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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-29-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,884
Posted By bcolins
Are the E83 Halogen High beams the same H7 bulb as the low beams?

The High beams on my 2004 X3 also serve as the daytime running lights. Do these require some kind of a special dual filament bulb or does the standard single filament H7 bulb provide both...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-28-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,748
Posted By bcolins
My Headliner is removed, how do I remove my sunshades for recovering?

I recently pulled out my headliner,…I was hoping to be able to remove my front or possibly both sun shades from my panoramic sun roof, so I could take them to my local upholstery shop for recovering....
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 11-18-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By bcolins
I got a response elsewhere that it was...

I got a response elsewhere that it was common,....cant recall what it was thought to be,.....possibly a water circulation valve. not sure. I decided not to worry about it.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-17-2018, 12:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,278
Posted By bcolins
ordered a new fuel pump from Amazon,...looks correct, but won't snap into the tank

I bought a new fuel pump and surge tank assembly I found on Amazon. It looked identical in every way to the original BMW pump assembly,...but it won't snap into the latch in the fuel tank,....turns...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-20-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,753
Posted By bcolins
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-17-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,753
Posted By bcolins
Thanks Ven!

Thanks Ven!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 07-16-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,753
Posted By bcolins
What engine does my 2004 E83 X3 3.0 have?

I have been doing google and forum searches in an effort to determine what my engine designation is. I have seen reference to N52 and M54, but so far no definitive listing.

I have a 2004 E83 X3...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-06-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,545
Posted By bcolins
Tail light appears to have a bad ground. Anyone else had this?

2004 3.0 sport pkg. My right rear tail light goes dim, and then completely out from time to time,.....next day its fine. Wondering if this is a common problem with a known fix.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-06-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By bcolins
was noticing this again while idling the other...

was noticing this again while idling the other day,..... it was clacking about once every 2 seconds,....then after a few minutes,.....it stopped. Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-05-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,384
Posted By bcolins
Soft "Clack" every 4-5 seconds under the hood when Idling

When I'm sitting at a light with engine idling, I hear a very faint "clack" every 4-5 seconds,.....sounds like its coming from the engine bay (or maybe firewall area?). It is VERY regular in its...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-05-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,833
Posted By bcolins
Tried this,....my original key stopped...

Tried this,....my original key stopped working,....got it working again,....just noticed your mention of this,....so going to try it again.

Thanks Neil.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-31-2017, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,833
Posted By bcolins
Anyone experienced this?

Anyone experienced this?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-30-2017, 11:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,833
Posted By bcolins
One of my keys opens the car and powers up the dash,....but wont start it.

One of my two keys will not start my 04 E83 X3. It unlocks it, and when I insert it into the ignition and turn it to on,....the dash and all electronics power up,...but when I turn the key to...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 10-01-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,613
Posted By bcolins
Anyone updated non HID H7 headlight bulbs to LED?

I would like to update my 2004 X3 Halogen Headlights to a cool white LED. Has anyone done this? Wondering if the LED H7 bulb shown here would do the job. Want a newer LED without fans, ballasts,...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-18-2017, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,230
Posted By bcolins
Thanks again.

Thanks again.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-18-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,230
Posted By bcolins
My Sunroof and Sunshade assembly was all disabled...

My Sunroof and Sunshade assembly was all disabled by the previous owner's mechanic,.....so a bit unsure how to proceed.....may have to reach out to his mechanic.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-18-2017, 11:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,230
Posted By bcolins
Thanks Neil!

Thanks Neil!
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-05-2017, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,230
Posted By bcolins
2004 E83 Panoramic sunroof is inop and front sunshade liner is drooping,...how to fix

I bought a 2004 X3 about a year ago. It came with an inoperative sunroof,....which was not a big deal for me,.....that said,....the front sunshade material on panoramic sunroof is sagging or...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-28-2016, 06:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By bcolins
Yeah, I just started doing Google searches since...

Yeah, I just started doing Google searches since no one on Xoutpost was responding. Based on what I read, decided to order a new fuel filter and intake boot about a week ago,...then do a smoke test.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-26-2016, 07:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,946
Posted By bcolins
Awfully quiet out there. I ended up buying a...

Awfully quiet out there.

I ended up buying a Meguiars product. Not a very aggressive cleaner, but did eventually get it done.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-26-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By bcolins
Appears so,.....

Appears so,.....
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-21-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,977
Posted By bcolins
It is, however, it had already been done once a...

It is, however, it had already been done once a few years back,....so,...for another $11.92 shipped I got a better carbon fiber reinforced gear off eBay. Its working great.

PS, See you have a...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-14-2016, 04:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,536
Posted By bcolins
Not very heavy trailers, but, its still...

Not very heavy trailers, but, its still impressive that you have that many miles on that transmission and transfer case. I'm surprised when any automatic trans lasts even 200k let alone 300K+
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-14-2016, 04:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,536
Posted By bcolins
That's impressive. Didn't think the X vehicles...

That's impressive. Didn't think the X vehicles had it in them to go 300K, especially while towing. What have you been towing?

Brian in Austin
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-14-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,343
Posted By bcolins
yeah, I tore my left rear door panel off last...

yeah, I tore my left rear door panel off last week,....and the entire vapor seal is detached along the bottom....I was able to get the foam dried out,.....started with towels to soak up water, then...
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