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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2006, 12:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By mixman812
the problem is i replaced all 4 o2 sensors and...

the problem is i replaced all 4 o2 sensors and they are telling me that the brand new ones i put in went bad due to the bad cats. but i will take your advice and not pay for anything until it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2006, 12:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By mixman812
you guys are right. the tranny was out of...

you guys are right. the tranny was out of warranty so i had to pay but this stuff with the cats is insane. here in vegas there are only 2 dealerships for bmw and they are both owned by the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2006, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,336
Posted By mixman812
cat question again.....

first let me say thank you for all the advice on this subject the first time around. ok now for the problem. my truck 02 3.0 83,000 is tripping a code p2096. to make a long story short ALL sensors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2006, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,540
Posted By mixman812
same here. all four replaced twice.

same here. all four replaced twice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By mixman812
you have to remove the plastic cladding first and...

you have to remove the plastic cladding first and then you will be able to see the filter.
Forum: Engine & Transmission 01-09-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 32,294
Posted By mixman812
Cam Sensor DIY Replacement

Contributed by: mixman812

Cam Sensor DIY Replacement


I wanted to give something back to x5 world for all the help you guys have given over the years. I hope this post clears up any problems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2006, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,539
Posted By mixman812
great looking diy :thumbup:

great looking diy :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,106
Posted By mixman812
Good to know. :)

Good to know. :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2006, 09:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,351
Posted By mixman812
I insatlled an alpine navagation/camera/dvd/cd...

I insatlled an alpine navagation/camera/dvd/cd player/internet/video system in my X5 and love every minute of it. If you are a diy'er like myself it should only take a day or two and the options and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2006, 04:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mixman812
yeah i think you are right upgrade time. as for...

yeah i think you are right upgrade time. as for the cat failure their reason for me was its just old and they go bad after time which i could see happenning. it is amazing though my dad has an 88...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2006, 11:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mixman812
Unhappy yeah im at 81500 miles. i guess im out of luck....

yeah im at 81500 miles. i guess im out of luck. anybody know of a place that sells these oem cats at a cheaper price than the dealers?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2006, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mixman812
my mileage is 81500. :mad: do you think that...

my mileage is 81500. :mad: do you think that maybe they would cover half or part? that would be great. what about oem parts? any place that would carry them cheaper than BMW?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2006, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,384
Posted By mixman812
advice needed on cat converters

i have been chasing down a ses light for weeks and finally gave up and went to the dealer. in have a clogged cat in bank 1. the cats are $750.00 a piece plus insatllation. they told me you mime as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2005, 02:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,193
Posted By mixman812
yes try it yourself it was not that bad on my3.0...

yes try it yourself it was not that bad on my3.0 just take your time with those plastic plugs, not to break them. after years of getting hot and cold they are brittle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2005, 11:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,797
Posted By mixman812
it wasant covered because of the milege. i...

it wasant covered because of the milege. i brought it to them with about 48000 miles. they were b***ards. but shame on me for not insisting that they find the problem before hand. as for the problem...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2005, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,797
Posted By mixman812
just a heads up. the EXACT same thing happened to...

just a heads up. the EXACT same thing happened to me on the freeway. brought it to the dealer and they said there were no codes in the memory to read. less than 1000 miles later my tranny let go due...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2005, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,589
Posted By mixman812
not to sure what the best warranty is but get one...

not to sure what the best warranty is but get one for sure. at 51000 miles my tranny let go and i paid $5200.00 out of pocket for the repair. sad to say that is one diy i can not do in my garage.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By mixman812
yes.

yes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2005, 09:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By mixman812
does it go bad? would it have anything to do with...

does it go bad? would it have anything to do with rough idle or tripping codes?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2005, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,205
Posted By mixman812
what is this???????

what is this part and what does it do? i am getting a loud clanking sound from it and the truck is idiling a little rough. 2002 3.0 6cyl. 82000 miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2005, 02:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,442
Posted By mixman812
no problem.

no problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2005, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,442
Posted By mixman812
thank you. just trying to help.

thank you. just trying to help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2005, 09:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,442
Posted By mixman812
Cam Sensor Diy

I wanted to give something back to x5 world for all the help you guys have given over the years. I hope this post clears up any problems that anyone might have with their cam sensors tripping error...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2005, 02:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,182
Posted By mixman812
sounds good i will try anything at this point....

sounds good i will try anything at this point. will let you know if that worked.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2005, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,182
Posted By mixman812
yep i saw them in the list. so any advice on what...

yep i saw them in the list. so any advice on what i should change first? i will check the maf. but when the code is tripped it idles rough. any ideas?
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