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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,641
Posted By gcharala
update

Just an update on my problem because after researching online it seems like not a common problem but it happens.
I had checked the sensor .. all the connections, voltage and resistance to temp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,641
Posted By gcharala
temp gauge shows hot when car cold

hello guys....
I just removed and reinstall water pump(to change the gasket) on my x5 2001 v8 M62
as soon i turned the ignition to the second position temp gauge shoots to the roof...
the car is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
ookkkk

I checked everyfuse one by one
the OBD fuse in the glove compartment ....5 amps caused all of those failures
everything seems to be working good now
Thank you guys
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
ookkkk

well
I disconected the battery for 45 min...and checked every single fuse in the car... the ones in the trunk , in the glove compartment and behind the firewall they all look good... but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
ok i ll you know how it works out tomorrow ...

ok i ll you know how it works out tomorrow
thank you
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
2001 4,4 x5 e53 m62 no mods already checked...

2001 4,4 x5 e53 m62
no mods
already checked all fuses in trunk they all look good... couldnt check the ones in the glove compartment..but i will tomorrow morning,,, how do i reset the modules you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
thank you

ill do that in the am.... its SSSOOOOOO hot i need an oven mint to open the door
will the car need need any codes? radio...? etc?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By gcharala
electrical issue... Resolved

Hello everyone
i had to change my car battery today
After the new battery was installed the car starts and runs fine....BUT nothing works of what is supposed to before you start the car........
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2012, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,848
Posted By gcharala
I know its been very long time...what was the...

I know its been very long time...what was the issue and solution...I have exactly the same issue now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,520
Posted By gcharala
white smoke

I am not sure the setup of N62 but what i would do i remove the throttle or the front cover of the intake manifold and check if there is oil inside the intake manifold. when the ccv valve or the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,520
Posted By gcharala
white smoke

I had the problem of white smoke among with other problems....
white smoke solved
i changed the oil separator about 4 months ago and i found the return oil hose was ruptured
I thought that was it....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,400
Posted By gcharala
is it the fuel pump you hear or the starter...

is it the fuel pump you hear or the starter solenoid?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,683
Posted By gcharala
did you check oil separator/ ccv( not sure whats...

did you check oil separator/ ccv( not sure whats the setup on your engine)? It maybe blocked or oil return hose blocked so oil ends up in manifold. check intake manifold for oil
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2010, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,144
Posted By gcharala
Help me !!!!! car smokking

I have a 2001 x5 4.4 v8. For the last couple of months the car will start smoking A LOT for 2-3 minutes and then it goes away, last couple of times, i got a code, misfire on multiple cylinders.
I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,520
Posted By gcharala
smoke gone

I changed the oil separator today
separator was in good condition but the oil retun hose under the separator was cracked.
Smoke problem solved
But i still have the problem of rough idle when i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,520
Posted By gcharala
nope it didnt smell and if it was the head...

nope it didnt smell
and if it was the head gasket i t would not stop smoking a minute later be fine for 5 miles and smoke another minute and then fine again
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2010, 03:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,520
Posted By gcharala
Angry White smoke

Hello BMW people
I have a BMW X5 2001 4.4.
for the last month or so when the engine is already warmed up and car has been sitting OFF for 5-10 minutes, i would start up the engine it revs up and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,353
Posted By gcharala
Thumbs up self level suspension inactive

I have read a lot of threads regarding this error and and it just popped up today in my car after six months and then it went away again.
I read in a UK article that the error message could be a...
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