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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2012, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,408
Posted By _chris_
It would be nice to have a button to force a full...

It would be nice to have a button to force a full lock. Done properly it should disengage when speed exceeds certain limit. That would be very useful when trying get moving from stand still on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,802
Posted By _chris_
One method is to tap on the side of hub where the...

One method is to tap on the side of hub where the ball joint taper is attached and goes through the hub. This gives an impact to a jammed joint taper and ball joint drops off by itself.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2012, 04:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,290
Posted By _chris_
And the service manual: BMW TIS Online Repair...

And the service manual: BMW TIS Online Repair Manuals (http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,964
Posted By _chris_
I've heard that MkIV is quite hard to brick by...

I've heard that MkIV is quite hard to brick by programming (unlike some older models, MKIII I guess). I would start by disconnecting battery for an extended period (like 1 hour) and trying again. You...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,444
Posted By _chris_
My OBC (16:9 Nav that is) has both Heating and...

My OBC (16:9 Nav that is) has both Heating and Ventilation options. They are separate features that can co-exists.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2011, 05:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,036
Posted By _chris_
There are models (at least in Europe) that has...

There are models (at least in Europe) that has reduced number of speakers (six I think) and no amp. Speakers are driven directly by head unit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2011, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,401
Posted By _chris_
Ahh... why didn't I pay attention to you nick,...

Ahh... why didn't I pay attention to you nick, that should have told me already that we are talking about V8's here :D.

This cracking manifold problem is specific for 3.0 diesels. It shouldn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,401
Posted By _chris_
Do you have 3.0d? It's quite common to have a...

Do you have 3.0d? It's quite common to have a crack in exhaust manifold in these. They start to whistle especially under acceleration and also loose some low end torque.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,588
Posted By _chris_
And you can control the descent speed with cruise...

And you can control the descent speed with cruise +/- buttons.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2011, 02:28 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 98,336
Posted By _chris_
No, INPA cannot reset the values. Sorry.

No, INPA cannot reset the values. Sorry.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Posted By _chris_
By visual inspection? I can't recall the...

By visual inspection?

I can't recall the exact prize since there was other work done as well. But I think it was couple of hours of work + new tranny oils. Being in Finland, it of course means...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,803
Posted By _chris_
I had the same problem. Dealer took care of it,...

I had the same problem. Dealer took care of it, since you can't change just the connector gasket. It requires removing the oil pan thus oil needs to be changed as well.

Edit: just to confirm that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2011, 03:49 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 198,941
Posted By _chris_
AFAIK, there shouldn't be any difference on...

AFAIK, there shouldn't be any difference on screen between model years. They are all MK4 wide screen monitors. Also parts catalog suggests that on board monitor (part 65 52 6 934 416) stayed same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 198,941
Posted By _chris_
Correct model is 51U. Just make sure you don't...

Correct model is 51U. Just make sure you don't get model 51 (without "U"), that's the E39 version with different viewing angle. Don't ask why I know...:p:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-12-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,515
Posted By _chris_
Sounds very much like AC condensation water. That...

Sounds very much like AC condensation water. That water is directed to tranny area in the middle of the car.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,850
Posted By _chris_
Looking at the engine bay there's a hatch at the...

Looking at the engine bay there's a hatch at the back of the light housing. Opening the hatch you should see two bulbs with connectors. Angel Eye bulb is the lower of the two.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,815
Posted By _chris_
There's a thread for that one as well: thread...

There's a thread for that one as well: thread (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/76022-other-bmw-headunit-uprade.html)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2011, 06:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,184
Posted By _chris_
In Xenon lights there is a piece of metal next to...

In Xenon lights there is a piece of metal next to low beam xenon bulb (inside the projector) which makes the correct pattern to avoid blinding other drivers. In Bi-Xenon lights this piece of metal is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,639
Posted By _chris_
Well, the ballast can break down too, but it's...

Well, the ballast can break down too, but it's not that common. If you suspect that this might be the case, you could test it with a bulb from the other side (if that's working ok).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 03:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,639
Posted By _chris_
Stock xenon (as any other xenon) has ballast...

Stock xenon (as any other xenon) has ballast already. Ballast is a separate unit providing high voltage to xenon bulb. You can change bulb normally (it has normal wire connectors) and don't need to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,184
Posted By _chris_
What about changing daylight to headlight?

What about changing daylight to headlight?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 02:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,639
Posted By _chris_
6000k should have quite visible blue tint already...

6000k should have quite visible blue tint already so you should be able to see the difference quite easily. There are lots of pictures around internet showing differences between bulbs. Here's one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 01:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,639
Posted By _chris_
Original Xenon lights are 4300K which is pretty...

Original Xenon lights are 4300K which is pretty close to pure white. Going above that lights get too much blue tint for my taste.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2011, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 32,494
Posted By _chris_
Well if you have the piping similar to a diagram...

Well if you have the piping similar to a diagram I linked earlier, you should be fine, just coding needed.

I heard that BMW dealers over here doesn't want make that kind of coding either. Luckily...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 32,494
Posted By _chris_
It is one of the modules (I think it is IHKA)...

It is one of the modules (I think it is IHKA) controlling the valve operation. So you would need some programming tool to modify the parameters in car SW. I'm not that familiar with programming (had...
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