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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 10:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,847
Posted By Hollywood516
^agreed^^

^agreed^^
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hollywood516
Well, after searching around the internet a while...

Well, after searching around the internet a while , I decided to do an electric fan swap. I read a few threads from E46 Fanatics and bimmerforums . Being that I have to remove the bumper to replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,847
Posted By Hollywood516
I have done about 25-30 vanos rebuilds/seals...

I have done about 25-30 vanos rebuilds/seals since i started working on BMW's . They are fairly simple devices that do a complicated job. Im happy it worked out also because we were running out of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2015, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,847
Posted By Hollywood516
The pistons were sloppy from the bad seals.. When...

The pistons were sloppy from the bad seals.. When i replaced the seals, everything seemed good. I think there was a problem with the rod and spring at exhaust solenoid. I dont think his truck even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2015, 09:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,847
Posted By Hollywood516
Hey guys, I'm the guy that did all of the work on...

Hey guys, I'm the guy that did all of the work on this truck . He had error before doing the vanos seals. Upon removing vanos, bothintake and exhaust pistons were very sloppy and in fact just fell...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hollywood516
The only code on DME that was remotely related to...

The only code on DME that was remotely related to A/C aux fan was a code for the recirculator button . . I didnt think much of it because it seemed to be working properly . Im gonna scan truck again...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hollywood516
Thanks for the replies . I will test for 12v this...

Thanks for the replies . I will test for 12v this morning then check freon level
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hollywood516
P.s , I scanned the truck with GT1 and there were...

P.s , I scanned the truck with GT1 and there were no errors related to HVAC or Aux fan,ect . I read somewhere that a problem with fan would show up on "BMW software" which is confusing me now .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,053
Posted By Hollywood516
Aux Fan Question

Can anybody tell me how to test Aux fan connector for power? About 2 weeks ago I rear ended somebody on the highway in my wifes 2005 X5 3.0 with 100k miles ( 5mph crash). The bumper clips near the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Hollywood516
Well,under the dash on the far left side was a...

Well,under the dash on the far left side was a small plug with 4 wires . One of them was a switched 12v . I used a t-tap and wa-la, power.. The headrests are working perfectly now. I'll update in a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 08:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Hollywood516
I guess ill look for something that is on when...

I guess ill look for something that is on when the car is on and tap into that . . :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Hollywood516
The reason I'm looking for under the dash is...

The reason I'm looking for under the dash is because the wiring for the headreast comes out in the bottom corner of the seats near the center console. its easy to just run the wires up the center...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Hollywood516
i really dont wanna run 2 wires from seats to...

i really dont wanna run 2 wires from seats to homelink...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Hollywood516
looking for switched 12v source??

I got a pair of headreast DVD/Monitors for my wifes 05 X5. I wired them the the rear aux jack ( cig lighter jack ) which seems to be a constant 12v source. It worked fine the first day, but now I'm...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-02-2015, 12:11 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
Did you plug can bus into the connection in the...

Did you plug can bus into the connection in the rear , or the connection in the front ( behind the head unit itself) It looks like there is a white plug on both ends of the "special cable" that the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-02-2015, 12:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
Hey, I bought the unit from Eonon directly. I...

Hey, I bought the unit from Eonon directly. I know a few people that purchased from NJ distributor and Ebay sellers, but they only offer 1 yr warranty and no customer support.One buddy got a bad unit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 35,627
Posted By Hollywood516
Resistors

Ok, can somebody send me in right direction to get resistor installed? Does it get wired inline of stock plug? Does it get connected at where stock plug ends ? Im not sure I understand where resistor...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-30-2015, 11:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
Well, I "Re-booted" the system and now DVD is...

Well, I "Re-booted" the system and now DVD is working. Can anybody tell me how to get my steering wheel controls to work again?
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-29-2015, 09:46 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
I spoke too soon , this damn thing wont play any...

I spoke too soon , this damn thing wont play any "normal" DVD . It will play bootlegs, but no store bought dvd. Does anybody know if theres a setting I need to mess with or some thing>?
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-29-2015, 01:16 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
eonon

I cant beleive it , but i ran the "special"cable they had me buy, disconnected the harness from the radio in back of truck , went to local car audio and bought 12ft antenna cable, plugged in the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-27-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
i bought the cable direct from eonon and i took...

i bought the cable direct from eonon and i took everything apart in the back of the truck yet nothing seems to plug in ANYWHERE. My plan now is to contact Eonon directly ( since thats who I purchased...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-26-2015, 01:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
I just received ga5166 and cable in the mail...

I just received ga5166 and cable in the mail today for wifes 2005 X5 with factory Nav , has anybody else installed this unit without "splicing" any wires ? Thanks
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-17-2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 25,200
Posted By Hollywood516
I am also looking into getting this for my wife3s...

I am also looking into getting this for my wife3s truck . She has factory nav and only has 2 plugs going into the back of the radio . Cant find anything online regarding the installation , Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By Hollywood516
Pm'd about instructions . Thanks

Pm'd about instructions . Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,023
Posted By Hollywood516
What year is your truck? What I did was coded my...

What year is your truck? What I did was coded my DRL's off ,and coded my side marker lights off. Then, to have the Angel Eyes on you need to put the headlight switch in the first position . I'm...
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