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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2022, 09:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,011
Posted By omgwtf
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_guTE2ANcIg ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_guTE2ANcIg

In this video he shows you how to check the rear lower ball joint.

When I check mine, I use my floor jack and position it under the rear control arm....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2020, 08:24 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,281
Posted By omgwtf
Been looking at a set of these. ...

Been looking at a set of these.

https://silverproject.eu/rear-control-arm-camber-kit-for-bmw-e53-x5/?currency=USD

They also sell replacement bushings & bearings.

Merry Christmas to all!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 18,281
Posted By omgwtf
I know this thread is several months old, and...

I know this thread is several months old, and isn't the "ball joint" section just a tie-rod?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2020, 11:42 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I had the Hopkins trailer controller hooked up...

I had the Hopkins trailer controller hooked up before, it works fine. (use trailer frequently)
I wanted it to be a stock setup, (now have a bigger trailer, Car hauler with brakes) so to save money I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
Here is the test.

Here is the test.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
The images with my X5 and incandescent trailer,...

The images with my X5 and incandescent trailer, was with the OEM connected nothing else. And only mounted in the stock position/location.

(Only thing I made was the trailer plug to trailer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2020, 06:23 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
They are not connected together at all. ...

They are not connected together at all.



I am a little puzzled. What does the Hopkins controller do? Trailer Brakes?

It's for vehicles equipped with independent bulb turn signals and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 08:04 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
This is the controller I am using for now. ...

This is the controller I am using for now.

The vehicle side of the connector has the pink terminals.
I can re-attach the vehicle wires back to the vehicle plug, (That I did to check out that ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
Effduration Here is the harness I made. ...

Effduration

Here is the harness I made.
The wiring diagram I used.

The pink terminals are a temporary bypass till I have the original setup figured out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
Thank you! :thumbup:

Thank you! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I'll take a better picture of my harness, maybe I...

I'll take a better picture of my harness, maybe I missed something.
I did check with a voltmeter not a test light, there's no power go through the connector (Brake & Turn) just pulses.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I did test it on a trailer with incandescent...

I did test it on a trailer with incandescent lights.(today)
Wiring is good.
Park lights work.
Tail and brake do not.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
Well it did not work, same outcome. Park...

Well it did not work, same outcome.
Park lights= Yes
Turn=No
Brakes=No
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I just ordered Curt #57003, Will post my...

I just ordered Curt #57003,
Will post my findings.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I installed load resistors on each light and...

I installed load resistors on each light and still have the same issue.
I have to look into it some more and try it on a incandescent trailer and see if works.78372
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
I will give your recommendation a try ...

I will give your recommendation a try




No, I made my own.


I installed a pair of 50W 6 Ohm resisters on the the trailer turn/brake light, only the park brakes work.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2020, 03:54 PM
Replies: 289
Views: 138,089
Posted By omgwtf
02 E53 3.0 Have an aftermarket hitch, AHMll...

02 E53 3.0
Have an aftermarket hitch, AHMll (trailer module) 7 way plug installed.
when trailer (LED) is plugged in, I have:

Park lights = Yes
Brake = No
Turn = No

Bought a second module...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 42,197
Posted By omgwtf
All good things so far. With all the android...

All good things so far.
With all the android HU, is anyone experiencing trouble with the radio receptions?
The Android HU I have looked similar to an Enon 2 knob with quad-core 2gb,
I have tried...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-15-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By omgwtf
Looking for 3.0L M54B30 engine

Greetings Forumers,

Looking for an M54B30 engine 3.0l.
Years= 2002-2005
Models = E46 330Xi, 530Xi, X3, or X5 (standard one will work, oil pans different)
Pickup = Close to Illinois/Iowa border...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2017, 02:20 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,347
Posted By omgwtf
The CCV failed, crankcase over pressurized and...

The CCV failed, crankcase over pressurized and blew your VCG, oil around gasket and in the spark plug holes. Lucky it didn't hydro-lock or crack the VC
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2016, 07:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,623
Posted By omgwtf
BMW CCV are used because the intake is lower than...

BMW CCV are used because the intake is lower than the valve cover IMO.
I ran a CCV delete on my 02 X5's without a catch can.
IMO when we do a CCV replacement hose etc we overlook the dipstick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 321,347
Posted By omgwtf
Just a suggestion, need to take a look at those...

Just a suggestion, need to take a look at those hoses being used. When I did both of my e53 3.0's the hose will collapse due to so much vacuum. (as mine did) I used plastic fuel injector line and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By omgwtf
Thanks Crystalworks, I only had 4 on the...

Thanks Crystalworks,

I only had 4 on the exhaust. I figured that the donor head would too, but was mistaken.

More concerned that if they need to go in a specific location or where ever.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,014
Posted By omgwtf
02 E53 3.0i Lifter question

Greetings,

I'm in the process of replacing my 02 X5 E53 3.0i M54 head, and when re-installing the lifters I noticed that there are 4 different types of lifters on the the exhaust side.
I checked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 879
Posted By omgwtf
02 x5 3.0i w/o or removed air suspension, getting Self-Level Inactive

Hello to all, thanks in advance for your time.
I recently purchased a 2002 x5 3.0i and I'm bringing it up to par.
The air pump, tanks etc is missing in the spare tire compartment.
I recently...
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