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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2021, 12:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,742
Posted By BladeX5
My abs module gave me a lot of issues even more...

My abs module gave me a lot of issues even more after a rebuild process, I ended up buying a used one from a low mileage car and checking it was from latest versions. I programmed with winkfp and my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By BladeX5
Thanks, but I wasn't talking about those, it's...

Thanks, but I wasn't talking about those, it's the thin one with a 90 degree couple. The small one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By BladeX5
The thin one

The thin one
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2020, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 965
Posted By BladeX5
Help to identify unknown to me hose

Hi guys,

This pandemic time has made some damages to old and new parts in my ride, since my car was sit parked for long periods of time due to restrictions to use it in my country Costa Rica....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Yeap, already a subscriber ;)

Yeap, already a subscriber ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
:rofl: You made me laugh real hard with this...

:rofl: You made me laugh real hard with this statement, and you're right, way too optimistic. :rofl:

Also, thanks for sharing other's ideas about the tools, I guess I need to first dissect the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2019, 02:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Phil, I won't be able to tear the...

Phil,

I won't be able to tear the transmission apart unless maybe the weekend (too much of business work to do), but I went to my car with this other transmission that slips in reverse when hot,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Phil, I was reading your other thread in the...

Phil,

I was reading your other thread in the Range Rover site and there are some special tools that I don't have, can you point me where to find them to buy?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Thanks a lot Phil! I'll try to tackle it today

Thanks a lot Phil! I'll try to tackle it today
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 09:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Nice finding! Thank you... :D:thumbup:

Nice finding! Thank you... :D:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Ok. I’ll give it a try and take photos of every...

Ok. I’ll give it a try and take photos of every step.

Any considerations I should take before doing anything?

The transmission was a lost for me anyways but just want to make sure I won’t make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Thanks Phil for your reply, The original one...

Thanks Phil for your reply,

The original one that came with my car, was really abused, poorly maintained (to say the least) just like the rest of the car. It was overheating when I bought her, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
Hi Phil, why don’t you live in Costa Rica!?...

Hi Phil, why don’t you live in Costa Rica!? :dunno:

It’s an old one, I think it’s from 2000 or so, serial number is 262170. Funny is mine is a 2002 and reverse is perfect, but forward isn’t.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
I wish I could find someone capable like him near...

I wish I could find someone capable like him near me but that’s not an option. I’m in Costa Rica.

I’ll try checking fluid level asap and see if she’s missing some.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-17-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,383
Posted By BladeX5
5hp24 no reverse when warm

Hi guys,

It’s been some time since I last posted any news about my car. My transmission finally gave up after 5 years of resurrecting it with basic stuff (not tearing it apart).

So, I took the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
Agree! :thumbup:

Agree! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
I don’t mind spending that much for a used...

I don’t mind spending that much for a used transmission, but how can I know if it’s really in good shape or not? That’s my main concern putting a used one. I think rebuilding the transmission myself...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
Yeap. Average for used transmissions = $1200

Yeap. Average for used transmissions = $1200
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
Yes. I know it’s one of the most difficult tasks...

Yes. I know it’s one of the most difficult tasks to do but after 5-6 estimates averaging $6.500 for a car with a market value around $8000 here is just nuts. I like working on my car, and to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
I think the same after reading about the common...

I think the same after reading about the common issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2018, 02:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
Thanks to both of you. Actually I was reading a...

Thanks to both of you. Actually I was reading a lot of threads where RRPhil posted instructions, recommendations, and so on that I’d love to meet him if I were living in England. It’s like my hero in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,482
Posted By BladeX5
Whistle Transmission rebuild or replace or something else?

Hello everyone,

After about 4 years and 50.000kms since I own my X5, the inevitable happened. My transmission couldn't hold any longer despite all my care and money on it.

It's been sitting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,238
Posted By BladeX5
You're probably right, I'm just learning and...

You're probably right, I'm just learning and trying to understand what's going on. I know the difference between volts and amps, however my voltmeter is not able to register more than 10A so I think...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2018, 11:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,238
Posted By BladeX5
Wires seem fine, correct position, no signs of...

Wires seem fine, correct position, no signs of being broke.

Load test resulted in 13.4 Volts.

Where did you get your wiring diagram? Any chance of sharing it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,238
Posted By BladeX5
Update: I've spent some time today to check...

Update:

I've spent some time today to check what might be turning my battery indicator light on all the time.

I couldn't find any voltage drops anywhere, front, back, grounds, nothing....
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