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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-18-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,662
Posted By scottjoh
This does not have anything to do with being able...

This does not have anything to do with being able to start the engine. That is only for the keyless entry system and again has nothing to do with the starting of the engine.

The key is bad and...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-25-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,645
Posted By scottjoh
I know this is an old thread, but, I recently got...

I know this is an old thread, but, I recently got an X3 cluster in for repair for non-functioning ambient temp sensor. I was shocked when I found the problem. The soldering on these clusters is...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-25-2017, 04:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,078
Posted By scottjoh
It might be a K-bus problem. Maybe this page can...

It might be a K-bus problem. Maybe this page can help you www.bmwgm5.com/k-bus_troubleshooting.htm
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,613
Posted By scottjoh
There is no easy way to get the door apart when...

There is no easy way to get the door apart when it won't open. Before you break something make absolutely sure that the fuses for the rear door locks is there and not blown. I think the important...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By scottjoh
You risk messing up the key far worse than it...

You risk messing up the key far worse than it was. Check out these pictures of failed attempts www.bmwgm5.com/kf_wos.htm
If you slip and damage the components for the EWS you will no longer be able...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,113
Posted By scottjoh
Just for your information, INPA is not for coding.

Just for your information, INPA is not for coding.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 769
Posted By scottjoh
Many times the miles is listed, but, it's in...

Many times the miles is listed, but, it's in kilometers, not miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2015, 05:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,838
Posted By scottjoh
What exactly is not working. Please elaborate.

What exactly is not working. Please elaborate.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By scottjoh
I am not sure if they are integrated on your car....

I am not sure if they are integrated on your car. The V8 engine and the I6 engines use different alternators. Most of the time when you buy an alternator it comes with integrated voltage regulator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2015, 07:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 790
Posted By scottjoh
Sounds like your alternator/voltage regulator is...

Sounds like your alternator/voltage regulator is bad and caused the battery to go bad and these could cause the lights, and other stuff of go bad as well. Check the battery voltage with the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2015, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Posted By scottjoh
The passenger module is nearly as complicated...

The passenger module is nearly as complicated inside as it still has the drive the window, power mirror and door lock actuator. It just have fewer switches on the front.

The only thing connecting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 934
Posted By scottjoh
I would love the get your defective HVAc control...

I would love the get your defective HVAc control module and see if I can figure out why it isn't working. The HVAC modules were a high failure rate item on the old E36 3-series and the fix was very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2015, 11:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,754
Posted By scottjoh
Sounds like the PM-BT module (passenger switch...

Sounds like the PM-BT module (passenger switch module) may have gotten water in it or maybe the relay inside went bad. Either was replace the switch module.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2015, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 854
Posted By scottjoh
The switch is bad. Part number for a replacement...

The switch is bad. Part number for a replacement is 61318368920 and if you get the URO brand it's about $22 at ECS tuning
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2015, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 868
Posted By scottjoh
It's easiest to use INPA. Go into the E53 ->...

It's easiest to use INPA. Go into the E53 -> Body -> Central Body Electronic ZKE3 -> Read - Shadow. There you should find the trip source for the alarm and the number of occurrences with 31 being...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,355
Posted By scottjoh
The middle connector to the general module is...

The middle connector to the general module is called X253.
As you may know the wiper relay is a double relay. One for slow speed and one for fast speed. I'm not sure which output from the GM is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,808
Posted By scottjoh
gl500des, you didn't mention this, but, if you...

gl500des, you didn't mention this, but, if you also have a problem with the interior lights not coming on when you open the doors then the general module is bad and needs to be repaired or replaced.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2015, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,128
Posted By scottjoh
Try emailing me again. I usually reply within 24...

Try emailing me again. I usually reply within 24 hours if not within a couple hours.

The rear door locks are wired in parallel within the general module so any problem in the module would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2015, 12:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,128
Posted By scottjoh
gnehzekul, Interesting problem. So the rears...

gnehzekul,
Interesting problem. So the rears lock fine, but, don't unlock. Did the problem with the rear doors start at the same time or was it one door then the other. If they started at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2014, 11:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 58,788
Posted By scottjoh
It is common to depopulate a board if a feature...

It is common to depopulate a board if a feature is not required, but, engineers are usually careful to depopulate all the components they can because saving $0.50 on an assembly that they need a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 58,788
Posted By scottjoh
Here are some pictures of the X5 seat module and...

Here are some pictures of the X5 seat module and the insides.
BMW X5 Seat Control Module 61.31-4 318 615 61314318615 (http://bmwgm5.com/X5_seat_control.htm)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2013, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,145
Posted By scottjoh
Is that a new or used general module? Probably...

Is that a new or used general module?
Probably should have gotten the original module repaired.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,145
Posted By scottjoh
Did you replace your GM3 with a used one? Sounds...

Did you replace your GM3 with a used one? Sounds like the replacement GM has a problem or did you break the dome light when you took it down to test the bulbs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,145
Posted By scottjoh
It does sound like a general module problem. You...

It does sound like a general module problem. You will have to replace it or get it repaired. bmwgm5.com can repair GM5 modules as well as GM3 modules
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,219
Posted By scottjoh
NOT A GM3 MODULE PROBLEM! Not a battery or...

NOT A GM3 MODULE PROBLEM! Not a battery or alternator problem either.

Since you found corrosion on the connectors in the door wiring then you need to replace the door wiring harness and probably...
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