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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2026, 08:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
From my research, just change front, the rears...

From my research, just change front, the rears won't cause drivability issues.

I'm around 650 miles since swap. Car rock solid. Will report back after 1000+.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2026, 05:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
BOSCH 13477 Very widely available!

BOSCH 13477

Very widely available!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2026, 05:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
The old sensors had 235k miles on them. They...

The old sensors had 235k miles on them. They didn't fail, but hopefully the cause of my issue was they were getting lazy and slow. I couldn't really see them being slow bc I wasn't using a scope and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2026, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 558
Posted By Meestahbig
What's a door card? Are you talking about the...

What's a door card? Are you talking about the thick goop holding on the vapor barrier?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2026, 08:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
420 miles since new o2 sensors. Lots of stop and...

420 miles since new o2 sensors. Lots of stop and go, lots of small trips to the store. I'm finding reason to do stuff. Saw another really nice 3.0 while driving today and that always makes me smile....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2026, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 451
Posted By Meestahbig
What are your symptoms which led you to believe...

What are your symptoms which led you to believe you need a totally new suspension. My experience is front control arms and balls joints last about 100k miles, replaced mine twice. Rear lasted 200k...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2026, 12:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
185 miles clocked. 5 hours. No issues. LTFT both...

185 miles clocked. 5 hours. No issues. LTFT both as basically 0. Gas mileage shot up to nearly 26 highway. And was around 19 in heavy stop and go in the city.

My 2006 fuel trims are awful in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2026, 08:11 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
New sensors are in. Old ones were covered with...

New sensors are in. Old ones were covered with white ish deposits. I've driven 50 test miles and after about 20 miles and a short break. The LTFT settled down to near 0, slightly positive. Short term...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 09:07 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Yeah, mixed things online, but seems like both...

Yeah, mixed things online, but seems like both are now fully dead. I ordered new ones earlier today anyway, so be it. I only sprayed the sensor side, not the DME side. Let's see. I mean I've replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 08:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
After unplugging and replugging in the O2 sensors...

After unplugging and replugging in the O2 sensors (and spraying with electrical contact cleaner). I'm now getting basically almost no response from the sensors. 0v with the car running. Massive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 01:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Ok, pulled both plugs apart. Easy. Connectors...

Ok, pulled both plugs apart. Easy. Connectors didn't looks dirty,.corroded or damaged.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 12:52 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Drove around reading the 02 sensors. On 20 min...

Drove around reading the 02 sensors. On 20 min drive back, I saw a few periods where the sensor went to 0v, didn't see this on the way out. Read it's not unusual if off throttle, could read 0v....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2026, 10:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Got in the car this morning. Fuel trims back to...

Got in the car this morning. Fuel trims back to very negative. Right away, shortly after warm up. Went home and rechecked fuel pressure. 50psi and held for 20 min after shut off. Got back in drove 20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 11:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
What is your fuel pressure? Yes,.I took a...

What is your fuel pressure?

Yes,.I took a few turns at speed after reading some of your stuff. No issues here. My car never stumbles or hesitates, it just turns off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 10:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
That is obd fusion app. I'm sitting here...

That is obd fusion app.

I'm sitting here thinking. I can't recall when I actually swapped the MAF last time. It might have been after the faulty fuel pressure regulator was in, so maybe that's why...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 09:29 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Just drive 18 miles. The car drives beautifully. ...

Just drive 18 miles. The car drives beautifully.

LTFT trims are nearing back toward 0. I really can't say if this is fixed.

Definitely back to square 1 after swapping the bad fuel filter, that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 07:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Well. I hope we both can solve this. I...

Well. I hope we both can solve this.

I swapped the MAF along with the air intake filter box and the accordion neck that was cracked and taped on the old car.

I cleared the codes and they didn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2026, 11:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Well. Things aren't quite right just yet....

Well. Things aren't quite right just yet. Definitely way better as it made it 500 miles, but maybe just back to square one before the faulty fuel pressure. Car threw errors P0172 and P0175. Both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2026, 04:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
I suppose. However, anyone one here that wants to...

I suppose. However, anyone one here that wants to go budget on their new Fuel Filter, I'd suggest taking the extra few minutes to check the pressure. Also, if having a stalling issue with no errors,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2026, 01:48 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Exactly. Fire up the car before even clamping the...

Exactly. Fire up the car before even clamping the new fuel filter into its bracket. The hoses are straightforward. The mechanic used a cheap part. The least he could do is take 2 minutes and put the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2026, 05:23 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
So took two weeks to get my Mahle fuel filter...

So took two weeks to get my Mahle fuel filter from Pelican. Fuel filter in and my 80psi, is now reading 50psi. Drove the car 300 miles and an hour in stop and go due to a crash, no issues at all. Car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2026, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 949
Posted By Meestahbig
I know it's a joke, but honestly - 23 years as a...

I know it's a joke, but honestly - 23 years as a primary vehicle. I'm figuring I've saved a ton of money and with my trusted Bentley Manual and this forum, I've done nearly all the work and learned...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2026, 06:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
If the lines.were connected backward, the car...

If the lines.were connected backward, the car would likely not run. Or not run well. The fuel filter was hooked up correctly. I couldn't get the part locally, so had to order. I'm away now for 2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2026, 11:59 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
Really what crap luck on my part. I changed the...

Really what crap luck on my part. I changed the damn fuel filter 10 months ago.

The crazy this is I spoke to the mechanic yesterday and he said 80 psi was ok. I repeated it and he said, yes.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2026, 08:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 3,896
Posted By Meestahbig
I put a tube on the return nipple and turned car...

I put a tube on the return nipple and turned car on, rail pressure up near 80 about 76. So that eliminated the restriction in the sending unit. Ill try and buy a new fuel filter at bmw tomorrow if I...
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