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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2007, 04:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Cool Update

I checked in with the Service Writer at the dealer today at 3PM. I asked him what he was hearing and he said not much yet, one of his mechanics is out today......anyway, I expressed some concern or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2007, 03:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Update

So the service writer calls me and tells me that BMW wants to know what brand and octane of gas you put in your car.
I told him that I travel and can not always use the same brand, but most often it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Engine Trouble at 48K Miles

OK, so I went to the dealer before lunch today. I talked to the shop foreman who is a good guy. He told me that they are still not certain exactly what the problem is. Apparently they think the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
No Warning Lights etc

I am headed over to the stealer now as I realized my iPod is in the center console and that my garage opener is on the visor. AFter all, it was only supposed to be in the shop for less than a day,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Valves and Head

Not exactly what I planned for my Birthday. I'm anxious to know what they will install in my car. Thanks for the Birthday wishes though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Cylinder Head

They didn't say anything about a crack. I have never had the X run even a little bit hot. Really the only issue with how it was running was what I described in the original post below. I will call...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,317
Posted By Phils
Unhappy New Cylinder Head? At 48K Miles? What?'04

I took my 2004 4.4 X5 CPO to my local dealer yesterday AM to get a few warranty things done including classic broken cup holder, slightly jarring ride when hitting bumps especially left side. Also I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,345
Posted By Phils
Smile Currently CPO

Motordavid (and others)- thanks for the replies. Perhaps I could have been clearer. I bought my 2004 X5 from a dealer second hand as a CPO car with about 19K miles. I now have 48K miles and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,345
Posted By Phils
Cool Cpo

It Means "Certified Pre-Owned". When you buy a second hand BMW from a BMW dealer it either has no warranty, some 30 day warranty from the dealer, the remainder of the original owner's warranty 36/36...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2007, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,345
Posted By Phils
Question CPO X5 4.4 Nearing 50K Miles- Warranty?

Hi there. I think I've read most if not all of the threads here on Extended Warranties and Maintenance. I have a 2004 4.4 X5 that has 48,500 miles on it. I'm only interested in BMW Maintenance or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2006, 09:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,107
Posted By Phils
Self Level Suspension Inactive

3 times now for me. Dealer says there is no error logged in the car memor y so nothing they can do. 2004 X5 4.4 with 37,000 miles. Any suggestions?
Forum: Bluetooth 06-03-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By Phils
Ringer Volume

Controls the volume of the phone (as in the conected call) o the volume of the ringer which is what I am looking for? Wondering if may be I call the phone while bonded and adjust the ring with the...
Forum: Bluetooth 06-03-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,592
Posted By Phils
Phone ringer volume control in X5

Hi, I have a Motorola E815 that I use with BT in my 2004 X5 4.4. All works fine, but I don't understand what sets the ring volume of the ohone in the X5. Sometimes it rings very reasonably and other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By Phils
Talking Cassette solved Pano Roof Noise

My noise was present whether the roof was closed, open or in vent....anyway, got it back on Friday (they needed it more than 2 days)- al noise gone from the roof, all works well. Only downside,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2006, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,286
Posted By Phils
Unhappy New Sunroof Cassette being installed dlr

After 6 visits with my 04 X5 4.4 to the dealer, they decied that they couldnt nail the rattle in the sunroof without completely replacing the cassette that holds the Pano roof. Apparently it's a big...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2006, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,333
Posted By Phils
Thanks

Thanks for all the replies- it may be that mine was just pressure mountd, kind of squeezed in. I had the Weathertech ones on a 540 and had one fly off them too, that was part of why I had the stealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2006, 03:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,333
Posted By Phils
Angry BMW Driver window faring/rainshield flies off

So I had BMW's standard accessory plastic faring installed by the dealer on my driver's side so I can keep the window open a little for air but not get soaked by rain. About two months later the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2006, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By Phils
MID Warning "Self Leveling Suspension Inact"

??? Got this warning for second time in 3 weeks on a short drive home from dinner.
2004 X5 4.4
As far as I know I don't even have slef-leveling suspension. Any thoughts?
31k miles, under warranty.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2006, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,509
Posted By Phils
??

Could you be more specific?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,064
Posted By Phils
I like it too, but the orange color leaves some...

I like it too, but the orange color leaves some discoloration/crud around the headlamp sprayers that doesn't come off in the brushless/hand car wask. I always end up wiping it off my self or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Phils
Nope

Drove to the dealer and on the way, after stopping for lunch, the light is out and all is well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2006, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Phils
Started

Thanks for quick reply. Little boost from Tow Trstarter battery and righ up. I see now that the 4x4 light is always on- think that'll reset itself?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2006, 12:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,125
Posted By Phils
X5 won't start- headlights and NAV flash

Hi Guys/Gals. I was away for 6 days as I often am and when I went out to start the X this morning, a 4.4 2004 with 28K miles, it tured over easily but gave the loud TICK- TICK- TICK while cranking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2005, 09:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,113
Posted By Phils
Question Rattle noise from Panoramic Sunroof

Hi there. I have a 2004 X5 4.4 with the Pano roof and am suddenly hearing a rattle noise from it on even a slightly rough road. About 5K miles ago I had some whistling noise when it was open to any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2005, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,011
Posted By Phils
Trans SW update fixed this

They updated my trans SW and the engine management sw and that has smoothed things out-very happy now. :) :) :) Just waiting for the new mirrors to come in to the parts dept. They seem to have...
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