Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-30-2023, 02:48 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 284
I've always used genuine BMW parts, may be the...
I've always used genuine BMW parts, may be the reason my repair costs may be higher than some. My experience has been that the quality is high and they fit as they are supposed to, and they support...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-18-2023, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 284
Some really interesting comments. I think a...
Some really interesting comments. I think a theme is developing, the scarcity of parts may be the major decision factor. As cars get more electronically complex with lots of circuit boards and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2023, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 284
Bdc101- 4 Runner vs ANY X5, really! What you...
Bdc101- 4 Runner vs ANY X5, really! What you forget about that analysis is that say I bought a 4 Runner 10 years ago, at that time I would have only spent around $22k on maintenance on my X5 so I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-15-2023, 03:12 PM
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Replies: 73
Views: 284
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-15-2023, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 73
Views: 284
When will you sell your X5?
This is the different side of the coin from "how many miles do you have" and "what have you done for your X5" but I wanted to start some discussion (maybe another one) about how long to keep an old...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-15-2023, 10:22 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 88
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-28-2023, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 88
Thanks for all the help, RealOEM seems very...
Thanks for all the help, RealOEM seems very overpriced for a reman unit, so I’m going another direction. Grounds and cables are all tight, so going with a reman alternator, should have it in next...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-25-2023, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 88
Another Alternator
Starting a new thread from my recent post “Thermostat”
After replacing the thermostat, immediately upon starting the engine, the battery icon stayed illuminated and I measured 11.8v, so it appears...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-25-2023, 11:47 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Thanks for all the input, but I may have...
Thanks for all the input, but I may have misinterpreted some of the information I have been reading, and I don’t want anyone reading this to get the wrong impression, so I’ll try to correct myself...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-22-2023, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
I may need a bit of clarification about the big...
I may need a bit of clarification about the big picture here. Is the balance the MAP thermostat is trying to achieve between higher temps that lead to better gas mileage and lower temps that lead to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-19-2023, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Great info, thanks to all. Appears in a MAP...
Great info, thanks to all. Appears in a MAP thermostat the heating element receives power from the DME before 110C allowing it to open, which is good for faster heater operation. And a MAP...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2023, 09:40 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 140
Thermostat
Last fall while in for other service I didn't feel comfortable doing myself, the mechanic read an error code (sorry I don't know the code number) described as the "second" stage of the thermostat on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2022, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-11-2022, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
Sorry to hijack this post from the OP.
Axel...
Sorry to hijack this post from the OP.
Axel was all the way out an inch or so, and needed to be lifted up to slide back in, but it slid in easy, boot stayed attached at diff and axel side so I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2022, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
Yep, learned a lot about the “physics” of the...
Yep, learned a lot about the “physics” of the front suspension, glad I ventured into an uncomfortable situation and will add your threading the nut loosely before busting it or other components loose...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-07-2022, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 110
Second the leaking brake line under left seat...
Second the leaking brake line under left seat area where line turns 45 degrees and subject to rust, mine leaked and had spongy pedal but able to stop due to safety system with essentially 2 separate...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-07-2022, 03:56 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
I have both control arms installed and I’m...
I have both control arms installed and I’m waiting for a new strap for the right side ride height sensor. Thanks for all the posts that helped, and I understand how placing the ride height bracket...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-07-2022, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 88
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-05-2022, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 88
Ride Height Sensor Programming
Replacing the lower front control arms and my X5 and it has the dreaded 4 wheel ride height. The strap connecting the sensor to the left control arm was rusted and cracked off, and the articulating...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-20-2022, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 117
I’m the original owner and have done a lot of...
I’m the original owner and have done a lot of preventive maintenance as well as repairs over the years, but I still love the vehicle and it runs as well as new, I would not be concerned about taking...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-20-2022, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-19-2022, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2022, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,719
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-21-2020, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 408
Battery Voltage
So this one's a bit of a mystery. The battery was getting to be 7 years old and voltage around 12.2v so I decided to replace it at my friendly Interstate Battery store about a month ago. I put all...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-10-2020, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 320
Interview with Frank Stephenson
Has everyone seen the invite from BMWCCA on 10-17-20 with Frank Stephenson? I must be on one of BMW’s list serves because an e-mail came through yesterday. He will discuss the “pivotal design and...
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