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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 270
Views: 53,580
Posted By FAT_X5
NO! Buy the newest, lowest mileage X with the...

NO! Buy the newest, lowest mileage X with the most remaining factory warranty that you can afford if you are going to do this.

I have owned my 2001 4.4i X sport pkg 3 years, have only put 15k...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,486
Posted By FAT_X5
Lear DSP amp went out so I replaced it with a lowe

And it worked! Remember all the posts here saying you have to replace Lear with Lear? Lowe with lowe? Etc? Not true. Plug and play. No recoding by dealer needed either. I hope this helps someone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,106
Posted By FAT_X5
Aftermarket HU with nav ipod dvd etc

I saw the post which was WAY to long on this, anyone try it yet?


BMW 7 E38 Navigation system + 7 HD touch Screen + Bluetooth + iPOD + RDS + Phonebook BMW 7 E38 Navigation system:BMW E38 DVD...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 40,172
Posted By FAT_X5
DSP is Garbage, anyone "delete" it and amp up with an afermarket?

ok,
I know I have posted here about this before. My 01 Lear DSP amp has gone out and I will not spend $1300 to replace it, or even $200 to ebay replace it.
I'd rather look into wiring it out and or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By FAT_X5
nig, Please don't beleive the hype. BSW...

nig,

Please don't beleive the hype. BSW could set you up WAY better than a DSP conversion... This car stereo is the worst I have ever owned. The DSP settings are useless, and when applied make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 999
Posted By FAT_X5
DSP PLUG N PLAY

I read today that DSP is plug and play. The difference between DSP and non DSP is the DSP black box and the wiring harness. If you remove the DSP amp, or it comes unplugged/shorts out etc and you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By FAT_X5
That's odd. I have DSP but no nav. I thought...

That's odd. I have DSP but no nav. I thought the two may be connected. Let me know what you find out and I will as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By FAT_X5
My DSP amplifier is out, and I though it might be...

My DSP amplifier is out, and I though it might be that. Do you have DSP? what is your radio situation like?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,695
Posted By FAT_X5
How much did you spend on your x5? Maybe cut and...

How much did you spend on your x5? Maybe cut and run. With these cars, people should have a mechanic check them before buying them. I didnt and I have spent over $5K in one year repairing my 2001...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By FAT_X5
Good thing you didn't have an OSV break to go...

Good thing you didn't have an OSV break to go with that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2010, 07:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By FAT_X5
No one has had this light go out before? Help!!!

No one has had this light go out before? Help!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,121
Posted By FAT_X5
Red light on shifter - indicates what gear you in - my light is out

Hello,

I have yet another problem. The red light down on the shifter that illuminates to tell you what gear you are in is out.

Is this related to my Leer DSP amp being out?

Any help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2009, 03:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,158
Posted By FAT_X5
Do you have DSP? My stupid ass mechanic took out...

Do you have DSP? My stupid ass mechanic took out my dsp amp becuase the battery kept dying. He said "the battery was dying so we replaced the battery. When it died again, we figured it was the amp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2009, 01:17 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 24,805
Posted By FAT_X5
BMW makes a $450 kit that wraps these pipes, it...

BMW makes a $450 kit that wraps these pipes, it plugs into the wiring harness and keeps the oil separator warm. My car has a bad separator too, I could here oil squirting from behind the engine onto...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Posted By FAT_X5
Anyone think it could be the oil pump? My shop...

Anyone think it could be the oil pump? My shop can't look at it until Monday. He thinks that the hissing noise came from bad pump.

I had the breathing tubes, water pump, T stat all replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Posted By FAT_X5
How much should a OSV replacement cost at a shop?...

How much should a OSV replacement cost at a shop? 1 hour job? $100 parts?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Posted By FAT_X5
That is all great stuff, does the OSV sit on the...

That is all great stuff, does the OSV sit on the passenger side towards the back of the engine bay/ hood compartment?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Posted By FAT_X5
I hope nothing froze up..

Here's what I saw:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/DOMP56/DSC05331.jpg
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p244/DOMP56/DSC05330.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,457
Posted By FAT_X5
POPULAR TOPIC THIS TIME OF YEAR Help - Oil Separator

The high was 18 this week. I started my X and I noticed smoke in the cab. Popped the hood and heard squirting coming from the passenger side rear of the engine bay. looks like oil. Oil pressure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By FAT_X5
Thnx

Thnx
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2009, 11:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By FAT_X5
Anyone else deal with this?

Anyone have an old DSP amp they want to unload?

Or

Anyone replace thier amp?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2009, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,130
Posted By FAT_X5
Help! 01 x5 with DSP bad amp

What are my options? The amp is bad and the shop says 1200 for a new one. The old amp drains the battery.
2001 X5 with DSP

aftermarket suggestions? Help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2009, 08:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,563
Posted By FAT_X5
Same milage here, purge valve goes out. Don't...

Same milage here, purge valve goes out. Don't know what it does, but I have to replace mine along with the spark plug wires and plugs. You probably need that done too.

There are little oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,441
Posted By FAT_X5
If it has been sitting a year, replace the...

If it has been sitting a year, replace the battery (looks like you did that), change the oil and check the spark plugs. Of coarse check your air pressure in the tires and make sure all of the other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,321
Posted By FAT_X5
Great info. I know it defeats the point of...

Great info. I know it defeats the point of staggered, but I don't care about it right now. I don't have the $3K for repairs and all new tires. I am trying to get the tires done and be as safe as...
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