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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
Turns out it wasn't the trans. It was the...

Turns out it wasn't the trans. It was the transfer case.

Anyways, enough was enough on owning the car out of warranty. I was at the point if spending $3-4k a year on maintenance.

Since we own...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I remember following it :) hopefully they did...

I remember following it :) hopefully they did...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
It's been a month and some change so I thought...

It's been a month and some change so I thought i'd provide an update. The car has* been running great...until yesterday. As I was waiting to pull into a parking spot I smelled transmission fluid....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2013, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I believe it's a BMW internal use only site. My...

I believe it's a BMW internal use only site. My parts guy at my local BMW (bmw encinitas if anyone is looking for a new dealer to work with) is awesome and sent it to me as a screen shot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2013, 05:40 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I thought I would give an update. Starting...

I thought I would give an update.

Starting in 2006 with the ZF 6 speed transmission the transmission control module is located inside the transmission. Thats why I couldn't ever find it :) I knew...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,692
Posted By ADarcy
Where can you pick up one of these readers? Might...

Where can you pick up one of these readers? Might help me w some non start troubles.

Sorry for the hijack!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 10:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I do have this connector that is just below the...

I do have this connector that is just below the starter and its wires run straight up.

57862
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I read the link. Still not seeing that switch....

I read the link. Still not seeing that switch. The first picture is of the drivers side of my transmission and the second and third pictures are of the passenger side. The only thing I have is that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
Sorry, that's where the separation was. I do have...

Sorry, that's where the separation was. I do have the V8/ZF trans. I'll read the thread in the link, thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
In searching for the N safety switch like you...

In searching for the N safety switch like you mentioned (which on my 2006 model must be electronic or incorporated into the plug on the rear passenger side) I discovered that my plug sleeve is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I do not believe I touched the neutral safety...

I do not believe I touched the neutral safety switch, but what is the best way to check it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
I think I am narrowing it down. I "think" the car...

I think I am narrowing it down. I "think" the car is confused as to what gear its in. The shift lever will move between Park, Reverse, Neutral, and drive, but it won't highlight that selection on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
Hey guys - I could use some advise on this one....

Hey guys - I could use some advise on this one. After we got everything back together the car fired up and ran fine so we shut the engine off. The next time that we went to go start the car it was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
Got the whole list done. Started up first time...

Got the whole list done. Started up first time fine while we topped off the trans fluid, but now it won't start. Running out to get a code scanner....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
Alrighty, after reading through the some DIY's I...

Alrighty, after reading through the some DIY's I decided to go it myself. Just picked up most of the parts and will be tearing into it this Thursday.

:)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,472
Posted By ADarcy
DIY Articles/advice on repairs

Hi everyone, I haven't posted here in a few years since my X5 has been mostly maintenance free (a good thing), but in the last few months i've had a number of problems develop. Ironically just 6...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-11-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,853
Posted By ADarcy
Diamari Replacement

Hi All,

It's that magical time for my X5 when I get to rid myself of my Diamari's. They have put up a good fight and lasted 20,000 miles and probably have another 5k in them since they are at...
Forum: The Lounge 12-01-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 24,359
Posted By ADarcy
Here's my Ellsworth Epiphany, Cannondale R1000...

Here's my Ellsworth Epiphany, Cannondale R1000 Road Bike ( Action Shot :)5 year old picture), and Specialized Langster SS/Track bike. I used to have a mild obsession with bikes and riding, but now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2009, 01:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,534
Posted By ADarcy
Exhaust Rich/Lean

Hi Everyone,

I have been noticing that my exhaust has become quite potent and not in a good way. You can't stand anywhere near (10-15Feet) the rear of my X while it is idling without having to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,319
Posted By ADarcy
I have had a similar problem. My driveway...

I have had a similar problem.

My driveway is probably about 10-20 degrees of incline and I park nose up also. If I back out of the driveway after being parked for more than a few minutes I get a...
Forum: The Lounge 11-11-2009, 01:03 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 40,836
Posted By ADarcy
Solutions Architect turned Account Executive -...

Solutions Architect turned Account Executive - Pro Video, Broadcast, & Enterprise

Work for a consulting company that designs SAN's (Quantum, Hitachi, Apple) and other various storage, network, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 981
Posted By ADarcy
Cargo Liner for X5 w/ pull out floor

What does everyone suggest for a cargo liner on an X5 with the pull out floor? It's an 06 if it helps?

Thanks for the input!


Andy
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,827
Posted By ADarcy
Thanks for everyone's input. It is quite clear...

Thanks for everyone's input. It is quite clear now. I will not be attempting my drive on the Diamari's. I am just going to go ahead and swap the Diamari's for either the General Grabber UHP's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,827
Posted By ADarcy
Diamari's

Hi everyone,

I have an 06 4.4 with the Sport package, and the 19's w/Diamari's. I live in San Diego, CA and see about negative 3 days of rain a year, but I do enjoy going to the mountain's for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,748
Posted By ADarcy
Thanks everyone! I am officially addicted :) ...

Thanks everyone! I am officially addicted :)

Cavx5 - It's an 06 CPO with 40k. Picked it up at BMW Santa Barbara.
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