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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,535
Posted By tomsawyer
Thanks CW. I believe you may have helped...

Thanks CW. I believe you may have helped me/responded to one of my threads in the past.

I would agree that perhaps my story might be the exception & not the rule; however, it's the service...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,535
Posted By tomsawyer
Farewell

I wanted to say “farewell” to you all. Even though I wasn’t a heavy contributor to the forum due to me not being so mechanically inclined, I do want to say thank you to anyone & everyone that perhaps...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By tomsawyer
P0103 Running Very Rough

Hey Everyone, I have a 05 X5 4.4i w/ 97k. Last weeks, for 3 days, the truck was running rough – uneven idle, randomly shuts off and then out of nowhere, the engine would rev between 2k & 3K. One...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,550
Posted By tomsawyer
Navigation/Head Unit

Hey Everyone - I have an 05 4/4i w/ 97k & I'm the original owner. For sometime now I've had issues w/ the navigation/headunit in the truck. for instance, the buttons randomly work, the screen has no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,753
Posted By tomsawyer
Any Original E53 Owners?

Hey Everyone - Just wondering out loud, are there any original owners left? My 05 e53 was purchased in February 2005 and I still own it, 89k miles later.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By tomsawyer
Took the truck to the dealer for diagnosis. Turns...

Took the truck to the dealer for diagnosis. Turns out it was the DISA valve, in addition to the o2 sensor. $1,900 repair, inc. the tax, for those keeping score.

For what it's worth, I'm not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By tomsawyer
Thanks for all the advice guys. Took the truck to...

Thanks for all the advice guys. Took the truck to the dealer and it turns out a fuse popped during the battery install. Not sure exactly which fuse it was - doesn't seem to be stated on the invoice....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By tomsawyer
Battery shows 12v per the cluster

Battery shows 12v per the cluster
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By tomsawyer
It's a 49/H8

It's a 49/H8
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By tomsawyer
It's definitely hooked up correctly. I'm working...

It's definitely hooked up correctly. I'm working on it right now. It's got a full charge. I tried unhooking it, reinstalling but still the suspension inactive, the wipers, windows, seats sunroof all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-08-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,460
Posted By tomsawyer
Please Help - New Battery Problems

Hey Guys - I have a 2005 X5 4.4. I just was at Autozone and they installed a Duralast Gold battery. Now, the power windows don't work, the interior lights don't come on, the Susp Level Inactive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,273
Posted By tomsawyer
I'm the original owner, an 05 and had the seals...

I'm the original owner, an 05 and had the seals completed about 2/3 years ago. Truck now has 87k. Back then, maybe 75k.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,543
Posted By tomsawyer
Duralast Battery

Hey Everyone - I know batteries have been discussed in other threads but I think it may be time for me to get a new battery and wanted your opinion on Duralast. A long time ago 2 separate BMW techs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2017, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By tomsawyer
I appreciate the feedback. Obviously, the...

I appreciate the feedback.

Obviously, the o2 sensor is something that keeps coming up. However, let's not forget the SES light is intermittent. For instance, right now, the light is off and has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By tomsawyer
I finally had a chance to run over to AutoZone...

I finally had a chance to run over to AutoZone and here's the codes they pulled

P1720
P0161

Currently, the SES light is off and has been off since the day I took it to the car wash as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,681
Posted By tomsawyer
Intermittant SES Light

Hi Everyone - I have an 05 X5 N62 w/ 87K miles and I'm the original owner. This is a long story so please be patient! Towards end of February this year I got the SES light and I had about a 1/2 tank...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,299
Posted By tomsawyer
SES Light

Hey Everyone, long story short, the SES light is on and I went to AutoZone for code read. Looks like its the passenger side oxygen sensor (before the CAT). I'm just wondering, assuming it is truly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,586
Posted By tomsawyer
Mine is unresponsive also. Can you post where you...

Mine is unresponsive also. Can you post where you sent it to? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2016, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Posted By tomsawyer
Yes, Jimmy is the person I went to to get the...

Yes, Jimmy is the person I went to to get the original nav screen replaced. He does the work in his driveway. He removes the nav unit in his driveway, goes into his house to replace the screen so you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Posted By tomsawyer
Unfortunately, I found this post in another...

Unfortunately, I found this post in another thread and since the guy lived relatively close to my house, I used his service. I do not know what brand screen he used because after he removes the unit,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,009
Posted By tomsawyer
Replacement Nav Screen

Hey Everyone - I have a 2005 E53 w/ 83k. As has happened to many of you and mine also, my nav screen is pixeled and turns green. I had the screen changed once before but this "new screen" is really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2016, 08:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,886
Posted By tomsawyer
Sorry about that - 2005 X5 4.4i N62 I'm not...

Sorry about that - 2005 X5 4.4i N62

I'm not very mechanically inclined but this item really sounds like unplugging the old one and plugging in the new one. If that's the case, then if someone can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 02:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,886
Posted By tomsawyer
Can someone post a pic or explain exactly where...

Can someone post a pic or explain exactly where this part goes? I'd really appreciate! Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,974
Posted By tomsawyer
There is another way and I just had it done. I...

There is another way and I just had it done. I too unfortunately stripped the tabs off the little black nub when I tried myself to repair the door handle carrier. I was trying to avoid getting a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,057
Posted By tomsawyer
I have the 18" set up and went with Conti LX 20....

I have the 18" set up and went with Conti LX 20. So far, so good - no complaints. Less than $800, installed, out the door.
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