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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2014, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 835
Posted By duckseatfree
Good bye - x5 sold!

It's a bittersweet day. Closest thing I could relate it to is owning a boat. Happiest I every was with my x5 was the day I bought it and the day I sold it (yesterday). While the ride will not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2014, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Yep, it was the same thing. Took it to an indy...

Yep, it was the same thing. Took it to an indy shop during lunch and they reprogrammed the thing and all is back to normal.

$320 total - $250 for the ehc module, $70 to program
vs
$570 (not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-25-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Woke up this morning and the back went down. ...

Woke up this morning and the back went down. Seems like the air went out of the suspenstion. Could it be the same issue (EHC module)? The EHC just came in today and I'm taking it to the shop on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Yep! That's what I was thinking. In 5 mins, I...

Yep! That's what I was thinking. In 5 mins, I was able to find an indi shop that will reprogram after i install for $95!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2014, 10:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
I'm pretty sure it's the 1-axle EHC (I think the...

I'm pretty sure it's the 1-axle EHC (I think the they call the 2-axle an EHC2, plus it's not as expensive for their quote)

So would this be something I should just get done at the dealer? They...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Turns out I have a bad alt and it burned through...

Turns out I have a bad alt and it burned through my EHC Control Module.

Can I only get the part through BMW? It should be pretty easy to replace, right?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Quick question. On the 05, will the sensor be on...

Quick question. On the 05, will the sensor be on the rear passenger or rear driver's side? Might be a good idea to know this before I start jacking up my car in my office's parking garage, ha.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Thanks! I'll hopefully have time during lunch...

Thanks! I'll hopefully have time during lunch and take a look at the sensors.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2014, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,992
Posted By duckseatfree
Another Selflevel susp inact thread...back really high!!

Over the weekend I got the Selflevel Susp. Inact light pop up. I've done a lot of reading but haven't really found the same things as mine did.

2005 x5 4.4i

I got the light and turned the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-07-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By duckseatfree
Replaced the alternator and it did fix my idle...

Replaced the alternator and it did fix my idle issue. But now when I accelerate, the interior lights all brighten and it's pretty obvious.

Does this indicate I got a bad Alt?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2014, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By duckseatfree
Took it to BMW for a diagnostics (only $50!). ...

Took it to BMW for a diagnostics (only $50!).

Bad alternator. Any suggestions as to where to buy a new one?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2014, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By duckseatfree
Thanks. Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what...

Thanks. Forgive my lack of knowledge, but what is the cluster test?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2014, 02:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,038
Posted By duckseatfree
Idle drops slightly and interior lights dimming

I have a 2005 x5 4.4i with 109k miles.

My issue is that the car idles normally, then there is a slight drop in the RPMs - you can't really tell by the gauge but I can both hear it and feel a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
No sound when it is trying to close (move...

No sound when it is trying to close (move forward) but there is a click when it is going back to the open position (moves backwards). I've tried looking and I can't see anything that's keeping it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
I've tried just about everything I can think of...

I've tried just about everything I can think of and I'm still having issues with it getting to the closed position. Would this require me to remove the whole piece?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2013, 06:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
Yea...its fairly simple to remove the glass...

Yea...its fairly simple to remove the glass panels. Front has 6 screws. Back has 4 screws
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
The longest I held it down was about 40 seconds....

The longest I held it down was about 40 seconds. (I'll try holding it for 75 seconds when I get a chance).

It would move forward about 1/5 of the way then it would stop and move all the way back....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
I tried to do the recalibration. It only moves...

I tried to do the recalibration. It only moves forward a bit then retracts. It seems likes its jammed or something
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-01-2013, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,999
Posted By duckseatfree
Pano sunroof won't close!

Ok, I've done a good bit of reading on this and I can't seem to find anyone that has the same problem as I do. 2005 x5 4.4i.

It started yesterday. I had the sunroof on the vent position for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By duckseatfree
Well, no. My boat ended up having a few...

Well, no.

My boat ended up having a few problems and it looks like I'm giong to be throwing some money into that project now. Since it's summer, I think I would rather my boat. It might not be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,013
Posted By duckseatfree
I did find water in the trunk. It was on the...

I did find water in the trunk. It was on the bottom of the back left compartment (if standing at the back). Where is the drain you were taking about?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2013, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By duckseatfree
Question would you do this? valve seal repair...

So I've had bad valve seals for about 4 or 5 months now and have found someone that can do the valve seal (and maybe the guides too) repair for $45/hr if I buy all the parts. He estimated that total...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By duckseatfree
Well that is great news (compared to what I was...

Well that is great news (compared to what I was expecting)!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By duckseatfree
Towing with bad valve seals?

I have an 2005 x5 4.4i and I have been getting smoke at idle - bad valve seals.

My question: what damage can I do if I tow my boat to the landing and back. its only about 15 miles and no hills.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,882
Posted By duckseatfree
I think he meant "curt hitch"

I think he meant "curt hitch"
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