Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-29-2018, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
Here we go again... same as it ever was...
Arrrrrgh!
Hi folks.... I've turned up back on this thread like a bad penny!
Quick question to the experts re: ride height again...... again..... again.....
Having restored my compressor with...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-23-2018, 07:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
UPDATE
Hi all - genuinely appreciate all the time taken to reply on here - invaluable advice.
I drove with live data running consistently from all wheels - all seemed about the same - maybe 1mph...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-21-2018, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
4.8is ABS every time I brake!
Hi all... I searched on this but can never seem to make the search thing work... I type in ABS and nothing comes up - anyway.... :(
My 4.8is V8....
My ABS is cutting in and viabrating the brake...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2018, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
Arrrrgh that ol' compressor chestnut!
Hi Gogubjp .... they guys above are absolutely correct... :iagree:
Looks like classic weak compressor... at least that is the cheapest place to start!
I bought the piston ring from...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-19-2018, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 34,511
Hi again... you say "If you change the bridge...
Hi again... you say "If you change the bridge seal, you might as well change the four jump seals as well. And the mechatronic connector seal too"
Not entirely sure how to find part nos for these...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-19-2018, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 82
Views: 34,511
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-19-2018, 11:57 AM
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Replies: 82
Views: 34,511
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-09-2018, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 60,650
Nice one
Nice one AJ
Looks like that was the main problem then. :yikes:
I have every confidence you will get rid the SLS problem now.
It won't go away by itself - let us know which codes it is/was when you...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-21-2018, 07:05 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 60,650
Oh Boy!
Hi Prospect25 - sounds like a right can of worms!
This one might be a bit out of my league...
I am a bit like you i.e. when I had on-going problems it was tempting to let the beast go - however, in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-05-2018, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,927
Found the leak - unfortunately!
Hi chaps - wellllllll :confused:
Apparently it is the classic coolant transfer pipe front seal (N62 V8 Engine infamous 'Valley Leak') causing water/anti-freeze to spring from the 'weep hole' adj to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-31-2018, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,927
X5 4.8is Losing Coolant - but where?
Hi all - my X5 4.8is V8 E53 (Dec 2004 110K miles) has started to lose coolant... but where from - that is the question - I just don't know! :dunno:
Makes a change not to be wrestling with air...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2018, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
BMW Porn !
Hi again - ha ha - yeah you could be caught watching BMW porn! :rofl:
OK Code 116
I am no expert but have had this too!
In fact I have historically had every code under the sun on the 4.8is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2018, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
ride height 4.8
Hi - I did have similar issues a few years back... as far as I remember I raised & lowered the car via a diagnostic machine (my pal local garage)... I measured correct height (bottom wheel rim to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-08-2017, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 60,650
Just changed the lateral sensor !
:cool:Well - with the help of the above pics I just changed my Lateral Acceleration Sensor - same part no. as in above pics. Thank you for great pictures !
4x4 warning yellow warning had come on and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-29-2017, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
Hi Folks - need urgent help with the 4.8is... ...
Hi Folks - need urgent help with the 4.8is...
Can anyone help?
ALS is off again but that is not the root cause.
I have a code 32 on self level (Can bus) but cannot clear it for more than a few...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-22-2017, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-22-2017, 09:17 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
Hi me again
Hi folks... can you help...
I am down in FR Alps 650 miles from home!
Towing a 1700 kg caravan.
Had not used the car for 4 days.
Jumped in this morn and yellow 4x4 yellow warning triangle...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2017, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
Me too !
Hi Slick... wow - here we all are again LOL... how are you!
I wish I knew the answer to your code 122 - however I have met a guy here who really understands everything about these systems - I have...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-03-2016, 04:32 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-06-2016, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
Hi Mowog67 (Jeff)
Hi Jeff
Yes - I too was helped greatly by this forum & thread.
When my suspension first started to play up I was a little freaked out.
The system does not worry me so much now as I have kind of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-06-2015, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
'ere we go 'ere we go 'ere we go (again)
Hi all - I still have the 4.8is
In August was in France for 3 weeks (650 miles away) and due to return with a heavy load of kids luggage, roof box & 1.8 ton caravan.
SLS message appeared day...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-30-2015, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-30-2015, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
Ride height?
Hey there Ricky Bobby - hope you are well!
What height did you set the 4.8is at in the end?
When I had mine leveled the guy (BMW genius) simply said "I have set it at 'Sport Level'... "
I wonder...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-30-2015, 07:33 AM
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Replies: 167
Views: 105,288
Here we go again!
Hi Brent
It is strange timing that you should report back on this today.
Reason being yesterday the 'SLS Inactive' message re-appeared.
It has been stable for months now having replaced the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-07-2014, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 27,801
YAY !
Good news :D as you know I bought the compressor ring kit from bagpipingandy on e-bay... also had a chat with him on the phone - very knowledgeable guy on compressor matters eh!
I replaced the...
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