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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,529
Posted By BobS
Thank you. That sounds good. I'll proceed with...

Thank you. That sounds good. I'll proceed with confidence.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2007, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,529
Posted By BobS
Question Right-side CV boot repair / ride level sensor question

I have a 01 X5 3.0 with auto leveling xenons. I don't have the automatic leveling system on the suspension. I'm changing the CV boots on the right side and have discovered the "ride level sensor"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2007, 10:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
Correction to my statement that the intake...

Correction to my statement that the intake camshaft position sensor is leaking oil. It is the intake camshaft VANOS solenoid that is leaking oil. Guess I may need to replace them both.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
I bought the Actron first with the thought that I...

I bought the Actron first with the thought that I could use it on our 2000 chevy pickup as well as our 2001 X5. We also have a 92 525i but I knew that vehicles prior to 1996 would not be OBDII...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
Additional reply to Eurosport. After re-reading...

Additional reply to Eurosport. After re-reading your reply to my post I took a look at the intake camshaft position sensor. It does have oil on it which seems to be leaking past the seal into and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2007, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
In reply to Eurosport, I am little confused ( not...

In reply to Eurosport, I am little confused ( not unusual for me ). Are you saying to replace the intake camshaft postion sensor? This confuses me because the error message I'm getting is in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
In response to Aimster, the code I'm getting from...

In response to Aimster, the code I'm getting from my Peake is a "6A" . As Peake states in their information this is in hexadecimal format. The BMW dealers use decimal format which would be a code...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2007, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
There is no mention of the word "sensor" in the...

There is no mention of the word "sensor" in the error code explanation from Peake. The vehicle's driveability is not affected.....runs just fine. Matter of fact I cleared the code and it stayed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,484
Posted By BobS
Question Stuck in ignorance land again......please help

I have a 2001 X5 3.0. The service engine light came on. I read the code with my Peake reader. I am getting "Exhaust camshaft vanos, over-retarded". Now as little as I do know, I believe that if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2006, 07:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By BobS
Yes it is tight. Looks like to me you would...

Yes it is tight. Looks like to me you would almost have to remove the throttle body but I'm sure the seasoned mechanic has a trick or two to avoid going that route. I think I'll leave this alone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2006, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By BobS
Thanks. I forgot to mention a critical piece of...

Thanks. I forgot to mention a critical piece of information. I have the 3.0L motor. But I did take a look at the reference you gave me. I figured out that my crankcase oil seperator/vent as BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2006, 11:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,257
Posted By BobS
Question need a little guidance please

SES light came on and I whipped out the actron code scanner. Got a P0171 and a P0174 which translates to "System too lean - bank 1" and "System too lean - bank 2" respectively. Without delay I went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2006, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,242
Posted By BobS
Thumbs up This seems strange. I'm replying to my own...

This seems strange. I'm replying to my own question but doing so might help someone else who might have a brain miswired like mine. I was pretty sure I had a bad camshaft position sensor but didn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2006, 11:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,242
Posted By BobS
Question error code assistance

The SES light on our 2001 X5 3.0, lit yesterday. I read the code with my Actron and is follows: "P0365". I looked up the code and the following is the description: "Camshaft position sensor B -...
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