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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2026, 04:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 331
Posted By wpoll
The E53 does not use battery power in the key to...

The E53 does not use battery power in the key to send signals to the EWS (engine immobilser) system. It uses a radio frequency field around the key slot on the steering column to power a radio...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2026, 02:31 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
Largely because you'll likely hear it again.......

Largely because you'll likely hear it again.... :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2025, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By wpoll
Sure would... but it weighs... a LOT. And...

Sure would... but it weighs... a LOT. And shipping from NZ is... mental. :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2025, 01:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 618
Posted By wpoll
If these ever became a real fastener on a vehicle...

If these ever became a real fastener on a vehicle I worked on, I don't think it would be a deal-breaker. I mean, I forked out for the Kommen E53 sub-frame tool - what's a couple of sockets in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2025, 03:06 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
Oil Service plus air filter plus fuel filter. ...

Oil Service plus air filter plus fuel filter.

Had this thing for over 10 years now and I still marvel at the stupid engineering in relation the changing the air filter and the fuel filter. These...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2025, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 824
Posted By wpoll
This will probably only happen seven more...

This will probably only happen seven more times....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2025, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By wpoll
I've recently spent time chasing down leaks on...

I've recently spent time chasing down leaks on this system. In my case, it started with a non-return valve failure at the rear spoiler, then came grommet leaks at the tank, then I had two pumps fail...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2025, 11:50 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
Haven't tried them but the look OK and are a...

Haven't tried them but the look OK and are a decent price for a pair!

Did you note the seller? Andrew Auto Shop! ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-20-2025, 03:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,693
Posted By wpoll
I've replaced both rear bearings on mine, at...

I've replaced both rear bearings on mine, at different times (first car owner was a boatie) and yeah, it's a pretty obvious "wub wub wub" sound - just hard to determine where it's coming from!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 8,484
Posted By wpoll
Surely the dealer can supply the valet key...

Surely the dealer can supply the valet key also...?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2025, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
Different trim spec - some had 'em, some didn't....

Different trim spec - some had 'em, some didn't. All fours doors on mine have the inner handle LED...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2025, 06:23 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,037
Posted By wpoll
I've not done this but I'm not sure it would work...

I've not done this but I'm not sure it would work as removing the hub with a slide hammer will only remove the outer ball race (along with the hub). The inner ball race would still be in place and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
This "island" is 923kms (573miles) long by...

This "island" is 923kms (573miles) long by road... ;)

A full lap is about 1,600kms or 1,000miles. Done that trip, with detours, in the X5 a couple of times now.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2025, 07:39 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
It's the motorcyclist in me! :chopper: ...

It's the motorcyclist in me! :chopper:

Drive 503miles (810km) over this past weekend, 250miles in the dry, 250miles in very heavy, driving rain, and the last 3miles in inch-deep snow!!:yikes:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2025, 11:23 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
I'm on my second set of Goodride SA-57...

I'm on my second set of Goodride SA-57 (https://www.goodridetire.com/index.php/products/info/zuperacesa-57/214) - what appear to be a Bridgestone Potenza GIII...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2025, 05:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,408
Posted By wpoll
This one seems to still meet LL 01... ...

This one seems to still meet LL 01...

https://www.avista-lubes.de/en/products/detail/avista-pace-evo-ger-sae-5w-40/
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2025, 12:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,156
Posted By wpoll
It's an acoustic treatment - makes a difference...

It's an acoustic treatment - makes a difference to exterior noise on the diesels, maybe less so on the gasoline versions. At least one of the V8 versions uses a steel plate rather than alloy too,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2025, 04:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,408
Posted By wpoll
Not always - BMW warn against using higher LL...

Not always - BMW warn against using higher LL rated oils in many gasoline engines and even in diesels in some cases: -

"The LL-01 formula will cover almost all of BMW’s gasoline-burning engines...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2025, 03:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,408
Posted By wpoll
Oh goodie - an oil thread.... :rofl: LL01...

Oh goodie - an oil thread.... :rofl:

LL01 is not spec'ed for engines with DPFs so the LL04 spec. was developed for later DPF-equiped engines and their more complex emission requirements. However,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2025, 02:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 820
Posted By wpoll
Looking at online images of the two switches and...

Looking at online images of the two switches and comparing part numbers, it looks like the V8s all share one switch (white cover ...962) and the 3.0 inline sixes (petrol and diesel) share another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,792
Posted By wpoll
Glad it's sorted, OB! :thumbup: And yeah,...

Glad it's sorted, OB! :thumbup:

And yeah, this place is one of the top reasons I'm keeping my e53 running! :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2025, 02:54 PM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
FWIW (although I doubt it helps) those four...

FWIW (although I doubt it helps) those four bearing bolts are accessible with the axle in place... TIS says this, I've done it and your own thread even shows this, Andrew. ;)
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2025, 03:05 AM
Replies: 17,508
Views: 3,532,985
Posted By wpoll
Get a small inspection mirror and check the two...

Get a small inspection mirror and check the two windscreen pumps (on the back of the tank): -

https://i.ibb.co/39pZJT6v/b0d49a89-8f39-4de5-af20-709539c580c6.jpg (https://ibb.co/zTXvkm9F)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2025, 04:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,366
Posted By wpoll
Resistors are usually either 1% or 5% tolerance,...

Resistors are usually either 1% or 5% tolerance, so 297k ohms is within tolerance for a 300k ohm resistor... just sayin' ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2025, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,897
Posted By wpoll
Sounds like the flat battery has caused an OBC...

Sounds like the flat battery has caused an OBC unlock code to be invoked - this is not unheard of.

https://i.ibb.co/WNZMgc4m/Emergency-Deactivation-of-OBC-Code.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

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