Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-02-2023, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 24
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Finally received my replacement wheel speed...
Finally received my replacement wheel speed sensor. After having to solder an additional length of wire (2) on the male plug, as it was torn off literally where it connects to the plug (1-2mm showing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-22-2023, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-21-2023, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
Thanks for your speedy replies and advice. ...
Thanks for your speedy replies and advice.
Could you please guide me as to where exactly the wheel speed sensor is located? I've had a good look around the area, and cannot for the life of me see...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-20-2023, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
So, by way of an update to my problems...
I've...
So, by way of an update to my problems...
I've soldered and made good the broken wires to the connecting jack at the inside of the rear left wheel arch, added some convoluted tube to protect this...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2023, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2023, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
Okay - many thanks for the suggestions and...
Okay - many thanks for the suggestions and advice. I took the vehicle in for rear tyres yesterday and managed to inspect the damage more closely. From what I can tell, it's not as bad as I first...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2023, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
Given all the warning lights on the cluster, I...
Given all the warning lights on the cluster, I can only assume that most of the wiring in the rear left wheel well, has been shredded... at least the car still drives and hasn't left me stranded....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2023, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
When compared to the other side, the 'junction...
When compared to the other side, the 'junction box' is non-existent. All that remains is the mounting backing plate... with two wires, bared to copper, coming from within the inner guard. I'll be...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2023, 03:59 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 124
tyre blow-out now I have Christmas lights
Hi all,
Sorry for the long post.
I've not had a reason to post for a long time, however yesterday, while travelling to the city from my farm, I suffered a rear left tyre failure.
I heard a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-11-2017, 04:53 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,733
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2017, 09:55 PM
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Views: 2,322,889
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-24-2017, 02:28 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
An update on the pulleys replacement job...
So...
An update on the pulleys replacement job...
So everything arrived two days ago from BMA in the US. Sadly, they sent two of the same tensioner pulleys (both for the a/c). Anyhow, after much swearing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2017, 06:26 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Wish this reply had come prior to ordering and...
Wish this reply had come prior to ordering and paying for the pulleys from BMA. That said, at least I know the parts I've ordered (belts too) are all OEM and guaranteed to fit. Prices from BMA were...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-10-2017, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-09-2017, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-08-2017, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Thanks for the advice StephenVA - given the...
Thanks for the advice StephenVA - given the extremely tight working area, I figured the only way to attack the job was from underneath....
I've ordered all 3 OEM pulleys along with new belts from...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-07-2017, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Do I need to remove the thermo-fan and/or drop...
Do I need to remove the thermo-fan and/or drop the belly-pan to access the pulleys - looks very tight in there...
Can anyone give me a bit of guidance, as I don't have a local 'indy' to help, so...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-05-2017, 08:13 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-05-2017, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,842
Pulleys replacement (accessories, a/c and idler)
Hi all,
Recently, upon cold start, I noticed a slight squeaking noise in the engine bay. It settled down after about 1 minute, but the next time I used the vehicle (several days later) it seemed to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2017, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2017, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 136
Views: 16,178
This is something I have been considering too....
This is something I have been considering too. While I love my E53, I believe the head unit is the one feature that is lacking. Mine is the full screen version and I've updated the mapping disc,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-23-2017, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 777
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-23-2017, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 777
Yes - the same models as you guys in NZ. I have...
Yes - the same models as you guys in NZ. I have noticed a 20-30% increase in illumination on low beams, as a result of replacing the OEM's with nightbreakers. Possibly because the OEM's were quite...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-23-2017, 05:50 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 777
All good, touch wood...
I thought it would be pleasant to post a positive thread, not complaining about an issue or asking for assistance for a change.
I'm very happy to report that my E53 is performing extremely well,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-25-2017, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 3,412
Year 2 owning mine (N62 - 4.4) and after the...
Year 2 owning mine (N62 - 4.4) and after the initial thrill of ownership wore off, and my frenzy to purchase all sorts of thing for it, my wallet has revived.
As far as maintenance is concerned and...
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