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Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 12-28-2018, 09:01 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,698
Posted By Deansbimmer
I love this color combination... I wish I could...

I love this color combination... I wish I could trade my black/black 4.6iS for this one.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-06-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By Deansbimmer
The CAS is the Car Access module, it does handle...

The CAS is the Car Access module, it does handle most of the comfort access duties but its main function is key control and general access functions. If you're familiar with BMW's in general it would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,870
Posted By Deansbimmer
I know its easy to criticize the attitude, and...

I know its easy to criticize the attitude, and this guy does sound like a putz, but if you guys don't deal on craigslist a lot then you have no idea how many stupid people call and ask stupid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,417
Posted By Deansbimmer
It's a year and 10k miles later and it still...

It's a year and 10k miles later and it still smokes...

Average trade in on your car is 9500. CLEAN retail is $13k. You just need to make a real for sale ad if you're really trying to sell it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,643
Posted By Deansbimmer
Remember that you're probably comparing 20 year...

Remember that you're probably comparing 20 year old used boots to brand new material- of course the old boots will feel softer...They're fatigued and breaking down.

GKN is OEM. The same thing BMW...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-02-2017, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,463
Posted By Deansbimmer
Pm me a price shipped for all of your parts (no...

Pm me a price shipped for all of your parts (no tools).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,463
Posted By Deansbimmer
FYI. Refinishing the gasket groove is the key to...

FYI. Refinishing the gasket groove is the key to a leak free cover. If you coat the groove with a wrinkle finish the gasket wont seal as well it would on a smooth finish and you'll end up again with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 194
Views: 44,038
Posted By Deansbimmer
May I suggest that you sort the list by VIN to...

May I suggest that you sort the list by VIN to make it a little easier to digest?

:cool:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2017, 11:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,120
Posted By Deansbimmer
Everyone complains of emissions codes being so...

Everyone complains of emissions codes being so complicated but they're just like every other code in the car, you just have to know how to interpret them and not be afraid of replacing the actual...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 44,038
Posted By Deansbimmer
Lol, Cool!?! :dunno:

Lol, Cool!?! :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 194
Views: 44,038
Posted By Deansbimmer
2002 4.6iS, Sapphire black on Black. 118k miles...

2002 4.6iS, Sapphire black on Black. 118k miles and strong.

LN78158
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,120
Posted By Deansbimmer
I'm not sure I would trust those readings in that...

I'm not sure I would trust those readings in that app.

On a separate note regarding my own repair... I put the new cat in and all of the monitors have reached ready state now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,120
Posted By Deansbimmer
If the car runs well with no issues and no other...

If the car runs well with no issues and no other codes, then I can almost guarantee the code for catalyst efficiency will come back unless you replace the cat. That code comes up when the DME does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2017, 08:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,786
Posted By Deansbimmer
Delphi is an OEM supplier. I even bought Delphi...

Delphi is an OEM supplier. I even bought Delphi coils one time and they literally were BMW coils. The bmw logo had been ground off. I wouldn't hesitate to use Delphi and save some money.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 945
Posted By Deansbimmer
2002 X5 4.6iS, Help diagnose tranmission issues

Alright so today I was towing a refrigerator home on our little utility trailer and had a stressful return home once the transmission started to act up. This is in a 2002 4.6iS 116k miles and ambient...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2016, 10:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,414
Posted By Deansbimmer
I sold my 4.4 but I still have my 4.6, which I...

I sold my 4.4 but I still have my 4.6, which I bought extra keys for from United auto. Same quality as the first round. I can't imagine waiting around for a better solution... Either pay the dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
The door lock cylinders are known to fail in...

The door lock cylinders are known to fail in these cars so it's possible it's a mechanical issue if the lock just spins when you turn it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
I didn't have A/C either anytime the DSC was...

I didn't have A/C either anytime the DSC was messing with the CAN network (anytime the car was at operating temp).

I had CheapABS do the rebuild. I overnighted it and pad for overnight return and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2016, 04:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
I had to read up on how the CAN system worked. ...

I had to read up on how the CAN system worked. It works at a low voltage with I/O data stream across a high/low parallel data line. If there is no voltage, high voltage, or a short across the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
It was an educated guess. When the car was hot, I...

It was an educated guess. When the car was hot, I couldn't communicate with any modules and everything was going haywire. When cold, I could at least connect to the car with ISTA, and could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
Judging by the fact that nobody here has even...

Judging by the fact that nobody here has even commented on this I'll assume that this was beyond the ability of anyone here to troubleshoot or even comment on. Kind of a let down.

Anyway, in case...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,786
Posted By Deansbimmer
I wouldn't bother with the Oreilleys/Autozone...

I wouldn't bother with the Oreilleys/Autozone house brands but Pierburg, Siemens, VDO, Delphi are all OEM suppliers. I wouldn't hesitate to use any of those. I've seen them on ebay and amazon for as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,961
Posted By Deansbimmer
At first I was wondering why you'd be happy for...

At first I was wondering why you'd be happy for the end of your vacation....Then I read "candy shop" and wondered if that was 'code' for something else....Then I read "kids", and then it all clicked....
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 07-10-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,220
Posted By Deansbimmer
Still looking. Anyone!

Still looking. Anyone!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2016, 05:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,235
Posted By Deansbimmer
Update: I let the X5 return to ambient...

Update:
I let the X5 return to ambient temperature and went back to check status. ISTA was immediately able to identify and communicate with the car and its modules. I was able to clear the codes...
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