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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,239
Posted By Sonnyboy
If you have air shocks in the rear, an optima...

If you have air shocks in the rear, an optima will not fit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2008, 12:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 973
Posted By Sonnyboy
Turn off the rds and other radio function. It's...

Turn off the rds and other radio function. It's a known bug, but I don't think BMW will do anything to fix it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2007, 02:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,257
Posted By Sonnyboy
I'm not going to recommend anyone do this, but I...

I'm not going to recommend anyone do this, but I have adjusted the camber myself in the garage.
Jack up the car at the rear diff. Loosen the bolt at the bottom wishbone. Rotate the eccentric...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2007, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,021
Posted By Sonnyboy
It is the RDS or something in the radio setting. ...

It is the RDS or something in the radio setting. Turn it off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2006, 12:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By Sonnyboy
wow, you have to replace the whole windshield for...

wow, you have to replace the whole windshield for a flaky rain sensor?!
thanks for the update.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By Sonnyboy
help with wiper problem diagnosis

So it finally began to ran yesterday and now I notice that my wipers are not behaving correctly.
- the rain sensor does not seem to work after the first wipe
- the speed sensor which should slow...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2006, 04:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By Sonnyboy
15mm is probably right. I dont' think you can...

15mm is probably right. I dont' think you can get it much closer... i adjusted it to have a even gap, not a tight fitting gap.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2006, 02:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,716
Posted By Sonnyboy
The gap can be adjusted slightly (1/2 inch) when...

The gap can be adjusted slightly (1/2 inch) when you have the factory hitch installed. Remove the plastic panels in the spare wheel well and you will see the 4 bolts and metal plate that was added...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2006, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,374
Posted By Sonnyboy
ok, i'll take a guess. It looks like the 4.6 has...

ok, i'll take a guess. It looks like the 4.6 has an extra inlet to the airbox. The wire looks like it goes to a vacuum switch that opens and closes the flap to the extra air inlet. Why it does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2006, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,386
Posted By Sonnyboy
How much time do you have? Ok, this is my...

How much time do you have?

Ok, this is my educated guess so anyone can reply if you think I am off on anything. A lot is based off my knowledge from my E36 which has a carbon canister in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,386
Posted By Sonnyboy
The rubber hose shown in all the pictures... it...

The rubber hose shown in all the pictures... it is connected to the airbox (which you have removed) at one end and a recirculation canister on the other end. Remove the hose completely from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2006, 12:57 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,386
Posted By Sonnyboy
NO, don't break off the plastic. Go to the other...

NO, don't break off the plastic. Go to the other end of the hose and slide it off the canister. Then just slide the new filter over the canister tube.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2006, 01:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,114
Posted By Sonnyboy
Yes, I was going to ask this same question. My...

Yes, I was going to ask this same question. My filter is definitely turning whiter. I have turned it 180 degrees to see if it is an issue witht he positioning. I have a 4.4 and it has only been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2006, 05:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,781
Posted By Sonnyboy
Has anyone tried just painting the yellow portion...

Has anyone tried just painting the yellow portion on the reflector? Possible? How does it look?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2006, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,067
Posted By Sonnyboy
I'm going to do this mod sometime in the near...

I'm going to do this mod sometime in the near future hopefully (the kit is sitting in my garage right now). I just need to know where to tap to turn on the rings when I turn on the driing lights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2006, 01:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,322
Posted By Sonnyboy
This has been discussed many times. You...

This has been discussed many times.

You will not get an answer from AFe. And I agree with the fit being poor.

As for the tube, the concensus and what I did was put a small filter on the end...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2006, 02:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,078
Posted By Sonnyboy
I'm in for the GB.

I'm in for the GB.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2006, 04:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,035
Posted By Sonnyboy
2002 x5 4.4 sport comes with 18 star spokes shown...

2002 x5 4.4 sport comes with 18 star spokes shown in the link above. The 19" were an extra cost option.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2006, 12:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,747
Posted By Sonnyboy
My understanding is that there is no smog check...

My understanding is that there is no smog check in CA on trucks and 4x4 (no 4 wheel dynos).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2006, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,356
Posted By Sonnyboy
Anyone have an answer to this issue? I have an...

Anyone have an answer to this issue? I have an 02 X5 4.4 and have this same problem...
Called AFE and no response yet...
Forum: Group Buys 12-13-2005, 02:18 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 38,434
Posted By Sonnyboy
add me to the list

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4. wuzin (X5 4.4)
5. Roc3b (01 X5 4.4)
6. JS_4.8 (05 X5 4.8)
7. X5Jay (04 X5 4.4)
8. ricci269 (01 4.4)
9. klerk (04 3.0)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,357
Posted By Sonnyboy
Valve cover paint bubbles

So I have tiny bubbles on the valve cover of my 2002 V8.
Should I bother getting it fixed?
Have BMW improved the design so it won't happen again?
I don't want to bring it into the stealer and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2005, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By Sonnyboy
It is a rubber grommet for wiring to pass through...

It is a rubber grommet for wiring to pass through a bulkhead. Looks like the grommet for the trailer hitch area or rear hatch area.
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