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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2008, 09:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Well guys here is an update. The following items...

Well guys here is an update. The following items have been replaced:
Dipstick tube (oil return clog)
Oil Separator/Vacuum Control Vale (internal Diafram torn)
Valvecover breather tube hose...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Any update Team? It warmed up enough in New Jersy...

Any update Team? It warmed up enough in New Jersy on Sunday to start the X5 but I now have the SES light and it will not idle. Planning on yet another tow to the shop on Saturday.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
SIB

Guys I'm sure you've seen this SIB. What are your thoughts?

Thanks

SI B11 08 03
Engine

February 2005
Technical Service
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2008, 12:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Thank you, I have a local guy that I work with,...

Thank you, I have a local guy that I work with, together we have been able to locate the little things. The other guy does the big jobs but I think he is stumped. I've decided to wait for the X5 book...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Ok guys not much to report but I don't want this...

Ok guys not much to report but I don't want this to die. I think it is a common problem that we need to get to the bottom of. I was going to take it to my guy this weekend but I didn't want another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2008, 10:34 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
An update. Some how we have to factor in the cold...

An update. Some how we have to factor in the cold temps. When it is above 35 it starts and runs fine. 2 weeks ago when it wouldn't start at my office I had it flat bedded to my guy and that Monday...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2008, 10:03 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Sidmiller, Vinuneuro. Thank you I was able to put...

Sidmiller, Vinuneuro. Thank you I was able to put together a list. I also was able to start the X5 this afternoon (although snowing in NJ) the temps are about 28. It bucked and "stumble" for about 5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 26,860
Posted By BMWguy
Hi guys Although I hope your problem is...

Hi guys

Although I hope your problem is resolved please don't let this one die. I have an 01 X5 with the same problem but living in NJ I have a few more cold mornings (9 degrees yesterday). Mine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Sorry guys. Any takers on this. Severals days...

Sorry guys. Any takers on this. Severals days into the repair it seems like a $17 hood switch has solved the issue. I'm a little concern that the siren isn't working. My local BMW guru had a BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2007, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,475
Posted By BMWguy
Just went through kinda the same problem. My...

Just went through kinda the same problem. My alarm would go off only when the temps in summer got hot. Worked fine all winter, just the end of last summer and with in the last month.

I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
SS thanks. I emailed them and no good. I also...

SS thanks. I emailed them and no good. I also emailed my local BMW guru and he has a spare. I'm gonna try it this weekend, I'm really leaning towards a programming issue. Those things "chrip" for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
SS glad you had a great time. Well day 2 with the...

SS glad you had a great time. Well day 2 with the new hood switch and no false alarms. Aagin no siren, so but when I unlock the X no blinking light to indicate the alarm has been activated. Also no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
SS I still owe you that case. I replaced the hood...

SS I still owe you that case. I replaced the hood switch this afternoon, but still no chrip. I guess my siren is done, the temps are down and I never have a problem at night (only during the dayin...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Any takers on this alarm thing? Vacation is...

Any takers on this alarm thing? Vacation is coming up in two weeks and I leave the X at the airport. It's easier to replace than the E30 :-). But if I don't get this alarm thing fixed I don't want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 12,309
Posted By BMWguy
Wow, that was great. I thought I had an "01" with...

Wow, that was great. I thought I had an "01" with a sport pkg. 18", sport steering wheel and lumbar leather seats. Green oxford paint. I'm very confused.

Can someone help me with my alarm issued?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Thanks. No the siren no longer goes off. I have...

Thanks. No the siren no longer goes off. I have sat in the X with the alarm set and snap my figures near the sensor and the lights begin to blink with no siren. Also I no longer have the "Chrip" when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,376
Posted By BMWguy
Wow. Maybe I should stop complaining about my...

Wow. Maybe I should stop complaining about my alarm :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2007, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Thanks guys. Again a great site, this is the...

Thanks guys. Again a great site, this is the latest. My hot temp thinking may have holes in it. Today at the office I thought I deactivated the inside and tilt sensor (got the solid red light and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Thanks. I'll take a look tomorrow. But I have...

Thanks. I'll take a look tomorrow. But I have found a hole in my "hot temp" thinking. Today at about 10 AM I had to leave my office because the lights were blinking (again no siren) and when I open...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
Update. It now seems all I have is the lights...

Update. It now seems all I have is the lights that flash. No alarm. Any takers on this? Where is the siren located?

Thanks again
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2007, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,712
Posted By BMWguy
X5 Alarm Functions

First thanks to everyone that got me through "Blue Smoke and Antifreeze smell". This is a great site. Turns out it was a head gasket. I've have a few pics if anyone is interested. Too big to attach....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,108
Posted By BMWguy
Steve I owe you. you were there from the...

Steve I owe you. you were there from the beginning. This is a great site. I'll get into details later I have a few pics. Bottom line is "head gasket". I was lucky the head only had to be cut "010"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,108
Posted By BMWguy
Update pending. Just back from picking up the X5....

Update pending. Just back from picking up the X5. Very tired. Guys thanks for everything. Details to follow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,108
Posted By BMWguy
Just an update. The "oil sample" container came...

Just an update. The "oil sample" container came on Tuesday, mailed it 2nd. day air. Also you can stick to the "Lucas" injector cleaner, it does have an affect. When the truck sits for a couple of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 17,108
Posted By BMWguy
An update. Steve a little more than a 1/4 tank to...

An update. Steve a little more than a 1/4 tank to go on the 2nd set of "Lucas" injector cleaner and the jury still out. I have to say it appears 80% of the time I do not get the rough ideal (less...
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