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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2019, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,842
Posted By keduMINI
While there may be forum etiquette to not open an...

While there may be forum etiquette to not open an old thread, I nevertheless wish more subscribers who opened a post would provide a summary statement on the outcome--even if it's 10 years old....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,408
Posted By keduMINI
Question I could only get rid of my intermittent blinking...

I could only get rid of my intermittent blinking Automatic Headlight issue by replacing the control unit (63126939069 at Realoem) on driver's side. After installing I sealed it so water cannot drop...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 39,372
Posted By keduMINI
Do you mean Part No 24347588727 on RealOEM.com? ...

Do you mean Part No 24347588727 on RealOEM.com?



And,do you mean Part Nos 24107519314/15 and 24107520715?

Were your seals visibly worn to account, at least in part, for the hard-shift...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,351
Posted By keduMINI
Check the quality of your oil cap gasket and...

Check the quality of your oil cap gasket and O-rings of oil dipstick. Even if cap seemingly cinches tightly over the filler hole, deformations from numerous heat/cool cycles can deform gasket. Put...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,967
Posted By keduMINI
+1 on the point above, and then do the...

+1 on the point above, and then do the following...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 731
Posted By keduMINI
Return Pipe Leak. Anyone experience this?

My question: has anyone else experienced this temperature-dependent leak of this pressure-fitted return pipe (item #3 in diagram)?

I recently (summer 2016) replaced coolant components (valley...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,253
Posted By keduMINI
Ain't that the truth...you got that right!

Ain't that the truth...you got that right!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 05:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,777
Posted By keduMINI
Is the reputable car chain company the one...

Is the reputable car chain company the one diagnosing the persistent problem after they take the car for a test run? Does it run well after their test run, but acts up with you only? The integrity of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2016, 09:37 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,292
Posted By keduMINI
What I gather, Febest is a European distributor...

What I gather, Febest is a European distributor of OEM-like parts. Who supplies Febest with parts such as CV and boots? I could not get information from their website.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,187
Posted By keduMINI
Ditto on what David.X5 said. If the alignment...

Ditto on what David.X5 said. If the alignment pins on switch are broken, the SAIA-Burgess switch assembly can be purchased from Newark (part # V4NCS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,626
Posted By keduMINI
When I first got my X5 (2006 E53 4.4i N62) in...

When I first got my X5 (2006 E53 4.4i N62) in 2013, the mirror-folding microswitch lever brackets were broken (rise points at top of switch on each end). I needed to buy new microswitches (Mfr part...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2016, 03:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By keduMINI
I am in agreement with this statement above. ...

I am in agreement with this statement above.

I rigged up a contraption comprising a 8 gallon bucket (30 L) covered with a stack of 2 X 4 inch wood blocks whose lengths were greater than the bucket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2015, 08:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,558
Posted By keduMINI
If painting your calipers is not desired, and...

If painting your calipers is not desired, and caliper covers are of interest, then at least try metal covers (MGP Caliper Covers (http://calipercovers.com/)). Unlike the plastic covers that at least...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,098
Posted By keduMINI
I agree with this entirely! Not only is it a...

I agree with this entirely!

Not only is it a learning experience, but you may find more things that your mechanic missed. My work load started with wanting to replace a torn boot...after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,258
Posted By keduMINI
66316 Item 4 (X 2) remove; then able to lift...

66316

Item 4 (X 2) remove; then able to lift fan assembly out after removing hoses from plastic hooks on backside of fan (not shown) and electrical connection Item 6.
Item 5 (unsure of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,579
Posted By keduMINI
If you have a mirror, try to examine the surface...

If you have a mirror, try to examine the surface right below the teeth of the crank wheel (or use your finger to rub the surface) to see if oil is indeed passing through there. Also, smell oil for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,050
Posted By keduMINI
A very strong +1 on the tedium of this task! ...

A very strong +1 on the tedium of this task!



While I never encountered needing to drill anything on my '06 X5 E53 N62 Engine, other E53 versions may require this step.



Another very...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,525
Posted By keduMINI
While the complete tear down of the dash AND its...

While the complete tear down of the dash AND its framing is a bit extreme, it is, in principle, what needs to be done to access the main blower motor. Bentley's manual does a great job providing a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2014, 06:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,960
Posted By keduMINI
See original post for solution.

See original post for solution.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2014, 04:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,960
Posted By keduMINI
Video of One-Touch signaling and Lighting...

Video of One-Touch signaling and Lighting sequence on Lock/Unlock with key FOB.

No shenanigans, I am actually "one-touching" the turn stalk (i.e., pushing the stalk to just below the transition to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,960
Posted By keduMINI
The coding in the BMW X5 E53 modules does not...

The coding in the BMW X5 E53 modules does not contain a binary (aktiv/nicht aktiv) command line that can be reassigned by NCS Expert for the 3-blink turn signal (like in my newer "BMW" 2010 CAN BUS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,960
Posted By keduMINI
Pictures of successfully programmed Angel Eyes as...

Pictures of successfully programmed Angel Eyes as DRL via the eLight Module from Car-solution. NCS Expert was used to turn off the inner halogen "high beam" leaving only the angel eyes.

Angel...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,960
Posted By keduMINI
SOLVED: e-Light Module: Unlock Doors when Ignition is Switched to Off?

Recently installed the eLight Professional Module to access features not programmable via NCS Expert:

While NCS is able to program via the GM(?) module to lock doors on "drive off," there is no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2014, 09:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,651
Posted By keduMINI
Kenwood 2014 DNX891HD install after selling AVIN HU

AVIN HU was great to look at, but paled in audio functionality. iPod loaded songs extremely(!) slow--one song on 80 GB iPod Classic played over-and-over for my entire 15 min trip. Kenwood 891HD loads...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-12-2014, 02:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 22,294
Posted By keduMINI
Anyone notice with the AVIN unit... 1) when...

Anyone notice with the AVIN unit...
1) when using onboard navigation programs Sygic, Navigon, or Copilot (all USA or North American versions from Google Play) other audio is disabled?
--For...
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