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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2026, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,848
Posted By Clockwork
just replaced a Right Side mirror motor in about...

just replaced a Right Side mirror motor in about an hour last night.
the old one was tired and I could see it closing slower thna the left side, until it didnt close at all.
SO i replaced it with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 02:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,401
Posted By Clockwork
Exactly!!!!!!!!!! Sent from my Pixel 6...

Exactly!!!!!!!!!!

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Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 04-01-2026, 04:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 16,540
Posted By Clockwork
Update. I did have the wheels dismounted and...

Update. I did have the wheels dismounted and remounted and rebalanced. Seems to have fixed the issue.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 619
Posted By Clockwork
I was chasing this problem for years. It wasn't...

I was chasing this problem for years. It wasn't bad at first but then both keys stopped and I was having this issue about 2 times a day. Finally ended up having the Module responsible for security...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,171
Posted By Clockwork
You should own an e31 or e32... That stuff has...

You should own an e31 or e32... That stuff has been NLA for a long time :) ask me how I know. So buy what you can now if you see it available for sale. New or used

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,401
Posted By Clockwork
Stay away from anything URO. I bought 2 new...

Stay away from anything URO.

I bought 2 new fronts and rear Febi DHC years ago when a parts website had them on massive sale. I'm just storing them for the day I need them, I guess.
I also have 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2026, 04:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,401
Posted By Clockwork
Call me crazy, but I also feel that door handle...

Call me crazy, but I also feel that door handle carriers last a lot longer if you understand how to pull on them. Do not grab and yank. They need to be "rolled" out as you pull on the with soft...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2026, 11:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,171
Posted By Clockwork
Ecstuning sells them Sent from my Pixel 6...

Ecstuning sells them


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 546
Posted By Clockwork
I don't think it's that simple as I believe you...

I don't think it's that simple as I believe you would also need to do some VO change on the e53 with power fold mirrors they can't be folded IN after vehicle is moving past a certain speed (so has to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By Clockwork
My E46 (M54 engine) had a similar issue where it...

My E46 (M54 engine) had a similar issue where it stumbled at idle or just a few hundred rpm more. It was a Cam Shaft Position sensor.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,086
Posted By Clockwork
Thanks CN90. Appreciate the pics and front/rear...

Thanks CN90.
Appreciate the pics and front/rear BMW part number and VDO part number (perhaps more importantly).
Yes I do find the High Intensity pump/washer system to be pretty useless, in all my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2026, 02:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,836
Posted By Clockwork
This is exactly what I was going to say. These...

This is exactly what I was going to say. These plastic nipples are not the strongest after a few thousand miles.
Great find.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2026, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,266
Posted By Clockwork
you can simply add in a one way check valve into...

you can simply add in a one way check valve into your fuel line, as close to the fuel pump as possible, so maintaint he column of fuel in fuel line for faster starting, IF you feel the Priming of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2026, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,480
Posted By Clockwork
Sadly, my e53 2005 has been having an issue for...

Sadly, my e53 2005 has been having an issue for years that started off very randomly, (once per month or 2) and now its up to every week) where the engine cranks over very strongly but never...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2025, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,290
Posted By Clockwork
I've never understood the OCC fix with cars. My...

I've never understood the OCC fix with cars. My research has shown that it's "snake oil" for some engines and a mental fix for others (usually for Turbo engines). If they truly were this "good" for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2025, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,999
Posted By Clockwork
I'm a little late to the game but if you can get...

I'm a little late to the game but if you can get your hands on an OE 3 wire harness, I'd recommend it. I have one I use for my e53 and Business CD (non-Nav) DSP stereo just to connect my XM satellite...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2025, 10:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,326
Posted By Clockwork
23Deg F??? Damn that's balmy. Wait till...

23Deg F???
Damn that's balmy.

Wait till it gets to -40 deg F and see how the batt works with that engine. If the engine is maintained, it will start, begrudgingly, after 3 seconds.

Sent from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2025, 10:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 694
Posted By Clockwork
Check battery level Sent from my Pixel 6...

Check battery level

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,914
Posted By Clockwork
I believe you bought the best valve stem seals,...

I believe you bought the best valve stem seals, yes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2025, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,134,301
Posted By Clockwork
new Lemforder rear sway bar end links and fixed...

new Lemforder rear sway bar end links and fixed the AUX wire's resistor issue by adding my own 300k ohm resistor between the R+ and L+ wires, just before it connects to back of cd changer, to fix AUX...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2025, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,109
Posted By Clockwork
I agree, but for some reason, the resistor buiilt...

I agree, but for some reason, the resistor buiilt inline was not triggering the AUX feature anymore, until I soldered in my own 300k ohm resistor, too. odd.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,328
Posted By Clockwork
This link was a massive help, for me. ...

This link was a massive help, for me.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2025, 03:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,328
Posted By Clockwork
same fix required here. I tested the inline...

same fix required here. I tested the inline motherboard's resistor and it was showing 297k ohm, but maybe thats just not enough, so i soldered a 300k ohm resistor between the white with blue stripe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2025, 03:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,109
Posted By Clockwork
thanks for this info. I performed this mod...

thanks for this info.
I performed this mod years ago but without soldering the 300k ohm resistor i place, but just wrapped tightly around the metal connections (removed the pins from black plastic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2025, 01:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,870
Posted By Clockwork
I purchased these error resistor devices from...

I purchased these error resistor devices from etrailers.com and shipped them to Calgary, Canada.
Perhaps you can too or you can find them locally?

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