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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,757
Posted By Bassethound
Very nice! Although, being born and raised in...

Very nice! Although, being born and raised in PA, I would be mindful of rust from all the salt on the roads. Even if not driven in the snow, it can still pick up a lot of salt after the snow is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-14-2012, 12:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 26,681
Posted By Bassethound
x3 on the Bosch 49-850B battery. So far very...

x3 on the Bosch 49-850B battery. So far very please for $108.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2012, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,244
Posted By Bassethound
Very easy to do: 1. remove splash guard...

Very easy to do:

1. remove splash guard covering oil pan
2. drain oil
3. disconnect the wire to the oil level sensor. The sensor is at the opposite end of the oil pan from the drain. You'll...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,411
Posted By Bassethound
I was lucky enough to find this same interior in...

I was lucky enough to find this same interior in a 2006 jet black 3.0. I get a lot of good comments on the interior due to the rare color and two-tone seats.

Interesting though...it appears your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2011, 06:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,215
Posted By Bassethound
Nice! Thanks for posting the pics.

Nice! Thanks for posting the pics.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 14,215
Posted By Bassethound
Does someone mind posting pics of their...

Does someone mind posting pics of their installations? I am in the market for a sub but am also concerned about taking up too much cargo space. Thanks in advance.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,651
Posted By Bassethound
Wow! I'd better take all the K&N air filters out...

Wow! I'd better take all the K&N air filters out of my BMWs before the engines fail prematurely. As they say, your mileage may vary. :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,651
Posted By Bassethound
You are going to hear many opinions on the best...

You are going to hear many opinions on the best products to use. Here is my experience with the following vehicles all with the M54 engine ( realize not the same as yours):

2001 325i 180,000...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2011, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By Bassethound
I would like to purchase the cover from the 2006....

I would like to purchase the cover from the 2006. Someone correct me if I am wrong but I believe the 2000 - 2003 cover is a different design than the 2004-2006. I had an '02 X5 and the cover run...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2011, 11:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,201
Posted By Bassethound
I am interested in the one for a 2006 X5 assuming...

I am interested in the one for a 2006 X5 assuming it will fit a 3.0i. Please let me know what you are asking including shipping to north carolina.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2011, 07:38 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,289
Posted By Bassethound
I was able to find this video that may help. I...

I was able to find this video that may help. I plan to try it this coming weekend.

BMW 330i Windshield Trim Replacement how to.wmv - YouTube...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By Bassethound
This can be reversed if you want a DIY. Take a...

This can be reversed if you want a DIY. Take a look at the "how to's" under engine and transmission. The DIY is called "Reverse Steptronic Direction."
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,289
Posted By Bassethound
I have the same issue on my 2006 X5 3.0i. Would...

I have the same issue on my 2006 X5 3.0i. Would appreciate any DIY help on replacing that top moulding of the windshield. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2011, 09:48 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 269,477
Posted By Bassethound
'04 3.0i with 120k miles. General maintenance...

'04 3.0i with 120k miles. General maintenance plus thermostat, water pump, belts, cv boots, and spark plugs all around 100k miles. Change oil every 7500 miles using Mobil 1 0w40. Still runs like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,987
Posted By Bassethound
Fault Code 55 - Trans FailSafe Prog

I am getting a fault code 55 (P0735 - 5th Gear incorrect ratio) on my 2002 X5 3.0L. Any ideas where I can get diagnostic info to begin to resolve this? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2007, 05:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 951
Posted By Bassethound
Need Quick Help!!! Instrument Cluster

I just put aluminum guage rings in my 2002 X5 and thought everything was going well until I put the instrument panel back in the X5. The top line of the pixel panel where the odometer reading, trip...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2006, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,098
Posted By Bassethound
Emergency/Accident Questions

My wife was in an accident last night in which a car came across the median at her and she t-boned it. She is doing well with only some soreness this morning. Anyway, I was curious about the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2005, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 988
Posted By Bassethound
Help with Rear Window Wiper

The rear window wiper on my wife's X5 (2002 3.0i) works intermittently. It works when it is first turned on and then after a while just stops working most of the time in mid-swipe. If I open and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2005, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,337
Posted By Bassethound
It also sounds like the service indicator did not...

It also sounds like the service indicator did not get reset after the oil change. You should see all of the green lights after the indicator is reset.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2005, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,193
Posted By Bassethound
Power Steering Fluid and Pump Question

I will be replacing the power steering pump this weekend and just wanted to check a few things. Is the fluid in the system, Dexron III ATF? What is the total fluid capacity of the power steering...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,650
Posted By Bassethound
Thanks for all the replies. The seat is still...

Thanks for all the replies. The seat is still going back to a predetermined position after I set it for myself... unlock, drive, lock, unlock... I guess I'll need the dealership to look at it. :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2005, 08:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,650
Posted By Bassethound
Specifically, I don't want the seat and mirror...

Specifically, I don't want the seat and mirror settings to save on the key. I bought the X5 used and it has the previous owner's seat settings on the key memory so evertime I lock and unlock the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2005, 02:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,650
Posted By Bassethound
Key Memory Default

Is there any way to reset the key memory back to the factory default settings without having the dealer do it? thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2005, 10:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By Bassethound
Help on driver's side door lock

I just bought my wife a 2002 X5 3.0i. She says the driver's side door lock does not alway lock or unlock. :( When she starts out, the auto door locks are fine on the other three doors but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2005, 02:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,539
Posted By Bassethound
Sounds like what happened on my last brake job on...

Sounds like what happened on my last brake job on my 325i. One day the brakes were fine the next the fronts were vibrating horribly above 40 mph. My brother-in-law mechanic said I may have run...
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