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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-21-2016, 06:46 PM

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Door Handle, mechanical lock and window regulator question - 01 X5

Views: 758

Posted By Jack_James

Door Handle, mechanical lock and window regulator question - 01 X5

Figured I'd just ask them all at the same time :-)

Over the winter my X5 took a beating apparently. Exteroir passengers door handle doesn't work, passengers window is slow and the lock on my...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-21-2016, 06:15 PM

Replies: 7

3.0i CAI idea. Am I crazy?

Views: 1,596

Posted By Jack_James

I experiemented with a few setups on my 3.0...

I experiemented with a few setups on my 3.0 X5...did an aluminum bend to the airflow meter with another aluminum bend to a large cone filter. Wasn't happy with the high pitch whistling to be honest...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-20-2015, 07:22 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

I used the tail pipe for ground...and you can't...

I used the tail pipe for ground...and you can't determine which is 12v side for the rear bulbs, side marker is much easier in my mind. 2 wires, no fuss.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-20-2015, 03:28 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

OH the picture I have shows wire function as...

OH the picture I have shows wire function as well, the blue and yellow (maybe white?) stripe is 12v, while the brown wire is ground.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-20-2015, 03:27 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

I would have taken pics but it was a solo mission...

I would have taken pics but it was a solo mission in the freezing cold haha.

I'll give you some more detail tho!

First off, if you're not sure how to remove the side marker and bulb, I would do...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 10:50 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Thanks! I won this one lol -Jumper cable...

Thanks! I won this one lol

-Jumper cable from the tail pipe to charger for ground (charger cables are only so long)

-Blue wire on the side marker is 12v, probed with thin screw driver with the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 09:42 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Thanks! I've read that thread though, it didn't...

Thanks! I've read that thread though, it didn't mention manual lock failure or using a bulb socket for supplying power so that's why I started this thread. I just saw multiple references, just no...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 09:25 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

I'm not able to do that right now. I'm using a...

I'm not able to do that right now. I'm using a bulb socket instead. Not sure if you read my first post or not lol.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 08:46 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Ok doing this tonight, but I can't figure out...

Ok doing this tonight, but I can't figure out which is the 12v side for the rear license plate bulb. Anyone able to help? Left or right one, dealers choice lol.

I'd pop out a side marker (still...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 07:30 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Obviously I will update this with my findings :)...

Obviously I will update this with my findings :) lol

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 07:25 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Or is there a slick way to open the hood by...

Or is there a slick way to open the hood by removing the grills? Anyone want to PM me that info?? lol

edit: thanks for the confirmation!!! Low amps = safe. I'm gonna do this tomorrow morning!!!...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 07:07 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Tried that too actually lol, I think there may be...

Tried that too actually lol, I think there may be something wrong with the lock mechanism that allows everything to unlock manually lol.

Only reason I say for the manual unlock is because when the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

01-19-2015, 06:44 PM

Replies: 22

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Views: 12,087

Posted By Jack_James

Dead battery, won't unlock manually! HELP!!!

Long story short, I left something plugged into the console 12v plug last night and it's killed my battery.

I go to manually unlock it today to jump start, and it will not unlock it at all. It...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-21-2014, 12:43 PM

Replies: 17,350

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,294,742

Posted By Jack_James

yea seems there's a joint on either side of the...

yea seems there's a joint on either side of the integral arm, which is where I'm assuming the play is coming from lol. I'll try to get it on a hoist this weekend and get a video.

Not overly...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-21-2014, 12:57 AM

Replies: 17,350

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,294,742

Posted By Jack_James

alignment seems to be fine by the looks of it, I...

alignment seems to be fine by the looks of it, I can push the car side to side without any noises. It's the weirdest thing lol, my one friend said not to worry about it either til it started showing...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-20-2014, 08:41 PM

Replies: 17,350

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,294,742

Posted By Jack_James

No noise at all, and I just installed my winter...

No noise at all, and I just installed my winter wheels. Both rear wheels have the same amount of play too, chassis has 180,000km, but like I said it takes a lot of effort to show play. it feels like...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-20-2014, 12:50 PM

Replies: 634

Cool "Hidden" features of the E53 X5

Views: 738,568

Posted By Jack_James

It would be nice to know what the 3.0i has for...

It would be nice to know what the 3.0i has for options compared to the V8 models. I'd like to know what little additions I could easily add on to further add to the BMW experience haha.

So if...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-20-2014, 12:49 PM

Replies: 97

Door Lock Stuck - Fix with Pics!!!

Views: 251,709

Posted By Jack_James

I just read the first page so far, but I'd like...

I just read the first page so far, but I'd like to add my findings too lol.

This happened to me yesterday, and it luckily isn't my first stuck hinge/handle situation.

All I did was move the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-20-2014, 12:21 PM

Replies: 17,350

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,294,742

Posted By Jack_James

Got my 1.4.0 scanner in yesterday, so going to...

Got my 1.4.0 scanner in yesterday, so going to bring it over to my friends shop on the weekend and have some fun haha. Not sure what I'm going to mess with other than the DRLs, but I'm sure I'll find...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-20-2014, 12:14 PM

Replies: 31

Poll: E53 Owners Age Group

Views: 3,729

Posted By Jack_James

For you younger guys (under 20yrs), was your X a...

For you younger guys (under 20yrs), was your X a gift? My first car at the age of 16 was a 1991 Ford Escort GT lol, couldn't even think of affording a BMW then! hahaha.

I probably only plan on...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-19-2014, 03:20 PM

Replies: 14

Temp Gauge Goes to HOT...Engine NOT HOT..HELP!

Views: 31,406

Posted By Jack_James

This helped so much! I recently just started...

This helped so much! I recently just started putting my HVAC to max heat because of the snow (use to leave it half way, 72 rings a bell) and I yesterday my temp gauge pegged red hot and 128*C on the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-16-2014, 03:32 PM

Replies: 3

Rear cup holder variants - are they interchangeable?

Views: 1,102

Posted By Jack_James

any pictures?

any pictures?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-16-2014, 03:22 PM

Replies: 17,350

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,294,742

Posted By Jack_James

Installed my Nokian snow tires on my Kromag 9960...

Installed my Nokian snow tires on my Kromag 9960 steel rims. Fitment was perfect for the rims, and ride is smooth. Checked tire pressure this morning and no drop, so looks like I remember how to work...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-16-2014, 03:16 PM

Replies: 19

*FIXED* New electric pusher fan - ktemp now slightly higher

Views: 3,044

Posted By Jack_James

Could be casting flaws on the fan as well since...

Could be casting flaws on the fan as well since it's only a few degrees. Maybe check for burs or casting marks on the new fan, maybe it's not as refined as the old one?

Also the gaps around the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-16-2014, 03:10 PM

Replies: 8

Can I repair this hose/fitting?

Views: 922

Posted By Jack_James

If it was part of the vacuum system (ie no fluid...

If it was part of the vacuum system (ie no fluid transfer) a repair would probably fix it permanently but I wouldn't risk it being coolant. That's +13psi of pressure on that plus vibrations/bulbs.

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