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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By pghguy517
Thanks Andrewynn! Did the visor mirror test, but...

Thanks Andrewynn! Did the visor mirror test, but all was working normal this time. I’ll try it again next time it goes into possessed mode.
I did change out the ignition switch 5 years and 34,000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2025, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 439
Posted By pghguy517
My 2005 X5 4.4 is possessed, please help!

2005 X5 with 209,000 miles, I get random dash lights and codes that come and go, sometimes the wipers and radio won't work, seat belt alert chimes with seat belts buckled, brake lights stay on. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2025, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By pghguy517
You’re right, it’s a 900A Interstate battery.

You’re right, it’s a 900A Interstate battery.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2025, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By pghguy517
Update 10-16-25: Costco gave me a new battery,...

Update 10-16-25: Costco gave me a new battery, no questions asked, but same warning lights issue and charges 14.2V. And I was wrong, it’s a 900A Interstate battery. Now what?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2025, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By pghguy517
Thanks, good info. Battery came from Costco with...

Thanks, good info. Battery came from Costco with a date code of Sept 2025. Usually high product turn over at the Costco I'm at, but I'll take it in for them to check it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2025, 01:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 527
Posted By pghguy517
New battery issue, or something else?

2005 X5 4.4 with 208,000 miles, replaced the battery, then a week later I get all kinds of lights, radio and wipers won't work, then they do for a bit. Checked the alternator and reads 14.2v,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-21-2025, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 9,009
Posted By pghguy517
What's the best bang for the buck front struts?

I need to replace the front struts on my 2008 X3, anyone use the RockAuto less expensive struts? I see FCS 335701L Strut $47 each, MONROE 72548 OESpectrum Strut$47 each, GABRIEL G52200 Ultra Strut...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By pghguy517
Thanks all, great information!

Thanks all, great information!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-29-2025, 01:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By pghguy517
Thank you! No brake or ABS light, just the 4x4. ...

Thank you! No brake or ABS light, just the 4x4. I had the trifecta lights on my x5 a few times and on an x3, replaced the plastic actuator gear. Had 2 of the $90 ones from, can't remember the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2025, 07:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 688
Posted By pghguy517
What OBDII reader to use to reset air bag light?

I took the dash apart to replace the fan motor on my 2005 X5 4.4L, and I set off the air bag fault light. Connected battery for a minute to lower tilt steering column with dash bag removed. Thought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2025, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By pghguy517
The entire center of the fan is missing, broke...

The entire center of the fan is missing, broke off the hub.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 568
Posted By pghguy517
What causes this fan motor cage to fail?

Has anyone else had their fan motor cage break? What causes it? I was expecting to find something from the cabin filter area broke off that may have fell into the fan, but didn't see anything. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2023, 10:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,094
Posted By pghguy517
2005 N62 how to test disa motor?

My 2005 N62 X5 has a 2B71 code, disa valve. The valves inside the intake move freely and smooth, and the actuator motor looks good, clean and gears are good. Anyone know how to test the motor? Has...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-11-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By pghguy517
Thanks 80stech, you were right! I called Fel-Pro...

Thanks 80stech, you were right! I called Fel-Pro and they said the black ones were for valves with 5mm stem (intake), and the green ones were for 6mm stem (exhaust). I'll verify tonight, but was...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 04-09-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 883
Posted By pghguy517
What color valve seals are intake/exhaust

I have a 2008 X3 with N52 motor. What color fel pro valve seals are green and black-brown? Bought this kit and doesn’t say which valve seals are intake and which are exhaust. No instructions, can’t...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-27-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,773
Posted By pghguy517
2008 X3 tail gate light not working

Anyone know what circuit this tailgate light is part of? I have a dash error for a light out, and I can't get the light shown to come on, either side. No power to bulb with brake on, parking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,264
Posted By pghguy517
N62 coolant transfer pipe replacement question

My 184k mile 2005 4.4 X5 just started leaking coolant from the weep hole next to the water pump, so I plan to change the transfer pipe and seals with a Uro collapsible type. It says I need to remove...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By pghguy517
I verified that the new ignition switch is good,...

I verified that the new ignition switch is good, I get power consistently to the starter wire from the switch that goes to the IVM, but the wire from the IVM to the starter solenoid doesn't always...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By pghguy517
Scanned it today, no fault codes. Same issue,...

Scanned it today, no fault codes. Same issue, had to try it a bunch of times before it cranked over, same issue with both keys. I did hear the solenoid click once a few different times when it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By pghguy517
I have a BlueDriver scanner, will scan tonight...

I have a BlueDriver scanner, will scan tonight and see if anything comes up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By pghguy517
Thanks for all of the responses. How do I test...

Thanks for all of the responses. How do I test the ignition switch, EWS, and other items mentioned? I took the cover off the old ignition switch and all contacts look good and clean.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2020, 05:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,510
Posted By pghguy517
2005 X5 4.4 won't crank over sometimes

My 2005 X5 4.4 with 176,000 miles would occasionally not crank when key was in cranking position. When I would remove the key and try again it would work. Some times I would have to do this several...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By pghguy517
This is perfect, thank you!

This is perfect, thank you!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2019, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By pghguy517
2005 X5 N62 belt tensioner pulley question

The bearing on my mechanical drive belt tensioner pulley is bad, can I replace just the pulley or do I need to replace the whole tensioner assembly? Looks like the idler pulley is the same as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 871
Posted By pghguy517
2005 X5 4.4 sport susp. strut recommendation

Hi, my 2005 X5 4.4 with sport suspension needs front struts (no air bags in front). Any recommendations for best bang for the buck struts and where to buy? The car has 170k miles, so I don't want to...
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