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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,992
Posted By Rockmelon
there is plug-in cable that goes in at the top of...

there is plug-in cable that goes in at the top of the compressor. the contacts may have become loosened or bad due to oxidation over the years. so the compressor may work intermittently. if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,181
Posted By Rockmelon
which one? ...

which one?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/f/b/193.png
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2010, 03:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,606
Posted By Rockmelon
radio whistles while accelerating

there seems to be several causes of whistling noise during acceleration. one of which occurs when the radio is switched on and disappears when radio is switched off. it sounds like poor em shielding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2010, 03:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 60,323
Posted By Rockmelon
well, there was a heat wave recently and amb temp...

well, there was a heat wave recently and amb temp passed 125 a few weeks ago. the ac was completely unable to cool. it had since returned to around 100 and ac is ok now. with all the sand here, ive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2010, 02:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,227
Posted By Rockmelon
sorry to say but symptoms suggest a leakage...

sorry to say but symptoms suggest a leakage somewhere. if the evaporator has never been replaced, it is a likely culprit for a 2002. evaporators usually dont last that long. this will be a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2010, 04:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 60,323
Posted By Rockmelon
so the aux fan is triggered by the high side...

so the aux fan is triggered by the high side pressure? any idea how to increase the high pressure to get it to work most of the time or perhaps bypass the signal to keep the aux fan running all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,845
Posted By Rockmelon
thanks

thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2010, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,574
Posted By Rockmelon
the plastic clip can be replaced without removing...

the plastic clip can be replaced without removing the window lifter. just move it to a height where it is assessible.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2010, 05:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,669
Posted By Rockmelon
better to fix the missing clips as the pads may...

better to fix the missing clips as the pads may shift and not sit well on the disc. hence braking may be affected.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,309
Posted By Rockmelon
yes its usually these mini filters that get...

yes its usually these mini filters that get clogged up or the pump is leaking. there is diy on replacing the pump.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2010, 05:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,012
Posted By Rockmelon
sounds like the window lifter and the plastic...

sounds like the window lifter and the plastic piece that attaches the glass to the lifter need to be replaced. the motor should be good if its gear teeth are not rounded by wirerope. good luck
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,473
Posted By Rockmelon
i just tightened it to the extent when i think it...

i just tightened it to the extent when i think it wont get loosened by the window operations and yet not so tight until i think it may break the plastic piece. i could feel it open up which is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2010, 03:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,394
Posted By Rockmelon
any pic of the damage to the other car?

any pic of the damage to the other car?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,338
Posted By Rockmelon
passenger side losing cold air is classic symptom...

passenger side losing cold air is classic symptom of low freon. there have been a no of posts on this issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2010, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,070
Posted By Rockmelon
thanks. i recall that someone else had cracks at...

thanks. i recall that someone else had cracks at the same place. first symptom is a whistling noise.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2010, 02:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 44,745
Posted By Rockmelon
thanks lebahawk. i think you are right.

thanks lebahawk. i think you are right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2010, 02:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,070
Posted By Rockmelon
any pic to show where the crack was?

any pic to show where the crack was?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:42 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 29,286
Posted By Rockmelon
anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan sensor...

anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan sensor trigger to keep the pusher fan running all the time when the engine is on?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,277
Posted By Rockmelon
anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan sensor...

anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan sensor trigger to keep it running whenever the engine is on?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 44,745
Posted By Rockmelon
lebahawk, how does it sound like and how did you...

lebahawk, how does it sound like and how did you zero in to identify the bearing as the culprit?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 10,061
Posted By Rockmelon
anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan from the...

anyone tried bypassing the pusher fan from the sensor trigger and keep it running whenever engine is on?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,473
Posted By Rockmelon
haha i had quite a bit of a struggle trying to...

haha i had quite a bit of a struggle trying to lift up the panel too. same anxiety about breaking something. i think this is the toughest bit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2010, 02:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,456
Posted By Rockmelon
good deal for 7.5k

good deal for 7.5k
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 26,051
Posted By Rockmelon
how about some pic to see how u installed the cap?

how about some pic to see how u installed the cap?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,473
Posted By Rockmelon
unfortunately the glass is secured to the...

unfortunately the glass is secured to the regulator with this piece of plastic.

http://www.xoutpost.com/attachments/x5-e53-forum/40329d1267206264-windows-regulator-good.jpg

once it snaps and...
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