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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 03:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Posted By BeckMule
I've tried that. I don't know which tab to...

I've tried that. I don't know which tab to press, if any. Looking at the photo, the bottom three "segments" look like they are a single integrated piece (the last piece has a tiny trap door that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 12:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,651
Posted By BeckMule
Sun Visor Electrical Connector

I feel really stupid ... my driver's side sun visor (2005 e53 4.4) broke and I need to replace it. Removing the screws is easy, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to disconnect the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,544
Posted By BeckMule
Cost of Repair/Reccos

A sincere thanks to everyone who answered this. The cost of a valve stem replacement is pretty scary. Is there a consensus for a fair price for an indy shop to do this? Anyone with a recommendation...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2015, 03:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,544
Posted By BeckMule
Burning Oil/Exhaust Smoke

I know the topic of burning oil has been discussed ad nauseum, but I was hoping you could give me direction on my specific situation.

I have a 2005 4.4i non-Sport with 95,000 miles and have been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By BeckMule
No takers, huh?

No takers, huh?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2015, 01:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,079
Posted By BeckMule
CD Changer Hex Bolts

Does anyone know the specific bolts I need to remount my CD changer in my 2005 X5 (with Nav)? I have everything else I need; the changer used to be in the car and when I took it out a few years ago...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
The total cost for everything was about $800. ...

The total cost for everything was about $800. There was a lot of diagnostic time the shop didn't charge me for.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
Solution

For posterity, I am updating this post in the event it may be helpful to others in the future.

After MUCH diagnostic work, a quality indy shop was able to determine that I simultaneously had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2013, 08:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
Any way you can tell me (or better yet, show me...

Any way you can tell me (or better yet, show me with a pic) where the plug is? Or will I need to have the shop do it? Not a DIYer, by any means.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2013, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
UPDATE

Not the heater control valve, as the fuse blew after about a week. Because the fuse does not blow reliably (could be a day, could be a week, who knows) the repair shop tells me there's no way to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2013, 04:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
Thanks for the follow-up. The 48 fuse stopped...

Thanks for the follow-up. The 48 fuse stopped popping when the heather control valve was disconnected. I'm going to drive around for a while with it disconnected before replacing it just to make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,483
Posted By BeckMule
Any update?

Just curious if the original poster (or anyone else) has an update on this, as I have the exact same problem: fuse 48 blowing on 2005 X5 4.4 with no apparent wiring problems. Am considering trying...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-30-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Thanks Tom. One last question on this just so I...

Thanks Tom. One last question on this just so I am clear. Even if I am in the middle of listening to a song, when I turn off the car and then turn the car back on it does NOT continue playing the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-30-2010, 02:39 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Thanks Tom. Podcasts are only an example - this...

Thanks Tom. Podcasts are only an example - this happens with music or any playlist. I didn't mean to limit the issue to podcasts. The problem is, no matter what I'm listening to, once I turn the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-25-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Resetting iPod

Tom, I have a question I hope you can help me with.

I have a 120GB iPod Classic (6th gen) and a 30GB iPod photo, and have noticed that when I am using the older iPod with the DICE unit it does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2010, 01:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 27,081
Posted By BeckMule
My Solution

FWIW, I had pretty much the exact problem described in the original post: 2005 4.4i about 40K miles, kept in garage, and this past winter (midwest) there were a handful of occassions where...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-01-2010, 11:14 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Tom, does this mean that when the iPod is left...

Tom, does this mean that when the iPod is left connected to the DICE unit and is not used for a while (days, weeks) that it will lose its charge? My 6th generation Classic was completely drained the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2009, 06:12 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,375
Posted By BeckMule
It's not quite that simple. Some people lend...

It's not quite that simple. Some people lend their car to others. Some people have their kids drive their cars. Some have spouses who drive them ocassionally. While in an in deal world the owner...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,375
Posted By BeckMule
Yeah, but I have to assume that BMW complies with...

Yeah, but I have to assume that BMW complies with CPSC reporting requirements. If the problem is as widespread as has been reported on this board (and as confirmed by my SA) I would have thought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,375
Posted By BeckMule
UPDATE

The defective heating element was covered under the CPO warranty (with $50 deductible). The dealer does not replace the entire seat cushion, only the leather seat COVER in which the heating element...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2009, 02:58 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 40,375
Posted By BeckMule
I don't think I've seen an answer for this - has...

I don't think I've seen an answer for this - has anyone had this problem fixed under the CPO warranty, or had BMW or the dealer claim that it was not covered?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2009, 01:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,522
Posted By BeckMule
You might try Golz Motors in Deerfield. They...

You might try Golz Motors in Deerfield. They specialize in foreign (and maybe even German) vehicles, have been around for years, and have a great reputation.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-10-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Thanks Tom. I spoke to DICE support about this...

Thanks Tom. I spoke to DICE support about this and was told that my issue is present in ALL of the past and present SILVERLINE/SILVERLINE PRO models, but that they are working to fix it with a...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 11-05-2009, 11:29 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 191,488
Posted By BeckMule
Bluetooth Compatibility

Tom,

I recently began using the Bluetooth capability of my 2005 X5 4.4 (NAV, no DSP) and note that when a phone call is answered the DICE unit loses the ability to display or scroll text. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2009, 07:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,315
Posted By BeckMule
Phone Manuals - Broken Links

These links are all broken - are these manuals available anywhere else?
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