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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2017, 09:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
Not sure about Dorman actuators, I wasn't super...

Not sure about Dorman actuators, I wasn't super pleased with a Dorman fan that I installed on a Mustang a while back though, but it held up ok. speaking of critical component, the OEM actuator I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,719
Posted By duboy
So glad I came across this post. The hose that...

So glad I came across this post. The hose that goes from the coolant manifold to the heater valve (infamous #11) burst yesterday. Just put in a new one, topped off coolant and was frustrated that my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Posted By duboy
I thought if the fan was working fine on all...

I thought if the fan was working fine on all speeds, and it turned off with the ignition being off, then the FSR was fine? it's usually this way with the other chassis' why would the E53 be any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,532
Posted By duboy
jeck, when your cold air stops blowing from the...

jeck, when your cold air stops blowing from the front vents, do you mean...no airflow? or do you actually mean warm air?

Our X5 just started doing this. about 30 minutes in (not every trip mind...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 11-06-2013, 12:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 855
Posted By duboy
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,010
Posted By duboy
This sounds more like the steering column lock...

This sounds more like the steering column lock than anything else. we generally don't engage ours, but when we do it's not just a slight wiggle to get it unlocked either.

yes it's mechanical of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By duboy
Sorry for the repeated replies...multi quote is...

Sorry for the repeated replies...multi quote is not working for me right now...Terminator, yes it's actually only about 1/4 of the rear glass that actually gets defrosted at all, so it's not totally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By duboy
Just to clarify, the FZV is actually ON the rear...

Just to clarify, the FZV is actually ON the rear hatch itself, top part right under the center plastic trim panel, the panel is held on with i think 6 or 7 metal clips, just pull with authority on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By duboy
Thanks for the tips everyone. Just to verify, i...

Thanks for the tips everyone. Just to verify, i cleaned the grounds on both sides of the hatch, which I believe are these two short cables. They were pretty dirty, but not too bad...After their...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By duboy
rear defroster very weak

I've noticed over the last 2 years (since we've owned her) that the rear defroster on our 03 4.6is has become very weak, to the point now where, during the time it is on, it will only defrost the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2013, 11:35 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,749
Posted By duboy
oops...forgot to update...it did not fix the...

oops...forgot to update...it did not fix the startup rattle. What DID make the rattle become much less frequent/severe was switching back to BMW 5w-30 oil on the last oil service I did. At this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,749
Posted By duboy
Yeah i had also heard to try to install...

Yeah i had also heard to try to install tensionsers while they were compressed, but I ended up doing it the same way in my old 318is (M42) and it worked just as well. This morning, I didn't hear a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,749
Posted By duboy
Replacing Timing Chain Tensioner M62b46

I just did this today, I was getting a 1 second rattle on pretty much all cold starts where the X sat for more than a few hours. My X has 108,XXX on the clock. Keep in mind, i'm not sure yet if this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 03:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
My symptoms were a particular door lock...

My symptoms were a particular door lock unlocking/locking slower than the rest, and sometimes not unlocking/locking at all the first try. So i'd lock/unlock again and it would work.

I noticed it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
I fixed mine tonite. It was awesome weather out,...

I fixed mine tonite. It was awesome weather out, popped out the drivers side control panel (the one with the 4 window switches, mirror switch and power folding mirror switch). Disconnected it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
I just discovered i have a similar problem but...

I just discovered i have a similar problem but with my driver door. it's pretty much non-functioning but i get lights on the window control panel and door handle pull. cannot open window (or any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2011, 12:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,198
Posted By duboy
random, but found this post after searching. My...

random, but found this post after searching. My 03 X5 did this today but... For some reason the battery went flat so i had to manually unlock the driver door. I popped the hood, and hooked the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,334
Posted By duboy
i'd be curious to know if this info was readily...

i'd be curious to know if this info was readily available too. I too, think our 2003 4.6is might also be relatively rare as during our search we didn't see another one in the color combo: sapphire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,971
Posted By duboy
I see what you did there O_o

I see what you did there O_o
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,187
Posted By duboy
we average about 15 - 16 MPG with 65% hwy 35%...

we average about 15 - 16 MPG with 65% hwy 35% stop-n-go. We can get 17 - 18MPG when we take road trips.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2011, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,927
Posted By duboy
On the way back from a weekend trip, wife and i...

On the way back from a weekend trip, wife and i were discussing all the merits of the E53, looks being one of them. the boxyness and straight lines i believe to be one of the best parts about the way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
yeah, i did a lot of panel pulling when i didn't...

yeah, i did a lot of panel pulling when i didn't have them and i always got the job done. One day i knicked the door card of one of the e30s and that afternoon I ordered a 4-pc set...been loving it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 01:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,849
Posted By duboy
awesome! another 4.Xis in Atlanta, we live IN the...

awesome! another 4.Xis in Atlanta, we live IN the city pretty much, quite a few X5's around, but not that many 4.Xis'. Welcome to the club! Our new to us X5 just had its maiden boat towing voyage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 12:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 29,348
Posted By duboy
Replacing Door Lock Actuator

I searched and searched, but could not find a distinct DIY on how to replace the door lock actuator. With the help of my wife-lady, I decided to dive in with the limited info I found, snap some pics...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2011, 06:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,559
Posted By duboy
I just ordered my front passenger side actuator,...

I just ordered my front passenger side actuator, price has gone up to $145 :-( I've been inside the door a couple times already, is there any tips or tricks aside from "have a Torx30 handy"? all the...
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