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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
Okay I did it. I pulled the wire off the aux fan...

Okay I did it. I pulled the wire off the aux fan from the front and made a small 8 inch wire attached it to my battery charger positive lead and touched the red contact on the terminal while someone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
Wish I did. I'm looking under the car right...

Wish I did.

I'm looking under the car right now and there is not a starter where that picture I found is unless its just really far up there.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
Well I have called about 5 or 6 lock smiths and...

Well I have called about 5 or 6 lock smiths and explained the situation to not only them but also a BMW technician at a dealer who all have said to break a window out of my car as the cheapest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
"Check with your insurance carrier. Most have...

"Check with your insurance carrier. Most have roadside assistance that you pay for in your premium. Tell them you can't get into your vehicle because the vehicle is dead and door carrier is broken....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
http://bimmerboard.com/members/q/original/E53%20X5...

http://bimmerboard.com/members/q/original/E53%20X5%20Positive%20Battery%20Cable%20Connections%20Diagram.jpg

So that's where the starter is I take it. Do I need to remove the skid plate to access...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
Yeah but my problem is locating the starter...

Yeah but my problem is locating the starter itself. I have removed the plastic piece near the front underneath the vehicle (not the metal skid plate). Where the heck is the damn starter at lol!. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
So you are suggesting that you can get to the...

So you are suggesting that you can get to the latch for the hood possibly from the front and pop it? Anyway to get to the starter under the car and charge?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2013, 03:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,983
Posted By corNIC
I'm an idiot and I can't get in my X5.

2002 3.0

Here's the dilemma the best I can explain it:

1. Battery is dead.
2. Drivers side front door latch is completely broken.
3. Like many newer vehicles there are no other key holes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
I'm getting 13.8V to the fan power connector! ...

I'm getting 13.8V to the fan power connector! Next test I guess I need to make 100% sure the fan is still working.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
This has to be it. I have also seen this part on...

This has to be it. I have also seen this part on mine as well but wasn't sure. Does anyone know what it is actually called? Going to see if the local store has one and just go ahead and replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
Yes this fan is quite the mystery for such a...

Yes this fan is quite the mystery for such a simple part. I would also like to point out that if the fan connecter on my car is not connected the AC condenser will not even attempt to turn on lol. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
This is good information here for me thank you...

This is good information here for me thank you very much. I will perform this test later today if possible and report back with my findings. I would also like to point out there is no way in hell I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
Okay I'm talking about that smaller wire on the...

Okay I'm talking about that smaller wire on the fan connecter. I can not get this fan to spin even directly connected to my battery like at ALL. However when I try directly connecting the fan to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 06:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
Question is now what does the black and green...

Question is now what does the black and green 'low voltage' looking wire do on the fan power connector. It's the smallest of the 3 wires. I think this is my problem. Also I can not get the fan to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
This is exactly what I'm seeing. Question is...

This is exactly what I'm seeing. Question is does replacing the thermostat fix the issue? I know the thermostat was broke before this problem surfaced.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
I just replaced the fan it's brand new and it...

I just replaced the fan it's brand new and it even worked a few times right after I replaced it! I don't understand. The only thing that could have gone wrong is a noticed right after I replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,800
Posted By corNIC
The power for the aux fan is located on the top...

The power for the aux fan is located on the top left of the fan itself if you are standing in front of the car. There are two connectors a smaller one and a bigger one, the bigger one powers the fan...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
Okay just pulled the engine code and the coolant...

Okay just pulled the engine code and the coolant thermostat is faulty. Which isn't surprising as my heater never warmed up this winter. However I'm not sure that the coolant thermostat has anything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2012, 02:58 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 61,274
Posted By corNIC
Hello I opened a new thread for this matter but...

Hello I opened a new thread for this matter but figured this was a good place to post as well. I just finished replacing my condenser fan on a E53 3.0i. Thank you for the write ups as it was very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,779
Posted By corNIC
E53 02 Condenser/Aux Fan Won't turn on.

Hello all. I'm no mechanic but I try and do things myself whenever I can. yesterday I replaced my aux fan for the AC as it was not working. It wasn't the most fun process but a success. The fan...
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