Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > Search Forums
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Showing results 1 to 25 of 406
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: flyingmachine
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-15-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
no. can it cause crank not starting if it's bad?...

no. can it cause crank not starting if it's bad? I thought if it's bad, car will run rough but still start.

should I just unplug the wire to test it?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-14-2014, 12:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
the schrader value on fuel rail? I remember...

the schrader value on fuel rail? I remember seeing one on my E53 before but not sure if I can find it on E70. I'll pull out the plastic cover and check.

I see 2 plugs on this fuel pump. one is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2014, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
Thanks. I wished my autoenginuity would work on...

Thanks. I wished my autoenginuity would work on this car but it did not. I have bmw enhanced but it could be the outdated software version (7.0.0)

My next diagnosis step is to hook up the fuel...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2014, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
I just tried to start it again this evening. Same...

I just tried to start it again this evening. Same thing.

Didn't notice anything abnormal before and didn't do anything abnormal to the car. :) We did have pouring rain here Sat(I was on highway...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2014, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
I checked fuel pump relay and the fuel pump...

I checked fuel pump relay and the fuel pump fuses. The battery is still good. Crank was strong.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-13-2014, 11:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,249
Posted By flyingmachine
Need some help troubleshooting not starting problem

Yesterday morning when I tried to start the car, I got only long crank but car wouldn't start. Tried a couple times and I gave up. Car drove perfectly fine a day before.

I thought it would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 11:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By flyingmachine
I don't think airbag light will reset by itself.

I don't think airbag light will reset by itself.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By flyingmachine
pm'd you the info.

pm'd you the info.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,461
Posted By flyingmachine
I would try taking the rear seat out and see if...

I would try taking the rear seat out and see if it gets 12V in the connector.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 01:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,449
Posted By flyingmachine
There are two different Peake Reseach tools. One...

There are two different Peake Reseach tools. One is for OBD code scanner and another one is specifically for airbag reset. Not sure it supports only up to 03' but I wouldn't pay buy something that's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,603
Posted By flyingmachine
Weasel, Are you aware of any...

Weasel,

Are you aware of any mechanism/logic inside EWS that would lock/block an originally working key for some reason? And if a key is locked, can it be unlocked in GT1? Or even dealer has to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
what is the "snap clip" that you mentioned? so,...

what is the "snap clip" that you mentioned? so, you're suggesting that besides EWS unit(either bad or not aligned with DME), it could also be a bad key or antenna ring? I hope I have a spare key to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
okay. connected everything back today and same...

okay. connected everything back today and same thing. I guess next thing that I'll do is to find the relay for EWS and measure voltage there to see if it's getting voltage.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2011, 01:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,736
Posted By flyingmachine
looks like face-lifted one is different. ...

looks like face-lifted one is different.

are you sure the one you replaced is the faulty one? or maybe you have more than one gone bad? check this post...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,736
Posted By flyingmachine
for the pdc on the sides, you don't need to take...

for the pdc on the sides, you don't need to take bumper cover off. just pry it out. iirc, there is a small notch on the top edge that you can use a flat head screw driver to pry it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2011, 01:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,736
Posted By flyingmachine
the center ones? you will have to take bumper...

the center ones? you will have to take bumper cover out to do it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
oh. got it. :)

oh. got it. :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
bawareca, what do you mean "short the terminals...

bawareca, what do you mean "short the terminals on the car"? how do I do it?

thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
bawareca, So, if battery is under 11v or...

bawareca,

So, if battery is under 11v or so(whatever the given value is), car will not click like what I experienced?

If I hook up the GT1, will it be able to tell me if EWS is good or not?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
anyone who has ebay GT1, can you tell me if there...

anyone who has ebay GT1, can you tell me if there is a DME-EWS re-align feature available? if you see it, which version it is?

I might just invest a GT1 clone rather than towing the car to dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2011, 01:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 23,029
Posted By flyingmachine
anyone experienced EWS issue? car doesn't want to start

Okay. After I found the root cause that made engine to stall. (http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/78838-cold-weather-issue-not-sure-if-its-oil-separator.html), another issue came up....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2011, 12:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,683
Posted By flyingmachine
okay. just got some time to check the issue. I...

okay. just got some time to check the issue. I connected my obd tool and test the fuel pump and the fuel pump did run. then I searched again for the fuel pressure testing port and I finally found it....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,683
Posted By flyingmachine
does fuel delivery system on 4.4 X5 have fuel...

does fuel delivery system on 4.4 X5 have fuel pressure testing port? I don't recall seeing it in the engine bay though.

or anyone knows how to use multimeter to test the fuel pump?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,683
Posted By flyingmachine
but I don't get the lean error.. if fuel pump is...

but I don't get the lean error.. if fuel pump is gone, itself would throw error too, right?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,481
Posted By flyingmachine
never done it on x but did it twice on m. I...

never done it on x but did it twice on m.

I didn't use pressure washer. was told to avoid it. I used engine degreaser. lightly warm up the engine first. don't make it hot. just warm enough for...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 406

 
Forum Jump



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:32 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.