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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2014, 06:35 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 74,943
Posted By DillonInCO
This seems like a good thread for this...my...

This seems like a good thread for this...my center console is stuck closed. Not the top part (the "lid"), but the main piece that opens up into the big compartment in the console. No amount of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2014, 06:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By DillonInCO
Oh ye of little faith :D CN90 said the...

Oh ye of little faith :D CN90 said the alternator is bolted to the OFH and I (wrongly) inferred that meant they have to come out together. I have lots of experience repairing cars, and plenty of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By DillonInCO
I need the X back up and running ASAP---if it...

I need the X back up and running ASAP---if it snows I am going to be in some real trouble by missing work---so I don't think I have the luxury to wait for parts to ship unfortunately. Was just going...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By DillonInCO
Thanks! Is there any way to test whether it's...

Thanks! Is there any way to test whether it's the voltage regulator / brushes or the actual alternator itself? It'd be rough if I replaced only the regulator and it turns out that I have to go do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2014, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,760
Posted By DillonInCO
Alternator replacement DIY? '01 3.0L

Well, my X5 left me stranded for the first time the other day. The battery light came on solid red while I was driving around. I got maybe a few miles after that and had to be towed home. I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,657
Posted By DillonInCO
Yeah, you might actually LOSE power installing...

Yeah, you might actually LOSE power installing something like that. I'm sure it would sound nice, though. I often wish my 3.0 had some growl to it...can barely hear the engine at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2014, 02:08 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 74,943
Posted By DillonInCO
Ohhhh, I have a lot of questions I bet could fit...

Ohhhh, I have a lot of questions I bet could fit in this thread.

Firstly, is it possible to change the sound of the buzzer that comes on when you open the driver's door with the headlights on? I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,050
Posted By DillonInCO
They probably said 91 because that's the highest...

They probably said 91 because that's the highest you can get in many parts of the country. I live in Colorado and 91 is "premium". I always run that in my X, as I noticed a bit of a power drop when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,933
Posted By DillonInCO
Yeah couldn't hurt to re-balance, that's a cheap...

Yeah couldn't hurt to re-balance, that's a cheap fix, and if it's not that, then at least you have the peace of mind that they are balanced. A lot of shops will even let you watch when the wheel is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,074
Posted By DillonInCO
Is it touching the door? I'm sure that's why it...

Is it touching the door? I'm sure that's why it sounds like that, if so. Or more likely it's a tiny gap between the motor and the door, and when the motor is on, it's vibrating just enough to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2014, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,933
Posted By DillonInCO
I had tires mounted at Pep Boys because they were...

I had tires mounted at Pep Boys because they were open late. One tire, the bead didn't seat properly, it went flat as soon as I hit a bump. Never going back :rolleyes:

Does the shimmy happen at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,018
Posted By DillonInCO
Comes with the cold weather package (which this...

Comes with the cold weather package (which this one does appear to have) regardless of other options. Cold weather = heated front seats (and rear seats for V8 & '05-'06 3.0 models), heated steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2014, 05:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,489
Posted By DillonInCO
How long has it done that? And how loud is it? ...

How long has it done that? And how loud is it? From the video, it sounds like a bad rod knock, but not if it only lasts a few seconds and never comes back. Maybe obvious but, checked your oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,429
Posted By DillonInCO
How do you know the oil was always changed at the...

How do you know the oil was always changed at the dealer and a reputable indie? I'd almost bet money it was one of those quick lube places, or a previous owner, that did it. I trust the work of BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,612
Posted By DillonInCO
No worries guys, itscoo2bmpathred. Be careful or...

No worries guys, itscoo2bmpathred. Be careful or he'll p his pants :confused:


What issue? Hard to believe you would have the exact same problem as the OP. You might get some answers if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,144
Posted By DillonInCO
Very handy, haven't done much on the X5 except...

Very handy, haven't done much on the X5 except for an oil change, but I've done just about everything on other cars, including fluid changes and brake / clutch bleeding. CDV delete is something I've...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 02:46 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,144
Posted By DillonInCO
Not yet! Haven't had a place to do it (that's...

Not yet! Haven't had a place to do it (that's changing soon), and didn't want to pay a shop to do it. Really looking forward to it though. Despite the intent of the CDV, I think shifting with it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,663
Posted By DillonInCO
Oh, I just saw something else in that PDF, on...

Oh, I just saw something else in that PDF, on page 15. It's a table explaining what happens when there's a fault in the wiper system. The first line is this:

Behavior: Intermittent Wipe ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,663
Posted By DillonInCO
Ah, that makes sense. Yes, everything else is...

Ah, that makes sense. Yes, everything else is working. However, pulling the fuse for the rain sensor broke the functionality of the one-touch (automatic down) switches. Maybe related?

For...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,663
Posted By DillonInCO
Indexing? I thought that meant removing the...

Indexing? I thought that meant removing the wiper arms and putting them in a different position manually? Do our cars do the indexing automatically somehow? If there is something that controls...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,663
Posted By DillonInCO
Thanks, I read through that thread, seems like my...

Thanks, I read through that thread, seems like my next step will be to pull the cover off where the sensor is located and check the wires with a volt meter. I don't know what voltage to look for, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,584,729
Posted By DillonInCO
Which Dueler did you go with? I just put some...

Which Dueler did you go with? I just put some H/L 400 RFTs on, as I found a great deal on some barely used ones that I couldn't resist, even though I don't like buying used tires. The guy I bought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,144
Posted By DillonInCO
Oh?? I didn't even know they finally put one out!...

Oh?? I didn't even know they finally put one out! Worth the cost?

I am actually pretty experienced painting, and it would be a fun project, but as is, the trim pieces are the ONLY accent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,144
Posted By DillonInCO
Nice, maybe I'll go with that one then, I didn't...

Nice, maybe I'll go with that one then, I didn't realize you can swap the insert. Love that titanium trim! Tempted to paint mine, but I don't think it'd go well with the tan interior.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 978
Views: 269,144
Posted By DillonInCO
Holy crap, that makes me think I will just deal...

Holy crap, that makes me think I will just deal with it, until I need to replace the clutch or have some other reason to get that involved with the tranny. I'm not having any trouble getting into...
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