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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,706
Posted By wedgeman
Great fix! I'm a little confused as to which...

Great fix!

I'm a little confused as to which light this fixes.

my X5 has the lower light (3 lights in the assembly) going out intermittently.

I have pulled it apart, glued the metal a bit,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,711
Posted By wedgeman
another stupid question on this.... I was...

another stupid question on this....

I was guessing that is under the dash on the passengers' side? is there a quick reference i can look at online for finding this?

I've got an 01 x5 (3.0,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 85,115
Posted By wedgeman
is there a way to buy the parts (ie., is it a new...

is there a way to buy the parts (ie., is it a new stock BMW part?)??

I've had this three times. I went in with contact grease adn greased all my tail light connections.. hasn't fully resolved it,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,801
Posted By wedgeman
go back to stock rims.. sell the car for that...

go back to stock rims.. sell the car for that price.

then go back later and sell the rimz and tirez bling for a bit more.....but sell them separately.

There's no way in hell I'd buy an X5...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 06:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By wedgeman
NONONONO!!! Do Not do this. you just need...

NONONONO!!!


Do Not do this. you just need a small screw and a clip to repair it.. If the assemblyhas the broken nylon tabs which is the only part I've ever seen broken, you can fix it in 15...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 10:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,799
Posted By wedgeman
:iagree: Sorry if I wasn't more clear in this.....

:iagree: Sorry if I wasn't more clear in this.. If you ever take a key apart, this coil assembly will be very obvious. It's a small rod assembly wrapped in copper wire. It produces the charge for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,799
Posted By wedgeman
I believe you're wrong here.. there is no circuit...

I believe you're wrong here.. there is no circuit between the rod of the key and the PCB. I've had many of these keys apart numerous times (I"m now doing battery replacement for folks and a local...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2010, 10:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By wedgeman
I'm impressed! I've got 145k on my '01 3.0.....

I'm impressed!

I've got 145k on my '01 3.0.. have been hoping to have it still running solidly at 250k, so it's good to hear somebody else isn't having any issues at 300k!

BTW, has your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,799
Posted By wedgeman
A quick followup on my issue.. well it would...

A quick followup on my issue..

well it would seem that a couple too many drops of my key cracked something in the remote.

I have some good solder gear at work, so I reworked the whole PCB in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2010, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,799
Posted By wedgeman
Just called my local dealer (whom I will NOT...

Just called my local dealer (whom I will NOT name, for their own protection - they're REALLY an excellent group, and offer outstanding service).

Anyway, the service dept person (young gal) tries...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2010, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,799
Posted By wedgeman
Ok, here's a bit of a strange one.. I...

Ok,

here's a bit of a strange one..

I have the 01...

my ORIGINAL key just went from working fine, to doing exactly that....

why??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 105,516
Posted By wedgeman
actually, my remotes have been broken (dead...

actually, my remotes have been broken (dead batts), so we've been using the key entrance for about a year. i just have been way too busy to pull it down and replace the batteries (and I'm too cheap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 105,516
Posted By wedgeman
sounds very much like the carrier is broken. i...

sounds very much like the carrier is broken. i just had the same issue with my x5 - - door handle jarred slightly, wouldn't open.. the hinge on the rear side of the carrier snapped. Apparently a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2006, 11:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By wedgeman
thx.. yeah, about 5 min's after posting, I...

thx..
yeah, about 5 min's after posting, I thought to myself, you know, i should go read the f'n manual.... :rofl::rofl:

right there on page 34---battery will recharge while system is driving.....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-18-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,523
Posted By wedgeman
Question ok 2001 X5 remote key/battery

greetings...

1st time posting from a BMW biker.. Been a long term BMW driver (1980 2001i, and on)... had my 3.0l X5 for 2yrs now... best handling non-sports car I've ever had...

my wife's...
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