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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 06:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
I plugged the MAF back in and it ran like crap...

I plugged the MAF back in and it ran like crap immediately. Then I tapped and knocked on it a few times but no change. At this point I'm still pretty sure its the MAF.

I have a Febi Bilstien...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum Yesterday, 07:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
I found a place to do a breeze-free smoke test....

I found a place to do a breeze-free smoke test. The local mall's parking structure has a section that is rarely used and out of the way. The smoke test revealed one split on the intake boot small...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2024, 09:34 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
I didn't upload the whole video but yes MAF...

I didn't upload the whole video but yes MAF reading drops down to ~14 kgh at idle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2024, 09:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
The fuel pressure readings are close enough to...

The fuel pressure readings are close enough to spec that I do not believe it is a factor. I don't think volume is to blame either because under wide open throttle there'd be a steady decline in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
Ok I checked the connector and wiggled the...

Ok I checked the connector and wiggled the harness with the engine running, no change.


I used a version of the smoke machine below. Manually blew smoke into the intake boot just after the MAF....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 02:25 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
It looks like a slow build but I suspect the...

It looks like a slow build but I suspect the rental tester + adapter + swapped schrader valve probably didn't allow max volume flow to the gauge 100%. But at full throttle the fuel pressure stayed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2024, 12:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
80stech, good call on the fuel rail shrader...

80stech, good call on the fuel rail shrader valve. Swapped with a different one and response from the tester is much better now.
andrewwynn, looks like my fuel pressure is now behaving similar to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
I thought about a pinched line from this poor guy...

I thought about a pinched line from this poor guy (https://xoutpost.com/955472-post256.html) who found the same thing after a bunch of part replacements. In his scenario the fuel pressure would go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2024, 04:21 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,096
Posted By victell
Need help with bogging and misfires, persistent P0171 & P0174 lean DTCs

My 2003 3.0 X5 has a bogging and misfire condition that I cannot seem to find the root cause. I have reached the limits of my knowledge and am asking for help before I waste more money replacing good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2024, 06:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 646
Posted By victell
This seems to be what I've found as well. At this...

This seems to be what I've found as well. At this point I don't feel confident enough that the 510 or 520 will have more functionality than my 530. Guess I'll stick with what I have for now. Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2024, 08:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 646
Posted By victell
What is the difference between the nt-510 and the...

What is the difference between the nt-510 and the nt-520? I've searched but haven't found anything yet. I already have a nt-530 but it sounds like the 510 and 520 have more functions.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 02:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,667
Posted By victell
Good looking out! I actually found one of your...

Good looking out! I actually found one of your replies to another post about torque specs. https://xoutpost.com/1197922-post8.html. I'll be using that today as I'm in the middle of the job.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,667
Posted By victell
Does anyone have a service manual they can share?...

Does anyone have a service manual they can share? I'm finally replacing my rusted rear subframe and replacing some bushings while I'm in there. A manual would be helpful.


Looks like BMW had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2023, 07:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,484
Posted By victell
thread bump for current cheap options

Ebay now has cheaper poly and rubber subframe bushings available. I'm not familiar with either brand (the poly brand is literally sus) and their significantly lower prices do not inspire confidence....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2022, 06:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 181
Posted By victell
Thread revival... The PMC adapter...

Thread revival...



The PMC adapter looks to be about 35mm thick. What would be the best/easiest way to account for it?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,691
Posted By victell
Yes. Quoted for posterity.

Yes. Quoted for posterity.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,879
Posted By victell
Insta-subscribe

Insta-subscribe
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2017, 12:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,007
Posted By victell
The unit you linked has some interesting options....

The unit you linked has some interesting options. There's a TPMS package (including sensors) for only $169.

Options
ATSC Digital TV(US Canada Mexico Korea) +US$75.00
DVB-T Digital TV(Europe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,878
Posted By victell
In addition, the supercharger can be uninstalled...

In addition, the supercharger can be uninstalled and the X5 returned to stock. The kit can then be sold or you can put it on any M54 engine that BMW put in dang near every vehicle around that time....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2017, 03:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By victell
Have you fueled up any of your other vehicles at...

Have you fueled up any of your other vehicles at that gas station? Might be a bad batch of gas. If you havent fueled up with any other vehicles I would make a call to the gas station to see if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2016, 09:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,055
Posted By victell
Thank you. Do you think an aux input wiring can...

Thank you. Do you think an aux input wiring can be spliced into the loom? Would that allow an updated head unit to work with aux-in?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,055
Posted By victell
Can a navigation display unit with an aux port...

Can a navigation display unit with an aux port from a later (10/2002 and on) vehicle be swapped into an earlier vehicle? Does it need to be coded or anything?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 8,241
Posted By victell
ESS Tuning Stage 1 Supercharger Kit - 320 HP, or...

ESS Tuning Stage 1 Supercharger Kit - 320 HP, or Stage 2 - 345 HP
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,880
Posted By victell
Another owner here to chime in... Low...

Another owner here to chime in...

Low refrigerant in my system (0.5lb, spec=0.98) caused right dash vent to be warm, center right barely cool, center left cooler, and left vent the coldest.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2016, 10:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,928
Posted By victell
True. But if you ever want to sell the X5 then...

True. But if you ever want to sell the X5 then the supercharger can be removed and the vehicle returned to stock condition (not as easy if turbocharged).

And then the supercharger kit can be sold...
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