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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,179
Posted By vandenham
I had dampness on the right side of the carpet in...

I had dampness on the right side of the carpet in the rear of the car also. It turned out to be a disconnected drain hose for the sun roof. When I placed my hand down into the right rear wheel well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By vandenham
bcredliner - thanks for this information. I...

bcredliner - thanks for this information. I purchased from David Wragg and he provided assistance to initially get the software working, but has not responded to any of my queries for any additional...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By vandenham
Whitecat - you will need the one that also has...

Whitecat - you will need the one that also has the cable that connects to your OBD II port under the dash. See here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2013, 11:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By vandenham
Whitecat - DIS V57 is part of a software package...

Whitecat - DIS V57 is part of a software package that you can use to read error codes, diagnose problems and alter software parameters on your BMW. I purchased one of the software packages from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,143
Posted By vandenham
My 05 4.4i had similar transmission problems...

My 05 4.4i had similar transmission problems (100k miles):

hard shift from 1st to 2nd when I accelerate slowly
noticable gear change from 2nd to 1st as I come to a stop. Tends to push the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By vandenham
Here is a link where you can get new micro...

Here is a link where you can get new micro switches (http://www.hongmei.com.tw/?24,bmw-e53-power-side-mirror-micro-switch).

I did not have to order any so I don't know anything about this site,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2013, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By vandenham
My mirrors both folded, but would not stay...

My mirrors both folded, but would not stay folded. I lifted the switch out of the door panel and checked the circuits with my multimeter to help diagnose where the problem was. It turned out that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,221
Posted By vandenham
New owner - many thanks to this forum

Hi,

I am the new owner of a 2005 4.4i X5 with 97k miles (156k kilometers). Bought it 6 months ago. The truck was a really good buy, but had not been well maintained and I had to fix a number of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2013, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,517
Posted By vandenham
I am a newbie to the X5 world having only owned...

I am a newbie to the X5 world having only owned by truck for one month. During the first month of ownership, I had to address many of the same issues you mentioned.

I had the "Self Level Susp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2013, 06:55 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,006
Posted By vandenham
I have finally solved my X5 "sleep" problem. I...

I have finally solved my X5 "sleep" problem. I did not mean to hijack this thread, but maybe this solution will help someone else with the same battery drain problem I had.

My problem begins with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,006
Posted By vandenham
TerminatorX5 - yes I have access to the WDS...

TerminatorX5 - yes I have access to the WDS wiring diagrams and have been going through the circuits. Following the wiring diagrams I make the car go to sleep with:

unplug fuse 43
unplug IKE...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,006
Posted By vandenham
TerminatorX5 - I'm afraid I haven't caught my...

TerminatorX5 - I'm afraid I haven't caught my gremlin yet. The rear hatch wiring was bad and it is now fixed, but the battery started to die again.

I am now working through the power drain caused...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2013, 03:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,006
Posted By vandenham
I have been struggling with my battery going dead...

I have been struggling with my battery going dead in the morning the same as you. Fortunately I have found my problem with a relatively simple test on the fuses.

I removed each fuse (one at a...
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