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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By sgrice
One other thought - you may read where some...

One other thought - you may read where some people discuss that there are white hex plastic control bolts on the top of the headlight assembly that can be used to fine tune headlight aiming. Emphasis...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 627
Posted By sgrice
I helped my son with a very similar symptom...

I helped my son with a very similar symptom (right side adaptive headlight pointing to right and blinking green led light on the control switch) several months ago. Of course, sometimes different...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By sgrice
And it is interesting/confusing in that the...

And it is interesting/confusing in that the repair instructions from ista indicate bolts being placed from the front of the bracket and then screwed into the belt tensioner, whereas the realoem...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 02:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By sgrice
Sorry - it appears that I didn't clearly...

Sorry - it appears that I didn't clearly understand the various parts that are being discussed. Upon closer analysis I was misunderstanding how the tensioner system works. By "bracket" I meant the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By sgrice
Pardon me if I am misunderstanding (and for...

Pardon me if I am misunderstanding (and for repeating myself), but are you trying to put the #4 bolts in before or after attaching the bracket to the engine? I think you are trying to put the bolts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By sgrice
And not sure, but I wonder if the hole you have...

And not sure, but I wonder if the hole you have circled in blue is an access point for inserting a pin to keep the tensioner arm de-tensioned when putting on the belt? Then once the belt is in place,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By sgrice
I have replaced the stretch belt on my son's e70...

I have replaced the stretch belt on my son's e70 35d which has the M57 engine, but have no experience with the tensioner setup.

Which bolt(s) is it that you're having trouble with exactly? I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By sgrice
Nextelbuddy - Great work! I'm about 30...

Nextelbuddy - Great work!

I'm about 30 minutes in on watching your video and I really want to congratulate you. Lots of great information/tips and tricks. I also appreciate it when you talk about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 335
Posted By sgrice
If it's right by the tire/steering hub then...

If it's right by the tire/steering hub then leaking strut/shock absorber is also in the differential.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-23-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 958
Posted By sgrice
Here is what I posted over on Bimmerfest forum: ...

Here is what I posted over on Bimmerfest forum:


So it sounds like only happens when revving the engine? Like around 2K rpm?

The obvious thought is something to do with the serpentine belt,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-03-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By sgrice
Would need to see a picture to give a better...

Would need to see a picture to give a better answer, but for most of the Bosch/BMW connectors it is a 2 step process to disconnect/re-connect. Most have a white or grey lever that 1) needs to be...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-02-2022, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,792
Posted By sgrice
I no longer own the 35d that I had for years, so...

I no longer own the 35d that I had for years, so I can't go and look under the hood. But I do remember replacing it years ago and it wasn't all that difficult.



I looked up the part on...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-21-2022, 05:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,278
Posted By sgrice
Fairly easy to diagnose with a vacuum pressure...

Fairly easy to diagnose with a vacuum pressure gauge. The vacuum pump on what is now my son's 35d went out last year at I think something like 140,000 miles. Symptoms of stiff brake pedal and poor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By sgrice
Andrewwynn - what a great idea! I'll have to...

Andrewwynn - what a great idea! I'll have to remember that one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By sgrice
Rootripper - even though your auto headlights are...

Rootripper - even though your auto headlights are currently working, I still strongly suspect that a deteriorating/bubbling gel pad is the cause for your "insensitive wipers." I suspect that if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By sgrice
Addenda: My posting above is not quite right...

Addenda: My posting above is not quite right regarding how to undo the clip mechanism in order to separate the lens from the sensor. Check out the following video at roughly 5:20 to see clearly how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,325
Posted By sgrice
Rootripper - most likely the reason for the rain...

Rootripper - most likely the reason for the rain sensing function not working is the gel pad between the lens/sensor and the windshield dries out, bubbles form which eventually causes malfunction....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,604
Posted By sgrice
Agree - the videos are excellent. But one...

Agree - the videos are excellent.

But one aspect that isn't highlighted in the videos that I saw (but is discussed briefly in one, then only mentioned in the comment sections of the other) is that...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-06-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,604
Posted By sgrice
There are a couple of videos on youtube - search...

There are a couple of videos on youtube - search for e70 hood latch stuck.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 506
Posted By sgrice
Yes, I used Scott's service roughly 10 years ago...

Yes, I used Scott's service roughly 10 years ago for what is now my son's 2005 e53. I had problems with rear window relays - he did a great job and they continue to work fine to this day. Have not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 20,267
Posted By sgrice
CrazyOneToo - Between this posting and your other...

CrazyOneToo - Between this posting and your other one about this problem (https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/112707-2002-e53-x5-electrical-gremlins.html), there is a certain amount of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2020, 06:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,096
Posted By sgrice
CrazyOneToo - regarding the ignition switch - the...

CrazyOneToo - regarding the ignition switch - the fact that you are not having any ignition problems is (mostly) irrelevant. Apparently the wiring that goes through the ignition switch is complex and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,096
Posted By sgrice
It’s a wild guess, but since you talk of...

It’s a wild guess, but since you talk of gremlins, have you considered the ignition switch?
...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2020, 08:33 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,944
Posted By sgrice
Good job! I agree that the vacuum lines...

Good job!


I agree that the vacuum lines are an amazing rats nest, complete with hidden and brittle connection points. I helped one of my sons do his vacuum lines this summer.

Since you have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,703
Posted By sgrice
I realize that this thread is 2 years old and...

I realize that this thread is 2 years old and snik has undoubtedly figured something out by now. But just in case someone comes across this posting when they have a problem getting the door handle...
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