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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,071
Posted By zzzzkev
Unhappy Regrettably I was forced out of my X5 last week....

Regrettably I was forced out of my X5 last week. I learned sooo much from this forum over the years and for that I thank you all! Every DIY I tried I learned right here. I reached an incredible...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2019, 09:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,558
Posted By zzzzkev
Removing the wheel arch cover would not be useful...

Removing the wheel arch cover would not be useful in my case. Mine's a 3.0 6cyl. It's tight but doable (minus a couple of knuckles). An 8cyl might be even tighter I don't know.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,558
Posted By zzzzkev
Awesome, Thanks Wayne!

Awesome, Thanks Wayne!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,558
Posted By zzzzkev
Anybody know where the actual horns are located?...

Anybody know where the actual horns are located? There are two. One of mine has decided to be intermittent. Sounds like a sorry little car when it does not sound with the other one. I'm thinking it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,071
Posted By zzzzkev
Thumbs up How Long to Keep X5

I bought my E53 12/2001. It had 7 miles on it. I drive it every day. As of May 2019 it has 250,000 miles. I will get out of it when I am forced to get out of it. I still love it after all these years!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,980
Posted By zzzzkev
x5turtle. I'm sorry but I don't know a/c. I gave...

x5turtle. I'm sorry but I don't know a/c. I gave you what the Bentley manual had in it. I had the same problem a few years ago and the stealer nicked me for more than 4 grand. "Had to replace the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,980
Posted By zzzzkev
Low Side A/C Pressure

There is a sticker in the engine compartment with the stated pressure. It is located on the left hand side of the engine compartment as you look at the front of the vehicle.
According to my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2014, 09:05 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 42,154
Posted By zzzzkev
JCL: True the short drive that morning was not...

JCL: True the short drive that morning was not the cause but in fact was the straw that broke the camel's back. Today I retrieved the car from my trusted indy. The SES light had come on and threw the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2014, 10:27 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 42,154
Posted By zzzzkev
My repair file is about 4" thick. I've had my '02...

My repair file is about 4" thick. I've had my '02 since 12/01. I won't list everything thing here since I don't want to break the forum's back! LOL!! 194,000 miles and running strong!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 42,154
Posted By zzzzkev
KCMoore2013 - I own an '02 X5 3.0. I have 194,000...

KCMoore2013 - I own an '02 X5 3.0. I have 194,000 miles on it. I recall when I replaced the rotors they were a 3lb hand held sledge to get free. I have not had the challenges you've spec'd here. But...
Forum: Dealer Info 08-16-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 14,235
Posted By zzzzkev
One can only hope that they are better than VOB....

One can only hope that they are better than VOB. I always received excellent service from VOB's parts department albeit at top dollar. Once in a while they even cut me some slack. When I originally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,101
Posted By zzzzkev
Automatic Transmission Upshift Problem

Lately I've noticed that the car takes longer to shift from 3rd to 4th. In particular when I climb a hill. I turn onto the main road and immediately climb a hill. Level roads the shifting seems...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,321
Posted By zzzzkev
I had the same problem a few years back and that...

I had the same problem a few years back and that was it. Good luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By zzzzkev
Thumbs up Are warning messages logged?

I did this over the weekend and it totally fixed the problem. Safer than driving with one hand on the wheel and a camera in the other.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2010, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By zzzzkev
Are warning messages logged?

Thanks! I figured out that the reference to the "circuit boards" was the actual metal contact on the tail light assembly. I took them out this weekend, marked the contact points with a pilot marker,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2010, 06:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By zzzzkev
I can add >CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT< to the list now....

I can add >CHECK LICPLATE LIGHT< to the list now. Someone mentioned a "corrosion" problem. What corrosion problem? What is corroding?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,879
Posted By zzzzkev
Thermostat Replacement

vivanov1 - I buy my parts at www.bavauto.com (http://www.bavauto.com) (I'm not in any way associated with them).

There's a DIY somewhere on this site about replacing the thermostat.
To replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,091
Posted By zzzzkev
Did anybody have these errors associated with the...

Did anybody have these errors associated with the trailer hitch electronics module?

>CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS<
>CHECK REAR LIGHTS<

I pulled the electronic module out 2 weeks ago, my Indy cleared...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2010, 08:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,234
Posted By zzzzkev
I have the same problem. At first I thought it...

I have the same problem. At first I thought it was related to the recent addition of the trailer hitch because of the module that is added to control the trailer's brake lights. 2 weeks ago I removed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2010, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,786
Posted By zzzzkev
control arms

Johnnytime, for what it's worth I have used www.bavauto.com (http://www.bavauto.com) for parts over the years. I love those guys. They are super knowledgable even when you have a hard time explaining...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,611
Posted By zzzzkev
My Z creaks a bit...?

I know I'm late to this post, I am experiencing something similar. I replaced the front LL control arm May 2010 because I had a wicked shimmy on high speed braking. It started again a bit more than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,537
Posted By zzzzkev
How Many Miles does your 3.0 have?

Don't know what a valve cover gasket costs, but the instrument cluster can be repaired for $299 (see www.vdorepair.com (http://www.vdorepair.com)), the tailgate rattle I repaired for $135, and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2010, 11:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,047
Posted By zzzzkev
Hmmm, I find Exxon is on the list of top tier...

Hmmm, I find Exxon is on the list of top tier gas.

Top Tier Gasoline (http://www.toptiergas.com/retailers.html)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,047
Posted By zzzzkev
Hehe, well it is worth noting too that the Tiger...

Hehe, well it is worth noting too that the Tiger in my tank at 93 octane does not perform as well in mpg terms as Costco does at 91 octane!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,047
Posted By zzzzkev
Not sure how to ID what a "top tier" gas is. I...

Not sure how to ID what a "top tier" gas is. I analyzed my gas since I bought the car 8.5 years ago. No real pattern emerged. I detect no seasonal variation by brand and time of year. The mileages...
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