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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Sold it. My love for it could no longer balance...

Sold it. My love for it could no longer balance out of the exorbitant cost of keeping it running.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2016, 05:05 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Replaced drivers side door carrier, again. ...

Replaced drivers side door carrier, again.
Replaced rear left window regulator.
Started hunting for FM antenna fault.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Replaced the cam position sensor on bank one due...

Replaced the cam position sensor on bank one due to P0011 code. Cleared code, ran a tank of 98 thru it, hopefully that's the end of it. Fuel consumption is down and low end torque has returned.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Replaced MAF, after the engine died on the drive...

Replaced MAF, after the engine died on the drive home.

SES light did not appear.

Ran the scan code on it right after it died. got the following (pending) codes

P0011 - (shit) bank A timing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 03:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Forgot the photo.

Forgot the photo.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 03:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
After replacing the GM3 and having it still not...

After replacing the GM3 and having it still not work, I had a much closer look at the wiring in the hatch, and at the hinge point at the top.

Found 3 frayed and one broken wire at the hinge...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 03:01 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Oil change New alternator New radiator New...

Oil change
New alternator
New radiator
New drivers side front drive shaft
Repaired frayed wires on rear hatch. (Lock actuator now works. Bonus)
WD40 on steering shaft CV. (Steering much...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,545
Posted By Motorhead
I also have a failing GM3, but my supplier says...

I also have a failing GM3, but my supplier says that as long as the part numbers match it will not require coding.

Is he high?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2015, 04:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Okay, so I disconnected the battery and let it...

Okay, so I disconnected the battery and let it sit for an hour.

Once reconnected, nothing happened. Hatch lock still out of action.

Either there is something I'm missing, or I'm up for a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2015, 04:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Okay, I've traced the relay clicking sound to...

Okay, I've traced the relay clicking sound to what I believe is the GM3 module behind the glovebox. Does anyone know if I can unplug the three connectors to this, wait five or ten minutes and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Fellas, I appreciate your help, I really do....

Fellas, I appreciate your help, I really do. However on the earlier e53s the relay for the SCA is not in the trunk. I have seen pics of the glove box fuse assembly, and it has 3 relays on the top....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Is there a third location for relays? I've...

Is there a third location for relays?

I've pulled every one from the box against the firewall under the bonnet, and the three from the trunk. even with no relays installed, I can still hear a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
SlickGT1, i think you're right, I'm not looking...

SlickGT1, i think you're right, I'm not looking forward to finding the right one under the spaghetti of wiring in the under bonnet box, but it'll beat the ever loving hell out of taking it to a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Okay, brilliant. I'm not the only one with this...

Okay, brilliant. I'm not the only one with this issue. I am, it seems, the only one to have it on a 2002, where the k70 relay is NOT in the boot. Has anyone got a pic / diagram of the under bonnet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
g300d, I've pulled the fuses with no luck, any...

g300d, I've pulled the fuses with no luck, any idea which relay under the bonnet is the one I need to yank? I've got a feeling that I just changed the SCA when the actual issue is with the relay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Replaced SCA Inspected all hatch wires and...

Replaced SCA
Inspected all hatch wires and fuses.
Checked relay box under bonnet (can hear relay clicking when hatch button pushed in dash)

Hatch still not opening via remote, button on dash or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2015, 11:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,203
Posted By Motorhead
Rear hatch won't open !!

Alright, this is similar, but I haven't seen this exact group of issues anywhere online.

Rear hatch won't open via remote, button on dash or grip button above number plate.

Hatch opens with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,739,714
Posted By Motorhead
Replaced FSR and drivers side door carrier. ...

Replaced FSR and drivers side door carrier.

Now I can get in AND have the aircon on :)
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