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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2014, 03:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,312
Posted By jarbackwards
Stuck - Drivers Door handle broke and Dead Battery!

Anybody know how else to get in the car ?
The door handle doesn't unlatch (needs to be replaced)

And with the battery dead, there is no way to remote open the other doors ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,855
Posted By jarbackwards
Here's the update... its a hard compare since one...

Here's the update... its a hard compare since one is 2012 and the other is 2003.

The x5 handled obviously much better; (car based suv). And it was manual, so its a different experience. Much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 45,578
Posted By jarbackwards
I haven't put as much $$$ maintenance in any...

I haven't put as much $$$ maintenance in any other car I have owned than I have in the e53.

A lot of minor electrical things (window regulators) just went bad over time, as they would with a lot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2014, 06:12 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 45,578
Posted By jarbackwards
I haven't put as much $$$ maintenance in any...

I haven't put as much $$$ maintenance in any other car I have owned than I have in the e53.

A lot of minor electrical things (window regulators) just went bad over time, as they would with a lot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,855
Posted By jarbackwards
haha... i see a lot of jeep hate... which I don'...

haha... i see a lot of jeep hate... which I don' t mind. I love the e53 (thats why i kept it). Its like that girlfriend that pisses you off but you keep going back to it.

Obviously its early......
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,855
Posted By jarbackwards
Well a few reasons... is that (as mentioned by...

Well a few reasons... is that (as mentioned by others) I have been stranded by the x5 the most then I have with any previous cars. I do have it decently maintained, but I didn't want to continue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 11:25 AM
Replies: 979
Views: 299,318
Posted By jarbackwards
Has anybody replaced their clutch ? Mine is...

Has anybody replaced their clutch ? Mine is slipping and its original at about 130k miles... is that normal wear and tear ?

Additionally Im expecting it to be a 3-4 thousand dollar job (well who...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 11:17 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,855
Posted By jarbackwards
The VW touareg is nice... I also looked at Audi...

The VW touareg is nice... I also looked at Audi (owned by VW) but the designs on the q7 make it look like a huge station wagon. (i do love audi, my wife has an a5)

The jeep may not have all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By jarbackwards
it was the hood sensor... disabled it.. and no...

it was the hood sensor... disabled it.. and no problems.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By jarbackwards
Incase you haven't got your answer (i haven't...

Incase you haven't got your answer (i haven't been online in a while), but yes you can drive your x5 with out the GM. (few things won't work... like wipers)

I just sent it out.. a few days later...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,855
Posted By jarbackwards
x5 is now retired... went with a Jeep !

Still kept the 2003 X5, but the repair bills were pilling up and it just needed a lot of work and $$ to be a reliable daily driver again. Granted its over 10 years old and things are bound to start...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By jarbackwards
looks like this was the issue... and this thread...

looks like this was the issue... and this thread helped allot:
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/33917-alarm-going-off-whenever-wants-help.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By jarbackwards
I'll try out the hood sensor.

I'll try out the hood sensor.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By jarbackwards
Battery is no more the 5-6 years old.

Battery is no more the 5-6 years old.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,187
Posted By jarbackwards
Car Alarm issues

Anybody have thier x5 alarm just randomly go off ?

I noticed on hotter sunny days, my alarm just goes off.

I just got my GM repaired... and it only has happened once since... but any ideas...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By jarbackwards
I was looking to see how to do that.. apologize...

I was looking to see how to do that.. apologize in advance.. not to forum savy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
Update... Original GM repaired... works like a...

Update... Original GM repaired... works like a charm.

BMW General Module 5 (GMV, ZKE V) (http://bmwgm5.com/) --> Awesome.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2013, 12:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By jarbackwards
Update.... just got my module fixed.. and...

Update.... just got my module fixed.. and everything is working they way it should !!

BMW General Module 5 (GMV, ZKE V) (http://bmwgm5.com/) totally recommend it.. super fast service.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
Yeah.. i think it looks like i will need to get...

Yeah.. i think it looks like i will need to get my GM coded... I tried a GM from junked seven series... interior lights were working.. but the door open indicators stay on.. :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
I did the resynch... but the dang lights just...

I did the resynch... but the dang lights just stay on.. but the keyless entry worked... so no idea why they don't turn off. I have another GM from seven series, will try that... and probably send in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
thanks for the info..

thanks for the info..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
Im in Edison, NJ.... I was thinking of sending it...

Im in Edison, NJ.... I was thinking of sending it in or having the dealer code it. (not sure how much they charge for that)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2013, 10:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,832
Posted By jarbackwards
Well it was a used GM.. not brand new. Does that...

Well it was a used GM.. not brand new. Does that make any difference ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2013, 12:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By jarbackwards
Yeah... Im going to get the original one...

Yeah... Im going to get the original one repaired... Right now I'll keep the replacement one in.. (pull out the interior light fuse)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,573
Posted By jarbackwards
Yeah im thinking the replacement GM I have has an...

Yeah im thinking the replacement GM I have has an issue with it.
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