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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2022, 10:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,041
Posted By DriverX
Spot on guys. Thanks for the help. It was...

Spot on guys. Thanks for the help. It was definitely corrosion on the circuit board.

This thread helped.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,716
Posted By DriverX
I did mine at around 115k, but it was in an...

I did mine at around 115k, but it was in an effort to track down driveline vibration that turned out to be front CV axles instead. Inspecting the old mounts, they didn't look bad nor did they have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,402
Posted By DriverX
Solved (for me). It was the front CV axles. We...

Solved (for me). It was the front CV axles. We replaced them both and now we no longer have acceleration vibration nor idle vibration. Thank you all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
Solved (for me). It was the front CV axles. We...

Solved (for me). It was the front CV axles. We replaced them both and now we no longer have acceleration vibration nor idle vibration. Thank you all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,402
Posted By DriverX
I think you guys are definitely on to something. ...

I think you guys are definitely on to something.

I just found this:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
haha yeah, California is a ruined state in many...

haha yeah, California is a ruined state in many aspects. But until I find a job in actual America, I am stuck here.

I have not yet checked the giubos/flex discs - any hot tips as to what I should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2020, 12:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,402
Posted By DriverX
Idle vibration mystery

Hi guys,

Ok I have another mystery. For the past year or so we have been having a growing vibration issue in the cabin with the engine on. It is predominantly at idle, when in gear. Putting it in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
Well, I had the wheels rebalanced and the problem...

Well, I had the wheels rebalanced and the problem still for the most part remains. However it's difficult to reproduce reliably locally, because there are very few places to get up to speed due to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
Oops I forgot to mention, both engine mounts and...

Oops I forgot to mention, both engine mounts and transmission/transfer case mount have been replaced in an attempt to resolve the issue. The wobble feels mostly like it is coming from the front right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-26-2020, 02:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
Well, I did some non-exhaustive tests....

Well, I did some non-exhaustive tests. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately if it helps me diagnose the issue) it actually happens at all elevations now, even below sea level (Salton Sea area).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
great ideas so far, I will keep investigating...

great ideas so far, I will keep investigating with everyone's help!

To clarify, the high elevations I am talking about are high desert sort of areas, 4000-7000 feet. And yes, the "wobble" is only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2020, 04:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,548
Posted By DriverX
Vibration/Wobble at high elevations + acceleration

Hello,

I am stumped. Since February I have been having a vibration/wobble when accelerating or let's say going up hill at high speeds, but only at higher elevations. And even then, it takes a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,472
Posted By DriverX
Thanks to KMan for the excellent write-up I was...

Thanks to KMan for the excellent write-up I was able to do this today. I am a novice so it took me a while. Here are some notes:

Unbolting the exhaust hangar mount in the middle of the heat shield...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2020, 10:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,472
Posted By DriverX
Hi Kman, I am going to have a go at this this...

Hi Kman, I am going to have a go at this this weekend. Did you have to remove/disassemble the exhaust at any stage? The instructions say to do so before taking off the crossmember, but if you were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,716
Posted By DriverX
I'm like 95% noob at this, but I would replace...

I'm like 95% noob at this, but I would replace the mounts for sure. And also the front diff fluid. The less often to have to take off the steel reinforcement plate, the better, and you already have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,716
Posted By DriverX
Hi, I did this the other weekend with the...

Hi,

I did this the other weekend with the help of threads like this. I just thought I would throw my two cents in.

Firstly, it is definitely a DIY job, but I wouldn't say it's easy. It takes a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 26,005
Posted By DriverX
Don't give up. It's possible. I just did it...

Don't give up. It's possible. I just did it today. It was like a 23mm, but I didn't have 23mm (it might be more than 23mm) so I just used an adjustable wrench. I had the whole air box out, including...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2020, 11:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,472
Posted By DriverX
Oooh if you get a chance to elaborate on the...

Oooh if you get a chance to elaborate on the driveline vibrations I would be interested. I know my engine mounts are bad and intend on replacing them, that's why I was wondering about the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,472
Posted By DriverX
Absolutely fantastic write up. 1. Where did...

Absolutely fantastic write up.

1. Where did you get the toolset, any links you can share?
2. Did you need to take off the underbody reinforcement plate in order to take off the cross-member?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By DriverX
Thank you for the tip! Yes that's what I...

Thank you for the tip!

Yes that's what I have been doing. I guess I am mostly confused as to what is the "code" I am looking for in the above, is it the "0x0044" or is it the "44 48 28". In either...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,161
Posted By DriverX
INPA newb: how to get it in English?

Hi friends,

I can't seem to figure out how to get my INPA in English. Google Translate leaves a lot to be desired. Also, I can't figure out which is the code I need to look up and where do I look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,980
Posted By DriverX
Hello, do you mean you are putting in a back-up...

Hello, do you mean you are putting in a back-up camera or a dash cam (constantly recording camera) in the rear?

We have both. Used an old 70mai as the rear dash cam, and have a no-name camera...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,980
Posted By DriverX
Thanks to the wonderful help above, I found a...

Thanks to the wonderful help above, I found a good wire to use. In the rear panel, looking from left to right, I had this sequence of relays: empty-green-green-blue-empty in terms of relays. The 2nd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2019, 12:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,980
Posted By DriverX
Ignition Switched fuse or wire in the rear back cargo area?

Hi fellow X enthusiasts,

I'm going to wire up a rear "dash" cam. Just too many close calls recently with pure idiots on the road. I am stuck trying to find an ignition-switched source in the rear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 703
Posted By DriverX
Aftermarket head unit gradually popping out of place

Hello,

I have an Eonon aftermarket head unit...
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