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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2019, 01:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Posted By John Galt
I got a new Valero and put it in, works perfect!

I got a new Valero and put it in, works perfect!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,724
Posted By John Galt
Alternator - are these slip rings too worn to reuse?

I pulled my alternator today, regulator brushes are way worn down, and the slip rings are heavily worn as well. See the picture below.


This alternator is from my 3.0i 2001 E53 with 200k miles.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,003
Posted By John Galt
battery warning light, low headlight output, then trans failsafe = alternator?

Is this problem likely the alternator?

Is it best to replace the whole thing, or can I just replace the regulator? In other words, is it common for just the regulator to fail, or is it normally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,546
Posted By John Galt
I never did. I still have the vibration.

I never did. I still have the vibration.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,546
Posted By John Galt
I’ve just been living with it. The car has 200k...

I’ve just been living with it. The car has 200k miles and at least a dozen problems. I’ll likely be junking it soon, it is worthless.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,610
Posted By John Galt
Where can I get the cylinder repair kit? ...

Where can I get the cylinder repair kit?

There are more than 10 other things wrong with the car (broken window regulator, broken motor mount, radio non-functional, etc.), so I'm more inclined to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,610
Posted By John Galt
Update: the locksmith opened the car by wedging...

Update: the locksmith opened the car by wedging the door open and using a rod to hit the rear hatch release.

Now I have to figure out if I want to fix this car or part it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,610
Posted By John Galt
Angry HELP: door lock cylinder broken and key fob batter dead

A few years ago, the battery in my key died and I never fixed it (I've seen the posts on how to replace the battery, I just haven't done it yet).

Today, I go to unlock my car, and the lock...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,310
Posted By John Galt
Installation manual for older Dice iPod integration kit?

I have an older Dice iPod integration kit, and I can't find the manual online. Does anyone have a copy?
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 09-17-2016, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,091
Posted By John Galt
2001 E53 w/Nav and DSP: any plug and play aftermarket units?

Are any of the android aftermarket units plug and play for my car? Are any of them any good?

What about a Pioneer unit?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 10-27-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,604
Posted By John Galt
How about the left rear brake light/blinker...

How about the left rear brake light/blinker assembly housing?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 10-27-2015, 02:50 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,445
Posted By John Galt
How much for the left rear turn signal/brake...

How much for the left rear turn signal/brake light housing?
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 10-27-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,013
Posted By John Galt
How much for the left rear turnsignal/taillight...

How much for the left rear turnsignal/taillight housing?
Forum: Navigation System 08-10-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,652
Posted By John Galt
Scrolling Nav Screen

The 16:9 Nav screen on my 2001 E53 X5 3.0 Sport with original MK3 nav (updated to latest firmware) started scrolling like an old TV. I replaced the LCD screen, but I'm still getting the scrolling...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2015, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 825
Posted By John Galt
Part number for rear turn signal bulb socket?

I have a 2001 E53 3.0i Sport and I need the part number for the rear turn signal bulb socket, it is in bad shape and needs to be replaced.

Does anyone have the part number handy?

:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2015, 08:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,546
Posted By John Galt
Okay, I did this test for bad motor mounts, and...

Okay, I did this test for bad motor mounts, and the engine moves very little. See this video: https://youtu.be/Ed3Ex-j2g6c

Ed3Ex-j2g6c

Does this look like bad motor mounts?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2015, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,546
Posted By John Galt
Yes, idle speed is stable. How do I tell if...

Yes, idle speed is stable.

How do I tell if the motor mounts are shot?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,546
Posted By John Galt
Exclamation Vibration/rough at idle when in gear and foot on brake...I've tried everything! Help!

My 2001 E53 3.0i automatic X5 experiences a medium strength vibration when I have the transmission in drive, at idle and I have my foot on the brake. The vibration occurs whether the engine and/or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2015, 03:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By John Galt
Yeah, I get that. I've never had one snap...

Yeah, I get that.

I've never had one snap either. I've just seen so many reports of it lately, and my car had many years of questionable service before I bought it, so I am going to replace it.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By John Galt
I agree. Before I bought it, this car had all its...

I agree. Before I bought it, this car had all its oil changes done at various shops, so I really don't know if the bolt was abused or not.

Seems cheap to replace instead of waiting for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By John Galt
:beerchug:

:beerchug:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By John Galt
To all of you saying that the oil drain plug is a...

To all of you saying that the oil drain plug is a lifetime item, I agree you have a point.

My counter argument is that I see many people with broken drain plugs, and I figure for a few bucks I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,065
Posted By John Galt
Oil drain plug part number?

What is the BMW part number for the oil drain plug for my 2001 X5 E53 3.0i? I'm still on the original plug and figure I should swap it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,169
Posted By John Galt
Thanks for this. I had the ABS, Brake and...

Thanks for this. I had the ABS, Brake and Traction Control lights. The code read showed that it was the steering angle sensor. I replaced it myself. My local indy shop was unable to code the sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 258
Views: 327,729
Posted By John Galt
Thumbs up I used Redline D4-ATF. I have about 45k miles on...

I used Redline D4-ATF. I have about 45k miles on it, no issues.
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