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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,797
Posted By jdstrickland
Replace the plugs and monitor. It's my guess that...

Replace the plugs and monitor. It's my guess that this motor gets short trips and does not come up to full operating temperature, this results in sludge forming in all sorts of places, including the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 533
Posted By jdstrickland
Dude! I'm having a senior moment, but I also had...

Dude! I'm having a senior moment, but I also had a window that went in one direction. My problem turned out to be a screw that had come out and a bushing kind of thingy had broken.

I was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,331
Posted By jdstrickland
The aux fan is used in conjunction with the AC,...

The aux fan is used in conjunction with the AC, there is also an aux pump that helps keep the cabin warm if you shut the engine off is a place such as the drive-thru lane.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2023, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,331
Posted By jdstrickland
THAT makes sense. It's difficult to prove, but I...

THAT makes sense. It's difficult to prove, but I get it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,331
Posted By jdstrickland
I can find the leak and fix it, that's easy. I...

I can find the leak and fix it, that's easy. I want to get the parts on hand before I take the car apart.

The question is about, what leaks an hour and a half after turning the car off?

All...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,331
Posted By jdstrickland
The plate under the engine makes it hard to see,...

The plate under the engine makes it hard to see, but the drips are front and center, and if they were on the side, it would be the intake side.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2023, 07:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,331
Posted By jdstrickland
Coolant Leaks

My wife tells me that her X5 is telling her that the coolant is low when she starts it. I drove it Mon., 02/27 and again on Tue., 02/28. The trips were short, no big deal to have to walk home, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 970
Posted By jdstrickland
Misfire on a diesel? There is no Ignition System...

Misfire on a diesel? There is no Ignition System on a diesel that would give a misfire, therefore the issue has to be fuel delivery, or the lack thereof. Intermittent low fuel pressure would be from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,121
Posted By jdstrickland
We have the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L tires...

We have the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L tires on our X5. They have an 80,000 mile warranty and cost less than the Michelin tires. I see no reason to pay more than you need to, and either of these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By jdstrickland
So, good news and bad news, I fixed it but I...

So, good news and bad news, I fixed it but I don't know how.

I pulled the window regulator and found nothing wrong. Then took the motor off and plugged it in, it works both ways. I put the motor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By jdstrickland
Of course. But when I open the door panel and...

Of course. But when I open the door panel and find that the regulator is indeed the problem, I want to buy a new one immediately and this is where you come in. Which one? More importantly, Which one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 999
Posted By jdstrickland
I JUMPED IN WITHOUT READING ALL OF THE POSTS.... ...

I JUMPED IN WITHOUT READING ALL OF THE POSTS....

I had an E36 with the M50 engine, and I missed the part where you say which motor you have, so my comments might not help you in your quest for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 334
Posted By jdstrickland
Window Regulator

Which to avoid at all costs, and which to buy if cost is not an issue? Cost is always an issue, but good stuff is almost always worth the cost-up. And, where did you get yours? I have FCP Euro,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 453
Posted By jdstrickland
Yes, the door will open from the outside without...

Yes, the door will open from the outside without the door card.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 723
Posted By jdstrickland
The OBD II diagnostics should realize that the...

The OBD II diagnostics should realize that the fault condition no longer exists, but there's no reason to not do the reset and allow the monitors to run until they come to ready. Either way, it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2022, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,749
Posted By jdstrickland
My X5 had a pitted trace in the tail lamp housing...

My X5 had a pitted trace in the tail lamp housing that caused the lamp holder to fail to make a good connection. I filled the pit with some solder and it's been working fine for 5 or 6 years now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,799
Posted By jdstrickland
I accept the distinction. I described a solenoid...

I accept the distinction. I described a solenoid operation, not a motor. I haven't physically done this job on my E53, but I replaced the door lock actuators that were basically solenoids.

(I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,452
Posted By jdstrickland
The Valve Cover Bolts are not torqued very high,...

The Valve Cover Bolts are not torqued very high, the spec is about 89 in. lb. You will need new grommets for the bolts. The bolts can easily be over torqued with a 1/4-inch drive handle. Be careful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2022, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,929
Posted By jdstrickland
Am I stupid? The difference in laptop and...

Am I stupid?

The difference in laptop and desktop is the ease with which you can use it to work on your car. If you take your desktop and set it up near to the car (where this is determined by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,799
Posted By jdstrickland
When the actuator fails, you can still manually...

When the actuator fails, you can still manually lock and unlock the door(s) by pushing the lock down, and by pulling the door handle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,799
Posted By jdstrickland
You need Item 1, here,...

You need Item 1, here, https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FA13-USA-08-2005-E53-BMW-X5_30i&diagId=51_7770



The Door Lock Actuator is a polarized thing, when the + and - are one way...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By jdstrickland
I'm confused... Why would you put square tires on...

I'm confused... Why would you put square tires on staggered rims? A 255/50 on the front would call for something like a 275/45 on the rear. But, to answer the question, if you are currently using a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,194
Posted By jdstrickland
The center brake light should work from the brake...

The center brake light should work from the brake pedal. The LCM should not play a role. The brake lights should work separately from the lighting system because the brakes will operate at any time. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,057
Posted By jdstrickland
The first thing to do with a single cylinder...

The first thing to do with a single cylinder misfire is to swap one coil with that from another cylinder. You have a misfire on Cyl 1, so swap the coil with Cyl 4, then walk away.

Drive the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2021, 08:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,260
Posted By jdstrickland
I have Bridgestone Dueller H/L on my X5. (You...

I have Bridgestone Dueller H/L on my X5. (You listed Alenza, my Duellers say Alenza on them also.) They supposedly have an 80,000 mile warranty, I see no reason to think I won't get that.
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