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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2021, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By hbanko
I went there today and took it for a spin. ...

I went there today and took it for a spin.

To my amazement, the gearbox is perfect and according to the owner still the first one. Does the 4.8is use a different one that the 4.4??

But the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-28-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 932
Posted By hbanko
Buying this 4.8is or better leave it?

Hi Guys,

I sold my 2005 4.4 e53 about two years ago and moved on to 2014 740d. The car developed gearbox issues around the 220.000 KM mark and when this 730d crossed my path thought its time to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,902
Posted By hbanko
6HP transmission Firmware Update

Hi,


I have read already a few threads about the transmission update and got a VM setup with INPA and WinKFP. Also got the 53.3 SP-Daten files and imported them into WinKFP for E53 with the help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2018, 01:57 AM
Replies: 17,738
Views: 4,081,267
Posted By hbanko
Replaced another door handle carrier - this time...

Replaced another door handle carrier - this time front passenger side. In 3 years I had to replace them in 3 doors. The driver door twice! The only door missing is the rear door passenger side. This...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By hbanko
I am not saying that it comes out of the...

I am not saying that it comes out of the expansion tank. The expansion tank is not far from the area the puddles forms under the car. Also it is weird that it just happens when the car is driven and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,425
Posted By hbanko
Loosing coolant around expansion tank area

Hi Guys,

I am losing coolant and have to top up about every week. There is a puddle below the area around the expansion tank.

What is weird, that this only happens when I go for a short < 10...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By hbanko
Yes, I can confirm its summer here :thumbup:

Yes, I can confirm its summer here :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2015, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By hbanko
Yes it blows cold but the issue I am having is,...

Yes it blows cold but the issue I am having is, that the car needs to be hot before it starts to blow cold air. So it could be auxiliary fan or stuck in open valve on the compressor on that part.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,259
Posted By hbanko
Smoke from the Aircon

Hi Guys,

While I was waiting in the car, engine idling and aircon running a bit of white smoke was blown into the car.

I turned off the engine immediately and the smoke stopped. Once the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 17,738
Views: 4,081,267
Posted By hbanko
Updated my MK4 nav to V32 and activated...

Updated my MK4 nav to V32 and activated perspective map view after replacing the damaged LCD. Decided to go with an unmodded version of the firmware and was looking forward for a colored splash with...
Forum: Australia Forum 11-03-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,907
Posted By hbanko
Anyone to share his POI 'pimped' MKIV NAV DVD?

Hi Guys,

Did anyone of you buy the 'pimp my nav' software and added some POIs to the stock one? If yes would be cool if you can share. Guess most of you would add speed cameras in the first place...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2015, 05:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,410
Posted By hbanko
My replacement TFT arrived yesterday and fixed my...

My replacement TFT arrived yesterday and fixed my head unit already. No more dead pixels! I also ran into the issue, where I had to adjust H-Pos. Quite a pain to keep it half assembled and connected...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2015, 07:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,410
Posted By hbanko
Thanks again guys! @SlickGT1 For me it...

Thanks again guys!

@SlickGT1
For me it fells like some missing oil. Drove when I lived in Asia a few cars with automatic transmissions and lack of oil created the same glitches. At the moment...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,410
Posted By hbanko
Thanks Guys! Fell in love with the color too. Our...

Thanks Guys! Fell in love with the color too. Our 2nd car is in almost the same color (a '02 Saab 9-3 2.0t Convertible).

I will check the pumps for the washer first before getting a relay. And...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2015, 04:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,410
Posted By hbanko
New Member

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to introduce myself to the community here. I got my X5 about 2 weeks back. Its a 2005 4.4i in Sterling Silver with black leather. Overall its in a good condition but as soon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2015, 03:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By hbanko
One is sorted out then :-) But still need more...

One is sorted out then :-) But still need more details on the NSA Surveillance devices!

Are these just empty plugs for options my car doesn't have?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2015, 03:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By hbanko
Question Are these sensor haning around in my enginer compartment?

Hi Guys,

Bought last week a 2005 X5 4.4. Had already some adventures with it - I am always 'lucky' with choosing the dealer.

I opened the bonnet to figure out why the pump for the windscreen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2015, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By hbanko
Well, will tell them to check for sufficient gas...

Well, will tell them to check for sufficient gas in the system. I did the test AV8R4AA suggested and the car continued to blow warm air.

Almost at the same time as the car reached normal operating...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By hbanko
Thanks, that will be easy to test then! Havent...

Thanks, that will be easy to test then! Havent really started to investigate the issue yet, just searched the web a bit.

If coolant is not the issue, I found some more possible causes:



Low...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,579
Posted By hbanko
4.4i Aircon blows only warm air first 5 minutes

Hi Guys,

Since Friday I am the lucky owner of a 2005 4.4 X5.

The aircon works fine on traffic lights and while I am driving. But for the first 5 - 7 minutes it just blows warm air. After that...
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