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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By Dupersenior
2004 E53 w/ Nav - Pixels turning gray

I have a 2004 4.4i with the factory nav system. I got it about a year ago, and the nav screen was perfectly fine at that point. Now, splotches of pixels are turning gray (but still lit - not black)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Good news (for me, at least): I found a new OEM...

Good news (for me, at least): I found a new OEM hitch kit at a dealership. It was at Wagner BMW in MA, but they said it was the last one they had in stock. Pretty good price too - $396 + shipping. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 11:38 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Hmm, looks like that trailer module is around a...

Hmm, looks like that trailer module is around a $200 item, which makes that a very pricey used hitch. I'll follow up with the seller and see if it just isn't pictured.



This might be the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Yeah, I had checked with them - they have it up...

Yeah, I had checked with them - they have it up on their website, but it's listed as 'backordered'. I'm guessing that they don't know when (if ever) any more will be coming in.

Anybody have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 08:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Yeah, I had checked with them - they have it up...

Yeah, I had checked with them - they have it up on their website, but it's listed as 'backordered'. I'm guessing that they don't know when (if ever) any more will be coming in.

Anybody have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Yeah, I had actually talked to that guy about...

Yeah, I had actually talked to that guy about shipping it before. Unfortunately he's missing some of the wriring harness components, and I'm not sure if there are other ones that could work. What was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,592
Posted By Dupersenior
Towing a boat - hitch options

So, I originally bought my X5 in part because I wanted something that could tow my ski boat. I finally found one with all the options I was looking for, but it didn't come with a tow hitch. It seemed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2013, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 947
Posted By Dupersenior
Hey trentmw, are you referring to BMW of Fairfax?...

Hey trentmw, are you referring to BMW of Fairfax? If so, I just called them and they're out of stock. If you know of someone else who has them in stock, could you let us know who that is? I'm in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,231
Posted By Dupersenior
Drivers window CLACK noise when closing, regulator going?

When I closed my driver's side window this morning, I heard a loud CLACK sound... almost sound like something snapped. I opened and closed it again, and it made the noise again about 2" from the top...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2013, 02:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,039
Posted By Dupersenior
Never used them myself. My brother does (on a FWD...

Never used them myself. My brother does (on a FWD Toyota) and he says they work great, but don't last long, and driving them on snowless pavement will destroy them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,252
Posted By Dupersenior
This little problem has made me feel stupid many,...

This little problem has made me feel stupid many, many times. I don't use the liftgate button anymore.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,538
Posted By Dupersenior
Wait, adaptive headlights isn't on all the time?...

Wait, adaptive headlights isn't on all the time? I didn't even know that... is it only on when the headlights are in auto on/off mode? I just leave it in auto mode, so I've never noticed.

And I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,521
Posted By Dupersenior
Miles don't mean much by themselves. If your X5...

Miles don't mean much by themselves. If your X5 does alot of long highway trips, 89k is just getting started. If you're doing a 10 minute city commute in freezing cold weather, good luck.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,456
Posted By Dupersenior
I'd be careful adjusting the headlight angles,...

I'd be careful adjusting the headlight angles, especially if you're adjusting them to point further up. It's a safety issue (potentially blinding oncoming drivers) and the headlight settings are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,087
Posted By Dupersenior
CV Boot DIY procedure questions

I'm getting ready to do replace the front outer CV boots (both sides) next weekend, and I have a couple of questions about the process for those who have some experience with it. I've read a ton of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,694
Posted By Dupersenior
Yes, I've never heard of anyone having problems...

Yes, I've never heard of anyone having problems caused by intermediate levers who doesn't live in a place where it gets cold. But the intermediate lever wear has nothing to do with cold weather, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2013, 12:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 18,694
Posted By Dupersenior
Yup. If it comes back (and it most likely will if...

Yup. If it comes back (and it most likely will if the car is started in extreme cold again) don't waste your money on any random guess fixes like spark plugs. The only true fix is to take the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 11:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,120
Posted By Dupersenior
The older V8 (M62) didn't use the Valvetronic...

The older V8 (M62) didn't use the Valvetronic system, which the intermediate levers are a component of. The M62 uses a regular throttle body to control the airflow into the cylinders. The N62 uses...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 09:59 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 35,214
Posted By Dupersenior
So how do you remove the stuff, say a year later,...

So how do you remove the stuff, say a year later, when you want to go back to your original paint? Does it come off clean, or does it stay on in spots? And when you change colors, do you remove it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,995
Posted By Dupersenior
Killcrap, I've heard of people who live in...

Killcrap, I've heard of people who live in moderate climates (and only experience the rough start-up idle a few times a year) just living with the problem and not replacing the levers/eccentric...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2013, 04:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,282
Posted By Dupersenior
I might start a fight by saying this, but the...

I might start a fight by saying this, but the transmission fluid change could have contributed to the failure. You don't hear of too many torque converters giving out at under 100k miles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,822
Posted By Dupersenior
Whoa, awesome deal. Thanks for posting. Just...

Whoa, awesome deal. Thanks for posting. Just got 20 quarts.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2013, 05:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By Dupersenior
All major changes were made by the 2004 model...

All major changes were made by the 2004 model year, as far as I know. After that, a few minor things that were options became standard (or added to a package) but none of them were very significant....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 946
Posted By Dupersenior
Check out this thread, engine shake on startup...

Check out this thread, engine shake on startup ended up being caused by water in the intake, causing misfires.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2013, 03:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,995
Posted By Dupersenior
I have the Cold Weather Package, I don't think...

I have the Cold Weather Package, I don't think that has any impact though. As far as I know, the Cold Weather Package is just additional features like the heated front seats, headlight washers, ski...
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