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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-15-2026, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,309,542
Posted By crystalworks
I don't disagree with you on that. I've also sold...

I don't disagree with you on that. I've also sold a vehicle on CnB. Very highly optioned 2015 F15 diesel. Got a great price for it ($8k over Carmax), though the buyer was a giant PoS and drove it for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2026, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,309,542
Posted By crystalworks
Nice to see these appreciating a little bit if...

Nice to see these appreciating a little bit if that's a legitimate set of bids. I'm not convinced there wasn't some shill action there as that was not the nicest example of a 4.8is.


Seller needs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2026, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,237
Views: 1,309,542
Posted By crystalworks
This is going to sell for ~$6000. Least desirable...

This is going to sell for ~$6000. Least desirable color IMO and needs almost the entire hit list of typical 4.8is issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2026, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,259
Posted By crystalworks
Sorry to hear that. Never heard of a torque...

Sorry to hear that. Never heard of a torque converter on a road car exploding. Sad way for that vehicle to leave the highways of America. Though I suppose it's not as bad as other ways...


She...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2026, 10:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,907
Posted By crystalworks
GL with your future automotive endeavors....

GL with your future automotive endeavors. Watching cars with any kind of enthusiast value sit unused is hard. Understand the move.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2025, 03:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 41,277
Posted By crystalworks
Are you talking about the receiving tracks that...

Are you talking about the receiving tracks that are glued to the headliner itself? The one that the plastic portion of 51441957623 slides into? 51441957623 is actually two parts consolidated into one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 763
Posted By crystalworks
You checked the big accumulation air tank under...

You checked the big accumulation air tank under the RS cladding? It's huge and has quite a few fittings plus a valve or two if memory serves.



I went through replacing and troubleshooting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2025, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,406
Posted By crystalworks
You put a new battery in? Like brand new?

You put a new battery in? Like brand new?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By crystalworks
I saw one of your other comments on the subject...

I saw one of your other comments on the subject in another thread about keeping the old unit for its superior quality. I have a Bosch reman going in with an associated core charge. But it's only $75...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2025, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 899
Posted By crystalworks
N62 Starter... Looks Like Fun... Any Tips?

Well, the time has come at 133000 miles in the 4.8. I have been driving the X5 sparingly, as always, but now have to travel with the 1000A NOCO booster because the starter is just demanding too much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,965
Posted By crystalworks
100% true. Sound insulation should be a part of...

100% true. Sound insulation should be a part of any audio upgrade. Made a huge difference in my X5, though I still have to do the roof and the tailgate area.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2024, 01:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,931
Posted By crystalworks
Second for door vapor barriers. In really heavy...

Second for door vapor barriers. In really heavy rains the doors will literally fill up and spill over into the rear floor boards. Also check the drains in the bottom of the doors to be sure they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,965
Posted By crystalworks
I'd keep the MID then and add one of those...

I'd keep the MID then and add one of those Bluetooth modules I've seen discussed on here.

Which audio setup do you have? Premium, or Premium Hi-Fi (DSP)? I forget if there was a base level system...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2024, 01:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,965
Posted By crystalworks
Achtung! This can snowball quickly... :D ...

Achtung! This can snowball quickly... :D

https://www.caraudiojunkies.com/showthread.php?5045-BMW-X5-Dream-System-(From-1999)-Spoiler-Fairly-Mundane-by-CAJ-Standards

But what are you looking to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,136
Posted By crystalworks
Gotcha. :thumbup: I wonder if the import is...

Gotcha. :thumbup:

I wonder if the import is as thin as ZF LF6 (your 4.6 probably uses LF5?). That's why I stopped using it. In fresh transmissions it works great, but anything that's seen 100k+...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,136
Posted By crystalworks
Are those both the same fluid but slightly...

Are those both the same fluid but slightly different packaging?

I always use the MaxLife version below.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61CRoQBhh2L._AC_UF894,1000_QL80_.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2024, 02:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,211
Posted By crystalworks
Same as most here, had good experience with FCP....

Same as most here, had good experience with FCP. That is crazy they want you to get a mechanic to sign off on the part condition... CRAZY. Open a chat window and talk to someone via that. What I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2024, 02:45 PM
Replies: 17,752
Views: 4,131,305
Posted By crystalworks
Finally had a new windshield put in. So nice to...

Finally had a new windshield put in. So nice to have a clear view out of the front instead of the pitted mess.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,094
Posted By crystalworks
The radio and the lights are the only thing that...

The radio and the lights are the only thing that might require some coding. Vehicles involved are all pre-LCI so wiring harnesses should be mostly similar if not identical. The lights might need some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 980
Posted By crystalworks
Careful when you pry those nubbins out... they...

Careful when you pry those nubbins out... they are EXPENSIVE!

You can buy aftermarket push pins, but the OE ones are ridiculous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2024, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 274,336
Posted By crystalworks
"The name's Bond... " 84472

"The name's Bond... "

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 39,872
Posted By crystalworks
Here's pinouts I put together when I was making a...

Here's pinouts I put together when I was making a DSP interface harness to add to the info from BMWx5e53.

https://i.postimg.cc/1s296j26/DSP-Amp-Pinout-Small.jpg

I used BMWx5e53's info and Tis...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2024, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,065
Posted By crystalworks
That's an understatement. My SiL lives in Cibilo...

That's an understatement. My SiL lives in Cibilo and I loathe using 35 both ways.

If all the speakers used to work, and now you have multiples out... I'd be leaning towards your amplifier failing....
Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 09-11-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,233
Posted By crystalworks
Found these for you on the net... 84433 84434

Found these for you on the net...

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Forum: X5 (F15) Forum 09-11-2024, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,233
Posted By crystalworks
Sorry, no DIY. At least you have an Sdrive...

Sorry, no DIY. At least you have an Sdrive though... should be relatively straight forward. Support engine from above, loosen engine mounts, pull steering shaft from rack, loosen subframe bolts, and...
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