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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By spongerich
Here's how it looks now. (Which is typical...

Here's how it looks now.

(Which is typical for the US)

When the turn signals are on, the amber lamp blinks.
Otherwise it's on solid whenever the headlights are on.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By spongerich
Looks like I'm just an idiot. I went back...

Looks like I'm just an idiot.

I went back again and it looks like they were just coded off.

I probably did it when the angel eyes were working and completely forgot about it. Probably ought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By spongerich
Parking lights in the headlight cluster, not the...

Parking lights in the headlight cluster, not the side markers on the fenders.

I took a look at the coding today and they don't appear to be coded off.

Auto headlights and wipers aren't working...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,485
Posted By spongerich
No parking lights when headlights are on

I noticed the other day that my parking lights weren't on when the headlights were.

Turn signals work
Parking lights come on when the switch is set to parking position.
Parking lights off with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2016, 09:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By spongerich
I was careful to get the plain refrigerant...

I was careful to get the plain refrigerant without sealant etc for just that reason.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By spongerich
Thanks. I suspected as much. I have...

Thanks.

I suspected as much.

I have a fantastic independent guy right down the road, but he's terribly busy and sometimes a little slow.

Now I need to get my Miata back on the road, so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 676
Posted By spongerich
04 4.4i A/C Woes

My 04 4.4i has started blowing ambient temp air when the A/C is on. (Just in time for spring of course).

Should the engine fan always come on as soon as the AC is switched on? Mine doesn't (but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By spongerich
Thanks Roman. I'm trying to figure out how...

Thanks Roman.

I'm trying to figure out how big a project I'd be taking on to get the door skin swapped. If it's something I can get done in a day or so then I'm probably game, rather than getting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2015, 10:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 842
Posted By spongerich
Door skin replacement?

I walked out to my E53 the other day and discovered a MASSIVE dent in the driver's door. It's right at the molding line and pushed in about 1-1/4". The dent is about 8" across. I haven't started...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-26-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,440
Posted By spongerich
Ones from after October 2004 SHOULD work, but I'd...

Ones from after October 2004 SHOULD work, but I'd stick with 05 or newer to be sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,440
Posted By spongerich
That part number is an early 2004 unit which has...

That part number is an early 2004 unit which has BMW assist only.
No Bluetooth.

You'll need to find a TCU from 2005 or later.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,676
Posted By spongerich
My 04 has this 'feature'. IMO it's the second...

My 04 has this 'feature'. IMO it's the second most useless thing that BMW puts in for us.

Not to mention that once you get used to it, you find yourself unable to start your other cars on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2015, 10:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,915
Posted By spongerich
Center Console Cup Holder Sliding Cover - Replacement?

My cup holder is missing the little sliding cover. I bought a replacement cup holder assembly, but I'm not relishing the idea of disassembling the entire vehicle just to install it.

Has anyone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2015, 09:36 PM
Replies: 200
Views: 44,802
Posted By spongerich
I redid mine today. It was originally throwing...

I redid mine today. It was originally throwing the hatch open so violently that it cracked the sockets on both ends of the right side strut. (The struts were brand new from Uro Parts) I ordered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,985
Posted By spongerich
Mine's missing the sliding cover so I bought a...

Mine's missing the sliding cover so I bought a replacement. I was kind of horrified when I saw how much work it takes to install. It seems like it's the first part that goes in and they build the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,587
Posted By spongerich
I'd avoid that for a couple reasons. The BMW...

I'd avoid that for a couple reasons.

The BMW TCM 'tells' the car that there's a trailer attached so it can activate a different stability control program.

The TCM reports and stores any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,454
Posted By spongerich
I have an early 04 and have done a ton of...

I have an early 04 and have done a ton of research on this.

Check your options and look for telephone pre-wiring and/or BMW assist.
If you have either, then at a minimum, you'll need a newer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By spongerich
I tried to order the harness from Turner back in...

I tried to order the harness from Turner back in Dec and they cancelled my order stating that the part is no longer available from BMW.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:25 AM
Replies: 195
Views: 16,456
Posted By spongerich
BMW is 100% correct that the fluid is 'lifetime'....

BMW is 100% correct that the fluid is 'lifetime'.

Because once the fluid goes bad or gets contaminated, that the end of the lifetime for your transmission.

My indy has worked on BMWs for 20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By spongerich
Trailer control modules show up on eBay pretty...

Trailer control modules show up on eBay pretty frequently. I paid about $80 for mine back in January. The wiring harnesses are a little harder to come by. There's a Westfalia part# you can look...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,455
Posted By spongerich
I'd highly recommend NOT a Range Rover. ...

I'd highly recommend NOT a Range Rover.

They're wonderful (We loved our 95 LWB) but if you think that the X5 is a maintenance nightmare, it's only because you haven't had a Rangie.

The Tuareg...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2015, 10:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,689
Posted By spongerich
Sweet! Make sure you budget a couple hundred...

Sweet!

Make sure you budget a couple hundred a month for speeding tickets!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,700
Posted By spongerich
I had nearly the exact same symptoms when my...

I had nearly the exact same symptoms when my alternator quit on me.
Happily I had a warranty when I bought the car... invoice from the dealer that did the work was over $1000.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,558
Posted By spongerich
I'd start with The Usual Suspects... low tire...

I'd start with The Usual Suspects... low tire pressure, old spark plugs, clogged air filter, poor fuel quality, extra weight from dead bodies under the cargo cover....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,905
Posted By spongerich
What tire pressure do you run?

I've been running at the pressures on the data plate (39 all around if I recall). The ride seems really harsh to me. Tires are Michelin Latitude Tour HP 255-18 no-seasons. (Which, by the way,...
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