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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,870
Posted By caseyjay
I had to replace a coil in situ and used a...

I had to replace a coil in situ and used a self-locking oil filter wrench to hold the pulley, levered against the body it would tighten its grip as I undid the bolt, freeing up both hands for the job...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By caseyjay
thanks for the tip will start there first...

thanks for the tip will start there first...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By caseyjay
sounds about right - INPA now showing Turbo Boost...

sounds about right - INPA now showing Turbo Boost pressure, Charge air pressure errors...thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2023, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 634
Posted By caseyjay
3.0d Clouds of smoke, Power loss, no Oil

Hello, appreciate your wisdom here so I know where to start (or give up).

First symptom was noise from rear transmission tunnel - metallic/grating obvious under load not when free wheeling. Then a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2017, 01:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By caseyjay
Testing Antenna Amp/Aftermarket HU

Hello, I installed a Android 2DIN Head unit to replace the ageing Business CD and after a few weeks radio reception went. I suspected the cheap chinese Fakra/ISO connector so respliced it, then tried...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2017, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By caseyjay
thanks, I also often get a brake/tail bulb...

thanks, I also often get a brake/tail bulb warning when all lights are fine so guess some of the electrics/sensors can be sensitive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2017, 02:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,927
Posted By caseyjay
Oil pressure sensors affected by climb/altitude?

Hello, I drove up to a ski station yesterday in France - first time in my E53 3.0d. Journey was about 20 mins covering 18km, rising about 1100m, culminating around 1800m (6000ft) above sea level,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,567
Posted By caseyjay
an update on this problem as still not resolved: ...

an update on this problem as still not resolved:

I replaced shaft seal and dryer and took back to the shop for vacuum and refill but did not manage to replace the expansion valve (time...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,567
Posted By caseyjay
I contacted an AC specialist who can supply the...

I contacted an AC specialist who can supply the full replacement unit and they were the ones who suggested checking if it was just a seal.

The system has been vacuumed and checked and I am picking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2016, 06:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,567
Posted By caseyjay
hi, yes I used INPA to check for codes and found...

hi, yes I used INPA to check for codes and found nothing under AC - I used the same to test the Aux fan in various speed modes + various circuit testing.

My initial guess was the FSR/FSU as this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,567
Posted By caseyjay
AC Compressor (Calsonic) shaft seal replacement

Hi all..my AC's been out 10 days ever since strange thing happened - aux fan was heard running on its own, at least 3 hours after engine was shut off. Since then no compressor running.

Just heard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By caseyjay
it might be too large/complex for modern PDR but...

it might be too large/complex for modern PDR but not an expert there - see damage pics below...thanks for the tip re. used door, I'm thinking already that an insurance claim/professional job is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By caseyjay
thanks, it's Titan Silver, am in Europe so not...

thanks, it's Titan Silver, am in Europe so not the hottest of climate but cars/exposure can vary. I guess hard to tell without fitting it first?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 05:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,273
Posted By caseyjay
Replacement door - paint/finish match

Hi, a friend reversed into my driver door - 30cm diameter damage along the trim line.

A body shop said it was costly and difficult to repair to regain the right lines/finish so they recommend a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
Posted By caseyjay
I used realoem.com to compare part numbers - mine...

I used realoem.com to compare part numbers - mine is listed as E53 only and the one I'm looking at for an E46 is also listed for 6 series, but definitely not E53.

I have a 2003 3.0d UK RHD car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,336
Posted By caseyjay
E46 part (seat switch) compatible with E53?

Hi, my driver power seats and column adjust have gone (had the slow response/click click now nothing) and I swapped over the passenger control unit and found motors working ok so guessing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By caseyjay
I think I might be more in need of a new charger...

I think I might be more in need of a new charger - I left it charging overnight >12 hrs on the lowest 0-20amp setting, and after 1 min with headlamps on got 12.6v. Drove it for 30 mins and tested...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2015, 02:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By caseyjay
No I had the IBC on test 9 and 13.5v showing when...

No I had the IBC on test 9 and 13.5v showing when driving, but when I turned everything off it dropped to 11.5v.

Have tested more today and regularly holding 13.4-13.6v when running so am hoping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By caseyjay
I tried the OBC battery test - 13.5v when...

I tried the OBC battery test - 13.5v when driving, 11,5v when I come to a stop but oddly restarted and drove again. Came home and did the 5 mins with main beam on/engine off test, now drops to 10.4v...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2015, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,019
Posted By caseyjay
Door/tail open battery drain

I am installing a rear view camera/Android tab and have drained the battery several times. A trickle charge sets it right again. Now I've completed wiring etc I was testing camera setup, maybe 15...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,870
Posted By caseyjay
I've just replaced my coil pack and fired up...

I've just replaced my coil pack and fired up initially, all appears working but after a 20 min test drive, fuse #48 blows. I thought clutch was incorrectly gapped (too close), so put in a shim to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,377
Posted By caseyjay
spoke too soon :)

whilst I did have cold air, this lasted about 20 mins before the climate panel went out. I suspected a fuse and sure enough #48 had gone. From some research, here's my thinking:

I refitted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,377
Posted By caseyjay
Resolved

INPA revealed a 'Magnetic Clutch' error message and resistance check confirmed this. Just replaced the coil only - cost about $40 plus a new set of snap ring pliers.

Job itself took a couple of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2015, 03:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,377
Posted By caseyjay
I also have a Calsonic compressor which has just...

I also have a Calsonic compressor which has just stopped engaging - my tests showed a variable voltage was being fed - cycling from 4.8 to 12v as long as the engine is running - is that to be...
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