Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-18-2012, 08:07 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 31,546
tight steering
nezarnuaimat, i am going to have to do mine soon. i have a 3.0i so there isnt near as much in the way. is it just a bolt on each end that holds it in place or do i have to take other parts of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-18-2012, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,114
steering shaft
Weasel i have an 02 3.0i and it is starting the tight steering as well. mechanic says $600. I do most of my own maintenance and repairs so i think i can handle doing it. Do you know of the part...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2011, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 1,015
Views: 160,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2011, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,938
i agree as well
I fought and fought. bought new bulbs etc. i finally pulled out the tail light assembly and there it was, a small hole. i took some solder and my soldering iron and patched it right up. ground it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2011, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 1,015
Views: 160,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2011, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 1,015
Views: 160,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2011, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 29,253
lock actuator symptoms
What are the symptoms of a failed actuator? I havent had any problems locking and unlocking yet but i am sure it will happen one day. I have now replaced all four window regulators so i should be...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2011, 10:01 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 10,504
i replaced my brakes and rotors back in the...
i replaced my brakes and rotors back in the spring and just a few days ago i heard brake squealing i used padgid (sp?) pads and bedded the brakes per their instructions. i did not use the permatex as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2011, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,609
I too had the same problem. i did what...
I too had the same problem. i did what quicksilver suggested and filled the hole with solder, ground it down with my dremel and it has been fine of six months now. Stupid problem to have on such an...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-24-2011, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 33,009
126,000 miles
My 3.0i is a 2002 with 126,000 on it right now. i have mixed feelings about this vehicle. We also have a 328i which i love but not near the problems as we have had with the X5. I thought BMW was a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2011, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 87,125
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-19-2011, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 87,125
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-18-2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 97
Views: 87,125
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2011, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,447
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2010, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 23,338
Not sure how to check the fluid
There is nothing in my owners manual about how to check the level of fluid. I found the resevoir opened it up but other than a few marks on the dipstick it doesnt show where the level should actually...
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Forum: X3 (F25) Forum
10-18-2010, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,117
BMW Museum
I dont live very far from the plant in Greer SC. there is a BMW museum close by. If you are ever in the area, make sure you go to the museum. I really enjoyed it, very interesting place.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2010, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 930
dash lights
I have one dash light out. It is the one that lights up the mileage. Is this as simple as a bulb change or is there more to it?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2010, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 23,338
power steering fluid
Hey guys. While changing a cv boot I jacked up my x5 at the center front jacking point and put jack stands under the jack pads in the front. I noticed atf leaking onto the floor. I looked and the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2010, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 444
Views: 215,957
got it done this weekend
I replaced my boot this weekend....took longer than I had hoped thanks to a stubborn axle nut and the time consuming task of getting the hub off the cv shaft. I had to use my old clip on the axle...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2010, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,044
I have a 2002 and replaced my battery with an...
I have a 2002 and replaced my battery with an Interstate battery about a month ago. I was told by the mechanic i use when something is over my head that newer BMW's require "programming" for the ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2010, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 444
Views: 215,957
As a side note
I have called a couple of more places today and both said they wouldnt re-boot the CV joint, the would only replace the half shaft. Said i would be back getting it replaced anyway. anybody have a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2010, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 444
Views: 215,957
Any more tips?
Last weekend while replacing my brakes i noticed the outer boot on the passenger side of my X was torn. I called the shop i take it to when i feel something is too great for me to handle and they...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy
10-02-2010, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 536
Tires 235 65 17
Looking for a decent set of stock tires for my 2002 X 3.0i. Anybody have a set. i live in south carolina so all season tires are fine. not looking for winter tires or anything like that.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-01-2010, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 7,255
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-29-2010, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,584
The mechanic i use on occasion when i feel...
The mechanic i use on occasion when i feel something is over my head was a BMW tech for 15 years. I asked him about the coolant level because i have had the same issue a couple of times; he told me...
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