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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 72,853
Posted By cham
has the radio reception improved as well?

has the radio reception improved as well?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2016, 08:26 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 72,853
Posted By cham
yes, all settings are correct. The radio does...

yes, all settings are correct. The radio does work somewhat, probably about 50% as well as the factory mid
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2016, 08:33 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 72,853
Posted By cham
so ive got the 5166x as well. works pretty good,...

so ive got the 5166x as well. works pretty good, sounds incredible.

steering wheel controls work, but not quite right.

had to get better maps program, but figured it out.

worst problem is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,951
Posted By cham
lets not get too carried away now :) if...

lets not get too carried away now :)

if battery light is coming on, its not the coolant level
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2016, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,109
Posted By cham
could be failing torque converter. go buy a...

could be failing torque converter.

go buy a tube of dr tranny instant judder fix (o'reilly). loosen fill plug, start car, and fill.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 38,404
Posted By cham
so, the stock maps for the non-Android (and...

so, the stock maps for the non-Android (and possibly android version?) is a bit cartoonish.

So I put iGo Primo 2.4 on mine. After following the directions in another forum, never got it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2015, 04:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 38,404
Posted By cham
So, first impressions. Ordered the D5166XU. ...

So, first impressions.

Ordered the D5166XU. Is a wince unit.

sounds is great. For installation, even tho they say plug and play, you need to cut out the cage. Im still about 1/2" out, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,862
Posted By cham
sorry that happened. THe old gasket being 'torn'...

sorry that happened. THe old gasket being 'torn' shouldnt affect the stint, as the sting is bypassing that section. So unless you didnt get it back enough, something is strange. but yea, you are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 38,404
Posted By cham
Im not sure I even want the ability for things...

Im not sure I even want the ability for things like play store updates. I may just want it to work correctly out of the box, and have the ability to update nav and nothing else.

havent decided tho
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 38,404
Posted By cham
couple years ago Id be all for an android unit,...

couple years ago Id be all for an android unit, but I may go with the non-android specifically because I dont want to mess with it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2015, 08:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 38,404
Posted By cham
any update on how youve like the headunit? ...

any update on how youve like the headunit? theyve got a new one now and Im trying to choose between the 2.

tia
https://www.eonon.com/Car-GPS/Specific-Car-GPS/BMW/D5166X.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 21,862
Posted By cham
theres a huge thread on the 7 series forums on...

theres a huge thread on the 7 series forums on the b fest forums.

you have to keep sanding until it goes in the specified depth. mine didnt slide easily in/out - just needs a slight bit of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2015, 08:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 11,444
Posted By cham
recently had engine replaced, then the...

recently had engine replaced, then the transmission went out about 1k miles later.

replaced tranny, and car was great.... Then a squeak developed. slight at first, then horrible. I thought it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
exhaust in. Used tranny jack to push it up. ...

exhaust in. Used tranny jack to push it up. easy peasy. been buttoning up wires
for O2 sensors etc. Ran out of time. Tomorrow AM stiffening plate goes on, and we see if it blows up or not :)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
I bought a used one, and am gonna rebuild the...

I bought a used one, and am gonna rebuild the other one when I get time.

Kind of excited to break open the transmission - something Ive never done

FWIW, I built an electric car out of a 94...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2015, 09:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
i think the bolts were all the same on mine,...

i think the bolts were all the same on mine, including the top 2, but the engine was out recently. but they are definitely the same size as far
as diameter. E12 heads

I considered removing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
so, this is definitely a long process. ...

so, this is definitely a long process. Everything back together. just need to
reinstall muffler, stiffening pan, and couple things in engine bay.

the bentley uses a 3.0 X5 why oh why as the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
so work will begin tomorrow morning. I'm not...

so work will begin tomorrow morning.

I'm not sure the condition of transfer case chain. Should I pop it open and check for play? Never had any issues at all. With over 200k on the car, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2015, 09:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By cham
sure its not a heat shield or something? clunk...

sure its not a heat shield or something? clunk in rear on just one side...interesting
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,204
Posted By cham
nice list! in retrospect, I waited until oil...

nice list!

in retrospect, I waited until oil gushed out of every seal. I should have changed gaskets aroun 175k, or at least 190k. All my BMWs have been great until 190, then slight tranny and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
bought the HF tranny jack as well. Not sure if...

bought the HF tranny jack as well. Not sure if I'll start today or not.

I'd love to take pics and document, I just never have the patience
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By cham
could also be rear guibo. Id try and find...

could also be rear guibo. Id try and find EXACTLY where noise is coming from
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,991
Posted By cham
borrowed from another thread: Reposting this...

borrowed from another thread:

Reposting this info in here as well.
***
I should warn that this repair is not for the faint of heart, you should be somewhat mechanically inclined, and grasp...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,401
Posted By cham
the TC problem is the shuddering. I havent heard...

the TC problem is the shuddering. I havent heard too much about vibration from the TC.

Sorry to bump old thread, but I've got a replacement tranny coming in with a different TC. I did not buy a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,919
Posted By cham
its the bushing that cause the squeak most likely...

its the bushing that cause the squeak most likely cant remember the name
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