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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,450
Posted By mddecker
Thanks for the link - that is an awesome writeup....

Thanks for the link - that is an awesome writeup. I had exactly the same thought about changing the fixing point. I'll give it a try - hopefully it works. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,450
Posted By mddecker
Door problem - not lock actuator?

Funny problem with the front driver side door of my 2001 X5 3.0. I don't think it's the lock actuator as I replaced that part about two years ago and the lock itself works fine. The problem lies in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2009, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By mddecker
Thanks for the advice...a bit tough to get the...

Thanks for the advice...a bit tough to get the hose off the old caliper, but other than that, install went well!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2009, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By mddecker
replacing brake caliper

Looks like I have the stuck caliper problem on my front passenger side. So I will be replacing the caliper shortly. I have put on new brakes before, so I am pretty familiar with how to dissemble...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By mddecker
I believe so...In any case, I just applied a...

I believe so...In any case, I just applied a little downward pressure on the tailgate and it came unstuck.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2009, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,468
Posted By mddecker
tailgate manual latch

2001 X5 3.0 sport...So I might be blind, but I cannot for the life of me find the latch mentioned in step 2 of the manual tailgate release section on p.188 in the manual!

I can unfasten the trim...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2009, 12:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By mddecker
Good stuff! So how can I tell if its the right or...

Good stuff! So how can I tell if its the right or the left?

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,114
Posted By mddecker
Intermittent steering shake

So last week I am on the freeway, doing 60-65, when the steering wheel starts shaking/shimmying pretty badly. At first I just figured it was the road, but when I hit the brakes the shake intensified....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2008, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By mddecker
Thanks for all the responses! I did bed...

Thanks for all the responses!

I did bed them according to Axxis instructions on the box (40mph down to 10mph 10x) but not the Zeckhausen ones...they seemed a little intense for my purposes but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2008, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By mddecker
Half rusted rotor

Ok this is a weird one...I installed new Axxis Pads on all 4 wheels a week ago...I measured the rotors and they were within spec so I didn't replace them...drove on them all week and were fine....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,753
Posted By mddecker
**Success** Crankcase breather/oil seperator

After having the Crankcase breather/oil separator problem all last winter, I decided to be proactive this year. To start back in October I changed the oil to Mobil 0w40, as suggested here on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2007, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By mddecker
Went ahead and put a new passenger side sway link...

Went ahead and put a new passenger side sway link bar in, and viola, sound gone! Fairly easy fix, and when I took out the old one I noticed that the rubber bushing had separated, causing it to rub,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2007, 11:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,318
Posted By mddecker
I am having the same issue, and my X has about...

I am having the same issue, and my X has about the same miles. Because it looked pretty easy I was just going to start with the sway links per the DYI on this site. Let me know when you figure out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2007, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,082
Posted By mddecker
Well, really, you don’t HAVE to run any...

Well, really, you don’t HAVE to run any wires...some people just mount the Ipod in the back with the NAV/CD Changer, etc...Not as convenient to get too while driving, but if you have your play lists...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By mddecker
The sometimes not working remote sounds more like...

The sometimes not working remote sounds more like the uber-common lock actuator problem that persists on X's...The battery in your key is recharged everytime you put it in the ignition so they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2007, 01:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,068
Posted By mddecker
door handle cable

Another casualty of the cold...went to open my door at the gas station, heard a snap then the interior door handle went limp...got it back to the garage, pulled off the door, and explored a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2007, 06:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By mddecker
I guess the real Q is how big of a deal is this?...

I guess the real Q is how big of a deal is this? Is it now permanantly broken or will it just happen when it is freezing?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,352
Posted By mddecker
odd and kind of scary

I think this might be the crankcase breather problem that other people have posted about on here...Is so, anyone have a ballpark what it will cost to get it fixed?

The gist:
When idling I get a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,764
Posted By mddecker
new hood emblem

'01 x5 3.0...I didn't see previous posts about this so I'll try the general community...the paint on my hood emblem is all chipped off so I would like to replace it...anyone know how to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2006, 08:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By mddecker
I'll take a closer look at it this weekend and...

I'll take a closer look at it this weekend and let you guys know if I come up with anything...I love the truck but I have only had it for 3 weeks and this is the second thing to get messed up, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2006, 03:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,338
Posted By mddecker
Trunk not shutting

I can't find a thread on this yet...but...'01 3.0, the bottom half of the trunk will not click shut and you don’t have to push down on the button to make it come down...however, when you do push the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,027
Posted By mddecker
2001 X5 price?

Hey all-

Been looking for an X5 now for about 3 months...Think I finally found one but since you all know a lot more about these trucks I thought I would run it by you...

2001 X5 3.0
blk/blk...
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