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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 67,910
Posted By elric75
I recently traded in my X5 after having it 13...

I recently traded in my X5 after having it 13 years. Tom's fix worked perfectly for those last 3.5 years.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By elric75
Yeah I looked on the documentation and it just...

Yeah I looked on the documentation and it just says lubricated hinges, contact points, and seal.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By elric75
Finally got this tracked down and fixed on my X5....

Finally got this tracked down and fixed on my X5. Turned out to be the hood hinges were slightly misaligned or something and causing the hood to make noise when going over bumps/turning/or anything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,585
Posted By elric75
IC pixels started going out on my 2000 X5 (91k...

IC pixels started going out on my 2000 X5 (91k miles). Called BMW NA and they have agreed to cover 100% of the part cost. All I had to do was fax in registration, and they quizzed me a little about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2010, 06:15 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 67,910
Posted By elric75
I'll also chime in and says thanks to Tom for...

I'll also chime in and says thanks to Tom for this solution. My 2000 X5 4.4 with only 89k miles shredded the driveshaft splines just like in the pics, and his solution worked for me and saved money...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2009, 02:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,292
Posted By elric75
Another thing to look into perhaps is the...

Another thing to look into perhaps is the ignition switch on the steering column.

My X had the airbag light on and also sometimes some of the buttons on the steering wheel wouldn't work. Dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2009, 02:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By elric75
I have a creaking or kind of tapping noise in my...

I have a creaking or kind of tapping noise in my X5. It sounds like it comes from the A-pillars or lower windshield area though... not so much from down low or beneath the car. It is most noticeable...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By elric75
Wow! Makes my stealer here in the US look like a...

Wow! Makes my stealer here in the US look like a bargain.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By elric75
klasse also works

klasse also works
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,742
Posted By elric75
I put on some Kumho ECSTA STX a couple years...

I put on some Kumho ECSTA STX a couple years ago... mainly because they were cheap and promised to last a lot longer than the Michelin Diamaris my X5 kept burning through.

So far yes they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,206
Posted By elric75
I have a similar knock or "pop" noise in my 2000,...

I have a similar knock or "pop" noise in my 2000, but only when I have folks sitting in the rear seats. Never have figured it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 54,432
Posted By elric75
ourpsalm take a picture of it with a ruler...

ourpsalm take a picture of it with a ruler showing the height difference, and bring it to the dealer :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2008, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,662
Posted By elric75
How much does the full set of new "sport" window...

How much does the full set of new "sport" window trim cost roughly? Mine is also going bad (2000 4.4).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,219
Posted By elric75
I guess one other idea would be to check the CV...

I guess one other idea would be to check the CV boots for leaks. When they break the grease drops all over the wheel area.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2008, 03:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,228
Posted By elric75
I had this problem occasionally. Also had variant...

I had this problem occasionally. Also had variant where turn key and starter wouldn't "kick" at all. Replacing ignition switch fixed both.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2008, 03:46 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 22,545
Posted By elric75
I recently have developed a small rattle in that...

I recently have developed a small rattle in that area, yes. Or it could be something in the dash or lower down. Hard to tell.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 16,622
Posted By elric75
Stiffness is good. Once you go X, you never go...

Stiffness is good. Once you go X, you never go back :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2007, 03:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By elric75
Congrats Kev and thanks for the writeup.

Congrats Kev and thanks for the writeup.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2007, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By elric75
Not sure really. I luckily so far haven't had...

Not sure really. I luckily so far haven't had this problem on my 2000, but have just read about it in other threads. Might want to check with one of those folks who have actually had the problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,705
Posted By elric75
He means one of the inflatable bags in the...

He means one of the inflatable bags in the self-leveling rear suspension has a leak.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 12:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,342
Posted By elric75
I went with Kumho Ecsta STX. Tread rating is like...

I went with Kumho Ecsta STX. Tread rating is like 420 I think, but they feel just as grippy as the Diamaris. Noise level is similar, maybe slightly less. Cost is less. Overall these get a pretty good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2007, 03:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,342
Posted By elric75
If you want a cushy ride, the Sport 19" wheels...

If you want a cushy ride, the Sport 19" wheels are wrong for you. Trade them out for a set of 18".

Personally I didn't like the Diamaris' tread life, so I picked a tire with longer rating when I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2007, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,135
Posted By elric75
Mine had that problem on rare occasions. Dealer...

Mine had that problem on rare occasions. Dealer putting in new ignition switch in the steering column seems to have fixed it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2007, 12:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,522
Posted By elric75
Something else I liked on our trip is you can go...

Something else I liked on our trip is you can go to the gps info screen to see your altitude. Check this picture taken on top of Mt. Washington in New Hampshire:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,522
Posted By elric75
I picked up a Mio 520 a couple months back for...

I picked up a Mio 520 a couple months back for use on a 4900 mile 2 week road trip all around the Northeast USA. We got back from it recently and this unit was totally awesome! I used the ability to...
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