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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17,378
Views: 3,308,507
Posted By TechWrench
Installed 2nd pre-owned accelerator pedal. ...

Installed 2nd pre-owned accelerator pedal. Finally cleared fault code on that. Also installed new post-cat O2 sensor #1 to clear those faults. Surprisingly, the O2 sensor came out a lot easier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,470
Posted By TechWrench
It's possible. We have had it since 2012, but no...

It's possible. We have had it since 2012, but no telling what was done to it prior to us getting it. I'll find out when I open it up. Just waiting for it to stop raining here.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,470
Posted By TechWrench
Thanks for the replies. After giving it some...

Thanks for the replies. After giving it some more thought. I tend to agree that the window control switch on the door is the likely culprit. Also, I forgot to mention that it was raining when the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,470
Posted By TechWrench
Rear Window problem

On my wife's '02 X5, she told me that today, while sitting in vehicle with key in on position but not running, she heard weird noise from rear area and then became aware that left rear window had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2014, 08:46 AM
Replies: 17,378
Views: 3,308,507
Posted By TechWrench
Installed new Arnott rear air coils yesterday. ...

Installed new Arnott rear air coils yesterday. Original right rear coil blew out 5 days ago. It took about 3 hours, mostly because I have the rear cargo tray, which is a PITA to remove. Now it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2014, 02:22 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 251,902
Posted By TechWrench
Not sure how she did it, but three days ago the...

Not sure how she did it, but three days ago the wife managed to get the passenger door stuck in the closed position and neither inner or outer door handle would open door. Locking system would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2012, 01:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,613
Posted By TechWrench
I just installed one of those 'Euro' style...

I just installed one of those 'Euro' style mirrors on the drivers side of the wife's '02 x5. The original, auto-dim mirror had gone bad with double vision (especially at night). It took less than 5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2012, 11:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 26,010
Posted By TechWrench
Just remember, that if you decide to repair the...

Just remember, that if you decide to repair the lines by splicing in a section to replace the damaged one, they are high pressure lines. Don't use standard compression fittings. You should only use...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,437
Posted By TechWrench
If it wasn't for the unusual circumstances under...

If it wasn't for the unusual circumstances under which I bought it, I would have. I have repaired/replaced brake lines many times, and have all the tools to bend, flare, and double flare lines. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 09:28 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 31,437
Posted By TechWrench
When I had mine done last year, the tech showed...

When I had mine done last year, the tech showed me how the lines were routed. The lines to each rear wheel run on top of the rear suspension assy., and the only way to replace them entirely, is to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By TechWrench
There have been many complaints about the rear...

There have been many complaints about the rear hatch/tailgate rattling. The most common method to lessen or solve this is to tighten up on the rubber stops to reduce the play in them when shut. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,500
Posted By TechWrench
Same problem with mine. It apparently only...

Same problem with mine. It apparently only happens with the optional auto-dim mirrors. Last time I checked dealership, the auto-dim mirrors were over $150.00 each, just for the mirror and trim ring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,171
Posted By TechWrench
If possible, listen to both the rear wheels. I...

If possible, listen to both the rear wheels. I had a metal-on metal type of clunk since we first picked up our '02 last November. Mechanic at shop listened several times, but couldn't isolate where...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,781
Posted By TechWrench
Also, with a smaller size wheel, you will have a...

Also, with a smaller size wheel, you will have a taller sidewall on the tire. This will make it less likely that you will sustain tire/wheel damage if you hit a pothole, which in my area are a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2012, 03:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,387
Posted By TechWrench
Where under the vehicle are you seeing the fluid...

Where under the vehicle are you seeing the fluid drops. There is a known issue with the metal brake lines along the driver side frame rail rusting out and leaking. If you have lost that much fluid,...
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