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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By X-ray Lima
Pulled the codes off OBC tonight (option 14 on...

Pulled the codes off OBC tonight (option 14 on the tests) and found a list of hexadecimal codes on another forum which was very helpful.

It's reporting both side senders and a few other unrelated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 03:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By X-ray Lima
Yeah, it's an odd one. I've spent quite a while...

Yeah, it's an odd one. I've spent quite a while pawing over the OBC data and on my vehicle (test 15 from memory) at times it displays "ODB - (and then a code)".

Not sure why the doco doesn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By X-ray Lima
E53 3.0d - Diesel tank not venting

Follow these instructions and there's a wealth of info available.......
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By X-ray Lima
E53 3.0d - Diesel tank not venting

It's not thrown on the CEL but have not checked for codes as yet.

I don't have a dedicated code reader but the OBC in the dash cluster can deliver OBD codes so will check that.

Only problem...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,846
Posted By X-ray Lima
E53 3.0d - Diesel tank not venting

So I thought my sender unit was stuffed due to inaccurate gauge readings (lh sender was reading full when full (55 ltrs) but getting no lower than 33.8 ltrs regardless of how much fuel was in that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,360
Posted By X-ray Lima
Hasn't missed a best since swapping the relay out.

Hasn't missed a best since swapping the relay out.
Forum: Australia Forum 09-15-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,030
Posted By X-ray Lima
After a few e-mails back and forth, I wound up...

After a few e-mails back and forth, I wound up going through the South Atlanta BMW Dealer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,360
Posted By X-ray Lima
Funny you should say that..... After several...

Funny you should say that.....

After several hours of googling, I came to the conclusion that particular relay was the most likely (and cheapest) possible culprit for the symptoms.

Since the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,360
Posted By X-ray Lima
Living in Western Australia, the temps here...

Living in Western Australia, the temps here rarely get below 5 degrees, let alone -5, so I think my problem lies elsewhere!!!

Thanks though!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,360
Posted By X-ray Lima
Did you ever wind up gettin this sorted out??? ...

Did you ever wind up gettin this sorted out???

My '05 diesel has started playing the same game.

Yay.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2013, 02:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,240
Posted By X-ray Lima
That sounds suspiciously like one of two things...

That sounds suspiciously like one of two things to me.

A blown head gasket can smoke constantly, dependent on where the blow out is, but is not usually too heavy.....

Blown turbo seals...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,240
Posted By X-ray Lima
As I understand it, the E53 doesn't have a...

As I understand it, the E53 doesn't have a particulate filter which explains your exhaust cloud.

Mine is a low mile '05 3.0d which returns excellent mileage and runs like a clock and it blows the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2013, 10:32 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 139,135
Posted By X-ray Lima
Valve stem seals generally cause smoke on start...

Valve stem seals generally cause smoke on start up and for the first little while of operation after having been switched off for a period due to leak down overnight etc.......

I'd be starting...
Forum: Australia Forum 02-22-2013, 03:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,030
Posted By X-ray Lima
If anyone is interested, the parts arrived in...

If anyone is interested, the parts arrived in about a week and a half. Packaged really well and as ordered.

For 30% of the cost of Beemer dealer prices (here in Perth anyway) this is another good...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-18-2013, 08:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,239
Posted By X-ray Lima
And I wouldn't mention you've been hearing loud...

And I wouldn't mention you've been hearing loud clear ticking sounds for the last two months either...........

Why on earth would you not get it checked out sooner?????
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 24,009
Posted By X-ray Lima
Is your 5 Series Touring pregnant??!!;)

Is your 5 Series Touring pregnant??!!;)
Forum: Australia Forum 01-31-2013, 02:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,030
Posted By X-ray Lima
Thanks Rob. I'll send off a parts request to them...

Thanks Rob. I'll send off a parts request to them and see how the coatings come back!!

Cheers.
Forum: Australia Forum 01-31-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,030
Posted By X-ray Lima
Parts from USA??

Anyone got any advice in relation to purchasing parts from the US??

I've stumbled onto BMW of South Atlanta's website and they will ship parts to Australia apparently.........

The prices are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,485
Posted By X-ray Lima
Anyway to work out which fan is squealing?? ...

Anyway to work out which fan is squealing??

I have crickets in my X which seem closer related to the blower fan, but can't be confident!!

Anyone able to help me out??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 18,593
Posted By X-ray Lima
What are you worried about?? Damage or theft?? ...

What are you worried about?? Damage or theft??

My understanding is that the car can't be stolen without the key.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,176
Posted By X-ray Lima
Oil Breather/separator?

Hey guys,

I've checked Ream OEM and it appears my August '05 build 3.0d has the newer 'Vortex' style breather/separator setup (as compared to the old style loo roll separator).

My question is,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2013, 02:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,317
Posted By X-ray Lima
Sorry guys, no pictures available of the kit....

Sorry guys, no pictures available of the kit. It's already installed!!

The control box mounts in the spare wheel well and the speaker is located in fuse area in the rear right hand of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2013, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,317
Posted By X-ray Lima
After much research I finally found an...

After much research I finally found an aftermarket PDC kit which fits perfectly into the E53 mounts.

The SMART Park Reverse Sensor kits have the correct diameter sensors. I got it all fitted up...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-12-2012, 10:59 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,174
Posted By X-ray Lima
How come the 35d is so bad on fuel for a lot of...

How come the 35d is so bad on fuel for a lot of you guys??

My '05 3.0d gets better than 33 Mpg with 80% highway and 25 Mpg with mostly city stop start driving??

Admittedly, I am a total nanna...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 861
Posted By X-ray Lima
Front sports (electric) seat noise and 'clunk'!!

Hey guys,

My '05 E53 with sports electric seats has a really annoying little clunk when having come to a stop and then moving off again. Almost like the back rest is 'clunking' back a little.
...
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