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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By Piston
Just some more info its a 2002 X5 3.0.

Just some more info its a 2002 X5 3.0.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2012, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By Piston
The ice was like a one time thing. Where is this...

The ice was like a one time thing. Where is this thermal expansion valve and how do I check on it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2012, 11:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By Piston
What is the deal AC shooting Water droplets out of the vents.

My AC blows warm air, its not ice cold like it used to be. its not really much colder than the hot air outside. It does blow cooler air on the driver side than the passenger side. Once in a while...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2011, 03:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
Good News... i suppose this ordeal ended costing...

Good News... i suppose this ordeal ended costing me almost $1k.

$450 for replacement of the Tran Sensor.
$300 for 2 hours of dealer diagnostic and reprograming of my Instrument cluster plus EGS....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,833
Posted By Piston
That's my favorite part about the steering of it....

That's my favorite part about the steering of it. I hate the no resistance, twirl the steering wheel with a pinky. Why i hated the MDX.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 11:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,726
Posted By Piston
Wait mobo connection going bad? What happens...

Wait mobo connection going bad? What happens next? My instrument cluster is reading 21volts could this be the cause?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 11:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,382
Posted By Piston
You ever have alarm system problems? Your alarm...

You ever have alarm system problems? Your alarm could of went of a 100 times and drained the battery. This just happened to my car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,961
Posted By Piston
Good Luck, I may be parting with you soon enough.

Good Luck, I may be parting with you soon enough.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 11:48 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,322,520
Posted By Piston
Send it to the dealer for some expensive...

Send it to the dealer for some expensive diagnostic. It may be its final resting place.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
"I told you so..." Yah that may come about. So...

"I told you so..." Yah that may come about. So i got electrical gremlins galore apparently.

I'm going to vent and list other issues (maybe it will make me feel better):

I've had a flaky...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
Well, i may need an EGS sensor. This car is...

Well, i may need an EGS sensor. This car is starting to be a money pit. I hear my uncle reminding me now all the problems or lack of problems he has with his MDX.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2011, 03:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
Thanks Gary getting it diagnosed on monday.

Thanks Gary getting it diagnosed on monday.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
That's what i was thinking it was but people have...

That's what i was thinking it was but people have directed me towards the alternator. That part is $150 ish plus requires the trans pan to be dropped vs. alternator which I haven't priced out. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
I checked the voltage on the front posts and it...

I checked the voltage on the front posts and it was 12.0 when starting and even up to 14 with jumper cables on it. The car wouldn't turn over or try to. Please let me know what it says when its in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
So you are telling me that it could of been the...

So you are telling me that it could of been the battery all along. I don't know if that's the case for me cause its about a year old. I suppose it could fail though. I'm planning on charging the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2011, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
i tried to put a 50amp charge on the battery for...

i tried to put a 50amp charge on the battery for like 15min and it still didn't turn over? This really an alternator or what? I tried charging it through the posts in the front.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2011, 01:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
ok.

Degree of difficulty replacing the alternator? Tried to see a DIY but seems pics/videos have been removed. I would think this should be kinda straightforward i don't have access to my car right now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
So i talked with someone else they are pretty...

So i talked with someone else they are pretty convinced its the alternator not the shifter position switch. Anyone else have any input.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2011, 11:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 14,244
Posted By Piston
Trans Fail Safe Mode...yet another post..

Alright, I'm looking for some advice. Searched some post and i found lots of simliar issues but none quite like mine.

What happened: I was driving the car as usual came to a stop light and...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By Piston
I just realized i posted this in the E70 not the...

I just realized i posted this in the E70 not the e53 forum i would guess that doesn't matter though.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By Piston
Thanks for the info Duralast it is.

Thanks for the info Duralast it is.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 03-12-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,635
Posted By Piston
Battery

This is right from the DIY article.

"Other alternatives to consider are the Sears
Diehard International (approx. $109), AutoZone's Duralast (approx. $75), and NTB
(Exide). Diehard International...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2010, 10:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,769
Posted By Piston
Exactly why I don't tint my windows unwanted...

Exactly why I don't tint my windows unwanted attention.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,111
Posted By Piston
Oh Man... Sorry bud that just sucks. Hope that...

Oh Man... Sorry bud that just sucks. Hope that shop honors their work. Did they ever replace that oil dipstick tube??? I hope they pulled all the parts and cleaned them well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,680
Posted By Piston
Yah no doubt. Added an annual ccv clean to...

Yah no doubt. Added an annual ccv clean to maintenance. Getting that done this weekend and changing the oil again. That will be the shortest oil change ever <100miles. I assume another filter is...
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