Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2009, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,713
X5 Interior
Bud
That knocks $30K value of a prestige vehicle, more at home in a Korean buz box.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2009, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
G/day X Foomph
The Volvo specs up far...
G/day X Foomph
The Volvo specs up far better than you have indicated and once you add the Tecnik pak you have sat nav, reversing camera +++.
Volvo safety is also a primary plus, most of BMWs...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2009, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,084
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2009, 02:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Should I or Shouldnt I
Currently experiencing a major decision making process as to whether to retire my 4.4L 2000 build E53 X5.
I ve had the vehicle for 5 years, its about to click up 160,000 Kms, and its cost be a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-10-2009, 02:41 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 27,264
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-10-2009, 02:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
If smoke is white it usually indicates a very...
If smoke is white it usually indicates a very rich fuel mixture. I believe you need to evaluate the odour of the smoke this should establish whether you are burning oil or excessive fuel.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-10-2009, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 956
Beware the MAF
How good can things get with these X5s, I am at the stage of shopping mine as I cant afford the repair bills.
Engine failure recently resulted in replacement of my MAF sensor by my local Repco...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-10-2009, 01:10 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 4,021
Dont Go There
There is no cheap viable method to repair this problem, what ever you do dont contemplate purchasing the schemers recipe to fix the fault that is advertised on Ebay and other web sites. The use of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-26-2009, 10:10 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,029
Instrument Cluster Exchange
Gooday
Plenty of posts on this subject however I am reading considerable conflicting statements, I would appreciate if someone can provide factual information.
I own a 2000 X5 4.4L, tacho and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2009, 04:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 989
Mate I own two other non BMW vehicles that are...
Mate I own two other non BMW vehicles that are over 20 years old and were bought for $A1000 that are experiencing less hardware failures than my X5 that cost me over $A70K.
If theres justice in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-22-2009, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 989
BMW Design Woes
I am wondering when the component failures are going to stop. Today went to open the bonnet on my 2001 E53 X5 and entered a no go zone.
After considerable procrastinaation I resolved how to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-13-2009, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Its Fixed
Some feedback on the engine stalling fault.
MAP sensor replaced, problem fixed. Initial observations indicate that fuel consumption may have improved from over 12L/100Ks to 11L/100Ks, early days...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-13-2009, 04:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,409
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-06-2009, 06:01 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
X5 01 E53 4.4L Stalling
After maintainig revs in this range for some minutes problem has intensified. Can the issue be engine heat related?
Reconfirmed his methodology used to reset the service lights and confirmed his...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-05-2009, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
X5 01 E53 4.4L Stalling
G/day Fellas
Back on the forum after along absence, mass apologies seems I only visit when there is a problem.
Vehicle operated perfectly until the following;
X5 into my local Repco...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-10-2008, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,565
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-10-2008, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,262
A Painful Diagnosis With a Cheap Fix
Fellas
The saga with my windsreen wipers on my 2001 4.4L X5 has been a long one. The wipers were operating unreliably and would not return to the park position unless the ignition was turned on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-10-2008, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 15,769
Mate
I cant believe the number of expansion...
Mate
I cant believe the number of expansion tank failures, my 2001 4.4L tank gave up the ghost at approx 100K. Attempted to repair it with Araldite to no avail had to replace it.
The balance...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-04-2008, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,736
Thanks
Thanks mate, bit difficult to drive however once I downloaded the Acobat reader all was revealed.
Gravy
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2008, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,736
2000 4.4l Windshield Wiper Wiring Diagram
G/day Fellas
Appears my rodent attack has created yet another problem, my windscreen wipers will not operate on all speed selections.
Wondering if anyone posses a full wiring diagram with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-17-2007, 03:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,292
Cd Player
G/day
Yes mate I am interested providing it will replace my existing unit. Current Part No BMW 8 377 049 - 01 is installed in my 2000 X5. What $$ do you want for your unit and would you be...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-16-2007, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,292
CD Player 4 sale
G/day
Wondering if you still have this item, what $$ do you want for it and would you be prepared to ship it to Australia.
Many thanks
Gravy
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-30-2007, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,095
Replacing Cam Shaft Position Sensors
Mate
Just replaced bothbanks, the LH bank is a snack, the RH a little more difficult however only involves removal of the air filter connection horn and hose. You will need a set of metric Allen...
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Forum: Dealer Info
06-03-2007, 02:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
Great Parts Service and Price
Fellas
Dont know how this will be accepted by the forum moderators however I just want to convey my heartfelt enthusiasm for the fellas at Autohaus, Phoenix who recently supplied me with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-03-2007, 02:38 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,241
Idle Vibration
Mate
Check the idle RPM on your tacho and compare the indication with the AC on or off. Both values are configurable. My 4.4 idles at approx 700RPM.
Im a little suspicious that a low idle...
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