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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2024, 10:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By Patriks7
Thanks, I’ll give that a try. I have already...

Thanks, I’ll give that a try. I have already taken them apart previously, so I know what to expect, just not sure what will need replacing. Honestly, at this point I wouldn’t mind converting them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2024, 05:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
Posted By Patriks7
E53 side mirror issues

Hi guys,

Posting about the dreaded side mirror issues on my X5. I tried searching, but couldn’t find much on my specific issue.

I have had issues with the mirrors being loose and not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2022, 10:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Patriks7
Ah in that case definitely a no. I went to...

Ah in that case definitely a no.

I went to try it out today again and I think I may have found the culprit - I have a small leak on my front left screen washer, which would definitely fit the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2022, 03:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Patriks7
It’s actually up top, behind the right side of...

It’s actually up top, behind the right side of the engine. Don’t think airstruts can leak water :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Patriks7
Not that I am aware of.

Not that I am aware of.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Patriks7
The remainder that I managed to get to definitely...

The remainder that I managed to get to definitely didn’t feel like oil, but more like water. But it did leave a mark on the ground, so I’m inclined to say it’s not purely water.

I have not been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 570
Posted By Patriks7
Need advice on leak

Hi guys,

Sadly yesterday after coming home from the shop, my car “thank me” with a small puddle by the front left wheel :dunno: :(

I tried to investigate where it could be coming from, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 658
Posted By Patriks7
Issue with headlight

Hi guys,

I have noticed this car has an amazing knack to not give me any extended time where everything is working without issues :bustingup

Recently I have starting having issues with my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By Patriks7
Thought I’d post an update, I managed to replace...

Thought I’d post an update, I managed to replace it using exactly this method.

You just need quite a lot of patience and accept that your fingers will hurt the rest of the day :rofl:

My best...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By Patriks7
Wow thanks man, that‘s very detailed! With...

Wow thanks man, that‘s very detailed!

With the part number, I was able to find some used or non OEM variants around here for 40-60ish$, which I would still find reasonable. But tbh it really does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,877
Posted By Patriks7
My central console slider thingy broke

Hey guys,

Tried to make the title as descriptive as I can, I’m not sure what it’s even called :D

Today out of nowhere I noticed that my sliding closure thingy just broke. Anybody have this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Patriks7
Great, that makes a lot of sense, I will look...

Great, that makes a lot of sense, I will look into doing that. I just noticed that the GPS has become flaky in my unit again (already had a replacement about 6 months ago due to the exact same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2021, 04:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Patriks7
Funny, now it works again. It's about halfway...

Funny, now it works again. It's about halfway when I accelerate, very subtle though. I wanted to do another video today where it would maybe be heard more, BUT today it didn't make a peep! Sometimes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2021, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Patriks7
Also, I can’t seem to open the video either when...

Also, I can’t seem to open the video either when I’m not logged in, any suggestions where else I can upload it easily?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Patriks7
Hmm that would sound about right. Just to...

Hmm that would sound about right.

Just to clarify, I have changed the screen up front and connected it to the trunk with the long cable.

Interesting that I have not seen this discussed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2021, 03:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,187
Posted By Patriks7
Slight whine (from speakers? since new stereo?)

Hi guys,

I have been noticing the following issue ever since (I believe) I installed my new stereo - I don't think I hear it every time I'm driving, but there seems to be a slight whine coming, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,327
Posted By Patriks7
So I’m just playing around with disabling the...

So I’m just playing around with disabling the headlight washers and for some reason I cannot get NCSExpert to work... I read that it should be possible to disable it in BMW Scanner 1.4 as well, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,327
Posted By Patriks7
What's the proper way to turn off the headlamp...

What's the proper way to turn off the headlamp washers? Does it have to be coded or is there a fuse for it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2021, 05:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,121
Posted By Patriks7
Thanks for all the responses guys! I tried lubing...

Thanks for all the responses guys! I tried lubing it and that didn't help, so I started looking for these blades. Sadly Bosch doesn't sell them here, but I found the same type from another brand and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2021, 11:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,121
Posted By Patriks7
Rear wiper issue

Hey guys,

I have recently noticed that my rear wiper seems to have an issue with getting my whole window. As you can see in the pics (please ignore the dirty window :dunno:), it for some reason...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17,731
Views: 4,056,929
Posted By Patriks7
So I’ve been struggling changing the bulbs in...

So I’ve been struggling changing the bulbs in these two, I can’t find a way to open them without seemingly breaking them. Any tips? Has anyone done this?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,150
Posted By Patriks7
Another update: Full points to XTRONS...

Another update:

Full points to XTRONS customer support! Few days ago I got my replacement unit, the whole exchange with shipping took 6 business days. The new unit works perfectly now! Absolutely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2020, 04:22 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,150
Posted By Patriks7
So thought I would share an update: After...

So thought I would share an update:

After some more back and forth with their support, we have come to a solution. I will be sending my broken head unit to them this week and in return they will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2020, 04:18 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,150
Posted By Patriks7
Thanks for checking! After further communication...

Thanks for checking! After further communication with them, the voltage should be between 2.8v and 3.3v, so I am definitely having some issues here. I got offered the options to either ship my unit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 31,150
Posted By Patriks7
Nope. Had the issues even when reset to stock...

Nope. Had the issues even when reset to stock with nothing installed. Doesn’t work in Google Maps or Waze. Very weird issue.
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