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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2009, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,391
Posted By daway
Brake Fluid MAX Level Question...

Hi all,
Question. Is the MAX brake fluid level on the of the upside down triangle or at the point end at the bottom. I looked in the work shop manual (bentley) and in my owners manual but does not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,897
Posted By daway
lol! It took me a couple of mins and then i...

lol! It took me a couple of mins and then i looked at my old thread...lol! I am glad you saved the picture!

Have not had any issue since:thumbup: Just did the old fashion way and if i need to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,233
Posted By daway
I think i have noticed that too! I just dont...

I think i have noticed that too! I just dont know if i lock the doors to save the last settings. Do you lock your X5 up and then come back? The remote (fob) has a memory and the key (once in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By daway
odd! Before i bought the x5 (i got sooo lucky!)...

odd! Before i bought the x5 (i got sooo lucky!) in June of 08 the pump went out on the dealers lot (while selling it) and they had to replace the belt and fan (must have stopped and made the belt pop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,897
Posted By daway
I had a thread over the winter on here. That...

I had a thread over the winter on here. That cheap white plastic connector was the issue. Mine leaked were the black tap (unlock it) is mounted to the white connection. I even bought a new one and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,163
Posted By daway
Light Coolant Smell on X5 but noticed it on a 2009 328i loaner too...

Hi all,
After driving (longer drives, not short ones) my '01 X5 3.0i i notice a light smell of coolant. Before i bought the x5 in 7/08 the dealer replaced the h20 pump, belt, and fan (went out on...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 09-08-2009, 12:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 969
Posted By daway
Question: I bought the cover for the oil drain...

Question:
I bought the cover for the oil drain plug awhile back last fall and just looked under and now both covers are missing.

Does this cover (in pic #2: part number 51718268897) work on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,641
Posted By daway
LOL...I have some german friend i talk w/ on a...

LOL...I have some german friend i talk w/ on a techno forum and that does seem to happen a lot...lol, so it goes over the cup holder because the cup holders dont look like the pull out easy. I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,641
Posted By daway
No, it's for sure number 16 on this picture...

No, it's for sure number 16 on this picture (image).

I have the part in my hand. It's a piece of plastic that has grips on the bottom of it (hold things in place). Kind of a odd shape that was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 01:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,812
Posted By daway
Anyone...lol

Anyone...lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2009, 01:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,641
Posted By daway
What is this part for....

I found this in my rear door pocket today (left from PO) and was wondering what it would be used for.

It's number 16 on the picture.

Part number: 51168408030

RealOEM.com BMW E53 X5 3.0i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,099
Posted By daway
Lubricant Brand/type for hinges, sunroof motor/rails

HI,
I was wondering which brand/type of lubricant members use on their X5. I have a 2001 3.0 and will do a pre-winter service to her.

Sunroof motor and rails (it sounds like it needs some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,812
Posted By daway
T. Case Question...

Hi,
I was looking in the workshop manual and did not see a drain plug for the transfer case and only a filler/check fluid plug. In the book they dont state about draining the fluid out.

Does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,780
Posted By daway
Question(s)

I have a 2001 3.0 w/ ~94,*** miles.

PO had the Insp II done (great PO!).

Is the insp II servces every 50k?

Do they do the Fuel Filter in the insp II? PO has all the records from day 1...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 05:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
LOL! I am glad that you found out the issue...

LOL!

I am glad that you found out the issue and it was a cheap fix! You should post some pics of the corrosion issue you found for other members! I would like to see how much corrosion is on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
Good luck! Lol... Last winter i had to check the...

Good luck! Lol... Last winter i had to check the fuses for my steering wheel light issue (thread) and i had a hard time looking at the block too (i am 5'11"). Next time i will have my 4 yr old...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
I just looked up the part number for the brake...

I just looked up the part number for the brake light switch at realoem.com

here is the link and picture of the system (this is for my 2001 X5 3.0l built date 9-2000 but should be the same for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
It was always common issue on the land rover from...

It was always common issue on the land rover from the early '90 up.... BMW owned Land Rover from the late '90 to mid 2000's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
I have not checked on the bimmers but my land...

I have not checked on the bimmers but my land rovers had a brake light switch behind the brake pedal. They would go out time to time causing the brake lights not to work... I dont have my workshop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
HI, Did you check the fuse for the brake...

HI,
Did you check the fuse for the brake lights? i think fuse 2 and 9 run the light modules.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 35,966
Posted By daway
HI all, I have a 2001 3.0l x5 and i had issues...

HI all,
I have a 2001 3.0l x5 and i had issues w/ my DS (and PS) rear light not working (one that stay on) last winter. I got a couple of new bulb holders and bulbs but still was not working. Then i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,088
Posted By daway
Hi again, It's been sometime and my...

Hi again,

It's been sometime and my steering wheel lights have been working up to now (see 1st couple post). I was driving home last night and noticed that the lights on the steering wheel are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By daway
NICE and thanks for the info! I just saw the...

NICE and thanks for the info! I just saw the price on new towers ($160!!!). We had the old ones that didnt fit but have all the bike, canoe add ons... My wife will be very happy!

FYI:
Yakima...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By daway
2000 x5 Factory Roof Rails & 2001 Roof Rails Questions...

HI all,
I had a question(s) about the factory roof rails on the x5 2000 and the x5 2001.
Question(s):
My father in-law has a Yakima DoubleCross Towers (from about 2000) that he wants to give to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2009, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,890
Posted By daway
LOL! It can get cold down their...

LOL! It can get cold down their too...laughing...just do not drive short trips if it gets below freezing...lol

I try to tell my wife to move all the time and think we will move to Portland (NW)...
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