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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,181
Posted By ernaldamerican
charging question for 2003 X5 3.0 E 53

I have a question about the setup for the charging system for the older 2003 X5. I have read some posts on different BMW models where the battery light on the instrument cluster is actually part of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,067
Posted By ernaldamerican
Replacing rain sensor on 2003 X5 3.0

All

I searched and dint see a resolution to my issue. I am trying replace my rain sensor on the windshield behind the review mirror. I have the mirror off, the covers that surround the rain...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By ernaldamerican
Thanks for the reply greatly appreciate it, will...

Thanks for the reply greatly appreciate it, will pull it off and replace. A lot easier then the dam oil pan removal.:)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2014, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By ernaldamerican
oil leak on drives side

I have a 2003 x5 3.0, and have an oil leak on the drivers side of engine. having a hard time finding out where its coming from. it doesn't look to be a valve cover leak as the oil isn't that high on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,854
Posted By ernaldamerican
2003 x5 3.0 leaking oil drain plug

Not sure if I have stretched the threads in oil pan by possibly over tightening oil drain plug, but I get oil leaking (not much but annoying) around oil drain plug. I have torqued to specification.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,348
Posted By ernaldamerican
switching rims on 2003 X5 3.0

I am looking to see if anyone has experience with the following: I want to get a second set tires /rims for summer. I have the X5 E53 with 17 inch rims. I would like to go with the taller / wider rim...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,476
Posted By ernaldamerican
rattle in back

Loyolalaw10, thanks. simple and brilliant. I had to put one wrap around the latch in the middle which is on the upper half. It was pissing me off to the point that I wanted to sell. Couldn't figure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2010, 09:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,972
Posted By ernaldamerican
Changed mine at 120,000 miles

I have a 2003 X5 3.0 with GM 5 speed automatic. I read thru all the threads and decided I would change mine. Its a risk but its a risk either way.

I used Valvoline Dex/Merc max life. This was the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By ernaldamerican
nra0707, I see where it is. sorry for all the...

nra0707, I see where it is. sorry for all the emails you might get with this posting. it was under glazing. i know i went in there but must not have scolled all the way down. again thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By ernaldamerican
nra0707 where in realoem did you find this. I...

nra0707 where in realoem did you find this. I obviously see from your post that its there but when I try to find I can't. Do i go in thru the normal way (i.e put in vin, hit browse parst, and then...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2010, 08:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By ernaldamerican
nra0707 - Much thanks, must have had my head up...

nra0707 - Much thanks, must have had my head up you know where. i did look and didn't see it which I thought was odd.

Again thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,135
Posted By ernaldamerican
exterior window trim around drivers side back side window

I have a 2003 X5 3.0I, and coming out of the car wash today I noticed in my rear view mirror that the exterior window trim around the back window on drivers side was coming off. It was actually...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By ernaldamerican
X5 meister, understand. Some folks in this site...

X5 meister, understand. Some folks in this site are too sensitive, angry at times with questions they feel are stupid and thus have made me leary and cautious in understanding where folks who reply...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2010, 09:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By ernaldamerican
Thanks twinspoppa. I didn't think of going to...

Thanks twinspoppa. I didn't think of going to realoem so appreciate that. I will hunt in there. My end of the cable in the picture is female and the realoem diagram shows male. not sure if thats just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2010, 08:53 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,641
Posted By ernaldamerican
I would say yes. Its hard to know for sure as we...

I would say yes. Its hard to know for sure as we can't see all the things that were done nor are we there to look at what is actually happening. But that said, its oil rleated, its got to do with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2010, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By ernaldamerican
What is this wire?

On my 2003 X5 3.0, I have the notoreous rattle in the back tailgate. In trying to determine where it was coming from, I removed the trim around the upper tailgate window. I noticed a wire (see brass...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,536
Posted By ernaldamerican
Update. I have driven 300 miles and no new fault....

Update. I have driven 300 miles and no new fault. i did unplug the connector to the purge valve and did get the same fault to occur P0444 Evap circuit open. I believe that the valve may be going bad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,458
Posted By ernaldamerican
In the attached document you will see what the...

In the attached document you will see what the two wall dipstick tube looks like. There are three channels in which the oil from the OS valve can flow down to oil pan. As you can see the slots or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,458
Posted By ernaldamerican
330 I had my OS valve fail over the...

330

I had my OS valve fail over the holidays. I was told by dealer that the oil dipstick tube needed to be replaced along with the 4 hoses and the valve iteslf. The original dipstick tube was a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,458
Posted By ernaldamerican
330 Did you have the dipstick replaced with...

330

Did you have the dipstick replaced with single wall?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2010, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,536
Posted By ernaldamerican
I believe the Fuel cap being open gives you a...

I believe the Fuel cap being open gives you a P0445 fault. The P0444 is an open circuit (I believe meaning electrical not evap emmissions or fuel plumbing being open). I have had the fault now for a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,536
Posted By ernaldamerican
I have attached a picture with which I think is...

I have attached a picture with which I think is the purge valve which is also (I think called the Evap Emmisions control valve). its under the Intake manifold up front right next to the power...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By ernaldamerican
do a compression check. You could see if you have...

do a compression check. You could see if you have any cylinders that are reading low. not hard to do on the 3.0. Pull all the plugs so its not a strain on the starter.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,536
Posted By ernaldamerican
2003 X5 3.0 P0444 fault code

My 03 3.0 has a fault code P0444 Evap Emission SystemPurge control valve circuit open. When looking in the bentley manual on page 160-2 i don't see an item called this but do see it ref on page 160-3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,137
Posted By ernaldamerican
I have a 3.0 2003 X5 and it took about 25-50...

I have a 3.0 2003 X5 and it took about 25-50 miles (I just took the car for a long drive on the highway) to clear out the oil in the cat and muffler. before going on the drive i had let the car sit...
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