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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2026, 01:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,091
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: 1,736
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: 17,692
Views: 3,870,798
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: 17,692
Views: 3,870,798
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: 1,736
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: 1,736
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: 269
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: 17,692
Views: 3,870,798
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: 17,692
Views: 3,870,798
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: 1,756
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: 4,095
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: 902
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: 4,095
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: 4,095
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: 4,095
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.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2026, 02:21 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,095
Posted By haigha
Agreed, a very likely cause! In my case there was...

Agreed, a very likely cause! In my case there was a puddle of ATF on my garage floor under the transmission, but I have the 4.4i.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2025, 03:50 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,275
Posted By haigha
Awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks X5chemist!...

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks X5chemist! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2025, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 530
Posted By haigha
Which battery did you get? I see two on...

Which battery did you get? I see two on Interstate's site, neither of which has 800A, from what I read:

https://www.interstatebatteries.com/products/mtx-49/h8
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2025, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,870,798
Posted By haigha
Glad it wasn't the cat!

Glad it wasn't the cat!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2025, 07:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,350
Posted By haigha
No... the server migration message was much...

No... the server migration message was much later, IIRC... we started out as xoutpost.com, but BMW objected, plus new X models were introduced, so we became Xoutpost.

Back in the early 2000's,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2025, 04:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,350
Posted By haigha
Glad the ignition switch fixed it, OB! And I...

Glad the ignition switch fixed it, OB!

And I agree on the wonderful community... I've been here since the Great Bimmerfest Migration of '05. Super group :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2025, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,305
Posted By haigha
Wow! Great that you found the problem and thanks...

Wow! Great that you found the problem and thanks for updating the thread :thumbup:
Forum: The Lounge 09-22-2025, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
Posted By haigha
Nice that you found a use for it so soon... and...

Nice that you found a use for it so soon... and good work getting it working again :thumbup:
Forum: The Lounge 09-16-2025, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
Posted By haigha
Cool! Hope it comes back to life :thumbup:

Cool! Hope it comes back to life :thumbup:
Forum: The Lounge 09-16-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,319
Posted By haigha
Is that 1/4"? I got something in that size...

Is that 1/4"?

I got something in that size from Amazon that swivels:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D4FHF9ZC
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