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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2025, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 373
Posted By Meestahbig
Sounds like exact scenario I had with original...

Sounds like exact scenario I had with original motor mounts failing. In park and at speed the vibration and noise would smooth out. So if not the motor mounts, I'd still think its something to do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
Nope. Haven't done a thing yet... Just have the...

Nope. Haven't done a thing yet... Just have the parts sitting. Hopefully get to it all in next week or two. Kind of still bothered by it all since it's like a ghost chase.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 06:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
Also ordered cam sensors Genuine BMW. Sadly, just...

Also ordered cam sensors Genuine BMW. Sadly, just had mechanic replace these, while I was having some minor surgery and didn't want to mess with the car in the meantime. I'll redo them, as I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 06:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
Ok. I ordered a new fuel pump and new air filter....

Ok. I ordered a new fuel pump and new air filter. I'll clean the IAC and clean the MAF. I'll test the battery and the alternator and check over all the electric wiring. I'll go from there and report...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 05:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
So I assume all of us agree I should swap in BMW...

So I assume all of us agree I should swap in BMW crank and cam sensors. Man replacing that crank sensor sucked.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
Regarding the ICV and vac leaks etc. it seems...

Regarding the ICV and vac leaks etc. it seems like many of these problems would cause poor running, poor idle, hard starts, bad fuel mileage, etc. I have nothing of that sort. Really seems more like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
I will try that first. What is the logic on...

I will try that first. What is the logic on cleaning it vs replacing the ICV. I'll read more about it. I know I've taken it off and checked it over the years. I do not recall replacing it ever, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
I did not use OEM sensors. I changed the crank...

I did not use OEM sensors. I changed the crank sensor bc I incorrectly diagnosed the failing fuel pump. Turned out it was the fuel pump.

I think I'm leaning toward swapping the battery and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2025, 11:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
Hi, fuel tank is generally more than half full....

Hi, fuel tank is generally more than half full. My brakes work good and what I mean is that the brakes are not normal when the car shuts off. Yes I can brake and stop the car, but it's not really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2025, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 893
Posted By Meestahbig
2003 X5 stalled while driving at low speed

Well car has just about 233k. Engine is strong and I'm not ready to give up on her, but she stalled now 3 times while driving at low speed and it's scary. Braking is odd bc no vacuum. Need to stop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2025, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Meestahbig
Replace the crank sensor, and then I got stuck on...

Replace the crank sensor, and then I got stuck on my test drive. Turned out it was the fuel pump. 225k miles and 22 years old, not bad at all. Seems like this forum is pretty dead and loaded with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 07:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Meestahbig
No codes on my OBD2. I let the car run while...

No codes on my OBD2. I let the car run while reading and all was fine. I can't trust it for now, so switching cars.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Meestahbig
Got home. Car parked until I can assess further.

Got home. Car parked until I can assess further.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 04:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Meestahbig
Car is now idling rough, so maybe not the...

Car is now idling rough, so maybe not the transmission. Also for a slipping trans I assume the rpm would go up, but the acceleration isnt there. My issue seems that rpm and power drop. Hmmm. Ok. Will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 645
Posted By Meestahbig
Quick thoughts? Is my transmission slipping?

Just started today on my 03 X5 3.0, giving it gas and it's not moving. Car was not stalling but then it did stall once. A few times it seems like it cut power and then came back. I'm about 15 min...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2025, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Meestahbig
I see now. Yes both my x5 have MID controls.

I see now. Yes both my x5 have MID controls.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2025, 06:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Meestahbig
Thank you. I'll give it a try. My cars are...

Thank you. I'll give it a try. My cars are basically stock. Not sure what the MID is. Basically I have the little dot matrix displays. I can use BC on the stalk or on the center console display. I'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2025, 06:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By Meestahbig
Yes, went with Corteco, which is what my mechanic...

Yes, went with Corteco, which is what my mechanic said to use and was able to get. I think they will last me a long which if not as long as OEM. As for test. Car idling in drive has the shakes in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2025, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 882
Posted By Meestahbig
M54 New Engine Mounts at 219k WOW

Car had decent vibration at idle when in drive. Less when idle in park. Replace both engine mounts and wow. What an amazing difference. So happy. 219k and engine still very strong. Now, no more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2024, 06:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Meestahbig
Thanks. No NAV but I'll mess around with holding...

Thanks. No NAV but I'll mess around with holding the button longer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2024, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 673
Posted By Meestahbig
BC button lost most data points

Hi, I was messing around trying to reset my consumption data and for some reason now lost all my stuff on the dash. When I buy the BC button on the stalk, it just shows the Consumption 1. When I hit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2024, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By Meestahbig
I tried to upload some photos, but seems like so...

I tried to upload some photos, but seems like so many restrictions on here.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By Meestahbig
Thanks for the cool replies. Found it on...

Thanks for the cool replies. Found it on Marketplace and the people were normal and nice. Good communicators. Ingot the plates today. Yeah, I'm sure there will be several issues and I'll have to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2024, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,250
Posted By Meestahbig
Getting another old X5...

Current daily is a 2003 3.0 with 218k miles. A rock solid loyal car which I plan to keep grinding. I just found and bought a 2006 3.0 with <80k miles on it and in super clean condition inside and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2024, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Meestahbig
Thanks. I might try the shoe goo, more like a...

Thanks. I might try the shoe goo, more like a rubber cement and okay for leather. Just finalizing a deal for an 06 with 80k miles. That has the armrest issues, my 03 doesn't have any issues. Kind of...
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