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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2014, 01:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 908
Posted By starbiker99
Hoping I'm done!

So this weekend I got to do the upper radiator hose, lower radiator hose, and the over flow tank (pin hole). Total time was right about 2 hours. I am right at 98000 miles and wondering if I should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By starbiker99
It's right at 97k miles. Sounds like a good...

It's right at 97k miles. Sounds like a good weekend project this darn X5 is full of those!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By starbiker99
Should I do the lower and upper along with the...

Should I do the lower and upper along with the sensor or Is there anything else I should throw in as well?

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2014, 12:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By starbiker99
OK I could see those possibly being the issue. I...

OK I could see those possibly being the issue. I also see saw some moisture around the connection of part number 16 in that picture. Maybe I'll start with your suggestion. I just checked some prices...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By starbiker99
Any ideas if this might be an O ring of maybe a...

Any ideas if this might be an O ring of maybe a sensor of hose issue?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2014, 10:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,528
Posted By starbiker99
Another leak w/picture

I have seen a lot of threads about leaks recently and now I have one too. It only happens when it gets really cold out I'd say 20 deg or less. The car does not leak in the garage overnight. When it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2014, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By starbiker99
I replaced the battery this past summer because...

I replaced the battery this past summer because the FSR ran is down multiple times. I will check the battery voltage at both the cluster test and the lugs under the hodd and see if I see anything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 854
Posted By starbiker99
A new issue!

My wife informed me this morning that she had this happen for the 2nd time. She was driving light snow outside and the wipers in auto mode. Wipers are making a lot of noise probably need replaced....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2013, 01:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,324
Posted By starbiker99
I talked my wife into buying our X back in March...

I talked my wife into buying our X back in March after her Grand Prix was totaled in an accident. We didn't want a car payment so we bought this which now has 96k on it. I have done the cluster,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By starbiker99
That would be my luck lol! I'll give this a shot...

That would be my luck lol! I'll give this a shot and buy the red if it doesn't work well enough. I'll move on from there..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By starbiker99
I just checked the shelf in the garage. I have a...

I just checked the shelf in the garage. I have a can of the green CRC Brakleen. I'll start there thanks!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,013
Posted By starbiker99
Clean up question!

This past weekend I replaced both of my CV axles due to the drivers side clicking profusely and the boot on the passenger side starting to tear. There is grease all over on both sides and inside both...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2013, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,746,596
Posted By starbiker99
Two CV axles replaced and an oil change done as...

Two CV axles replaced and an oil change done as well. About 2.5 hours time to do all of it. That is about two hours less than the time it took to replace the ribbon cable in my cluster. Car drives...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,124
Posted By starbiker99
I had to replace my battery this summer due to to...

I had to replace my battery this summer due to to being drained several times. The culprit was the FSR!!! I have not had an issue since!! (fingers crossed)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,746,596
Posted By starbiker99
After doing it this time and if I had to do it...

After doing it this time and if I had to do it again I would most likely have it done by one of the lifetime services on eBay as well. I also put the chrome trim rings on at the same time it sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,746,596
Posted By starbiker99
On Monday I decided to tackle the pixels in my...

On Monday I decided to tackle the pixels in my cluster! I put in a new cable from Pixelfix.net it looks great but that is something I'm not sure I would like to do again! There were a couple moments...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,558
Posted By starbiker99
X2 If we didn't have to have front plates here...

X2
If we didn't have to have front plates here in CO I sure wouldn't have anything on the front of mine. But then again that's just my 2 cents and that's about all it's worth!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2013, 05:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By starbiker99
UPS showed up today with my new FSR! 2 hours...

UPS showed up today with my new FSR! 2 hours later my wife calls me to say that the A/C doesn't work at all! So I sneak home from work and replace the FSR (25 minutes) and the A/C is working like it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By starbiker99
Perfect! Thanks again! I just ordered one. I sure...

Perfect! Thanks again! I just ordered one. I sure hope this brings my issue to an end. My wife is almost to the point of wanting to get rid of the X5 already. Says it's not reliable enough. I'll show...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2013, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By starbiker99
I was just reading up on the FSU and I see that...

I was just reading up on the FSU and I see that that could very well be my issue. It also seems the warmer out it is the more likely we are to have a dead battery in the car. Guess I'll find a place...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2013, 03:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By starbiker99
I guess I don't follow.

I guess I don't follow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By starbiker99
Dead Battery Dash Fan question

I was part of another dying battery thread but thought I would start this because I wonder if I found my issue. My X5 had dead battery again today for the 5th time so I went and bought a new battery....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2013, 10:24 PM
Replies: 317
Views: 57,158
Posted By starbiker99
This is my way to get out and relax!

This is my way to get out and relax!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,424
Posted By starbiker99
My wife's commute is less than 2 miles one way...

My wife's commute is less than 2 miles one way during the summer. With the heat the battery probably just isnt getting the charge it needs with the way the A/C is working to cool the car in that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,424
Posted By starbiker99
I took the Bimmer out for a drive this afternoon...

I took the Bimmer out for a drive this afternoon while in test #9 mode. It read a steady 13.4-13.5 the whole time out approximately 15 minute drive. When I got home and put it in park it hit 12.8 for...
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