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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2017, 04:30 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Well it can't be EGR. I have a bypass fitted but...

Well it can't be EGR. I have a bypass fitted but also kept the solenoid connected electricaly to avoid any codes.

Couldn't believe it, but today the car has now destroyed a vibration damper (main...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Having a look at that link you posted, it looks...

Having a look at that link you posted, it looks like the "Hall effect sensor" is on that 20a fuse also. Could that cause this?
When it lost all boost and was VERY slow, it also made the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Yes we put the vacuum directly to the actuator to...

Yes we put the vacuum directly to the actuator to hold the vanes in the "boost" position. This is one of the tests a diesel mech tries when troubleshooting. The vanes move nice and freely also.

So...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Thanks wpoll. The fuse was the main one for...

Thanks wpoll.

The fuse was the main one for the DDE I thought. I would have to go back into it and see to be sure.

The boost solenoid was swapped out works exactly the same. We also locked the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2017, 01:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Thought I'd dig this thread up and see if anyone...

Thought I'd dig this thread up and see if anyone can help. I'm pretty sure tracing it back to this event that my motor has run slower ever since. It was only boosting to about 15psi and recently lost...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,301
Posted By F1Pilot
Aux fan NORMAL THERMO FAN SOLUTION

So my X5 had the standard aux fan failure. After reading the failures of some cheaper OEM copies and the ridiculous price BMW charge for the OEM part, I looked for an easier (and cheaper solution).
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2016, 03:09 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By F1Pilot
That's great news. Did you notice a slight...

That's great news.

Did you notice a slight skipping or mis-firing during acceleration before this happened?

Mine still has a slight stutter during medium acceleration that I fear is an injector.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2015, 02:05 AM
Replies: 430
Views: 117,109
Posted By F1Pilot
Well after solving my no start problem, I decided...

Well after solving my no start problem, I decided to do oil/filter change, new drivers window regulator and new rear door handle carrier. Also did half of the transmission oil change, took 4L out out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By F1Pilot
Another one I can across was tha battery. Even if...

Another one I can across was tha battery. Even if it will charge up to what looks healthy, if it's slightly in bad condition, it could cause no start during cranking. The garage mine was at left the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2015, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By F1Pilot
Mine was one of the fuses inside the computer box...

Mine was one of the fuses inside the computer box under the bonnet.

Yours is different however, in that your pumps are turning on.

Have a look for the required pressure that the pre supply...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By F1Pilot
I solved mine. Check the ebox fuses. ...

I solved mine. Check the ebox fuses.
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/102583-x5-3-0d-wont-start.html#post1063327
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
That's the grey fuse holder in the middle of the...

That's the grey fuse holder in the middle of the pic. It is normally clipped on lower, beneath the wiring loom. It's a bit strange to open.
First unclip it from the ebox, then you need to slide the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Here is a couple pics for anyone trying to find...

Here is a couple pics for anyone trying to find these fuses.
http://i67.tinypic.com/23m242v.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/2potmvl.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Ok, SOLVED! As some others had mentioned in other...

Ok, SOLVED! As some others had mentioned in other threads, I checked the fuses inside the E-Box located in the engine bay. Sure enough, one 20A fuse was blown, after replacing it, starts no probs....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2015, 06:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,315
Posted By F1Pilot
Sorry to hear about it, but I feel your pain. I...

Sorry to hear about it, but I feel your pain. I recently posted a thread with a very similar issue. Mine is cranking and not starting, but mine is not switching on the fuel pump relays. As soon as I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,494
Posted By F1Pilot
Do you think if my ECU had the same problem it...

Do you think if my ECU had the same problem it could cause my no start issue?
http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/102583-x5-3-0d-wont-start.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
This is a diesel. With the fuel pump relays...

This is a diesel. With the fuel pump relays jumped and fuel pumps on, I tried cranking it and it still won't start. So the ECU isn't letting it start for whatever reason. I'm guessing the injectors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
Thanks Cape, I did check the fuses inside the...

Thanks Cape, I did check the fuses inside the glovebox, including the large red ones. Couldn't see any problem there. Is there any others?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 25,507
Posted By F1Pilot
X5 3.0d won't start

Ok, so not having much fun here! Car was running great, took off down the road and was off the accelerator.
When I went to accelerate again, nothing.
No lights, no warnings, no coughing, nothing. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,889
Posted By F1Pilot
Yeah I made up some hangars which went into the...

Yeah I made up some hangars which went into the original muffler ones. I could take a picture 2moro if you like.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,889
Posted By F1Pilot
G'day, I actually grabbed these tips from...

G'day,

I actually grabbed these tips from Supercheap believe it or not! They were about $70 each.

This is a very easy way of doing it. I angled mine outwards slightly, but you could run them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,889
Posted By F1Pilot
Did a few cosmetic changes. Powdercoated the...

Did a few cosmetic changes. Powdercoated the rims, fitted gloss black grills, and painted all the black plastic trims. Also blackout the grills in the front. Looks better. Now I need to trouble shoot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2015, 12:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,440
Posted By F1Pilot
Just for info, these are still working great with...

Just for info, these are still working great with no issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2015, 03:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,440
Posted By F1Pilot
Yep, that's exactly right.

Yep, that's exactly right.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2015, 02:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,440
Posted By F1Pilot
I took the plug out of the bottom of the...

I took the plug out of the bottom of the headlight that used to plug into the original ballast. Cut the brown and yellow wires which is the power for the ballast. Yellow being positive, brown the...
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