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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2021, 04:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,856
Posted By sv1cec
Never solved the problem!

Never solved the problem!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By sv1cec
Strange vibration when going uphill

Hey guys, long time away, but I am back with a question. First, the facts:

BMW X5 E53 2005 3.0l diesel.

A few years ago, I got the trifecta symptom, three lights on the dashboard. Taking advice...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-02-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By sv1cec
Thanks! I do not think I can get this kit in...

Thanks! I do not think I can get this kit in Greece, though.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2015, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 911
Posted By sv1cec
Antifreeze smell and now antifreeze consumption

OK, this is worrysome.

My 2005 3.0d X5 has always smelled like antifreeze, at the exhaust. But until now, it had no antifreeze consumption. About a week ago, I noticed that the antifreeze level...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By sv1cec
Well, that's strange, because today, after trying...

Well, that's strange, because today, after trying to diagnose the car with INPA again, the self-levelling suspension light came on constantly. Eventually, I found that No 87 fuse was blown, replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 824
Posted By sv1cec
Rear suspension problem?

All of a sudden the air suspension light came on. Checked with INPA, no errors. I pressed down on all the relays in the trunk, stayed off for some time, when I went to some unpaved road (slowly),...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16,586
Views: 2,321,960
Posted By sv1cec
You are lucky. Mine is full but the darn electric...

You are lucky. Mine is full but the darn electric ventilator is not working, so I can't switch it on safely.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
OK, there is a white box up there, with a banch...

OK, there is a white box up there, with a banch of wires going into it. There seems to be a positive and a negative wire. What is that box? Do you think I can plug the voltmeter there?? Any negative...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
Good to know that ground is always brown. ...

Good to know that ground is always brown.

I've visited that site (I have all the required software), but unfortunately it doesn't show the various wires going to the pano switch. It just shows a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
I removed the plastic cover and didn't see any...

I removed the plastic cover and didn't see any loose plugs, so I do not think I have the garage door wiring. The only wires I could see were the ones going to the pano roof switch and the lights,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
OK, there is a perfect spot for installing my...

OK, there is a perfect spot for installing my voltmeter, on my overhead console, there is an empty cover, in the center (I do not have the garage opening switches there). Now, what remains to be seen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2015, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
I already have a Belkin one, with two USB ports,...

I already have a Belkin one, with two USB ports, in the socket under the glove box. One of them is permanently connected to my video recorder, the other is free, but it's hard to reach for charging a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2015, 07:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,175
Posted By sv1cec
Rear cigarette lighter removal

Folks, I would like to remove the rear cigarette lighter socket, from the X5. I do not have a lighter there, so it's only a hole, which I would like to use for a USB supply plug. Any ideas on how to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,734
Posted By sv1cec
My 2005 3.0d is approaching 200,000, but that's...

My 2005 3.0d is approaching 200,000, but that's in kilometers!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 510
Posted By sv1cec
Not X5 related but ....

OK, I already have an X5 but I am planning to get a new (used) BMW next week, it's going to be either an X3 (3.0d, 2005, about 120,000 km) or an 320d, 330d (late 2005 or 2006), or a 530d.

My...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-27-2015, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,484
Posted By sv1cec
Not necessarily an X3-related question, but ....

I am planning to get a new (used) BMW next week, it's going to be either an X3 (3.0d, 2005, about 120,000 km) or an 320d, 330d (late 2005 or 2006), or a 530d.

My question is:

Since it is quite...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2015, 06:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,447
Posted By sv1cec
Not that I have a problem with my MAF sensor, but...

Not that I have a problem with my MAF sensor, but since discussions for diesels are few and rare, where exactly is the MAF located? I'd like to clean it up, to see if it makes a difference.

Oh...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,099
Posted By sv1cec
There are some o-rings (or something like that)...

There are some o-rings (or something like that) at the turbo pipes from the intercooler. Have you checked these?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,117
Posted By sv1cec
First time? I do not remember, but yesterday, I...

First time? I do not remember, but yesterday, I was glad to see a Porsche Cayenne and a Mercedes drop back when I floored my X5 at a traffic light. Yeah, I know, silly me, but I love to do it from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,129
Posted By sv1cec
I'll second SlickGT1 repair. More than a year...

I'll second SlickGT1 repair. More than a year ago, I did mine. I have done about 15,000 kilometers since then, last July alone, we did about 6,500 km. As it was said, the gear gets worn only on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,692
Posted By sv1cec
What is IVM? My starter motor started making...

What is IVM?

My starter motor started making a weird sound back in August. Luckily, I was in Ukraine, 40€ later it was removed, fully rebuild and reinstalled. If I was in Greece, I would probably...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2014, 09:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,952
Posted By sv1cec
i promise you, I'll try, but it's not easy....

i promise you, I'll try, but it's not easy. According to SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed) I suffer from ... Altzheimer.

And yes, I've figure out and reset the service interval and the brake fluid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2014, 05:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,952
Posted By sv1cec
As I said elsewhere, no right button on my...

As I said elsewhere, no right button on my cluster, only the odometer resetting button.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2014, 02:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,952
Posted By sv1cec
OK, my cluster has only one button!

OK, my cluster has only one button!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2014, 02:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By sv1cec
I wish! Unfortunately, since the MacBook is not...

I wish! Unfortunately, since the MacBook is not my primary computer, I haven't! I do have a bootable disk from my iMac, but I doubt if it can be of use. I guess I need to get a new disk and start...
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