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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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True. But I hate having things apart, without...

True. But I hate having things apart, without replacement parts ready to go...especially a transmission. It's easy to lose track of everything while you're waiting for parts to come in.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Well, my serial number 0528015, so I should have...

Well, my serial number 0528015, so I should have the updated drum, correct? Do you still recommend getting the Kuhle version (and/or the Transgo pressure regulator valve upgrade)?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 09:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Great! Thanks a lot. I'll go through it tonight....

Great! Thanks a lot. I'll go through it tonight. I pretty much feel compelled to go ahead and do a full rebuild anyway. I have 100,694 miles on it now, and I know this is basically the lifespan of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 09:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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That's not a problem. I have a 2 post hoist at...

That's not a problem. I have a 2 post hoist at home. I'm not new to automotive work, but there is always something new to learn every day.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Thanks Phil! If my transmission does have the...

Thanks Phil!
If my transmission does have the stiffened drum and upgraded hydraulics, would you still recommend the Kuhle heavy-duty drum (also noticed one kit that has the Kuhle drum and a Transgo...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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I would much rather learn on my own, and invest...

I would much rather learn on my own, and invest in the necessary equipment. Just looking for a brief "tutorial" since I have never encountered a situation where it was necessary to run a pressure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 05:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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I'm going to try to crawl under it tonight and...

I'm going to try to crawl under it tonight and let you know what I find.
Which serial numbers were the early models?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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How do you connect a pressure gauge to it?

How do you connect a pressure gauge to it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Well then, it looks like its rebuild time. Oh...

Well then, it looks like its rebuild time. Oh joy!

I've been looking at rebuild kits/options. I noticed a lot of kits include an "updated" A-Drum...while others include a "heavy duty" Kuhle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2014, 10:17 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Could it be a bad pressure solenoid? Or would a...

Could it be a bad pressure solenoid? Or would a bad pressure solenoid always cause a problem, not just when its warmed up (logical thought process)?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2014, 06:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
Posted By -PM-
Well....bad news. No luck. Replaced the...

Well....bad news. No luck.

Replaced the harness. Fresh fluid. Still same thing.
Felt great for about 15 min, and then started slipping gradually until I couldnt really move from standstill. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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RRPhil - My issue is similar to what you...

RRPhil - My issue is similar to what you described, but it happens after 7-8 minutes of driving (after warmed up from completely cold). And it goes into 4th for sure. I noticed my rpm's are higher...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
Posted By -PM-
Whoa. Lots of useful info! Thanks! I ended...

Whoa. Lots of useful info! Thanks!

I ended up pulling the harness and the output speed sensor crumbled. I have ordered a new one and should be getting it in today. I have a new harness as well.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2014, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Thanks. I ordered the harness. I'll probably take...

Thanks. I ordered the harness. I'll probably take out the pulse generators and clean them up as well. Hoping it works out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,141
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Tranny temp sensor causing Failsafe in 5HP-24?

Here's a bit of a mind-boggler:

A couple days ago, I was driving along for about 20-30 min and decided to downshift to pass a slow moving car. The revs kicked up and then a thud, and "trans....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
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I haven't. Trying my hardest NOT to take it to a...

I haven't. Trying my hardest NOT to take it to a shop lol. I like doing my own diagnostics...and repairs for that matter.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2014, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
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Anyone else willing to lend their .02? Looking...

Anyone else willing to lend their .02? Looking for all the info and/or opinions I can get
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
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Ok. Well thanks for the response. I appreciate...

Ok. Well thanks for the response. I appreciate it. Hopefully, someone that's had a similar issue can chime in. Those lights popping up everyday are really getting annoying.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 02:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
Posted By -PM-
Any chance it might be the pre-charge pump? I'd...

Any chance it might be the pre-charge pump? I'd hate to just start throwing parts at it and seeing what sticks. Hoping to cross off at least one item off the board.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
Posted By -PM-
BBA did my rebuild. Do you mean the switch...

BBA did my rebuild.

Do you mean the switch on the brake pedal itself?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
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Oh ok. Good to know. Yep, I went through the...

Oh ok. Good to know.

Yep, I went through the test plan...which basically is checking the pressure with the pedal not pressed. Its at 0...sometimes jumps to 1.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2014, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,792
Posted By -PM-
4.6is - DSC Trifecta ONLY when Traction Control is trying to kick in; ABS normal

Hey guys.
Really liking this forum so far. Have found a lot of useful information since I joined.
I believe this is my first post though, and I would definitely appreciate any help with my issue....
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