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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
It's fascinating that someone will call another...

It's fascinating that someone will call another person lazy from the comfort of their chair, behind a screen, when that person would never, ever do that in person for fear of getting punched in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
Vibration is worse at lower rpms. This is a...

Vibration is worse at lower rpms. This is a problem on many, many M54 engines, strangely doesn't appear to affect the V8s.

There are threads all over the internet for this problem and no one has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
Like I said, there are numerous stories of the...

Like I said, there are numerous stories of the mounts being replaced and it didn't matter. Two separate mount installations for me in 30k miles and zero difference.

I just ordered a new ECU with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2024, 07:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
No, the mechanic I went to last said that if the...

No, the mechanic I went to last said that if the harmonic balancer were the problem, then vibrations would get worse at higher rpms.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2024, 03:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
It isn't the torque converter. I replaced the...

It isn't the torque converter. I replaced the transmission with a rebuilt one, including the TC, and it made no difference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
The engine mounts were replaced with BMW mounts...

The engine mounts were replaced with BMW mounts 30,000 miles ago, and then at 15,000 miles ago, just to make sure it wasn't the mounts. The transmission mount was also changed with OEM with no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 28,482
Posted By zonefive
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vi...

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-2004-bmw-x5/7731089746.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,006
Posted By zonefive
I would assume that the Range Rover pad has the...

I would assume that the Range Rover pad has the temperature sensor included as part of the pad?

If so, why not just re-use the sensor that comes with the pad? Why try to re-use the original BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,807
Posted By zonefive
Transfer case reset? What is that?

Transfer case reset? What is that?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 04:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,730
Posted By zonefive
The Foxwell I have will only allow the idle to be...

The Foxwell I have will only allow the idle to be raised by a small amount, and it made no difference in the shaking at idle. I've changed the idle control valve, motor mounts, transmission,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2024, 12:07 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
I've noticed that the vibration only occurs when...

I've noticed that the vibration only occurs when there is a load on the engine at idle, by placing it in drive or reverse with the brake on, and when that happens the rpms drop about 75 from 780 to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 36,292
Posted By zonefive
Fly, if you can post pictures of your seat bottom...

Fly, if you can post pictures of your seat bottom that would be great. If the pad is sewn to the leather, it should be able to be un-sewn? The question is, how can the broken wire be found and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 36,292
Posted By zonefive
This *shouldn't* be that hard to do, with the...

This *shouldn't* be that hard to do, with the seat cover off.

I just installed comfort seats in my E53 and the seller didn't say anything about this, but there is an extremely hot spot in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2024, 09:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
Aurelius, believe it or not, I'm not running out...

Aurelius, believe it or not, I'm not running out of money anytime soon.... not that it is important.

When I turn the wheel when the car is stationary, the vibration gets much worse, so I think it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2024, 11:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 26,968
Posted By zonefive
I thought I had mine solved with new coils but it...

I thought I had mine solved with new coils but it didn't work. Mechanic said it was the transmission so I had a new one put in and no difference. The CV shafts were also replaced, with the motor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,261
Posted By zonefive
Are you sure? I've been told by several mechanics...

Are you sure? I've been told by several mechanics that they are not available at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,261
Posted By zonefive
I just switched mechanics to a brand-new one. I...

I just switched mechanics to a brand-new one. I think I've seen every BMW mechanic in San Diego. They've all made mistakes, some bigger than others. Unless the BMW mechs are a secret mafia with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 4,261
Posted By zonefive
I looked at my financial records and I've spent...

I looked at my financial records and I've spent ~$70k on maintenance on my 2001 since it came out of warranty in 2005 --- $35k in the last 30,000 miles. That included 4 transmissions and an engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2023, 02:51 PM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,543
Posted By zonefive
I am not replacing anything. I am trying to...

I am not replacing anything. I am trying to determine the root cause of the fault. I live in San Diego.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2023, 11:10 AM
Replies: 187
Views: 69,543
Posted By zonefive
My gauge does not go to full after I fill the...

My gauge does not go to full after I fill the tank. On the menu it usually initially says the right side of the tank is zero, and will sometimes flicker between 27 and zero as I am driving around,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,916
Posted By zonefive
What does LCM stand for?

What does LCM stand for?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 737
Posted By zonefive
I've been using the key in the door handle...

I've been using the key in the door handle recently because of issues with the remote unlocking. Reading this forum made me realize I was living on borrowed time WRT the locking mechanism, so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By zonefive
Q, my car doesn't have a tailgate spoiler. ...

Q, my car doesn't have a tailgate spoiler.

Where is the FZV receiver in the rear tailgate located?

My tailgate seal is perished and some water recently got into the back compartment on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By zonefive
The main key I was using was purchased from the...

The main key I was using was purchased from the dealer 8 months ago and has been used daily ever since. It is definitely not the key(s).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,696
Posted By zonefive
Yes, all three keys exhibited the same behavior.

Yes, all three keys exhibited the same behavior.
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