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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,159
Posted By wallieX5
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2011, 05:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,159
Posted By wallieX5
I have the same problem the OP described and I...

I have the same problem the OP described and I went down the same route of replacing the PCV valve because the guy said it was "sticky" and likely the source of the problem. However, I just saw the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2011, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,706
Posted By wallieX5
Time to get rid of the the X5?

I have a 2004 4.4 with 116,000 miles that has been great thus far except when my wife drove it with a shaky water pump, recently. The water pump gave way on the highway and she pulled over...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2011, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By wallieX5
Well, tried to limp the truck to the shop to get...

Well, tried to limp the truck to the shop to get the water pump replaced but ended up on the side of the road with a $1,060 repair bill. So far, the engine seems to be fine even though it smoked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,914
Posted By wallieX5
Help identify component

Hello,

Can someone help me identify the pulley-like object at the top left of this picture? I just noticed that it wobbles when running and also makes some noise.

2004 X5 4.4 with 110,000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,051
Posted By wallieX5
This just happened to me just now and my battery...

This just happened to me just now and my battery is also less than a year old! I had to get the car towed to my house. So what is the consensus? Is it the battery, alternator or DCS module?

04 X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2010, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 24,566
Posted By wallieX5
Looks like another DIY for me after I recuperate...

Looks like another DIY for me after I recuperate from prolonged use of my back muscles. This last 2 weekends, I've changed my HID (involves removing the front bumper), air filter and spark plugs....
Forum: Navigation System 11-19-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,014
Posted By wallieX5
Angry Screen gone dim but still readable

A few days ago, my nav screen went dim on its own. Does anybody know of a fix? Searching this forum, the problem seems to point to the backlight on its way out. I can't seem to find a recommended fix...
Forum: X ///M Forum 10-28-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,373
Posted By wallieX5
When parking, I used to just stay in my car and...

When parking, I used to just stay in my car and try to duck when my colleagues is walking in or out of the building. I gave up now since everyone knows my car.
I used to tell people that my...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 08-24-2009, 11:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By wallieX5
I sent you a PM a few days ago. Is it still...

I sent you a PM a few days ago. Is it still available?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,665
Posted By wallieX5
Mine X has been very reliable also, although I...

Mine X has been very reliable also, although I just changed both side mirrors and two door actuators (driver and passenger side).

I asked the original question because I'm trying to decide...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,665
Posted By wallieX5
Question Reliability: V8 vs I6

The lesser powered BMWs appears to be more reliable than higher powered counterparts. Is this due to the fact that on average, the V8s have more options, thus more complicated/taxing electronics or...
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 12-09-2007, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,007
Posted By wallieX5
Price quote please

Can I please get a quote for a black all season weather mat for a 04 x5 shipped to 21221?

Thanks!
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-29-2007, 08:41 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
The module is located in the same compartment in...

The module is located in the same compartment in the trunk as the Nav and cd changer.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-28-2007, 07:17 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Noise

For the noise to go away the backlight has to come on (i.e. when I touch the controls) and the noise returns when the light goes off.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-27-2007, 05:44 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Background noise

Tom,
I hear a lot of bakground noise coming from my DICE/IPOD unit. But as soon as I physically touch the controls on the IPOD, the noise will disppear for about 5 seconds and then return. The noise...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-26-2007, 03:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
Posted By wallieX5
Noise

The same thing happens to mine. I have to find sometime to take it in to the dealer; I'll let you know the outcome.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-29-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Same problem

I had the same symptoms but I now have control through the steering wheel. All I did was use the control on the IPOD when the problem first occured but I still have the ~1 second drop out when you...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 06-23-2007, 08:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 584
Posted By wallieX5
Roof Bike Rack

Pm me if you have one for sale.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 06-22-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,261
Posted By wallieX5
How much do you want for the bike rack if you...

How much do you want for the bike rack if you still have it?

Thanks!
Forum: Parts and Accessories Forum 06-20-2007, 09:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 819
Posted By wallieX5
Price quote please...

Can I get a quote on everything that I need to mount a mountain bike on the roof? The shipping zipcode is 21221.

Thanks!
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-07-2007, 08:34 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Yes. I have my radar detector connected.

Yes. I have my radar detector connected.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-07-2007, 06:58 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
No I don't; I got rid of it. Another thing that I...

No I don't; I got rid of it. Another thing that I realized is that the text from the display doesn't display after I restart the car. I would have to go and do the "CD 6 - track 6" change. The way it...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-07-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Music fading for a second

I installed my DICE kit about a week ago and I've noticed that the 1st second into a new music the volume fades for about a second. It happens everytime on every single music.

Do you have an...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-29-2007, 08:09 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 163,264
Posted By wallieX5
Tom, do you have a link to the users manual? I...

Tom, do you have a link to the users manual? I forgot how to get it to display text initially.
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