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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By e30mpower
If memory serves they’re around $120. You just...

If memory serves they’re around $120. You just need to bring your VIN, registration or title, and ID to the dealer. They may try to charge you for programming but this isn’t required. You can do it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By e30mpower
Very good info! Thank you!

Very good info! Thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2020, 12:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By e30mpower
Thanks for the quick reply. If I'm not mistaken...

Thanks for the quick reply. If I'm not mistaken there's "key memory" and "car memory" (https://xoutpost.com/articles/x5/general-information/9481-car-key-memory-configuration-information.html) for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2020, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 820
Posted By e30mpower
Keys in EWS III - weird question

I've been tinkering with this 2004 3.0 I just bought and had to reteach myself coding with NCS, etc. So when I bought it, I only received key #4. It's not something I'm really concerned with at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By e30mpower
And the lights cleaned up amazing well with...

And the lights cleaned up amazing well with NuLens. I had an old W210 Mercedes years ago I tried headlight restorer on and was so disappointed I ended up just buying new ones.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By e30mpower
Update: Got the lock actuator replaced last...

Update: Got the lock actuator replaced last night. Wasn’t as painful as I thought it would be (remember I’m a novice.) The exhaust mounts are gonna take a back seat for now because I discovered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By e30mpower
Pics

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0jDgLZJ7wK6C4_sDP8fFfNU-g#Rock_Hill

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0xqnnM_CjqydJjwyk7hzXKAZA#Rock_Hill
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2020, 12:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By e30mpower
Apologies for the delay — with COVID exploding...

Apologies for the delay — with COVID exploding again I’ve been busier than lately at work. That, and I wanted to have a chance to get some of my more mechanical novice questions answered by my dad....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,101
Posted By e30mpower
Welcome Me Back to the E53 Club

After four tortuous years of not having one - I picked up a “project” 2004 3.0i.

Yes, she needs new control arms all around, possibly a strut on the rear right, and CV axle on the front right......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By e30mpower
Awesome! Keep me posted!

Awesome! Keep me posted!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,971
Posted By e30mpower
I had been using ISTA+ with my F10 for years, and...

I had been using ISTA+ with my F10 for years, and before that I was using DIS and SSS on my E53. Long story short, the F10 is no more (totaled), I no longer have DIS/SSS/INPA/Progman, and now I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2016, 10:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,995
Posted By e30mpower
When I first bought mine years and years ago, my...

When I first bought mine years and years ago, my left seat would burn my ass on the side bolster just because that's where the most wear naturally was. BMW quoted $4200
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2016, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By e30mpower
God I miss him. I tracked him down with the help...

God I miss him. I tracked him down with the help of a cop friend and have the address of the new owners. My 535i is in the shop now with a non-functional blower motor and compromised rear door vapor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2016, 06:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By e30mpower
There was an addendum posted a while back when...

There was an addendum posted a while back when the AE retrofit first became popular that dealt with PDC. Let me see if I can find it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 08:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,960
Posted By e30mpower
If you just pull a cluster from another...

If you just pull a cluster from another E38/E39/E53, you'll trigger the mileage tampering dot since the ECU and IC are married.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 736
Posted By e30mpower
It's been a long time since I did my AEs (I think...

It's been a long time since I did my AEs (I think I may have even gotten frustrated and taken it to a local stereo shop for them to do), but from what I recall: the power line needs to be connected...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By e30mpower
By the end of it all, I had shell out out close...

By the end of it all, I had shell out out close to $15-17k on service, maintenance, repairs, retrofits, etc. And I had the six-cylinder. I can only imagine what you're going through with the V8. Even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By e30mpower
How right you are. I went back to Carmax today...

How right you are. I went back to Carmax today because I found another 5-series at the dealer, CPO, three years newer, and with additional options, so I wanted to take advantage of the five-day...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,694
Posted By e30mpower
A Farewell :-(

So after years of semi-faithful service, the X was traded last night on a 535i (with 100k warranty!). It heads to auction Monday in Charlotte, if anyone is fortunate enough to get it. Of course, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,455
Posted By e30mpower
They put it online now. I'll be damned. LOL ...

They put it online now. I'll be damned. LOL

http://www.bmw-planet.com/diagrams/release/us/e53/index.htm (BMW WDS - E53)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 811
Posted By e30mpower
Post facelift.

Post facelift.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,455
Posted By e30mpower
And looking at the diagram, I have all of those I...

And looking at the diagram, I have all of those I believe. I know my rings are on their own circuit with their own fuse, drawing from the + terminal in the engine bay. Not sure about the ballasts for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 07:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,455
Posted By e30mpower
I don't know how to make those pics show up.

I don't know how to make those pics show up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 07:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,455
Posted By e30mpower
This is how mine are wired. And beg pardon, it's...

This is how mine are wired. And beg pardon, it's 7:30am, I'm not exactly awake, so forgive the poor quality photos. https://www.dropbox.com/s/blo5g692sshw534/IMG_0322.jpg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2016, 07:08 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,455
Posted By e30mpower
I honestly have no idea.... I installed the HIDs...

I honestly have no idea.... I installed the HIDs myself but took it to a local indy to wire up the corona rings because I didn't trust myself to do it, since it involved tapping into the LCM or GM...
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