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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2014, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By Ash977
Just a quick update, I changed my phone to...

Just a quick update, I changed my phone to Samsung Galaxy S5 with Sprint. I have a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is. Pairing was fast and easy! Worked on the first try! My entire phonebook loads now. My Sprint...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2014, 12:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,072
Posted By Ash977
Haha, tell me about it... I have spent north of...

Haha, tell me about it... I have spent north of $6K since November 2013 on the X5. I need time to recoup and stop the bleeding, lol.
Glad to hear you got it fixed. That smoke can mess up the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2014, 07:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,072
Posted By Ash977
Hey dude, I have a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is. In December...

Hey dude, I have a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is. In December 2013, I noticed the car is burning oil after idling for a while. I had about 64K miles at the time. The job is pretty involved if you want to do it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,227
Posted By Ash977
Great, Thank you...

Great, Thank you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,227
Posted By Ash977
Thank you again, I have done what you suggested...

Thank you again, I have done what you suggested and I traced the sound to the double joint. This is what realoem shows for my car (Item 2).
http://sdrv.ms/18d26Tq

http://sdrv.ms/18d26Tq

When...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,227
Posted By Ash977
Thank you very much for your post. I have a...

Thank you very much for your post.

I have a 2006 X5 4.8is. I have the play in the steering wheel and the knocking sound as well. I have traced it to the Double Joint (Part Number: 32306767166). I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By Ash977
BUMP

BUMP
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By Ash977
Any update on your situation??? I am getting the...

Any update on your situation??? I am getting the SSR error on my sirius radio.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By Ash977
Update – I was using the Bluetooth on my 2006...

Update – I was using the Bluetooth on my 2006 4.8is with the Samsung Galaxy S4 this weekend. I am glad to report that the handfree system is now usable even at higher speed (80mph) on the highway. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2013, 12:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By Ash977
Thanks a lot... The mic quality on my 06 4.8is is...

Thanks a lot... The mic quality on my 06 4.8is is good up to 40mph. I guess that the point when the other party starts having trouble hearing me well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By Ash977
Thank you everyone for your responses. ...

Thank you everyone for your responses.

Qsilver7 – I have used “Dial Name” and “Dial a Number” on occasions. I usually use the “Help” keyword to figure out the commands. Now I will print this and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2013, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,475
Posted By Ash977
Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 & S5

I picked up a Samsung Galaxy S4 phone on Saturday. The Bluetooth paring was quick and trouble free. I have a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is.

The volume level is louder and the call quality is better compare...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,015
Posted By Ash977
Though I should write an update after driving...

Though I should write an update after driving over 11K miles and almost a year from the purchase date.
I replaced the original Michelin 4x4 Diamaris after 45,000 miles with Continental...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2012, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By Ash977
LOL, I think it is the southern California...

LOL, I think it is the southern California weather. It is pretty dry… Rarely rains, no snow and no salt on the roads…
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2012, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By Ash977
I have about 50,000 miles on my car. I had these...

I have about 50,000 miles on my car. I had these bushings changed 5,000 miles ago. It was the first time the bushings were replaced along with the ball joints and complete set of lower control arms....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2012, 02:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,186
Posted By Ash977
Has anyone seen anything like this?

http://sdrv.ms/UPt1xu
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,256
Posted By Ash977
Well, I already spent about $3K on engine valve...

Well, I already spent about $3K on engine valve cover gaskets, alternator gasket, bunch of other engine seals, and valley pan about two months ago. I also spend about $1.2K on bushing and lower...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,256
Posted By Ash977
Here is the quote I received on the “Reserve”...

Here is the quote I received on the “Reserve” plan.

AUL Used Vehicle Reserve AUU436 – 36mo.36,000 mi.100 deductible at $4,600
AUL Used Vehicle Reserve AUU448 – 48mo.48,000 mi.100 deductible at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,256
Posted By Ash977
Thank you for your reply. The statement below is...

Thank you for your reply. The statement below is from section 8, exclusion terms. It states the “Reserve” plan ceiling is the retail value of the car at the time of repair. However, as you mentioned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,256
Posted By Ash977
AUL Extended Warranty!!!

Anyone heard of AUL extended warranty. I did a quick search on the forum and nothing came up. It looks like the “Optional Electrical Package” covers pretty much all the electronics as well. You can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,495
Posted By Ash977
Killcrap – I am referring to the fastener that...

Killcrap – I am referring to the fastener that holds the end of the sensor on the lower control arm. Can you please look at this picture http://sdrv.ms/OtKLt0 and let me know if it is installed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,495
Posted By Ash977
Thank you all for your responses. Killcrap...

Thank you all for your responses.

Killcrap nailed it. The level sensor is not tight enough around the lower control arm. The existing bracket can’t keep it in place. I guess I need a new bracket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,495
Posted By Ash977
Killcrap – Thank you for the explanation. I will...

Killcrap – Thank you for the explanation. I will check on that when I get home today.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,495
Posted By Ash977
Thanks Killcrap – Interesting way of putting it… ...

Thanks Killcrap – Interesting way of putting it…
However, could you please explain to me how the lower control arms and bushings can affect the rotation of the wheels only when the temperature is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2012, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,495
Posted By Ash977
Killcrap – Thank you for your help. I will take...

Killcrap – Thank you for your help. I will take it to my indy shop to have him scan the EHC2. As far as other info you mentioned, I have no other lights on in the dash. None of the struts are leaking...
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