Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2010, 02:26 PM
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Yes, I replaced both bulbs. Because I had a...
Yes, I replaced both bulbs. Because I had a shattered bulb, I ended up removing the bumper to do the job. It's not that hard at all.
I absolutely, definitely, DID NOT use genuine parts. I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-14-2010, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,480
Check out the reviews of the General Grabber on...
Check out the reviews of the General Grabber on tirerack.com. Besides being very affordable, they perform well on the X5. I'm sure you're not concerned about snow/ice performance in California, but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,502
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2010, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,502
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2010, 11:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2010, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,627
A member by the name of "twinspoppa" posted a...
A member by the name of "twinspoppa" posted a great DIY for pulling off the bumper and replacing the xenon headlight bulbs. You should be able to search it out. I did it all myself about 2 weeks...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-11-2009, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-10-2009, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
I installed a set of 255/55/18 General Grabber...
I installed a set of 255/55/18 General Grabber HTS tires after reading all the glowing reviews on-line. Couldn't be more impressed. I drove out of the tire shop and into 10cm of fresh snow last...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2009, 10:56 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 18,356
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-09-2009, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
I'd suggest starting with a shorter CCV...
I'd suggest starting with a shorter CCV inspection interval initially. Check it now, check it again in a couple of weeks. If it's clean after a couple weeks, leave it until the start of the next...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2009, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2009, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 18,356
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2009, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
Well, I managed to get the lowbeam HID bulb out...
Well, I managed to get the lowbeam HID bulb out without removing the bumper. I found that it had exploded into about 1000 pieces. I'll have to get the bumper off to remove the housing and pour out...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-08-2009, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
The garage is your friend. I survived a solid...
The garage is your friend. I survived a solid week of -30°C temps last winter, until I left the X outside for about 6 hours. Started it up and.......$1800.
If you have access to a warm garage, it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2009, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-07-2009, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,414
Check Lowbeam troubleshooting?
This morning I was greeted by a Check Lowbeam Bulb message. I have a 2005 4.4i (HIDs).
Before I blindly buy expensive bulbs, I thought I would try and gather some info.
In most people's...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-26-2009, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 29,442
Isn't there a jumpstart procedure? I can't...
Isn't there a jumpstart procedure? I can't recall exactly, but isn't there something about cranking up the heater to full blast before disconnecting cables?
Maybe someone can offer us a refresher?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2009, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 26,201
Thanks for saying what I was thinking. The...
Thanks for saying what I was thinking. The pictures in the first post have not convinced me to buy.
Unfortunately, I can't afford the Invision solution, so it's ebay or nothing for me...and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2009, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 66
Views: 26,201
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-20-2009, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 26,201
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2009, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 10,997
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-09-2009, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-08-2009, 03:26 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-08-2009, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-08-2009, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 50
Views: 10,180
I'd suggest you want to minimize idling in...
I'd suggest you want to minimize idling in winter. Running the engine below operating temp for long periods of time will result in moisture build-up in the engine. High engine moisture combined...
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