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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2025, 10:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 518
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: 3,715
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: 542
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: 542
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: 1,362
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: 1,215
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: 1,362
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: 1,362
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: 3,478
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: 3,478
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: 1,466
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: 17,414
Views: 3,350,200
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: 827
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: 696
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: 1,116
Views: 227,601
Posted By crystalworks
"The name's Bond... " 84472

"The name's Bond... "

84472
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2024, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 35,309
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: 3,710
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: 1,569
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: 1,569
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...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2024, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 795
Posted By crystalworks
I would do the pan/filter, mechatronic sleeve,...

I would do the pan/filter, mechatronic sleeve, tube seals, and use Valvoline Maxlife full synthetic ATF for the fill. Cured my 2nd slow roll thud. And it was pretty severe. Been good for 20k miles...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,710
Posted By crystalworks
Does the tweeter work on the door with the dead...

Does the tweeter work on the door with the dead speaker? Does the dash mid work on the side that has the dead speaker?

If they do, and the only problem is 1 dead speaker. The easiest and most cost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,710
Posted By crystalworks
Alright. If you are trying to have all 10...

Alright. If you are trying to have all 10 speakers amplified, + a subwoofer... you're talking real work. And cost.

You would need a 5 channel amplifier at minimum. And you would need to replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,710
Posted By crystalworks
That's a nice 4 channel amp. Always liked Kicker...

That's a nice 4 channel amp. Always liked Kicker gear, especially the old Stillwater Designs days. But anywho, how were you planning on using that amp? Meaning what were you planning on hooking up to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,710
Posted By crystalworks
No problem. I found the easiest way to find a...

No problem. I found the easiest way to find a suitable connector was to just buy a non-functional amp on Ebay. I have a whole thread about how I made my adapter. Have a read through if you're...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,023
Posted By crystalworks
For that reason... I don't use hand brake on an...

For that reason... I don't use hand brake on an automatic vehicle. :D

Never had a parking pawl fail... yet. :rofl:

But seriously, good tip... I'll employ that on my E30 and any other manual I...
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