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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2014, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By xmac
If you open the center console, then carefully...

If you open the center console, then carefully pull the black plastic cubby that fits inside, you will notice that there is a black plastic duct underneath that connects to the rear vents. Pull that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,173
Posted By xmac
What I did was clean the metal gasket really well...

What I did was clean the metal gasket really well with brake cleaner until it was completely dry, slightly pulled up on it without creasing it and dabbed this aircraft gasket sealant. I then dabbed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,487
Posted By xmac
I chased this problem for more than a year. I had...

I chased this problem for more than a year. I had the ABS unit refurbished by BBA, checked and cleaned sensors, replaced the battery, replaced the ignition switch, replaced the brake pedal sensor,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2013, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,173
Posted By xmac
That looks very familiar. I did the same work a...

That looks very familiar. I did the same work a few months ago due to my massive leaks. I don't remember having that problem. It would be a pain to replace that sprocket since it drives the oil pump...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 6,243
Posted By xmac
Steering Tilt Motor shaft replacement DIY

After putting about $4k into fixing all of the oil leaks, window regulators, steering angle sensor, ABS control module, front/rear brakes, replacement rubber bushings, temperature buttons ........ my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2013, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,704
Posted By xmac
Take a look at this battery options thread : ...

Take a look at this battery options thread :

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/79856-e53-x5-battery-options-list.html

I think QSilver7 sums it up best in reply #50 showing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,704
Posted By xmac
The temp was ~50F when we got home and the...

The temp was ~50F when we got home and the uninsulated garage would have been about the same. Of course temperature has a big effect on the cranking amps a battery can output.

To add to you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2013, 02:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,704
Posted By xmac
Now that we are back to civilization, the battery...

Now that we are back to civilization, the battery has been a steady 12.3-12.4V. It is just another of the many things I plan to check on a regular basis, and especially before a big trip.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2013, 11:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,704
Posted By xmac
X5 immobilized/crank but won't start/low battery voltage/stranded after cold temps

2001 X5 4.4 with 103,000 miles

Posting this after a bad experience and being stranded in really cold weather in Yosemite. Sorry for the long post, but I hope it helps someone else in a similar...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2012, 10:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,271
Posted By xmac
Finally found the trunklid radio fuse problem

I found a break in a couple of the wires near the upper trunklid hinge (red/white & black/green). After repairing the wiring with some UL Listed electrical tape, I have not had the radio fuse pop....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 11,084
Posted By xmac
My guess is valley pan. Try this, remove the...

My guess is valley pan. Try this, remove the cabin filter assembly to allow you to check the rear of the engine and firewall. The procedure should take all of 15-20 minutes and gives infinitely more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2011, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,271
Posted By xmac
Radio 7.5Amp fuse blows out when closing rear trunklid

I am having a strange issue where I blow the 7.5A fuse in the right rear bin above the subwoofer box (fuse#73). When I replace the fuse everything is fine until I close the rear hatch. I realize it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,426
Posted By xmac
I chased a similar problem on my 2001 but it...

I chased a similar problem on my 2001 but it turned out to be the mass airflow sensor. I kept getting a lean in bank1 CEL, replaced the O2's, replaced the fuel filter, cleaned out the oil separator....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2011, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 17,963
Posted By xmac
The reason the car still runs with the MAF...

The reason the car still runs with the MAF disconnected, is that the ECU uses some default calculations for airflow. It looks like the engineers envisioned one day the MAF would fail and they did not...
Forum: Engine & Transmission 08-10-2008, 02:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 50,556
Posted By xmac
X5 4.4 Fuel Filter Replacement Procedure

Fuel filter replacement procedure for 2001 BMW X5 4.4i in the attached pdf document.
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