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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2026, 08:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,011
Posted By haigha
Thanks for the response, Andrew. I tried to...

Thanks for the response, Andrew.

I tried to replace the battery on that one and it didn't work. My soldering skills aren't the best though.

About six years ago, I got a complete cut key and one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2026, 09:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,011
Posted By haigha
Thanks, Andrew. I'm wondering why the new key...

Thanks, Andrew. I'm wondering why the new key would need to be reprogrammed, if it has the guts of the original one? (including the chip for EWS, I'm guessing)

Still on my original battery on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2026, 09:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 861
Posted By haigha
I normally have a Battery Tender Jr hooked up to...

I normally have a Battery Tender Jr hooked up to the garage queen, which usually sees one or two trips per week. My batteries last six or seven years (on my fourth since Oct 03). I use the Duracell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2026, 11:51 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,441
Posted By haigha
Thanks for letting us know... best of luck in the...

Thanks for letting us know... best of luck in the future!

This has been a great community for many years :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2026, 04:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,273
Posted By haigha
Yup, same symptom as others have confirmed....

Yup, same symptom as others have confirmed. Every year for me now, used to have to recharge every other year.

Here's my original thread on the topic...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2026, 08:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,273
Posted By haigha
First check the refrigerant pressure. I have to...

First check the refrigerant pressure. I have to top mine off every year now because there's a slow leak.

The symptom is exactly as you stated in the title.


I use the AC Pro product available...
Forum: The Lounge 06-12-2026, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,745
Posted By haigha
Cool! Glad you're getting some good use from it....

Cool! Glad you're getting some good use from it. They also make one that takes hex bits :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2026, 10:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 950
Posted By haigha
I have a friend's 2019 Audi A8L for the summer,...

I have a friend's 2019 Audi A8L for the summer, while he is in Michigan.

Today I went to start it and got the Christmas light dashboard and the engine didn't start.... then it wouldn't turn off.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2026, 10:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By haigha
Good find on the NT710! I ordered the Autel...

Good find on the NT710!

I ordered the Autel MaxiCOM MK808BT PRO for $262 when they had it on sale about a week ago. They have it on Amazon for more than $500!
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2026, 10:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 755
Posted By haigha
NT520 Pro is also a good option... here's the...

NT520 Pro is also a good option... here's the Gemini Pro summary of the differences:

While the software functions for a given car are the same, the NT520 Pro introduced several quality-of-life and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 01:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,630
Posted By haigha
SAS is steering angle sensor

SAS is steering angle sensor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2026, 06:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By haigha
Update on the project: It wasn't as...

Update on the project:

It wasn't as difficult as I thought. Hayaku's write-up says 1/10 difficulty. For a beginner like me, I'd say a 2 or 3 because of all the things you need to be careful of:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2026, 04:02 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,986,240
Posted By haigha
Wow... that's ~$235 in greenbacks!

Wow... that's ~$235 in greenbacks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2026, 02:52 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,986,240
Posted By haigha
Last one was 18.3 gal for $80.36 on April 21 ...

Last one was 18.3 gal for $80.36 on April 21

... the previous one was December 3, 21.7 gal for $69.47.

I usually don't let the tank get so low.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2026, 06:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By haigha
Thanks for the tips. I have a pressure bleeder...

Thanks for the tips. I have a pressure bleeder and have used it before with my friend doing the bleeding and me just monitoring the pressure. I'll try to be super careful.

I asked Gemini how much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2026, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,104
Posted By haigha
I take pretty good care of my 04 4.4i... I've had...

I take pretty good care of my 04 4.4i... I've had it since 10/03. Garage queen.

Still it's imperfect. There's a little bruise near the front wheel-well, which you might be able to see in the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-26-2026, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 330
Posted By haigha
I have an 04 E53 4.4i (N62). I did my flush...

I have an 04 E53 4.4i (N62).

I did my flush just using the radiator. Removing and reinstalling the two bolts on the engine was above my skill level.

Some tips:

1. Definitely get a coolant...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2026, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,986,240
Posted By haigha
Changed the engine air filter after 4 years / ~6k...

Changed the engine air filter after 4 years / ~6k miles.

Checked the coolant, ps fluid and oil. Added a small amount of coolant.

Changed my ancient Kensington LiquidAux Bluetooth adapter for a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 10:58 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,986,240
Posted By haigha
I rotated the tires and changed the oil...

I rotated the tires and changed the oil yesterday, 48,042 miles. 920 miles since last oil change, slightly over a year ago. High-mileage Mobil 1 5w30... for the age, not the mileage :thumbup:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 10:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,015
Posted By haigha
My 04 4.4i just crossed 48k miles and it need...

My 04 4.4i just crossed 48k miles and it need those seals and possibly solenoids 2+ years ago. We did everything, as a preventative measure.

Yes, you need the seals, the mechatronic sleeve, plus...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2026, 04:39 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By haigha
FWIW, when I had the low fluid and leaky...

FWIW, when I had the low fluid and leaky mechatronic sleeve my Trans Failsafe only occurred when the ambient temperature was < 10 C. On warmer days, it didn't happen.
Forum: The Lounge 02-28-2026, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By haigha
I use this extension in Chrome: ...

I use this extension in Chrome:

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ad-blocker-stands-adblock/lgblnfidahcdcjddiepkckcfdhpknnjh
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2026, 11:15 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By haigha
FYI, The power steering fluid was leaking on mine...

FYI, The power steering fluid was leaking on mine because the o-ring in the reservoir cap was worn out. In fact so worn out and flat that at first I thought it was missing! :rofl::rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2026, 02:43 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By haigha
You want the kit that has the filter, magnet,...

You want the kit that has the filter, magnet, fluid and gasket, at least. And the mechatronic sleeve... that's probably where the leak is. I'd guess at this point it needs the bridge seal and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2026, 09:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,749
Posted By haigha
Yes, my TransFailSafe would happen after a few...

Yes, my TransFailSafe would happen after a few shifts, but only a few hundred meters from the house. The problem was worse when the temperature was less than say 5 C.
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