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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,977
Posted By x5beamr
OK, I just need to follow up on this one:...

OK, I just need to follow up on this one: :confused:

I had made a weak attempt this weekend to get to it again, but it doesn't look like you can get to the oil pressure switch from the top. but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,977
Posted By x5beamr
He he great image editing technique and being...

He he great image editing technique and being clear about what you mean! :)

Well, kind of that's what I thought, my confusion is that it does not match the diagram. And I thought that these guys...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2009, 11:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,977
Posted By x5beamr
bump ;)

bump ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,977
Posted By x5beamr
OK, here are a couple of pictures: as you can...

OK, here are a couple of pictures: as you can see, the sender unit in question does not look like the new one, and also there's only one instead of two: (oil pressure and water)

If you want to...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
How about Active Steering? Anyone got it?

How about Active Steering? Anyone got it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,138
Posted By x5beamr
Hmm.. I had the CV boots replaced less than 2...

Hmm.. I had the CV boots replaced less than 2 years ago and that alone was not cheap. That would definitely not be a DIY....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
Ouch. Really? Don't take this the wrong way, but...

Ouch. Really? Don't take this the wrong way, but you sure?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
Yes, in the E53 the reality is that my leg still...

Yes, in the E53 the reality is that my leg still touches but it's what I consider "normal" from my experience with other vehicles.




Does any one know, can you get the third row seating...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 05:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
Thanks brian5. Ok, this is making me feel...

Thanks brian5.

Ok, this is making me feel better :thumbup: - so without the running boards I'm not looking at the ridiculous half a meter distance to step into the vehicle?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,138
Posted By x5beamr
anyone?:dunno:

anyone?:dunno:
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
Thanks for the feedback received so far. ...

Thanks for the feedback received so far.

Hmm.. true all the X5s I have seen so far have had the running boards, which I think they look great but I have small kids.

Getting in/out won't be easy...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-30-2009, 01:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,251
Posted By x5beamr
Looking to upgrade. What are some E70 cons?

Hi All,

I have an E53 X5 and the wife's been bugging me for about a year to get the new E70. We want it particularly for the extra seating row that sometimes would come in handy with the E53.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,138
Posted By x5beamr
OK, this is the second thing that I need to...

OK, this is the second thing that I need to resurrect on this forum. :stickpoke

I'm having the same problem as described above and I found one more link:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 01:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,977
Posted By x5beamr
I need to resurrect this thread. I need to...

I need to resurrect this thread.

I need to replace my oil pressure switch and after taking the airbox out and getting some industrial strength work lights to help me see I am pretty sure my X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,985
Posted By x5beamr
Yup, That's the one. :iagree: Now, the only...

Yup, That's the one. :iagree:

Now, the only thing I'd add from personal experience; have your battery checked and do one of two things:

1. Replace your battery if it's too weak.

2. Get a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2008, 12:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,694
Posted By x5beamr
I don't know how much it would cost but the part...

I don't know how much it would cost but the part itself cost me just over $100 - about $110 - and then I'd imagine they charge 2.5-3 hours labour, so at 100/hour, that's easy 250 + 100=350 minimum.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,157
Posted By x5beamr
I get about 14-15mpg in the city with my 3.0i ...

I get about 14-15mpg in the city with my 3.0i

From what I know (hear say), the 3.0 is "supposed" to get worse mileage than the 4.x liter engine. This is because BMW tried to get a relatively...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,694
Posted By x5beamr
Awww man, and you know, I had this exact thought...

Awww man, and you know, I had this exact thought in my head as I started pulling on the soundproofing foam: "hmm.. perhaps I should get an exacto-knife.. yeah, maybe..." .... but I could not remember...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,694
Posted By x5beamr
What he/she said :iagree: This is too...

What he/she said :iagree:

This is too funny, I just changed my front window regulator last night. I gotta say, I found the experience kind of frustrating compared to any other DIY work I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2008, 05:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,150
Posted By x5beamr
bump... anyone? :dunno:

bump...

anyone? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By x5beamr
Yes, it's the final stage resistor. Easy fix....

Yes, it's the final stage resistor. Easy fix. There's a DIY here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/miscellaneous-x5/10139-final-stage-resistor-replacement.html

It's about $90 in Canada...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2008, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,150
Posted By x5beamr
P1619 and P0492

Hi, I have a 2001 3.0 X5 and I just had these codes come up a few days ago: P1619 and P0491 and P0492.

I erased the codes, and allowed the monitors to run the checks and the P1619 came up again...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,031
Posted By x5beamr
mm.. yeah, can i hijack this thread

Hi.. Welcome.. I'm also brand new, and I thought of starting a thread but i wasn't sure of the tolerance shown to new members just saying hi on brand new threads.

Phew!, That was a nice response...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2008, 09:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,006
Posted By x5beamr
Wow... nice

Wow, nice. I've been thinking of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage but I got nowhere to park it for now if I were to get one. Is that a DB9? The dark colours make it hard to tell...


I wonder if...
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