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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-11-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 54,041
Posted By iansanderson
2 ruined extended leather dashboards later, a big...

2 ruined extended leather dashboards later, a big thank you for the great info and especially the fender off pics. I have been fighting a clogged right drain for months. Dumped gallons of hot water...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2020, 01:04 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,508
Posted By iansanderson
Came here to say I should have preemptively...

Came here to say I should have preemptively changed my fuel pump. '04 3.0i with 195K mi died tonight, on Christmas Eve, with three people in the car, at an intersection, in a snow storm, 20ºF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 972
Views: 211,704
Posted By iansanderson
Great buy! I laughed a bit because literally all...

Great buy! I laughed a bit because literally all of the issues you described, I have been through and done. I recommend the OEM aux cord kit, p/n 82110149390. It's cheap, and with a bluetooth audio...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 11,565
Posted By iansanderson
Reality Check: Modern BMW's are good to about...

Reality Check: Modern BMW's are good to about 60-80K, then they should be recycled. They're simply not economical beyond that point for the average car owner. They were intentionally designed that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,162
Posted By iansanderson
DISA valve pin? ...

DISA valve pin?

https://i.ibb.co/Mp4LRwD/disa1.jpg (https://ibb.co/ZKPCh46)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By iansanderson
Phone only, but you can get an OEM aux cable ...

Phone only, but you can get an OEM aux cable (https://www.ecstuning.com/News/BMW_E53_X5_30i_44i_48i_Genuine_Aux_Input_2003_2004_2005_2006/)and just use a bluetooth audio adapter from Amazon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,142
Posted By iansanderson
E53 LCI has adaptive braking?

E53 LCI has adaptive braking?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,757
Posted By iansanderson
Wow, great deal with 87K and working pixels on...

Wow, great deal with 87K and working pixels on the MID? Definitely do the expansion tank, PS fluid, transfer case, and filters. Pull the covers and inspect brake lines. Get a diagnostic tool if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 471
Posted By iansanderson
Any non-M BMW from that era has now reached the...

Any non-M BMW from that era has now reached the bottom of used BMW pricing. Pay what it’s worth to you based on condition, miles, and options. There is no significant difference in E53 v E83
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,016
Posted By iansanderson
I would get a higher-lift jack for sure. I bought...

I would get a higher-lift jack for sure. I bought one at harbor freight, and it works great for the front and rear center jack points, and setting on stands. I would also recommend a rubber jack pad...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,121
Posted By iansanderson
I’m with you. It would just bug me, and the MTF...

I’m with you. It would just bug me, and the MTF doesn’t last forever, plus you cannot check fluid level

Order a replacement if you haven’t already, and I would grab an air chisel from harbor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
Posted By iansanderson
I have heard of it. If the blower is running key...

I have heard of it. If the blower is running key off, I would definitely replace FSR first
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,665
Posted By iansanderson
I guess I'm still confused. If you're talking...

I guess I'm still confused. If you're talking about the aluminum stiffening plate under the oil pan, it takes one or two of the acoustic covers depending on model I mentioned above pn 51718268897,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 917
Posted By iansanderson
This exactly. They should be plentiful with cheap...

This exactly. They should be plentiful with cheap ones having broken buttons. You can swap your front panel if it's still good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2019, 12:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,665
Posted By iansanderson
It is technically a sound insulation cover to...

It is technically a sound insulation cover to keep engine noise down. They're inexpensive if you have to replace them, pn 51718268897
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,956
Posted By iansanderson
They will draw power even when not in use, so...

They will draw power even when not in use, so wanted to prevent battery drain since cigarette lighters are always on
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2019, 01:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,956
Posted By iansanderson
G01/G05 USB-C Chargers fit the E53!

On a whim, I ordered a couple USB-C chargers from the G01/G05 I found on eBay for about $30 (just checked, more available) part number 84108711940. 940's just charge, there is no provision for a data...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 898
Posted By iansanderson
Pull apart this connection (red circle) and make...

Pull apart this connection (red circle) and make sure you still have the large, ribbed, O-ring on the MAF exit side. A lot of times, it gets crunched up and stuffed in there or falls off which leaves...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By iansanderson
Genuine filter, Amazon Basics full synthetic....

Genuine filter, Amazon Basics full synthetic. Many reviews and tests, really cheap and great oil
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,891
Posted By iansanderson
Always good to replace the valve on the exhaust...

Always good to replace the valve on the exhaust manifold with the pump. They can stick and cause a new pump to go bad prematurely.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 771
Posted By iansanderson
Yes it bolts on to the 3.0, no you will not...

Yes it bolts on to the 3.0, no you will not notice much of an improvement in sound. Do it for aesthetic
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,713
Posted By iansanderson
I just battled some electrical/charging system...

I just battled some electrical/charging system issues after a drained battery from a 7-day park at the airport. A couple things:

First, it sounds like your alternator is not charging correctly....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By iansanderson
you can rotate the latch to test, you probably...

you can rotate the latch to test, you probably just didn't rotate it enough to the fully locked position
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 18,824
Posted By iansanderson
First offered (I believe) sometime in 2017, but...

First offered (I believe) sometime in 2017, but because our cars are soon going into the “classic” catalog, not a lot of BMW techs/parts guys working on/talking about them nowadays
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,870
Posted By iansanderson
I would honestly recommend a genuine part. The...

I would honestly recommend a genuine part. The tolerances are pretty tight, and it is a tedious job. Definitely unbolt the door latch assembly, and move it out of the way a bit. Will make it a lot...
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