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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Okay, I disconnected the battery cables from the...

Okay, I disconnected the battery cables from the battery and attached the jumper cables directly onto the terminals. I then attached the jumper cables to the B+ and ground up front. Tried to start...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Ok, thank you. So to be clear, I take a jumper...

Ok, thank you. So to be clear, I take a jumper cable and connect the positive on the battery in back to the positive nut in the front, leaving the negative cables unattached?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 04:50 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Angry DUDE!! I'm NOT A CAR GUY so I don't understand...

DUDE!! I'm NOT A CAR GUY so I don't understand what the below MEANS!!


jumper from battery pos to B+ under hood.


If you're not going to help WHY THE HELL RESPOND???
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Can you explain those steps to me as if I were a...

Can you explain those steps to me as if I were a small child? I really need to get this truck running.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 04:15 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
UPDATE Got a mechanic to do a house call. He...

UPDATE

Got a mechanic to do a house call. He ran power directly to the starter and had me turn the key. The engine cranked right up. This rules out the starter and the battery. This leaves the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
What is the 'BST'? This is really frustrating....

What is the 'BST'? This is really frustrating. How the hell can this be? A battery dies, you replace the battery and then the car won't start when it was running perfectly well before then? This is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Tried original key and spare key. Charged battery...

Tried original key and spare key. Charged battery to 12.8 volts. Checked fuses in back. Will check fuses in the front in the morning. Still no crank, no start, no moan, no nothing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
I assume that's a dealership thing?

I assume that's a dealership thing?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Not asking for a code. I crank the key and...

Not asking for a code. I crank the key and everything illuminates, radio comes on, windows roll up and down but nothing from the engine. No crank, no whirr, no moan, nothing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2020, 12:57 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
I have the 2003 E53 X5. The spare key is the...

I have the 2003 E53 X5. The spare key is the remote key fob with the button in the center. I think I have a factory installed alarm.

EODguy, what do you mean 'And at the B terminal under the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Everything comes on: Radio, locks, windows,...

Everything comes on: Radio, locks, windows, alarm, etc. Everything but the starter. Voltage on battery is 12.9v fully charged.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 13,830
Posted By jagarundi
Dead battery. Replaced with new. Now won't start

Hoping someone can help. Had a dead battery in the X5 over the summer. Got a charge and was able to start. A few weeks later battery died and car sat in the driveway for a couple weeks. Charged the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
Thought I'd post this for those wishing to know...

Thought I'd post this for those wishing to know how to check battery voltage from high cluster on X5 E53

• Turn OFF Car.
• Turn ON high Beam headlights for 5 minutes. This removes the surface...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
Okay, just came back from checking the battery...

Okay, just came back from checking the battery from the high cluster. The voltage fluctuated between 11.6 and 11.7. This is way below the 12.3 and up that would turn the starter. I just put a battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
just went out and jumped it for about 7 minutes....

just went out and jumped it for about 7 minutes. Still crank. I'd sure like those cluster instructions so that I can see what the batteries deal is
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
I have the 'high' cluster as there are buttons on...

I have the 'high' cluster as there are buttons on either side of the steering column
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 03:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
And to further answer your questions, the key...

And to further answer your questions, the key works with locking/unlocking/alarm set/alarm-disarm
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
Oh, and to add...called the BMW dealership and...

Oh, and to add...called the BMW dealership and was told to bring key in AND purchase a BMW battery so that they can program the key to the battery. That doesn't sound right AT ALL.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
To clarify: The first time this happened I...

To clarify:

The first time this happened I had a very old battery in there. I would charge and recharge this battery before it finally died. The last time I charged it, I took it OUT of the truck...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,205
Posted By jagarundi
Battery died dead. After recharge key won't start it

This is the SECOND time this has happened! First time it happened, I had an old batter that was on it's last legs. After it wouldn't take jumps anymore I got it fully charged at Autozone. When I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,428
Posted By jagarundi
That price is INSANE:banghead: This is the...

That price is INSANE:banghead: This is the SECOND time this has occurred to my X5. The first time it happened, my battery died dead as a door nail. Had to remove it and recharge. After placing it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,999
Posted By jagarundi
How expensive, ball park? It just started...

How expensive, ball park? It just started drinking coolant I would say a month ago. With all things considered do you think it's time to let it go?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2016, 02:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,999
Posted By jagarundi
3.01 V6

3.01 V6
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,999
Posted By jagarundi
Unhappy Is it time?

Hello everyone, ok here's the deal:

2003 X5 with 133k miles on it. Started noticing oil in the coolant recovery tank. This has been going on for at least 2 years. Service engine light stays on....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By jagarundi
Oil in coolant reservior/No A/C

Hello everybody, so here's the deal:

Started noticing oil in my coolant reservoir...
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