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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
Door handle

Ive done this repair too as well as a few window controls so get ready for those too. What I read about the cheep ones is the fitmet with the part not lining up correctly. I need to search a bit and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2014, 06:34 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
I finally finished the install for the rear door...

I finally finished the install for the rear door handle carrier. What a pita this was as it was sure difficult to get the carrier lined up correctly. Had I removed the door lock actuator first, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2014, 05:40 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
Riggodeaux, I live in Dunwoody but up in north...

Riggodeaux, I live in Dunwoody but up in north Georgia this week, back on Monday. The alignment is the issue I am having now plus the little tits on the door handle plastic pin sheared off so it wont...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
My fix was removing the door actuator and stem...

My fix was removing the door actuator and stem with the three hex head screws. Looks like this had been done before as one of the hex heads was in bad shape. Still struggling to get the new carrier...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
I have the oem parts in and started the install...

I have the oem parts in and started the install for the rear driver side. All has gone well but I cant seem to get the carrier to clear the door lock rod to fully remove. The video I view said to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2014, 10:49 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
Looks like I need to replace and OEM seems to be...

Looks like I need to replace and OEM seems to be the best option as Riggodeaux mentioned. An amazon dealer seems to have the best price at $91 plust $10 shipping. Will start next week so hopefully...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2014, 10:39 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 260,213
Posted By bobschultz
I don't think this thread is every going to die. ...

I don't think this thread is every going to die. My rear drivers side just broke last week and now the drivers side front quite working today, same issue, wont open the door from the outside but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 59,693
Posted By bobschultz
Received the behr fan today and surprisingly it...

Received the behr fan today and surprisingly it went in with little trouble. Lots of bolts on the bumper but it was pretty simple to take off and reinstall. You had to move the fan around a bit and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 59,693
Posted By bobschultz
Just ordered a behr on e bay so it's going in...

Just ordered a behr on e bay so it's going in Tuesday. At least I hope so. $360 including shipping.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 59,693
Posted By bobschultz
Thanks for the feedback. I had asked as some...

Thanks for the feedback. I had asked as some posts indicated their fan sounded like a turbine during start up and wind down. I'll tackle this job over the weekend. Just finished the brakes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 59,693
Posted By bobschultz
Keeping this thread alive, I'm replacing mine as...

Keeping this thread alive, I'm replacing mine as well for an 2003 E53. There r a number of units available at pricing from $150 and up. What is the general feeling as to which to purchase? I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2014, 01:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Did not think of it that way since I already have...

Did not think of it that way since I already have 12 volts at the connector. So I assume it's the fan motor or could there be an issue with not receiving the modulated pulse? Where is this generated...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-17-2014, 07:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Read your missing link thread, what a hoot....

Read your missing link thread, what a hoot. Interesting they decided to put two fuses in line. Must be a hell of a motor. So r we concluding my issue is the fan? Would the resister have any impact? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Amazing, a hidden fusible link. But if I have 12...

Amazing, a hidden fusible link. But if I have 12 volts to my connector to the aux fan, wouldn't this imply the fusible link is fine? I'll read over that thread you referenced now. Appreciate your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-16-2014, 11:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
I took a reading at the connector and have 12...

I took a reading at the connector and have 12 volts. So does this mean it's the motor or where does the resistor fit into this. I looked for the resistor based on the location shown in some other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Great, I'll check the voltage tomorrow and let...

Great, I'll check the voltage tomorrow and let you know the results. The fuse able link u mentioned is the type 50 amp fuse or is there something else? My fuse was okay, number 61.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2014, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,761
Posted By bobschultz
Chris, so for US14 u received full maps including...

Chris, so for US14 u received full maps including the alerts? I thought u had to have an on star type system to obtain that. Assume these r on burnt dvd's and not original. As mentioned the ones I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 09:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Thanks for the feedback, I don't have the...

Thanks for the feedback, I don't have the software so will need to get my shop to run this. Suppose this is a good idea before tearing out the front end.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 08:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
Upallnight, I checked the fuse and it's fine but...

Upallnight, I checked the fuse and it's fine but the fan still does not activate. Searching has not shown up anything other then reference to a relay but some have said there is no relay involved....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,132
Posted By bobschultz
I found this one with a google search. Looks to...

I found this one with a google search. Looks to be pretty straight forward. Mine is not working either so likely going to have to replace but going to check the fuse and the connector with hope its...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,761
Posted By bobschultz
Chris, not familiar with that site but I used...

Chris, not familiar with that site but I used this one which seems to work okay. More detail but sometimes it seems to lock up and I get an error on the screen. I am going to check with them to see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By bobschultz
Thanks Russianblue, I forgot about them as I have...

Thanks Russianblue, I forgot about them as I have order other parts from that vendor. Will give it a try. Still hard to believe BMW used such inferior parts for a key component.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 846
Posted By bobschultz
Window regulator drivers side

the pricing for replacement of a window regulator runs from the mid $20's to $190 or so. I realize you get what you pay for but any real difference? The week point in these regulators is the metal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,009
Posted By bobschultz
Can u post a pic of your head unit? Would like...

Can u post a pic of your head unit? Would like to see how it looks fitted to the dash.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2013, 07:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,009
Posted By bobschultz
if we can continue with this thread, is there an...

if we can continue with this thread, is there an alternative to the dealer for updated maps at a reasonable price? Sounds like bmwnav.net is not the way to go. If the owner is tracking this thread,...
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