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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2018, 11:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,217
Posted By garfield81
jsoto, Yes, currently only for when it's...

jsoto,
Yes, currently only for when it's running as we were involved in a minor accident on the road and the other party had a very conflicting story and there were no witnesses. So I wanted to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2018, 12:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,217
Posted By garfield81
Wow there has been quite a few posts out here...

Wow there has been quite a few posts out here that I missed. Thanks everyone.

I did tackle this job over the weekend but did not get a chance to update this post. I read about the overhead console...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,217
Posted By garfield81
Thanks everyone, Looks like I will pull the A...

Thanks everyone,
Looks like I will pull the A pillar out and try to route the cable through there.

CrystalWorks, that’s an impressive post. Found the A-pillar removal at step 58.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,217
Posted By garfield81
Hardwiring Dashcam

Hey everyone,
I am trying to hardwire a dash cam by tapping into the "telephone" fuse in the glovebox. I have managed to remove the glovebox but needed some advice about routing the usb cable from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By garfield81
Bump! Anyone?

Bump! Anyone?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 981
Posted By garfield81
Alpine ILX-007

Hi,
I just got a Alpine ILX-007 unit for the E53. It currently has a stock business CD player (no DSP, no NAV). I am planning to do the install myself and had a couple of questions:

1.) From what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Just wanted to let you all know that I completed...

Just wanted to let you all know that I completed this repair yesterday and no more screeching noise. I replaced the ac belt tensioner, deflector pulley, hydraulic tension pulley and both belts using...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
The sound is intermittent so not sure if I will...

The sound is intermittent so not sure if I will be able to recreate the sound by hand. I have already ordered the since they were due to be replaced anyways. But if there are some tricks to verifying...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
That's a top down pic. Is it even possible to...

That's a top down pic. Is it even possible to incorrect route the belt and have the car start up and run? I hope not!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Oh well I'll just order the hydraulic pulley for...

Oh well I'll just order the hydraulic pulley for now. Thanks for all the help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Just took a peek and it's hard to see with the...

Just took a peek and it's hard to see with the fan in place. But I noticed the mounting bolt cap protruding (pic attached) which looks like its part 19 on realOEM. (RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2015, 01:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
I am really hoping its not the alternator as that...

I am really hoping its not the alternator as that sounds expensive. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2015, 10:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
So here is a list of parts that I can gather that...

So here is a list of parts that I can gather that I need:
11281748131 - Tensioner pulley
11287512758 - AC tensioner assembly
11287841228 - Deflection pulley
6PK1538 - Serpentine belt
4PK0865 -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Thanks, Entering my vehicle information in...

Thanks,
Entering my vehicle information in RealOEM shows a hydraulic belt tensioner. So that would mean I just need to change the pulley and not the entire hydraulic tensioner?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Thanks for your reply. How would I go about...

Thanks for your reply. How would I go about finding if I have a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 9,020
Posted By garfield81
Bumping an old thread as this issue is back and...

Bumping an old thread as this issue is back and the X now has about 90K miles on it. Did not do anything the last time I posted on this thread and the noise went away. But this time it is still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
So I tried the box fan but that did not help....

So I tried the box fan but that did not help. Also the box fan I have is a super quiet one which does have the airflow CFM like the shop fans.
I also tried the INPA after driving the car around and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Finally got a chance to hook up INPA. First read...

Finally got a chance to hook up INPA. First read codes and saw nothing related to cooling/Aux fan. The. Tried manually activating aux using INPA and was unable to do so. INPA showed aux on but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Thanks for all your replies. Just wanted to...

Thanks for all your replies. Just wanted to clarify that after driving I checked the aux fan while the car was stopped in the garage with no air blowing into it. I then turned off the AC and the Aux...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2015, 01:19 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
So I finally had a chance to check things around....

So I finally had a chance to check things around. Did a cold start and verified compressor clutch and it was stationary. Aux fan was also not running. Turned on Max AC and compressor clutch engaged...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Yes it's the inner disc/pulley that I was trying...

Yes it's the inner disc/pulley that I was trying to see if it spinning and it looked like it was. I will try to move the car out of the garage to get more light and verify that again. Thanks for your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
I remember reading on the booklet that came with...

I remember reading on the booklet that came with the gauge that if the compressor does not turn on then fill half a can of refrigerant. Something about that did not feel right so I didn't do it....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Thanks for the reply. Answers below: -This...

Thanks for the reply. Answers below:

-This is just a single gauge for the low side.

-The compressor seemed to be running. (AC was set to Max and the clutch seemed to be engaged)

-outside...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2015, 12:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Thank you for the replies. I finally had a chance...

Thank you for the replies. I finally had a chance to get the refrigerant and the gauge and had two questions:

1.) I started the car and set the AC to max - opened the hood - and noticed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2015, 02:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,058
Posted By garfield81
Looked at the aux fan and it did start up but...

Looked at the aux fan and it did start up but only after a minute or two after starting the car.

Also plan on getting a can of refrigerant today. I was browsing online and did not see one with the...
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