Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-09-2017, 08:54 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-17-2017, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,176
Do it yourself, it's pretty easy. Getting the...
Do it yourself, it's pretty easy. Getting the piece out is a piece of cake. If you get stuck putting the new one in (you probably won't) then take it to someone.
Be sure to take it slow and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-21-2017, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 19
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After using the upper end cleaner (mentioned in...
After using the upper end cleaner (mentioned in the video I posted earlier) in each cylinder, my idle smoothed out a lot and I don't feel a distinct misfire anymore. It's not perfect, but the X5 has...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-11-2017, 01:22 AM
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Replies: 19
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-30-2017, 04:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
Update:
I replaced the CCV. The PO had...
Update:
I replaced the CCV. The PO had replaced only the hose from the bottom of the CCV to the dipstick tube and the others were very brittle.
I also changed the throttle body gasket while I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-27-2016, 11:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
Well I spent some time listening to the...
Well I spent some time listening to the injectors. I'm not exactly sure whether a bad injector will sound drastically different or whether the difference will be subtle. That said, I think I may...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2016, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2016, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2016, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
I understand the fuel, spark, compression...
I understand the fuel, spark, compression concept, but you have to admit that it's a lot easier to sort out with a 60s carbureted motor.
Anyway, I switched the plugs between cylinders 4 and 5 and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-21-2016, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
Well my misfire seems to be getting worse. I...
Well my misfire seems to be getting worse. I installed a new DISA O-ring and cleaned the MAF. I also put some injector cleaner into the fuel tank. None of these things has made any difference. A...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-15-2016, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
Yes. This is helpful. I've already completed...
Yes. This is helpful. I've already completed most of this list:
(1) 1K on new spark plugs
(2) haven't checked fuel pressure yet
(3) the air intake has been smoke tested...will replace DISA...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-15-2016, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,428
Another Misfire Thread
I figured I would start a thread for my misfire problem. I've seen a bunch of others, but almost never see the solution (if any is ever reached). So I'll use this one to chronicle my issue.
My...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2016, 06:00 PM
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Replies: 70
Views: 13,761
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-28-2015, 12:33 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-28-2015, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-28-2015, 03:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-27-2015, 07:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,711
Weird Shake and Tire Wear (Pics)
I know there are a ton of shake and tire wear threads, but I haven't seen one with quite my issue (if they're even related). As you can see in the pics below the passenger rear tire's camber is way...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-02-2014, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,244
There are several threads about this problem....
There are several threads about this problem. None that I have seen have come to an easy definite resolution. Some have said it's the motor mounts but others say changing the mounts did nothing....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2014, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-30-2014, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,254
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-29-2014, 01:21 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 6,091
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2014, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2014, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 572
CD Player Not Working
I recently picked up a 2003 x5 and just discovered the CD player (generic in-dash style) doesn't work (ie won't take a cd). Are there any common issues with this type of player? Or should I just...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2014, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,699
CD Player Not Working
I recently picked up a 2003 x5 and just discovered the CD player (generic in-dash style) doesn't work (ie won't take a cd). Are there any common issues with this type of player? Or should I just...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2014, 02:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,959
I had a similar problem in my x5 but on the...
I had a similar problem in my x5 but on the driver side. I switched the controls from the working passenger seat to the driver seat and tested. The passenger switch moved the driver seat in all...
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