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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,314
Posted By northfork
I said Goodbye to my X today

I let her go today. She was a fun beast to drive and I challenge anyone to find a better forum with more knowledgeable people. Thanks everyone for the guidance and informed discussion.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By northfork
Make a $10 Fluid Transfer Pump

1. First purchase a Flow Master Multi use Sprayer. You can find one at Home Depot for less the $10.00. RL Flo-Master 1 Gal. Economy Sprayer-1401P - The Home Depot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
Gear replacement: Gear damage was minimal and...

Gear replacement: Gear damage was minimal and the job was not very hard. The C-clip gave me the most trouble.

:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
Oil change and next up installing the Carbon...

Oil change and next up installing the Carbon Fiber transfer case gear. Wish me luck. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 83,215
Posted By northfork
Great little DIY repair. I first tried the...

Great little DIY repair. I first tried the dielectric grease alone but the problem returned. Then I ran across this thread and 2 hours later (did both rear lights) no more warning lights on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,181
Posted By northfork
Have you tried ATP AT-205? I just put it in a...

Have you tried ATP AT-205? I just put it in a spray bottle and coat the bushings and joints. It reconditions and rejuvenates the rubber and is NOT Petroleum based. You can find it on Amazon for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2014, 04:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,329
Posted By northfork
Anytime and everytime I get it out on the...

Anytime and everytime I get it out on the Highway. :wow: :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,142
Posted By northfork
Root...You look angry.

Root...You look angry.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2014, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
The Polar Vortex ate my badge! So I had to...

The Polar Vortex ate my badge!

So I had to get a new one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2014, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
Its an aftermarket and coolant is leaking from...

Its an aftermarket and coolant is leaking from the bottom. I have another AM on the way. I know, I know buy OEM but she's gone through two of those also. I still love her she just wants attention...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
Here we go again…Expansion tank

I get the Check Coolant warning and open the cap and no float or coolant. I mean the float is gone no where to be seen. What happened to the float? How come the coolant tank is unable to handle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2014, 12:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,730
Posted By northfork
I have the same problem and found this DIY while...

I have the same problem and found this DIY while searching for a solution.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/90934-28-seat-heat-pad-replacement-diy.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,576
Posted By northfork
Mine went at 132k and put me through "TRANS FAIL...

Mine went at 132k and put me through "TRANS FAIL SAFE MODE" hell. Voltage would hit 17 and of course throw the error. Received good advise from a local mechanic "Take the BMW alternator off and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2012, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By northfork
mgb the hole you are looking at is really not a...

mgb the hole you are looking at is really not a hole. The oil only comes out of the bolt on the cap. That yellow sealant (?):dunno:was on there from the previous owners service work. I had to break...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By northfork
Oil leak help

I have an oil leak coming from the oil filter cap (see pict.) Do I order a new cap or just try to stop the oil somehow? If someone has experienced this and repaired without requiring a new cap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,495
Posted By northfork
Welcome Sharma, If the cooling water...

Welcome Sharma,

If the cooling water expansion tank looks like this....replace it ASAP.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-31-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
TT...That is one fine looking A$$. Congrats...

TT...That is one fine looking A$$.

Congrats on the new addition!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2012, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
cncmastr The center door lock and hazard...

cncmastr

The center door lock and hazard light button would not work and the fuse was fine so I searched for a reason and found this post:
door lock and hazard lights not working - Bimmerforums...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,740,089
Posted By northfork
Repaired the center door-lock/hazard switch.

Repaired the center door-lock/hazard switch.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2012, 11:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,419
Posted By northfork
Well here is the update, it was the voltage...

Well here is the update, it was the voltage regulator. Two weeks and approx 70+ miles and no more errors

My conclusion is that once I noticed the coolant leak (reservoir split) and decided to...
Forum: Test Forum 07-11-2012, 10:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 921
Posted By northfork
Test test

Hshshshs
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,419
Posted By northfork
M5, I wish I could help you with the BMW...

M5,

I wish I could help you with the BMW laptop (hell I wish I had one) but I can tell you that the actuator flip is not that hard a job. Just follow the directions by SlickGT1 found here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,419
Posted By northfork
forgot the codes: 29DD Bad Way Detection ...

forgot the codes:

29DD Bad Way Detection
5F3A Transfer Case Internal
20346 (4F7A) Undocumented Code
5DD0 Control Unit (Voltage Too High)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,419
Posted By northfork
My Trans. Failsafe story

Bought the 05 X5 4.4 in Oct. of 2011 with 123xxx one owner miles
Currently 132,000 miles

Late March:
My story begins with a 100 miles drive and a car wash. On this trip I used the manual shift...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,607
Posted By northfork
It was the fuse...If you get this error check the...

It was the fuse...If you get this error check the fuse first. I had put it back in the wrong slot.
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