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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2014, 02:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,882
Posted By HEISING
Sounds to me like a tranny mount, or engine mount...

Sounds to me like a tranny mount, or engine mount is busted. Check all the mounts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2014, 01:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By HEISING
No bands, Just brakes..... Wow, well... I have...

No bands, Just brakes..... Wow, well... I have never had mine apart yet, Touch wood!!! I rebuilt my 4L60E some time back, but thank God, not the 5HP24. Lots of solenoids in the 4L60 too!

Sounds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2014, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By HEISING
Sounds like you are on the right track. Clutches,...

Sounds like you are on the right track. Clutches, Band, or Valve body. The terrible three! Im not sure weather they use open collector or open source for the drivers, but you obviously have it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By HEISING
Weird, dont know where my last post went??...

Weird, dont know where my last post went?? Anyways, have you tried to "jerry rig" #2 on to see if you get reverse? I hope you have dropping resistors in line with your LED's (330 ohm in series) or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,188
Posted By HEISING
Have you tried to "jerry rig" #2 on, just to see...

Have you tried to "jerry rig" #2 on, just to see if that engages reverse? May want to try that before you get to deep as #1 may be right for that tranny.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 64,431
Posted By HEISING
In my X5, it's located in the passenger footwell,...

In my X5, it's located in the passenger footwell, above the tranny tunnel, against the firewall.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 03:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 64,431
Posted By HEISING
If your thinking of buying a new one, what have...

If your thinking of buying a new one, what have you got to loose?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 12:43 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 64,431
Posted By HEISING
Hi ChevDog1. Your unit will run like new again if...

Hi ChevDog1. Your unit will run like new again if you can get to the solder joints and re-solder them. Just unplugging, and re plugging the FSR back in again will create enough movement to make the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,613
Posted By HEISING
What I find odd about our X5..... It almost uses...

What I find odd about our X5..... It almost uses no oil between change intervals :dunno: Every time I pull that stick out, its right on the full line. Thats one nice thing about our un-dependable,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2013, 03:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,010
Posted By HEISING
There are tons of electronic doo dads on your...

There are tons of electronic doo dads on your vehicle, the FSR is pretty high on the suspect list.

If you think it may be your FSR, Check out my thread. It may save you some money.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,628
Posted By HEISING
It is possible to have 2 failures at once.

It is possible to have 2 failures at once.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,814
Posted By HEISING
There is no way to check the transmission fluid...

There is no way to check the transmission fluid from under your hood. This is all done from under the vehicle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,628
Posted By HEISING
The problem is either a sensor, or your ABS/DSC...

The problem is either a sensor, or your ABS/DSC box still is faulty. If you have a small "Amp clamp" you can lift your vehicle, remove the tires and rotate the rotors while the amp clamp is around...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,628
Posted By HEISING
Make sure you don't force the electrical...

Make sure you don't force the electrical connector on, or you will bend/ break pins off in the ABS/DSC housing. The connector should fit square to the top, then when you push the retainer back in (on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,814
Posted By HEISING
When we first purchased our X5, it made a rattley...

When we first purchased our X5, it made a rattley noise in the tranny while in Drive. I checked the tranny fluid level and found it was low. I topped up the level and the rattle stopped. There is a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2013, 03:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 64,431
Posted By HEISING
Hello Z168. Glad to hear it worked. The soldering...

Hello Z168. Glad to hear it worked. The soldering needs to be cleaned up and flowed properly though, or you may find it will fail soon again. Sometimes scraping the existing copper traces helps the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,814
Posted By HEISING
Been using Castrol Multi Import tranny fluid in...

Been using Castrol Multi Import tranny fluid in my X5, ZF for years now. Never a problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2013, 04:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 62,965
Posted By HEISING
Scanning the vehicle for error codes is alright....

Scanning the vehicle for error codes is alright. You need to remember that the ABS/DSC module will trick you if the internal bonding wires in the module are intermittant. The bonding wires connect...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2013, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 62,965
Posted By HEISING
ABS/DSC module would still be suspect. Sometimes...

ABS/DSC module would still be suspect. Sometimes a strong new sensor will fix the problem temporarily.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2013, 06:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,843
Posted By HEISING
If your alternator is hitting 17.3 Volts, thats...

If your alternator is hitting 17.3 Volts, thats definitely a problem. Replace the alternator and see if your problems disappear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,843
Posted By HEISING
The most common problem is the ABS/DSC module. If...

The most common problem is the ABS/DSC module. If you have one error code (possibly one wheel speed sensor) bonding wire intermittant, you will get the three yellow lights on the dash. If you have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 64,431
Posted By HEISING
Hi guys. Glad you all are benefiting from this...

Hi guys. Glad you all are benefiting from this easy fix! :thumbup: The longevity of the fix will depend a lot on the re-soldering quality. The semiconductors get really hot, and the legs will re-open...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2013, 09:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 23,727
Posted By HEISING
The ABS/DSC module has bonding wires in it that...

The ABS/DSC module has bonding wires in it that open up. When they open, no power gets to the hall sensor in your wheel. The module then throws a code your way saying its a faulty wheel sensor, when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2013, 12:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,047
Posted By HEISING
Looks like some of the sheep are waking up. Its...

Looks like some of the sheep are waking up. Its good to see!:iagree:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2013, 09:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 939
Posted By HEISING
Is your air pump working in the morning?? Check...

Is your air pump working in the morning?? Check fuses if not.

1 Check the vacuum hose on the air pump valve. Its common for this hose to crack on the bottom right at the valve inlet.

2 ...
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