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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
It is going back to the dealer this evening. And...

It is going back to the dealer this evening. And i have not paid a dime yet - just alot of driving back and forth and a major pain in the ass.

My issue is they have tried three times already to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2008, 01:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
OK - here's the latest on this. If you...

OK - here's the latest on this.

If you recall the issue is that the anti-lock brakes kick in way to early and the DSC kicks in on corners when it should not. The car has air bags on all 4 wheels...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 918
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Did you manage to get this fixed and if so - any...

Did you manage to get this fixed and if so - any insights?

My 2003 X5 4.4 has exactly the same issue. Went to push the button and it just went straight up into the light housing. Dealer says you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2008, 11:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Another update... Took car home on Saturday,...

Another update...

Took car home on Saturday, drove it out to eat Saturday night, turn back to look at car as locking it remotely, and see that the left side is sagging somewhat. Get home and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2008, 01:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Update - the contoller was replaced after a...

Update - the contoller was replaced after a couple of days of the dealer being unable to fidn the issue. The new controller fixed the issue. Pick it up tomorrow and we'll see how it drives. So out of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 922
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Pretty much. But if i were you i would...

Pretty much. But if i were you i would specifically have them look at the parts that are known to be prone to fail AND are expensive to fix. From my own experience that is the suspension air bags,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,571
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Could be the speed limit warning. You can set a...

Could be the speed limit warning. You can set a speed limit on the computer and when you hit that limit it bings at you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2008, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,177
Posted By andrewgrhogg
A long shot if it is not the wheel sensor, but i...

A long shot if it is not the wheel sensor, but i had issues with my self leveling suspension cause issues with my DSC and ABS kicking in when they were not meant to. You will find all of these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2008, 04:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,509
Posted By andrewgrhogg
I got an 03 with some warranty remaining and 75k,...

I got an 03 with some warranty remaining and 75k, loaded with everything, cherry condition, but with a lemon title, for $16999 last month if that gives you something to go on. Buy a 4.4. - minimal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2008, 01:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
thanks much - any help appreciated.

thanks much - any help appreciated.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Well - do me a favor and go eat some ginko biloba...

Well - do me a favor and go eat some ginko biloba or something and get that memory back. I was hoping someone might have seen this weirdness before and i could just tell the tech where to look -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2008, 04:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
so I just got a call. First one of the two front...

so I just got a call. First one of the two front sensors was bad so they had to wait till today to get the new one. Now that they have it in it is reading one or both as upside down. So if they put...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2008, 07:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
OK - so heres the latest - the compressor and the...

OK - so heres the latest - the compressor and the two front suspension level sensors will be replaced under parts warranty. It will be done by Friday so i should have a good update over the weekend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Heres the latest... I took it to Stevens...

Heres the latest...

I took it to Stevens Creek BMW and they say it is the compressor that is bad. So now i have one independent shop telling me its a leaky airbag and the dealer telling me its the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2008, 05:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Not to sound like a numskull - but that does...

Not to sound like a numskull - but that does "re-nulled" mean?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,589
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Did you ever figure your issue out?

Did you ever figure your issue out?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2008, 03:55 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 47,874
Posted By andrewgrhogg
What is the symptom if the fuse is blown - i mean...

What is the symptom if the fuse is blown - i mean what does the susopension itsefl do? Is it jacked up or all the way down or just where it was before the fuse blew?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2008, 03:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Quick update...Palo Alto BMW did put it on the...

Quick update...Palo Alto BMW did put it on the lift. It now shows the error - it did not before, and is jacked up and very firm - pogos all over the place. I have driven it somewhat like this and let...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
OK Palo Alto BMW (greatguys by the way) found the...

OK Palo Alto BMW (greatguys by the way) found the problem - a leaking front left air bag. And they said the same thing about the abs kicking in - that i wouls ee this much sooner on X5 than on 740i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Yah - i did check the tire pressure all around...

Yah - i did check the tire pressure all around and it was a little high. I lowered it and it may have made a small difference but stillthere is a mjor issue. I have it in to a shop in palo Alto today...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,114
Posted By andrewgrhogg
Question on brakes and DSC - yes i have searched...

OK - i have a used X5 4.4 (2003) that is exhibiting the following two problems - at least i see them as problems having owned other BMWs.
1. The ABS appears to be coming on way too much. Under...
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