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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2011, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,806
Posted By NoCoX5
Brought X to dealer for Oil change, now has leak (not oil).

Found the problem. The tank for the windshield washer fluid is cracked. Not sure how that happens, as I said haven't had a problem with it until just the past few days. No freezing weather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,806
Posted By NoCoX5
Brought X to dealer for Oil change, now has leak (not oil).

Brought my X into the dealer on Tuesday for an oil change. It's been driven about 20 miles since. Noticed a wet spot under the vehicle a few days ago but wrote it off as just the wet roads because...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,848
Posted By NoCoX5
Front/Rear lighter not working (Fuse??)

I did a few quick searches and didn't come up with anything, but I have an 05 3.0 in which my wife plugs in a portable DVD player into the front or rear cigarette lighter to maintain the charge. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,631
Posted By NoCoX5
I bought the 18B and it works great.

I bought the 18B and it works great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,703
Posted By NoCoX5
I just put DM-V1's on approximately a month ago. ...

I just put DM-V1's on approximately a month ago. I live in Colorado and frequently drive in the mountains to get to the ski resorts. I must say that I would, without hesitation, buy the DM-V1's...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 12-13-2010, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,057
Posted By NoCoX5
Any chance you snap a pic of the red center caps?...

Any chance you snap a pic of the red center caps? Curious to see what they'd look like on my X (Imola Red)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 02:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By NoCoX5
Yep, that's it...that's your child safety lock...

Yep, that's it...that's your child safety lock switch. Sorry for the confusion earlier, I thought you were referring to the top of the seatbelt assembly where there are a few buttons for adjusting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By NoCoX5
Sorry, I misunderstood your question. Are you...

Sorry, I misunderstood your question. Are you referring to the child safety lock switch?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By NoCoX5
It reclines your back seats. There should be one...

It reclines your back seats. There should be one on both sides to independently control each of the two seat sections. Excellent if you have kiddos in carseats...nice to recline them a bit so that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2010, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,880
Posted By NoCoX5
I have to agree with the Icons. Just installed...

I have to agree with the Icons. Just installed mine approximately a month ago and have used them in rain and severe amounts of snow in the Colorado Rockies...and have to say that they're worth the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By NoCoX5
:iagree: Just had mine replaced last week. ...

:iagree:

Just had mine replaced last week. Found one of them leaking. Thought my front rotors were shot but they replaced the bushings...and she's nice and smooth again when braking hard.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
I guess I was pleasantly surprised too. Win...

I guess I was pleasantly surprised too. Win some...lose some I guess.

By the way...thanks all for your support. This forum is a great arsenal to have on your side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 06:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Just for the record, dealer charged $79 for parts...

Just for the record, dealer charged $79 for parts (bushings) for a total of $310 including labor...but then they tacked on another $150 for an alignment. So out the door I was at $460.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Never experienced the clunk either. Just...

Never experienced the clunk either. Just happened to come across the leak by chance when I stuck my head underneath the vehicle to look for a spot to jack it up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
that's a good reference. Thanks.

that's a good reference. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Bringing it to the dealer in another hour or so. ...

Bringing it to the dealer in another hour or so. My understanding by snooping around some other posts is that this isn't CPO covered...so I guess I should expect to get bent over. Wonder how much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
I take it you're a DIY'r. How invasive is this...

I take it you're a DIY'r. How invasive is this fix?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2010, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Work in Fort Collins...live in Windsor. Love to...

Work in Fort Collins...live in Windsor. Love to give someone but COS BMW my money...though they've been pretty good to me so far.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Yeah...but the damn thing is so dirty it's hard...

Yeah...but the damn thing is so dirty it's hard to tell what color it is. But you're right...definitely not as thick as oil. CPO cover this? I'm admittedly ignorant to what is/isn't covered. BTW,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,401
Posted By NoCoX5
Looking for jack points...found leak...help!

Crawled under my X today looking for jack points to switch to my winter tire/wheel setup and spotted a leak on one of the arms from the passenger side wheel. Snapped a few pics (attached)...hoping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2010, 03:13 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,691
Posted By NoCoX5
Yeah, it's the metal one. I'm alright with...

Yeah, it's the metal one. I'm alright with replacing it, just seems like I should be able to do something to get it to work right. Thx.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,691
Posted By NoCoX5
Yeah...418B. It's almost like the problem others...

Yeah...418B. It's almost like the problem others have mentioned when they forgot to remove the plastic clips. When I push the arm down I can see a visible void in the center of the blade as opposed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2010, 12:44 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,691
Posted By NoCoX5
Installed ICONS this weekend. Love them on the...

Installed ICONS this weekend. Love them on the front but having problems with the back wiper. Removed the old one that only covered the lower half of the window. With the ICON, it misses the top...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2010, 12:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By NoCoX5
I guess it depends on where you live. I'm in...

I guess it depends on where you live. I'm in Colorado and usually take my family on weekly trips into the mountains during winter which inevitably means driving in some pretty crappy weather. I see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2010, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By NoCoX5
Oh, and stick with 18's for your winter setup.

Oh, and stick with 18's for your winter setup.
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