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Forum: The Lounge 12-05-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By MiCkEy
Thanks Uncle Moto. Yeppers still humping (for)...

Thanks Uncle Moto. Yeppers still humping (for) the government!

Got the 996 back in 2007. Brings a smile to my face every time I drive it.
Forum: The Lounge 12-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 611
Posted By MiCkEy
All you guys rock..

I know it has been a while but a quick update. I realize I have been missing in action but between work and stuff, I rarely get time to interact with my old buddies.

The X5 was sold to a good home...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2011, 11:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 23,800
Posted By MiCkEy
16.2 in city/mixed driving and 24 on highway. The...

16.2 in city/mixed driving and 24 on highway. The truck sits on 20" wheels though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2011, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,705
Posted By MiCkEy
Location of Airbag control module - Need help!

My airbag light came on and had to take it for a code read. The code is

F0 240 Control Unit Fault.

I understand the airbag control module needs to be replaced per the mechanic and he is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2011, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,623
Posted By MiCkEy
Interesting approach. Does this require...

Interesting approach.

Does this require taking the brake pads and rotors off? Apart from unbolting the control arm, what else needs to come out without going through the hassle of futzing around...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,971
Posted By MiCkEy
Thanks. I couldn't find any alternate either so...

Thanks. I couldn't find any alternate either so just ordered the OEM from Autohausaz
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2011, 08:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,971
Posted By MiCkEy
VW alternate MAF replacement for X5 3.0

I did a few searches and find a part number (06A906461A) for the VW Jettas as a possible cheaper replacement for the X5 MAF. I am guessing this is for the X5 4.4 and not the 3.0. Is there a similar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2011, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,132
Posted By MiCkEy
Perhaps you are not listening close enough....

Perhaps you are not listening close enough. Sometimes water or moisture will get into one of those sealed sensors and that would be end of that one. To hear the clicking, I used a metal screw driver...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,983
Posted By MiCkEy
Thanks Wally. Installed the intake boot 10k miles...

Thanks Wally. Installed the intake boot 10k miles back and looks well and not torn.

I also took intake O2 sensors out today and I think they are still the originals. I am close to 100K and I may...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,983
Posted By MiCkEy
Hmmmm..I do plan to clean the oxygen sensors this...

Hmmmm..I do plan to clean the oxygen sensors this weekend and looking at a new fuel filter since I am close to the 100K mileage.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,983
Posted By MiCkEy
I tried that and the vehicle went into "trans...

I tried that and the vehicle went into "trans failsafe mode"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2011, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,983
Posted By MiCkEy
No one? I guess I am the only one who have had...

No one? I guess I am the only one who have had this issue....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,983
Posted By MiCkEy
2001 E53 - Loss of Engine power issue

I am hoping someone can help me with this strange problem.

Sometimes from a cold start, the truck feels like it is hauling a 8000 pound trailer in the back and the "mpg gauge" is pegged all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2011, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,974
Posted By MiCkEy
thank you!

thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2011, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,974
Posted By MiCkEy
Water pump gasket on X5 3.0 - 2001

I noticed that the new water pump I ordered did not come with a gasket but with an O-ring installed. On 4.4i model, the water pump comes with both. Is one not required for the 6 cylinder?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2011, 04:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,940
Posted By MiCkEy
P0313 - Misfire detected, Low Fuel may have...

P0313 - Misfire detected, Low Fuel may have triggered the other code. Unmetered air in the intake somewhere I am guessing. Is the engine running hotter than usual?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2011, 08:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,705
Posted By MiCkEy
FYI for all, Third party BMW service center...

FYI for all,

Third party BMW service center reset the ECU using their software free and all is well. All codes gone and Transmission shifts fine now....took all of 5 minutes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2011, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,332
Posted By MiCkEy
disconnect the MAf at the start of the day and...

disconnect the MAf at the start of the day and see if that makes a difference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2011, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,705
Posted By MiCkEy
https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/display/tech/Cr...

https://wiki.bentleypublishers.com/display/tech/Crankshaft+Position+(CKP)+Sensor+fault+codes

E53 (04/00 to 01/01) is listed there.

This leads me to believe any crankshaft sensor (including...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,705
Posted By MiCkEy
ECU needs remapping/reprogramming after a Camshaft Sensor replacement on pre1/1/2001?

Swapped the Camshaft sensor in the E52 (Aug 2000 prod, 3.0) and I am wondering if the ECU needs to be remapped to the new sensor. Anyone?

I remember reading that post 1/1/2011 ECUs did not need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,576
Posted By MiCkEy
Pulled two codes: P0335 - Position Sensor A...

Pulled two codes:

P0335 - Position Sensor A circuit malfunction
and
P0727 - Engine Circuit speed no signal.

I am guessing they are related. Any experts out there who think its the camshaft...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2011, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,576
Posted By MiCkEy
Trans Failsafe Program - Need Help

Old timer here with a new problem. I did use search and have already gone through a couple of usual tests.

Yesterday, the TFS message displayed alongside the SES on my wife's 2001 X5 with 90,000...
Forum: The Lounge 03-28-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,761
Posted By MiCkEy
1. Ind Dealer: Fairfax (BMW) Service Center (off...

1. Ind Dealer: Fairfax (BMW) Service Center (off of route 29)
2. Anywhere inside the beltway (495)
3. INOVA Fairfax
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2011, 04:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,785
Posted By MiCkEy
Aftermarket bulbs have these issues. Been there,...

Aftermarket bulbs have these issues. Been there, done that. Installed genuine Philips bulbs. They have worked like a champ since last 6 months! I can bet its the bulbs. The ballasts are just too damn...
Forum: The Lounge 08-05-2010, 11:16 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 10,396
Posted By MiCkEy
+1 on the Lumix. My P&S and DSLR are both...

+1 on the Lumix. My P&S and DSLR are both Lumix/Panasonics. The P&S is 4+ years old and still works like new.

In the DSLR world, turn up the ISOs or get faster lenses. Try the Metz flashes. Canon...
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