn't able to find the last bolt where the bracket is secured with. I've tried...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2025, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-19-2025, 11:40 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 550
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