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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2012, 08:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By btmed
I actually was looking for an 09 X5 3.0 but a...

I actually was looking for an 09 X5 3.0 but a friend who has a dealership found a 2011 cady srx luxury collection with 26k miles that was way below what i would have payed for the 09 x. The cady be a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2012, 11:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,048
Posted By btmed
So long X5...

I have used this site for the past 3 years of owning my 2001 x5 and want to say thanks for the help i've recieved thru all the posts and info found here. My wife loved this car. Me on the other hand...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-14-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,565
Posted By btmed
my secondary air pump is out and the code i get...

my secondary air pump is out and the code i get on my peake reader is F5 and F6, secondary air system flow too low on both banks. that egr valve just to the right of hose #11 is usually the culprit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 03:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
the exact same valeo that was in the car but it...

the exact same valeo that was in the car but it is a reman, after getting back the $52 core charge, $178 plus tax..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
they reordered the alternator for me and sure...

they reordered the alternator for me and sure enough someone had packed the wrong alt the first time. Today got the right one, valeo 120 sent. put it in got everything back together including new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2012, 07:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
think it has around 135k miles now and i agree i...

think it has around 135k miles now and i agree i was lucky that the alternator and battery lasted as long as they did. went to auto zone to get the alt, valeo 120, came back, installed and wouldnt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
took battery out and had it tested, dead, almost...

took battery out and had it tested, dead, almost 6 years old so decided to get a new one. put battery in started up and headed back to parts plus they tested alternator and found that it was not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2012, 11:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
no, dont think so zulu. no indication of coolant...

no, dont think so zulu. no indication of coolant leak nor did the car overheat on her 15 minute drive home on the highway. fixing to go take it apart now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,271
Posted By btmed
alternator question

wifes x5 01, 3.0 was making screetching noise with faint rubber smell on the way home yesterday. i get home this morning thinking thrown belt or maybe tensioner bad. it was dead last night when she...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,211
Posted By btmed
door actuator - bowden cable

replaced my door carrier, driver door, 01 3.0, yesterday. i also found that the plastic part where the bowden cable attaches to actuator for the inside door handle is broke. i looked up the actuator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,155
Posted By btmed
Did mine a month or two ago. It is a 2001 3.0. I...

Did mine a month or two ago. It is a 2001 3.0. I could not get the pump off and actually got the gasket out cleaning and replaced while holding the assembly up. It was a bit of a pain but worked. A...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2012, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,338
Posted By btmed
Mine 2001 x5 3.0 has had the same issue for a...

Mine 2001 x5 3.0 has had the same issue for a couple of years. Tried changing fuel filter to no avail. Did try the start up in many posts where you turn key to first position for maybe 10 seconds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2012, 03:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By btmed
Did mine in my 3.0 and just wanted to reinforce...

Did mine in my 3.0 and just wanted to reinforce what you've already been reading. Do not buy aftermarket. I did and eventually had to replace with oem. Hope your 4.4 is as easy as my 3.0 was.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,458
Posted By btmed
My lights were really bad which may have kept any...

My lights were really bad which may have kept any of the kits working. The only thing that worked for me was 2000 grit wet sandpaper that left no marks at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2012, 09:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,651
Posted By btmed
I replaced the battery in one of my keys and it...

I replaced the battery in one of my keys and it still started the car but could not reprogram it to lock unlock the doors.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,886
Posted By btmed
Get on youtube and search for how to change ccv....

Get on youtube and search for how to change ccv. I did it on my 01 3.0 and i am no mechanic. It was a bit of a pain though. You might also read about the oil filter housing gasket leak in the forum....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2012, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,180
Posted By btmed
Isambard, when you replaced the steering angle...

Isambard, when you replaced the steering angle sensor did you run in to any problems. took the cover off from under steering wheel to have a look and decided to wait till i had more instruction. Were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,180
Posted By btmed
Those lights are on my 01 x5 3.0. Have been for...

Those lights are on my 01 x5 3.0. Have been for about 2 years now. Mine is the steering angle sensor. Just havent replaced it but when i do i will have to take it to bmw and get it coded, $130....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,538
Posted By btmed
Mine was the same way. Read BMWs have a negative...

Mine was the same way. Read BMWs have a negative camber for handling. I took it to my alignment guys and they adjusted it back to where it looks normal from the rear. As your driving around town...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,085
Posted By btmed
Mine 01 3.0 125K started this about a year ago,...

Mine 01 3.0 125K started this about a year ago, maybe a little longer. I would get in try starting it up and it would not start. On the second try it would start right up. Read lots of posts and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,924
Posted By btmed
Call around for a locksmith. Let them know its an...

Call around for a locksmith. Let them know its an x5 and they will either know exactly how to do it or wont have a clue. They have the tools to get thru the door jamb to hit the central lock and pull...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2011, 10:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,124
Posted By btmed
Thanks so much for the feedback. I feel better...

Thanks so much for the feedback. I feel better about contacting bav auto. Also thanks about the link to autohauz. Called them today and they were about $35 dollars cheaper for same oem brand for both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 21,351
Posted By btmed
I just did this sunday. 2001 x5 3.0. I couldnt...

I just did this sunday. 2001 x5 3.0. I couldnt get the power steering pump off either. I didnt remove the hoses though, i just held the housing with the pump attached over and removed the gasket. My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,657
Posted By btmed
Go to youtube, type in; removing BMW door panel...

Go to youtube, type in; removing BMW door panel replacing window regulator. Have your husband watch the one that is 24 minutes long. It shows how to replace the window regulator but when he takes off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2011, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,124
Posted By btmed
Bavauto good source for parts?

Need secondary air pump and pump control valve. Bavauto has them with the pump being about $50 less than anyone else. Do you have feedback from buying parts from them? Thanks
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