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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,932
Posted By FellowsheepTech
With these, can identify the correct model/SKU,...

With these, can identify the correct model/SKU, but haven't seen them for sale anywhere. A few years ago I saw them a lot, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,932
Posted By FellowsheepTech
:rolleyes: Yeah, that's incorrect. I had ordered...

:rolleyes: Yeah, that's incorrect. I had ordered them the day before & was contacted that they were not available. I did find one pair on eBay from Latvia...a good percentage less than OEM, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,604
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Following... My son's 2003 3.0i (230k) started...

Following...
My son's 2003 3.0i (230k) started throwing the same code (4th & 5th) and constantly going into limp mode not too long after I changed the driveshaft (after 2nd center bearing failure)....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2021, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,932
Posted By FellowsheepTech
:dunno: I expected to be finding those, and they...

:dunno: I expected to be finding those, and they were plentiful a few years ago...but not seeing them?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,932
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Headlight Options?

Hi all,
Was trying to match up new bulbs in daughter's E53 while I replaced A/C compressor & the tab on turn signal socket (in housing) broke off. I refinished the lenses a while back & was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By FellowsheepTech
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201011/2cc928f4...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20201011/2cc928f4ba07fed0241d4f70a9cbc821.jpg

Was able to get a drop of solder in it; functional for now...


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Found it :-( but can’t attach pic. Ground broken...

Found it :-( but can’t attach pic. Ground broken inside plug



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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Confirmed with meter, no power to switch (wires...

Confirmed with meter, no power to switch (wires in door), but seat works. Not seeing related relays or other fuses documented ??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Seriously, what else is in the path to be...

Seriously, what else is in the path to be checked? I've gone through both fuse blocks & no progress. Not that many wires here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 683
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Window Control Switch path

So, what was going to be a simple regulator/motor change on the son's X5 now has me stumped. :dunno:

The main power plug on the window control switch (driver, non-dip) had the jack-slide broken...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,790
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Went through a month of troubleshooting very...

Went through a month of troubleshooting very similar, though my A/C would come on intermittently when driving. I can tell you it will not cool at idle if the aux fan is not running.

I had a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-17-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,978
Posted By FellowsheepTech
In November 2018 took the 2003 3.0 from MD to CA...

In November 2018 took the 2003 3.0 from MD to CA for my son that was stationed at NAS Lemoore. Turned 200k as we left Castle Rock, Co & visited the Grand Canyon along the way. Only issue was the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-28-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By FellowsheepTech
:rolleyes:Oh good grief...spent days getting VM...

:rolleyes:Oh good grief...spent days getting VM downloaded (was sent wrong links, had to upgrade drive, then get another tool to move partitions around on the clone to have enough room), installed &...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Appreciate it, that will be my next move if the...

Appreciate it, that will be my next move if the VM doesn't work.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-23-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Me either, but finally got a link for a VM so if...

Me either, but finally got a link for a VM so if that doesn't work I'm more convinced it's the cable.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Started with both...code for fan even though new...

Started with both...code for fan even though new (apparently incompatible) & RPM test didn't do squat. Replaced fan a second time...



Agree now with current behavior...when I get around to it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Some progress

I did make a little progress finally, though doubt I'm done.

Ordered another aux fan thinking there may be something about this Amazon special the DME doesn't like. Put the other fan in, started...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-16-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Appreciate the feedback, but already have been...

Appreciate the feedback, but already have been through that thread.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
No, it does not

No, it does not
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 07-15-2020, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,668
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Tool Exasperation...

Have been through numerous threads, forums & FB groups but :dunno:

Over a year ago, bought an Ebay OBD2-USB cable with links to BMW Tools E-Z Install package, ISTA, etc. Never got it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Backed up a few steps & tested grounds & signals...

Backed up a few steps & tested grounds & signals with test light & multimeter.
* Clutch tests good, as does activation signal.
* All grounds good (including low/high pressure switches)
* Can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Backed up a few steps & tested grounds & signals...

Backed up a few steps & tested grounds & signals with test light & multimeter.
* Clutch tests good, as does activation signal.
* All grounds good (including low/high pressure switches)
* Can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Finally back to this after holiday road trip &...

Finally back to this after holiday road trip & R53 rescue mission.



Nope :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
The tool activation lasts 30 seconds, & not sure...

The tool activation lasts 30 seconds, & not sure I can navigate from there to live data in time. Worth trying though.

Drove it this morning with same behavior; cools after driving a bit & once...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2020, 07:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,977
Posted By FellowsheepTech
Yikes, not sure I would do that by choice, though...

Yikes, not sure I would do that by choice, though I have replaced nearly everything on a Mini. Interesting tip though, tying the two sensors together.
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