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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By bugbyte
Thank you for the info. Look like it is not hard...

Thank you for the info. Look like it is not hard to install the new seals. And nothing to worry about for now.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-14-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 876
Posted By bugbyte
4.8i oil leak on top of the intake manifolds

Hi I have noticed that there is a some leakage on top of my intake manifolds left and right. Have anyone running into the same issues? Please see the attached image that I highlighted in red.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I am proceeding to replace the alternator. Got a...

I am proceeding to replace the alternator. Got a rebuilt and will wrapping it up in a day or two. I will update and let you guys know.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2018, 12:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I just did a load test on my 2010 4.8i 1....

I just did a load test on my 2010 4.8i

1. Base battery read 12.3 at the post
2. When idle with out load it is at 14.8 and 14.9
3. With load it is at 14 ish
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
The hoses are rubber. I will take up your...

The hoses are rubber. I will take up your suggestion on the bolts.

Thanks for the helpful info to further troubleshooting.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I just did a all electronic load test by. 0....

I just did a all electronic load test by.
0. Measure the battery voltage is at 12.5
1. Start the car and let it warm up so it idle in the 600 RMP.
2. Turn on headlight, seat warmers (all 4), fog...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I will do another load test with all of the...

I will do another load test with all of the electrical components on and do a drop voltage test on the ground. If it confirmed good then I will proceed and install the new alternator.

Just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I will do another load test with heated seats on...

I will do another load test with heated seats on and rear defroster. For some reason when I did the load test before I didn't think of the heated seat and the rear defroster. I have the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I have checked the negative voltage drop...

I have checked the negative voltage drop yesterday while car off and running. However the temperature in the garage is around 45 degree.
1. Off = 0.00 V which
2. Running = 0.03 V which is 30 ish...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
Did you mean engine ground to the body chasis? I...

Did you mean engine ground to the body chasis? I have been googling but haven't find where it is located. I hate to take out the aluminum plate unless I know that it is somewhere underneath.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 03:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
I have checked the B+ on the alternator and it...

I have checked the B+ on the alternator and it look fine no corrode and it is pretty tight to the alternator.

Anyone know all of the ground point locations on this car? I wanted to make sure no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,106
Posted By bugbyte
Voltage drop during hard stop

Hi guys,

I have 2003 4.4 and I am experiencing voltage dropping during hard stop. However due to the voltage dropped I sometime experience transmission slippage/bang from down shift and also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Update Hey guys I have been so busy lately...

Update

Hey guys I have been so busy lately and haven't spent much time with the X. Here are the latest update.

1. I ordered updated pressure regulator valve and new OE filter and installed it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Freeway is averaging around 93-94 comparing to...

Freeway is averaging around 93-94 comparing to 100 - 105. I do noticed with the new harness the ambience temperature is still 13 degree higher. The old harness is21 degree higher than ambient...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2018, 04:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
If the valve body rebuilt wont fix it then my...

If the valve body rebuilt wont fix it then my last resource is to take the transmission out and see what is going on. That is my last option.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2018, 04:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Quick Update: After install the trans wire...

Quick Update:

After install the trans wire harness. Everything is shifting smooth, however on some occasion the trans encountering slippage from 4 to 3. Fluid is leveled so I am thinking the valve...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2018, 11:34 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
I have placed an order on fcpeuro.com for the...

I have placed an order on fcpeuro.com for the harness, additional zf lifeguard 5 and the oil pan gasket.

I will give an update once I have it installed which probably going to take 2 - 3 weeks as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Another thing that I didnt mention from yesterday...

Another thing that I didnt mention from yesterday test is that while my trans temperature at 103, I measured the trans oil cooler and the trans oil pan with my infared temperature reader and they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Thanks guys for your help. I also took another...

Thanks guys for your help. I also took another measurement this morning.
Ambient temp: 11
Engine temp: 15
Transmission temp: 32

I am having temperature sensor problem. I am going to place an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
I also noticed that when the car left overnight....

I also noticed that when the car left overnight. On the next day when I plugged in INPA to read the engine and transmission temperature. The engine temperature is 7 degree C and transmission...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 07:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Flushed the transmission oil lines and the...

Flushed the transmission oil lines and the transmission cooler and problem still persist. I dont see anything in the line that cause the restriction so I just wasted 2 hrs of my time. If not driving...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
I didn't drop the pan this time. I only drained...

I didn't drop the pan this time. I only drained the fluid. New filter was changed 25,000 miles ago. The fluid look good no burning smell and I dont see any debris. I think I will try to flush the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Update, I replaced the transmission t-stat,...

Update,

I replaced the transmission t-stat, flush the coolant side of the transmission oil cooler (have not flush the oil side and the transmission oil line). I am still getting high transmission...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Quick Updates. I am able to have time to...

Quick Updates.

I am able to have time to look more into my transmission problem on Tuesday as the temperature is a little bit cooler. What I found is that my transmission temperature keeping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,497
Posted By bugbyte
Hey bmw540san, Thank you for your reading....

Hey bmw540san,

Thank you for your reading. That is a cool running engine and transmission.

I just finished checking my transmission fluid level. With the ambient temperature of 40 F out here...
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