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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,196
Posted By craigsx5
James, It's good you checked the filter and...

James,
It's good you checked the filter and I'm glad you got it all sorted.
The original cause of my MAFS failure, also related to the air filter.....it had moisture on it.
Good luck with your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,196
Posted By craigsx5
No worries James, If the problem is very...

No worries James,

If the problem is very occasional, you should try to clean the sensor with a MAFS spray cleaner(I think that is what Jess and Dan need....ha ha!). Also, make sure your air...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2019, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,196
Posted By craigsx5
Hello James, Yes, the computer reset...

Hello James,

Yes, the computer reset after the ignition was turned off. However, after about 5-10 minutes running, the warning re-appeared and the transmission problem re-occurred.....very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 75,143
Posted By craigsx5
Thanks wpoll, Yes, I knew about the 2 year...

Thanks wpoll,
Yes, I knew about the 2 year warning clock for the brake fluid change.........I just got a 'little' late in performing doing the job! It just goes to show that you should follow the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 75,143
Posted By craigsx5
Hello All, My X5 (165,000km) experienced...

Hello All,

My X5 (165,000km) experienced the intermittent, combined brake light and DSC light a couple of months ago. This lead to the occasional disengagement of the 4WD and engine limp mode....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,161
Posted By craigsx5
Yes Ricky Bobby, I have the aluminium running...

Yes Ricky Bobby, I have the aluminium running boards. But, there is no need to touch them or the plastic rivets.
If you are only 'inspecting' the brake lines and applying anti-rust spray, you don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2016, 02:59 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,161
Posted By craigsx5
FYI........ I just checked my brake lines...

FYI........

I just checked my brake lines and junctions without having to remove the very large black plastic shield used to cover the fuel filter and tanks.

All the lines were clean and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2016, 02:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
Well, I finally got around to checking my brake...

Well, I finally got around to checking my brake lines as suggested by Clockwork! It took me more than 6 months to get around to it.

Incredibly, all the lines were clean and rust-free.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2016, 06:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,068
Posted By craigsx5
Guys, Read the thread on this site titled...

Guys,

Read the thread on this site titled "CV BOOT REPLACED IN 30 MINUTES", and follow the instructions from "dville" in Post 36, page 4.......

Copied below, FYI:

Nothing to remove...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2016, 05:39 AM
Replies: 444
Views: 249,233
Posted By craigsx5
After 160,000klm, I have finally experienced my...

After 160,000klm, I have finally experienced my first torn outer CV boots. There was no clicking noises on hard lock, so I figured I could get away with just replacing the outer boots.

After...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
Thanks for your input, everyone. Just to...

Thanks for your input, everyone.

Just to draw a conclusion to his thread, my conclusions are:
1. As I live in a beachside suburb (about 500 metres from the ocean) there is regularly...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2016, 09:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
Hello TiAgX5, The driveway has a very...

Hello TiAgX5,

The driveway has a very slight (2-3deg.) slope. When I park the car, it actually sits "nose up".

I think it has been slowly rusting away for around 4-5 years. Once the rust...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
Hello 4.8isX5, Mine is a 2004 3.0i with a...

Hello 4.8isX5,

Mine is a 2004 3.0i with a sports pack. I've owned the car since new, and it has never been in any accidents. It has done 160,000 klm and it is in very good order (no signs of rust...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2016, 06:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
Thanks for your interest, guys. Looks like I'm...

Thanks for your interest, guys. Looks like I'm the only one with this problem, so far.

For further information on my X5 sub-frame issue.......

The car was purchased new by me in January...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,284
Posted By craigsx5
WARNING....SPLASH SHIELD CAUSES RUST TO SUB-FRAME!

What a disaster.....!

A couple of weeks ago, I accidentally dropped a hose clip down into the engine bay. Looking from the top of the engine bay, I couldn't find it anywhere! So, I decided to look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2016, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,196
Posted By craigsx5
Smile Trans. Failsafe Prog Warning and MAF sensor

Just a quick note re when the TRANSMISSION FAILSAFE PROGRAM warning message comes on the check control panel on the dashboard!

I had this failure warning appear last week. The transmission went...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 258,057
Posted By craigsx5
Hello ake53, As you will see from Pics 10...

Hello ake53,

As you will see from Pics 10 and 11 of Brian's first post, the lock actuator is a 'sealed unit'.

So, if you can still open/close and lock the door with the central locking, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 258,057
Posted By craigsx5
Hi again 215kid, Just follow Brian's post...

Hi again 215kid,

Just follow Brian's post with pics exactly and you should be able to open the door. Remember to make a steel rod with a 90 deg turn at the top and bottom as shown in his pics.......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 258,057
Posted By craigsx5
Hello 215kid, Yes, the coathanger method to...

Hello 215kid,

Yes, the coathanger method to open the door lock should work, whether the problem is a broken carrier or simply a dirty/gummed-up mechanism.

Either way, you will probably have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2013, 01:37 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 258,057
Posted By craigsx5
Wink My X5 E53 drivers front door stuck shut inside and out

Thanks to Brian in Ireland for this fantastic post, I was able to open up the door using his coat hanger device.

I then played with the striker mechanism with the barrel of a screwdriver and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 06:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,894
Posted By craigsx5
Smile X5 glove box lock fix

How I fixed a faulty glove box latch on my BMW X5 e53.

Hi guys, Just had some great success on finally fixing a faulty glove box latch on my BMW X5 e53, 2004 model (not the motorised version).
...
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