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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By Persian
Replacing Front Lights and Rear Tails

Hello,

I have an X5 (2003, manufacture Month 5. Not sure if this is considered a 2004).

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p128/dfang_ucsc_edu/Xenons.jpg


I am looking at kits on eBay for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,973
Posted By Persian
Don't replace it. Go outside, take WD 40 or...

Don't replace it. Go outside, take WD 40 or something similar, apply it as you move the assembly on its hinge towards you and back again.

Do it for 5 minutes, clean the brown rust that will come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,991
Posted By Persian
Make sure your indy or mech didn't "top off" with...

Make sure your indy or mech didn't "top off" with incorrect coolant. It could just be a faulty sensor too.

I know that when this happened to me, my local "oil changer" guy had put in a bit of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2014, 11:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,973
Posted By Persian
The hinge where the wiper can bend, inspect it...

The hinge where the wiper can bend, inspect it closely. It's likely brown due to rust. Spray liberally with wd 40 and amsoil while you move it back and forth. Should do the trick. You need to use a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2014, 12:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By Persian
Manifest updated to include new solution.

Manifest updated to include new solution.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By Persian
Yes, scratch the wifi camera. You make a solid...

Yes, scratch the wifi camera. You make a solid point! Now, if I scratch this, the phone isn't such a big problem.

But given that I've forgone this, I will need to feed AV directly to the tablet.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 10:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,038
Posted By Persian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQxLIzo9hvQ ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQxLIzo9hvQ

OH SNAP
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 10:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,038
Posted By Persian
The channel swapping on the cameras is pretty...

The channel swapping on the cameras is pretty genius. it is assigned obviously to his indicator handle. This is something I might consider. The issue it presents for me is that I want to go the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 08:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,574
Posted By Persian
Persian's Tablet Mod

Thanks to StrayS2K for the inspiration. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/92871-new-guy-w-upgrades-share-including-nexus-7-tablet-install.html

This first post will act as a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,723
Posted By Persian
OK. I believe what it happened to be for me, was...

OK. I believe what it happened to be for me, was that my parts (the plastic on them) were brittle due to age/lower quality.

I ordered the same parts again, but with Lemforder (I know, not cheap)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,723
Posted By Persian
I had this exact problem as well. I also went...

I had this exact problem as well. I also went through an (almost) full front end change.. But it turned out to be one small ticket part. I will contact my indy, and let you know tomorrow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 869
Posted By Persian
E53 Trickle Charge

Hey guys.

I think my car is gone into transport mode due to low battery voltage.

Is there a way to trickle charge the battery back to its proper voltage? What is the battery chemistry?

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 661
Posted By Persian
Need to make some computer changes

I need to do two things:

1. Take the car off transport mode.
2. Make it so charging is only enabled when the car is ON.

What are my options?

E53 x5. 2003-2004 transition. 3.0
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 10:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Persian
The plan is a tablet install (foam + leather to...

The plan is a tablet install (foam + leather to match the trim), with a slide out keyboard or something similar, and a backup camera.

It was inspired by the nexus install. The nexus install was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Persian
Thanks Terminator and Clockwork.

Thanks Terminator and Clockwork.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
To update: I now have my sticker ! License plate...

To update: I now have my sticker ! License plate renewed....

you can just remove this flap and get the pass. Still waiting on the new flap to come in.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By Persian
Aux Options?

Hi guys. I am looking at putting in an Aux cable for my e53, WITHOUT nav.

My car is a 2003-2004 transition model, "officially" 2004.

The guides here seem to highlight the nav cars. I have BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,316
Posted By Persian
Thanks! I'll have to creep the bay.

Thanks! I'll have to creep the bay.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 11:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,316
Posted By Persian
Is it possible to perform this with chinese ebay...

Is it possible to perform this with chinese ebay BMW tools?

Please advise.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
Now to find the repair kit and get it in...

Now to find the repair kit and get it in Canada....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 05:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,339
Posted By Persian
So nice! grats.

So nice! grats.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
DISA flap is shooootttttt.

DISA flap is shooootttttt.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 05:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
Should I make an attempt to remove the filter...

Should I make an attempt to remove the filter myself or take it straight to my indy?

Thanks.

I've been running the car and idling it for 5-10 mins at a time. Noticing some very very white smoke...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
Hey slick thank you again. will take another...

Hey slick thank you again. will take another freeze frame at next code. I will meanwhile drive it to my indy to check filter and injectors as the risolane does its thing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2014, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,701
Posted By Persian
here are some freeze frames ...

here are some freeze frames

http://i.imgur.com/BfporB8.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lN2b7nJ.jpg

readings at idle as of now

http://i.imgur.com/CatqWZF.jpg
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