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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,430
Posted By biomimetic
You have a ground issue with one of the boxes...

You have a ground issue with one of the boxes themselves - check for metal to metal contact.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Posted By biomimetic
I got the car to turn over after a jumpstart, but...

I got the car to turn over after a jumpstart, but the code remains. Weird. Nav screen is still off. I would think a relignment would be only if the car would not start.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,207
Posted By biomimetic
EWS lockout problem

Been working on my old X5 for about 10 months. The Peaker reader I have is saying the X5 believes it's EWS was manipulated. During the repair process I had the battery out and was using a charge...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 801
Posted By biomimetic
Header gaskets n62

Still sorting an e53 which was badly punked by a dealer.

I have noticed the car does not have header gaskets at the exhaust ports. Anyone else noticed their n62 doesn't have gaskets? Did some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 943
Posted By biomimetic
New valve covers -is one wrong? (pics)

Ordered new valve covers from Pelican. 2005 n62. The oil cap side (passenger 1-4) does not have PCV the rebreather valve. The driver's side does (5-8). Is one of these wrong? Has BMW updated to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
It was a 1 owner car trade in - I am the second...

It was a 1 owner car trade in - I am the second owner. With a carfax of 84/81. It appears the X5 was traded in when the waterpump failed and was replaced at that time. It did not show up on a list...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
1Mean - Did the head hold up or did it need to be...

1Mean - Did the head hold up or did it need to be replaced? With the over-drilling I don't know if this one is salvageable. I expect to get the money back in small claims and the process is forcing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2013, 05:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
The person who handled the buyback moved on from...

The person who handled the buyback moved on from NA. It did take 7 phone calls including one where the point of contact person put me on hold and got up to go to the senior rep's desk and ask her...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
As stated: there is a warranty on the car they...

As stated: there is a warranty on the car they will not honor.

BMW NA actually had to buy my previous car back from me - sold to me as a CPO but was frame damaged and totaled, bought at auction...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2013, 01:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
Leak down and compression are good actually. The...

Leak down and compression are good actually. The flange is damaged where the bolt broke. It appears they got the bolt out, tried to retap it and broke the tap, did a drill out down to the broken tap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2013, 11:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,406
Posted By biomimetic
Problems. Poll: Keep or sell?

Bought a 2005 n62 e53 back in Feb (from Hansels in Santa Rosa, CA in case anyone is curious) to keep for a year or two while life is complicated by moving and small children etc. 1 owner car with a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-20-2013, 04:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 624
Posted By biomimetic
Bentley specs Front drive shaft play

There are no front drive shaft specs concerning play/slop from the transfer case. The rear is listed in the Bentley for both axial and radial - less than a millimeter each. Anyone know if they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,161
Posted By biomimetic
I bought nav discs from BMWnavdvd and although I...

I bought nav discs from BMWnavdvd and although I ordered the non iDrive discs for my older e53, they sent me the iDrive discs anyway. Then they offered to only take one of the discs back instead of...
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