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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2011, 08:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Ok. Well I can't find any hoses behind the engine...

Ok. Well I can't find any hoses behind the engine as everyone suggested. I did find two ccv vent hoses on the front in good condition... Unfortunately I broke the connector on one and it should be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2011, 11:58 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Ok... I've got the engine cover off, for about...

Ok... I've got the engine cover off, for about the 10th time in the last 2 months and this is so frustrating.

The CCV or oil separator hoses... I can't see or feel them... and I'm searching online...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Thanks, I'll check this as well.

Thanks, I'll check this as well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Will check this out too... I don't recall seeing...

Will check this out too... I don't recall seeing these but i'll pull the covers and check again tonight... any chance you could point these out to me ?

RealOEM.com * Diagram Selection...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Thanks. I don't think it's a torque converter...

Thanks. I don't think it's a torque converter issue as I have none of those symptoms. I'm planning on doing new plugs asap and I'll let you know what I find... hope it's that simple. I've looked and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Stay posted guys, mine is getting even worse and...

Stay posted guys, mine is getting even worse and I don't think turning the idle up 50rpms will alleviate the problem anymore ... And I want to know what's wrong, not slap a bandaid over it. I'll be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Thanks... by 'a service function is available'...

Thanks... by 'a service function is available' i'm assumming this is something that only a dealer can accommodate ?

I hope they will help me out, I have a feeling I'm going to get the no codes,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Thanks... Yea my idle is barely over 500. When I...

Thanks... Yea my idle is barely over 500. When I turn the AC on its jumps to about 650 or so and gets a lot smoother. Can you manually raise the idle ? Possibly an Indy or dealer could just override...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Throttle body has been cleaned and I'd love some...

Throttle body has been cleaned and I'd love some advice on the idle control valve ... Is there one on the 4.4i ? I searched on if leaning would help and how to and it all related to the 3.0 and I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
It appears only the 3.0D has the EGR... are you...

It appears only the 3.0D has the EGR... are you referring to something else I should check/clean ? Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 10:36 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
I ran a tank full of techron followed by a tank...

I ran a tank full of techron followed by a tank of seafoam my last 2 tanks... and in total I've probably ran about 5 or 6 cleaners through... I'm not against throwing another one in there if it fixed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Hey thanks, this is exactly the feedback and...

Hey thanks, this is exactly the feedback and productive suggestions I was looking for! I forgot to mention I actually cleaned the throttle body 2 nights ago. It really really clean to begin with......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2011, 10:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
This is exactly why I have not taken in to a...

This is exactly why I have not taken in to a tech! I've read about everyone's experience w/ tech's telling them it's normal, if it doesn't throw a code it's ok, etc. It's definitely not ok and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 33,459
Posted By DrewN209
Idle problems driving me nuts!

First off, Thanks in advance...I've spent hours and hours searching not only this forum, but other bmw forums and even as desperate as googling. I could find hundreds of people w/ similar problems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2011, 03:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By DrewN209
I ended up purchasing the Bosch replacement MAF...

I ended up purchasing the Bosch replacement MAF via e-bay the link I posted... I made an offer of 160 as I saw through his feedback (all positive) that he let one go for 170... and he accepted... So...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2011, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By DrewN209
Thanks... that's a great price; have you (or...

Thanks... that's a great price; have you (or anyone) used this piece ?

I've read that a lot of people have gone non-bosch direct replacements and had problems... ?

I'm not throwing any codes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2011, 04:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,394
Posted By DrewN209
Best prices on new MAF ...

My 2006 4.4i needs a new MAF...

Where is everyone ordering these from ? I'm having trouble finding them period other than OEM BMW parts sites... am I stuck paying 400 bucks for one ?

BOSCH...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 07-21-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 44,042
Posted By DrewN209
What color is the interior wood trim ? I need a...

What color is the interior wood trim ? I need a replacement driver door piece, light poplar...

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,909
Posted By DrewN209
Where is the Main harness located ? I'm having...

Where is the Main harness located ? I'm having trouble again and stared to think it's wiring up stream of all the functioning sensors
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2011, 06:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,985
Posted By DrewN209
So where did you end up ordering the sensor from ?

So where did you end up ordering the sensor from ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,335
Posted By DrewN209
Well, I managed to fix mine. I put the...

Well, I managed to fix mine.

I put the vehicle in R w/ the ignition set to accessory. Double checked to verify that every sensor was working, then made sure every connection was pushed in as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2011, 11:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,335
Posted By DrewN209
I have the same exact issue! I removed the rear...

I have the same exact issue! I removed the rear bumper, installed a hitch (had to disconnect one sensor)... put everything back together and all i get is a beep and flash.

I too have verified...
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