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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,191
Posted By DukeDiablo
Thanks for the info... fortunately I sold that...

Thanks for the info... fortunately I sold that Hex-5 back in 2009...

Unfortunately the Wife now just drives a 2009 Toyota Prius... haha.

I hope no one Has that problem!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Arrow Done... I'm just surprised that to list something...

Done... I'm just surprised that to list something here, you have to be a "premium member."

It's also on Autotrader.com and I'll probably try and eBay ad soon.

I figured click-through traffic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Red face Well now my Wife has transferred to her new...

Well now my Wife has transferred to her new Toyota Prius, so I just need to sell this X5 and let someone take advantage of the fact that I've nearly replaced/repaired everything!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By DukeDiablo
Arrow Just an update, I found out the hard way to avoid...

Just an update, I found out the hard way to avoid remanufactured or eBay "special" Mass Air Flow replacements...

After one from eBay, another from RockAuto (BeckArnley Reman), I put in a BMW Bosch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2009, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Smile Surprisingly, at least for me, it WAS another...

Surprisingly, at least for me, it WAS another defective Mass Air Flow sensor.

I put in a BMW Bosch replacement and it's just fine now, after another computer reset/relearn.

Thanks for all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2009, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Wayne- The Factory MAF was on backorder...

Wayne-

The Factory MAF was on backorder here, so I should have it by Thursday.

Since I've already bought my wife an '09 Prius, and this should make the X5 in great condition for sale, I hope...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2009, 08:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Unhappy Wayne- It would start before with the new...

Wayne-

It would start before with the new MAF plugged in, then die. Then if I unplugged the MAF it would start and idle.

Now after clearing the computer, it wil start and idle, but now I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Wayne- Well I've changed plugs and I'll...

Wayne-

Well I've changed plugs and I'll check the torque on them again...

The intake gaskets were just changed, so I'll keep that in mind...

The Oil Cap is original, I'll see what that looks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2009, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question Well, it's back. I guess all I did was delay...

Well, it's back.

I guess all I did was delay the inevitable.

My Actron Scanner is telling me Bank 1 and Bank 2 "Too Lean" again.

Which I believe once again points back to the MAF when they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2009, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Smile Thanks Wayne- Although it's always a fun...

Thanks Wayne-

Although it's always a fun time getting to the battery... that did the trick. After I disconnected the battery for about 30 minutes, I went out, reconnected and then performed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,388
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question New MAF, now won't start unless unplugged?

Dear Forum-

'01 X5 4.4i, 107,000 miles...

After a bunch of repairs lately, pre-cat 02's, fuel filter, valley pan gasket, intake gaskets....

I was told by a local independent german service...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-26-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question Mass Air Flow Sensor Opinions? 2001 X5 4.4i

Dear Forum-

I've nearly fixed everything, knock on wood, with our X5...

(Most recently, Valley Pan Gasket, Intake Gaskets, Thermostat, and Rear Vacuum lines...)

Now it appears that I'm going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2009, 02:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 964
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question Valley Pan & Intake Gaskets, Independent Estimate?

Dear Forum-

I've been trying to DIY everything on this demon seed, but I just don't have the time on the latest development, and my wife really hates seeing the SES light (bank 1 and 2 too lean)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 31,335
Posted By DukeDiablo
'01 4.4i, 106,xxx... knock on wood.

'01 4.4i, 106,xxx... knock on wood.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2008, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By DukeDiablo
I'm no expert, but that sounds like Constant...

I'm no expert, but that sounds like Constant Velocity (CV) half shafts are bad. They aren't too expensive and the labor isn't something you can't do yourself with some good tools and a jack. Good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,144
Posted By DukeDiablo
Well, from what I've gathered though, is that...

Well, from what I've gathered though, is that there was a design flaw, or production flaw in the early X5 ZF Transmissions... which I did have.

Now, this remanufactured one that BMW only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question I'll definitely check that. I feel like a moron...

I'll definitely check that. I feel like a moron now, but since I've owned it, I have never replaced the fuel filter. I'm guessing the Dr. before me didn't either so I'm sure it could use it.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2008, 09:07 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,144
Posted By DukeDiablo
Arrow Thanks for all the replies. The Wife and I...

Thanks for all the replies.

The Wife and I actually started looking around at some Dealers just for fun, since I managed to fix the "reported" leaking power steering lines and get an inspection.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Well, I'm glad to get some good info from an...

Well, I'm glad to get some good info from an actual tech. Thanks.

I'll get really detailed in my check, as I would like to try and fix this thing DIY. If I had a vacuum gauge, could I check...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Sorry 4.4i and I suppose I haven't really done...

Sorry 4.4i and I suppose I haven't really done the homework on a vacuum leak, since I replaced the two rear hoses and haven't seen anything obvious in the intake system. I just locked onto the MAF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Is there a test I could do using a Voltmeter on...

Is there a test I could do using a Voltmeter on the MAF? Maybe a resistance range or something? I may remember wrong, it may have said "Bank 1 Too Lean/Rich," I just can't remember now since the last...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Oh and I've tried cleaning it with the CRC MAF...

Oh and I've tried cleaning it with the CRC MAF Cleaner, no luck, so I figured it should be the MAF or maybe the O2 sensors?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
I've got an Actron scanner and it's been throwing...

I've got an Actron scanner and it's been throwing "Bank 1 Too Lean" for a while now. I'm thinking of selling the X5 and think it may sell better without the SES light on.

Thanks for any help and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 11:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,269
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question 2001 X5 Mass Air Flow Sensor

Dear Forum-

I usually purchase parts through RockAuto.com; however, I'm trying some other avenues of part purchasing and came upon this for a MAF:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,144
Posted By DukeDiablo
Question Well, I'm guessing the MAF is the only thing...

Well, I'm guessing the MAF is the only thing setting a code right now. I have one of those Actron Code Readers and it gives me, "Bank 1 Too Lean," which was thinking would be the MAF. I don't...
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