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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 10:22 PM
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Posted By Nick416
I think the mechanic mentioned one of the codes...

I think the mechanic mentioned one of the codes meant there was a compression issue. This was about 2 weeks ago. He reset the light and said it was a misfire probably due to running with low fuel. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 10:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Thank you upallnight. How can I narrow the...

Thank you upallnight. How can I narrow the problem down?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I am an android user. The last time the light...

I am an android user. The last time the light came on there was a code for misfire low fuel (I believe that's what it said) but it has never ran with low fuel. Could that mean something? Also what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Update: I drove it for a little while yesterday...

Update: I drove it for a little while yesterday and the service engine soon light came on. I called the mechanic and it's set to go in on Tuesday. I got in it today and started it up to run down the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 10:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I don't want to talk to soon but I picked it up...

I don't want to talk to soon but I picked it up and all seems well. They replaced the aux fan, condenser and drier. I drove it about 40 miles after picking it up and no overheat, no check engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Thank you again everybody for all of your help!

Thank you again everybody for all of your help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Thank you for the advice

Thank you for the advice
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2015, 09:42 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I contacted them and they planned on replacing it

I contacted them and they planned on replacing it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 11:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I am going to have to make a call tomorrow and...

I am going to have to make a call tomorrow and see if they are going to replace the drier/receiver. If they say they aren't going to, what do I do? Is it mandatory that it be done? Meaning are they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 10:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
That is a great bit of info. Thank you. I am...

That is a great bit of info. Thank you. I am going to call first thing in the morning
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I hope he knows that. I'll ask them. If you don't...

I hope he knows that. I'll ask them. If you don't replace the drier/receiver what could happen?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Update: while the mechanic was changing the fan...

Update: while the mechanic was changing the fan the condenser was damaged. It had gotten a hole in it. Anyone attempting to change the fan be conscious of how tight the fan fits. I'll post more when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
OK I'll ask them if that is also due to be done....

OK I'll ask them if that is also due to be done. This particular shop has done all of the work on this car for years. They'd probably know if it's due. Thank you for the advice
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2015, 09:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
OK that's a really good point you make. I will...

OK that's a really good point you make. I will mention the mechanical fan as well to them and post the outcome later today. Thank you for your advice!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
He says he is familiar with the bmw so we will...

He says he is familiar with the bmw so we will see. I will post the outcome tomorrow
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
That makes sense. Before the overheat and no more...

That makes sense. Before the overheat and no more ac. It sometimes took a long time of driving for the ac to kick on. It never kicked on right away. It was at least a 5 to 10 minute drive most of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 01:01 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I just talked to the mechanic again and he said...

I just talked to the mechanic again and he said there is power going to the fan and it is not kicking on. He guaranteed that replacing the Aux fan will fix the Overheating and ac problem. I will post...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Wow! That post describes and explains my problem...

Wow! That post describes and explains my problem perfectly! Thank you upallnight!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I'm not sure how they came up with that...

I'm not sure how they came up with that conclusion. When I asked them if they can test the compressor they said they couldn't and that the fan was the culprit. It didn't make sense to me either but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
I wish I knew how to do it. I read some other...

I wish I knew how to do it. I read some other posts that say the front bumper has to be removed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Thank you B-M-W!

Thank you B-M-W!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
That is what is confusing. The shop told me the...

That is what is confusing. The shop told me the compressor will not engage if the fan is bad. Some of the posts that I've read said that is true and some say it is not true. Member B-M-W says that is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Ok great. Thank you for your help!

Ok great. Thank you for your help!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Lol I want to make sure it's safe for my family...

Lol I want to make sure it's safe for my family and don't want to break down. Will the compressor not come on if the fan is bad? The belt spins the pulley but the clutch does not engage. Could this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,001
Posted By Nick416
Crystalworks, I am referring to the compressor....

Crystalworks, I am referring to the compressor. Also I am guilty of diving my last 3 series with the ses light on for a while before I traded it in to lol
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