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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-24-2024, 01:08 PM
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Views: 1,228
Posted By ThomHart
SOLD! Thank you Xoutpost and all the forum...

SOLD! Thank you Xoutpost and all the forum members. It has been a great 18 year run with my X5. Hated to part with it but sold it to an enthusiast who wanted a manual and wasn't turned off by the...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 02-09-2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,228
Posted By ThomHart
High Mileage 2005 X5 3.0 Manual

2005 BMW X5 in good shape with 280,xxx miles for sale. Manual transmission, high optioned, aux input, iPhone adapter, OEM roof rack with bike holder, OEM trailer hitch, many spare parts, and includes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,884
Posted By ThomHart
Had mine done at Steve's Sunroof in Edgewater...

Had mine done at Steve's Sunroof in Edgewater Park, NJ. Took out sunroof cassette and recovered headliner and sliding panels including all the pillars. Said he wasn't comfortable taking out panels...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 641
Posted By ThomHart
X5 Front Bumper Cover and Cross Member

All, have a used 2004-2006 E53 BMW X5 front bumper cover and cross member, P/Ns 51117129297 (PDC and headlight cleaning) and 51718402831 respectively. These had a run with a deer and I bought new...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 01-19-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,233
Posted By ThomHart
I paid around $600 delivered for a nice unit from...

I paid around $600 delivered for a nice unit from AZ that was complete.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2020, 03:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By ThomHart
Nothing major on my end except sunroof and...

Nothing major on my end except sunroof and headliner issues. Had to replace entire sunroof as it was the version that was not rebuildable and the headliner started to come away from foam and needed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By ThomHart
srmmmm, just noticed you are at 383k miles. I’m...

srmmmm, just noticed you are at 383k miles. I’m at 250k and was wondering how much longer I’ve got. Our X5 is just our beach cruiser now and based on your mileage looks like I can keep it running...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 12:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By ThomHart
Getting rid of my Land Cruiser which has only...

Getting rid of my Land Cruiser which has only trailer hitch in fleet so need something for occasional utility trailer. Plan on a boat next year or two so will need hitch to move it from yard to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By ThomHart
Yes, the ball mount. And thanks, assumed it was...

Yes, the ball mount. And thanks, assumed it was what you suggest.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,360
Posted By ThomHart
New Trailer Hitch Installation Question

Was fortunate to get an elusive trailer hitch for my '05 X5 and installed it this past week. Got it from timmyc and would recommend him for anything in the future. All the parts were there, packed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By ThomHart
I do have an alternate OBD reader but the OBD...

I do have an alternate OBD reader but the OBD function on the Foxwell works, just not the specific BMW reader. Trying to troubleshoot PDC sensors and last time I used the Foxwell it told me "right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2020, 10:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,877
Posted By ThomHart
Foxwell NT510 Problems

Have a Foxwell NT510 that I got about a year ago and used it a couple of times, worked great. Now it does not work with the Smart VIN feature or connect when I enter manually; says "No...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2020, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,977
Posted By ThomHart
All excellent suggestions and appreciate the...

All excellent suggestions and appreciate the feedback. Interim update, made the trip north uneventfully with exception of wife complaining she won't have a Porsche to drive for a month. I remember...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,977
Posted By ThomHart
Steering Wheel Vibration

Having an intermittent problem with my steering and would welcome suggestions on resolution. Occasionally I get a vibration followed by a strong (one time unsafe) back and forth vibration on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By ThomHart
Continuing Blower Issues

Got the fateful smell of burning electronics in my cabin and sure enough, the fan started working erratically. Was reasonably certain it was the blower resistor and found a new OEM one for $50 on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2020, 04:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By ThomHart
Got it thanks. BTW, VIN is LB09711.

Got it thanks. BTW, VIN is LB09711.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 890
Posted By ThomHart
Seat Memory Module P/N

All, my steering wheel adjustment is not working and all I've read leads me to believe that I need to replace my driver side seat memory module. Checked RealOEM and having trouble deciphering which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,332
Posted By ThomHart
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2020, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By ThomHart
Indeed, I now have two full capability keys and a...

Indeed, I now have two full capability keys and a wallet key for the first time in a loooong time. Thanks again for the help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By ThomHart
Doh! Thanks, the wallet key works like a charm,...

Doh! Thanks, the wallet key works like a charm, off to the garage to program the new key.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 631
Posted By ThomHart
Wallet Key Programming

All, doing a refresh on my '05 X5 and one of the tasks is to get new keys. The wallet key was lost and both the remote keys are dead and won't charge. So, bought a new wallet and remote key from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,514
Posted By ThomHart
Sure, it's a bit of a drive from Kiawah Island...

Sure, it's a bit of a drive from Kiawah Island but if I'm in town I'll drive up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Posted By ThomHart
Actually I think the satin black wrap is far...

Actually I think the satin black wrap is far superior to wood grain and a significant savings over a replacement wood trim set. My car is black on black, and I changed the shifter to a BMW black...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,041
Posted By ThomHart
Clear to those that have had wiring issues or...

Clear to those that have had wiring issues or even worse, fires in their headlights. Wires lose insulation and short out, causing unit to fail.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,497
Posted By ThomHart
Business CD Wood Trim Removal

All, in the middle of an overall facelift on my '05 X5 and need some help. Doing the 3M satin black wrap on the trim pieces and have most of them out; will do the console and tray cover this weekend...
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