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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By Driven
I looked at the OEM ones and they are made by...

I looked at the OEM ones and they are made by Stabilus. Makes that an easy decision. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By Driven
Replacement Trunk Struts

I am looking to replace the struts on my rear hatch due to the fact that they are not lifting very well anymore. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or experience with replacements other than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2013, 03:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,871
Posted By Driven
Value inserts are no longer continued as said...

Value inserts are no longer continued as said above. Or at least the last time I check at the dealer they did not have them. The new ones for a pair were $30. He claimed they were from Germany and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 26,480
Posted By Driven
I've had service and repairs at both of these...

I've had service and repairs at both of these shops and they are fantastic. Highly recommended over and BMW dealer.

North Houston Beemer
22820 I-45 NORTH STE. 1-A SPRING, TEXAS 77373 (281)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By Driven
Bay Area Service Recommendation

Anyone able to recommend a good independent BMW mechanic for routine servicing and repairs in the San Francisco area. Preferably close to the airport or anywhere near Daly City would be ideal. Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2012, 02:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,135
Posted By Driven
Go to North Houston Beemer. Auto Repair Car...

Go to North Houston Beemer. Auto Repair Car Service North Houston Beemer Spring, TX 77373 281-836-4564 (http://nhbeemer.com/)

I had my X5 serviced and taken care of by them when I lived in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2012, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,416
Posted By Driven
Kuda Mount Installation

Purchased a mount from kuda for my E53 and was wondering if anyone has installed one recently...

KUDA OEM leather iPhone GPS Mount for BMW X5 (E53) (00-06) black...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2012, 04:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,867
Posted By Driven
With that said, is the installation relatively...

With that said, is the installation relatively easy? Any special tools needed?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,867
Posted By Driven
Do the angelbrights require removal of the...

Do the angelbrights require removal of the headlights for installation?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,105
Posted By Driven
Bank 2 should be the driver side on the E53.

Bank 2 should be the driver side on the E53.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,513
Posted By Driven
I had the same symptoms being cold from the left...

I had the same symptoms being cold from the left vents and gradually warmer moving to the right vents. I had the system checked out at my local indy and it turned out to be the evaporator. They...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,536
Posted By Driven
Thanks for the replies everyone.

Thanks for the replies everyone.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 25,536
Posted By Driven
Replacing Steering Wheel Trim?

Looking to replace the black trim around the wheel on my 05' 4.8is. Mine is peeling away and I would just like to replace it. Any guidance would be great, search did not return anything for the E53....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,509
Posted By Driven
You are correct, you have a 16:9 nav screen....

You are correct, you have a 16:9 nav screen. Follow the section of this DIY guide for removing the nav screen. Good pictures, very easy to understand...
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,744
Posted By Driven
I've heard but it is nowhere to be found.

I've heard but it is nowhere to be found.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,744
Posted By Driven
It does sound like the pump is working when I...

It does sound like the pump is working when I pull the stalk. At the moment I am hoping it is just a clogged filter. If it is the pump are they relatively easy to change?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,372
Posted By Driven
Looked for this DIY and could not find it. I am...

Looked for this DIY and could not find it. I am having an issue with the windshield only (rear and headlights work fine) the pump sounds like it is working. I am guessing my filters are clogged, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,744
Posted By Driven
Having an intermittent issue with my windshield...

Having an intermittent issue with my windshield washers. Headlights and rear window seem to work fine. The pictures are gone, so what exactly was the issue here?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,697
Posted By Driven
Had this same thing happen on my 4.8is a couple...

Had this same thing happen on my 4.8is a couple hours after I picked her up. Pulled off the road, removed then reinserted all the fuses associated. Solved the problem for me. That was about 1 year...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,646
Posted By Driven
My coverage is with The Warranty Group. Overall...

My coverage is with The Warranty Group. Overall it did require a few phone calls to get everything rolling, but they paid up for the work and covered a rental car the entire time. I went having...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 12:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,539
Posted By Driven
Posted this on another thread, but I said I would...

Posted this on another thread, but I said I would report back with the results of my transmission rebuild...

Well after a software update (that made my transmission go into Trans Fail Safe), 2...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2011, 12:04 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 41,646
Posted By Driven
Well after a software update (that made my...

Well after a software update (that made my transmission go into Trans Fail Safe), 2 trips to the dealer, and finally to my independent specialist I finally have a completely rebuilt transmission.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,176
Posted By Driven
I tried Meguiars SwirlX last time and it didn't...

I tried Meguiars SwirlX last time and it didn't make any difference. I'm guessing it was not quited abbrasive enough? This is the last touch I need to make the X5 look absolutely perfect so I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,176
Posted By Driven
Thanks for the tip, will be giving it a try this...

Thanks for the tip, will be giving it a try this weekend and report back.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,176
Posted By Driven
Help With Restoring Fading Anodized Black Trim

I've done quite a bit of searching with mixed results. I would like to find a cure for the anodized black window trim pieces that have faded.

So far I tried the recommended fix from the BMW...
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