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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,226
Posted By paulymano
Temperature Gauge goes red when engine is cold

Hi Klnteg,

I know this is quite a ways back (2007 post) but I'm having the same problem and ran into your post. Did you ever found a solution to this? Any input will be greatly appreciated.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2009, 10:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 739
Posted By paulymano
Welcome to the board MrFixIt. Looks like you...

Welcome to the board MrFixIt. Looks like you have done quite a bit of work to get her running smooth for another 100K. Since you live in Florida, I guess you don't have to worry about the crankcase...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,293
Posted By paulymano
I have 25mm H&R spacer that I took off my 4.6is. ...

I have 25mm H&R spacer that I took off my 4.6is. Thinking of putting this on ebay but if anyone is interested let me know. They are in great condition and been on my X5 for only about year. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2009, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,252
Posted By paulymano
Welcome to the board and happy Holidays.

Welcome to the board and happy Holidays.
Forum: Dealer Info 12-22-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,336
Posted By paulymano
Taking your car to the dealership always involve...

Taking your car to the dealership always involve a lot of money. Two 3 indy shop that I know of in the Milwaukee area is O'Reilly's Motor Cars, Little Car Shop and Oberhauz Automotives. I have been...
Forum: The Lounge 12-18-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,634
Posted By paulymano
Hi tony, did you have anymore luck with this. My...

Hi tony, did you have anymore luck with this. My radio LEDs are partly gone as well and have ran into this post while searching for a fix. I did see the write up by Peter and was debating to give...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,480
Posted By paulymano
This post turns out to be pretty funny. I was...

This post turns out to be pretty funny.
I was debating whether to change my transmission fluid on my 2003 4.6is with 117K miles as a good measure but I think I'll just leave it. BMW fluid is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,984
Posted By paulymano
I have a 4.6is 2003 with 117,000 miles. I...

I have a 4.6is 2003 with 117,000 miles. I recently had to replace the crankcase ventilation systmem and the oil separator because it froze up on me and created major havoc. If you drive in short...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2009, 11:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,471
Posted By paulymano
Check your crankcase ventilation and the oil...

Check your crankcase ventilation and the oil separator. Be careful that the crankcase ventilation don't freeze up on you especiallly driving short distances in extreme cold conditions. This will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-13-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,177
Posted By paulymano
Thanks Meister. The dealership is repairing the...

Thanks Meister. The dealership is repairing the car and I will make sure that they are aware of the all the SIB writen regarding his issue.

Shooter - Listen to the Meister..He's the Man!! If you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2009, 01:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,177
Posted By paulymano
X5 Meister - You are the bomb!! thank you very...

X5 Meister - You are the bomb!! thank you very much for sharing. I will make sure that the mechanic working on my car is aware of this. I get the car back this coming Tuesday (Dec. 15th). I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 13,177
Posted By paulymano
Guys, I was recently a victim of this. While...

Guys,
I was recently a victim of this. While getting on the interstate, I started to accelerate. Then the X5 started to misfire and huge white smoke coming from the tailpipe and the oil pressure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,424
Posted By paulymano
Thanks Man!! Yeah I'm going to have the two...

Thanks Man!!
Yeah I'm going to have the two front ones changed out. The code is for the front right but I might as well change the front left while we are doing the right O2 sensor. The OEM Bosch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By paulymano
Hey thanks man, I've been quoted 267.49 by a...

Hey thanks man,
I've been quoted 267.49 by a local shop to have it replace. After my research, it's a little bit of a work than I had thought but very doable. The way the O2 sensor is connected,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,368
Posted By paulymano
Hi, I need to replace the two front O2...

Hi,

I need to replace the two front O2 sensor on my 2003 4.6is. Parts for the front O2 sensor is relatively cheap. However, is it that easy to replace as djbock might have claimed. I can any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2009, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,424
Posted By paulymano
Juppalgae, Did you get anymore hits on...

Juppalgae,

Did you get anymore hits on this? As need to change my O2 sensor as well. It is the front right side tht needs to be replace but I'm thinking replace both of the front O2 sensor. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,869
Posted By paulymano
F%@k'n dealers or "Stealers" Total cost 210..37....

F%@k'n dealers or "Stealers" Total cost 210..37. The actual part was 18.23 the rest was all labor. Oh, plus 8.49 for environmental waste disposal and shop supplies. F%@k'n nickling and diming ya. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,869
Posted By paulymano
Cause of the issue was the hood latch. It’s not...

Cause of the issue was the hood latch. It’s not connecting or contacting properly. The alarm system is thinking someone is trying to open my hood.
They are replacing the latch system and the hood...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,869
Posted By paulymano
Yep. Same thing is happenning to my X5. My...

Yep. Same thing is happenning to my X5. My neighbor is just about to kill me. I'm taking it in to the dealer tomorrow. It's just randomly goes off after locking the car. I notice that it does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2008, 05:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,791
Posted By paulymano
Front Spacer

I never got the front spacer. I had installed 25mm on the rear and had thought about adding a 5mm to offset the rear a little but never had the chance to follow through with it. Sorry, wish I can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,106
Posted By paulymano
Yes.. Ouch!! Sorry to hear. When that...

Yes.. Ouch!! Sorry to hear.

When that happened on my X5, the fault code indicated it was reset to "transport mode". In transport mode, you can only use the key to unlock the doors and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,791
Posted By paulymano
Hi, Did you end up going with 25mm or 30mm? ...

Hi,
Did you end up going with 25mm or 30mm? How do they look? I'm looking to get spacer for my 4.6is. I'm only interested on getting them on the rear wheels. Right now, I can't decide to get the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By paulymano
I don't know of away to reset it. If you end up...

I don't know of away to reset it. If you end up taking it to the dealership, insist on them that they just need to reset the fault code from Transport mode to Sales mode. Don't have them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By paulymano
Whistle Central Door lock System

Chappy,
You're one lucky guy to have the dealer fixed that for free. Mine cost 225.00 U.S.. When my battery went out, somehow the fault code tripped the security system to Transport Mode. This...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By paulymano
I had checked all of the fuses and none are...

I had checked all of the fuses and none are blown.
Next step is to try to reset the car by disconnecting the new battery.

Thanks for the response.
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