Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2018, 09:08 PM
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Please note that some aftermarket axle shafts...
Please note that some aftermarket axle shafts using non-standard over-sized nut. I had to go to the store to pick up 1-5/8” socket to replace CV boot on my wife’s car (2005 4.4). The axle was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2018, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 390
Views: 334,320
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2018, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,889
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-27-2017, 10:12 PM
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Replies: 390
Views: 334,320
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-25-2016, 01:14 PM
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Replies: 390
Views: 334,320
cn90
This is my experience with this mod: ...
cn90
This is my experience with this mod:
2003 X5 3.0 Auto
Mode installed - 188k miles
Current odometer - 212k miles
Oil consumption before mode - 1QT / 1200 miles
Oil consumption after mode ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-23-2016, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,289
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2016, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,276
If you are using an Android device - then get...
If you are using an Android device - then get Bluetooth adapter. It works great with the Torque app. For the Apple users - WiFi is the only option since apple Bluetooth does not supports serial...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2016, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 62,269
YazX5
To answer your questions:
1. I can’t...
YazX5
To answer your questions:
1. I can’t guarantee, but every e53 that I look at comes pre-wired for “Servotronic” .The plug is wire tied to the left strut tower.
2. I coded GM3 module with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2016, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 62,269
I am 100% positive that DME and EGS had to be...
I am 100% positive that DME and EGS had to be updated together on e53 with n62 engines. The computer system that dealer used at that time didn't allowed for the separate EGS update. I can't say with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-10-2016, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 62,269
When I took my 05 4.4 to the friend at the...
When I took my 05 4.4 to the friend at the dealership for EGS update, I was told that on 04-06 cars with N62 / ZF6HP-26 cars, you can’t update EGS separately from DME. Therefore, after the update, I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-27-2016, 08:47 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 46,632
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-01-2016, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,585
Jason,
It is soo much lighter steering when...
Jason,
It is soo much lighter steering when you maneuver at low speed. It is getting progressively stiffer with speed. After I upgraded my tires and wheels from 235/65-17 to 255/50-18 it was really...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-01-2016, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,585
[QUOTE=srmmmm;1086607]:iagree: Great job of...
[QUOTE=srmmmm;1086607]:iagree: Great job of maintaining that - I'm especially impressed to see the effort to take care of those front drive shaft splines :thumbup:
Can you provide some detail on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-01-2016, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 11,585
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-25-2016, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 6,413
RB, interestingly enough, according to the...
RB, interestingly enough, according to the records from the previous owner, on my 03 3.0, dealer replaced alternator at 79k miles. The replacement unit (Bosch Reman) works just fine at close to 208k...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-22-2016, 07:05 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,424
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-18-2016, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-13-2016, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,424
You can try what I did on my 2003 3.0. Still...
You can try what I did on my 2003 3.0. Still works with no issues. Still on original compressor and clutch with over 206k miles. Look at the post #4. If you good with the soldering iron - you can...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2016, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,400
The GM3 module for 04=06 model / year e53...
The GM3 module for 04=06 model / year e53 slightly different. They have circuit for soft-close actuator installed on 04-06 e53. The best bet is to try to code new GM3 module using coding software...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2016, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,293
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-03-2016, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,293
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-19-2016, 10:39 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 15,889
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-24-2016, 08:48 AM
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Replies: 184
Views: 62,269
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-21-2016, 02:09 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,573
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-21-2016, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,593
It is my understanding that all 4.8 came with...
It is my understanding that all 4.8 came with servotronic from the factory. very easy to check with BMW VIN checker - look for option 216. And I 100% agree that specific use case is main driving...
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