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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2026, 05:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 426
Posted By Will308
X5 3.0 P0011 code

A little history on this vehicle. I bought it for my daughter to transport the grandchildren in. She had it for several years and it was quite reliable. One day she calls regarding a miss. Not sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2026, 04:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
I am thinking the issue is with the float...when...

I am thinking the issue is with the float...when I take the cap off it doesn't always rise to the top? That might be what is causing the false check coolant level message. Interesting, I drove 25...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 05:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
OK, replaced the fan clutch and the fan.. ( Good...

OK, replaced the fan clutch and the fan.. ( Good grief, I accidentally dropped the original cracking one of the blades). Replaced the coolant temp "O" ring. Replaced the coolant level sensor.. the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2026, 07:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
Figured as much but since I'm in there for the...

Figured as much but since I'm in there for the coolant level sensor, fan clutch ,etc.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2026, 07:53 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
Thank you...

Thank you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2026, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
Thank you....

Thank you....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2026, 07:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
OK, new issue... seems like it's never ending....

OK, new issue... seems like it's never ending. Began to hear a strange whine that followed engine speed.. ended up being the clutch fan leaking a gray sticky fluid out of it... New one ordered. Keep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 12:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
Not sure.... I don't remember how long ago it was...

Not sure.... I don't remember how long ago it was replaced.. I have a new coolant level sensor and will switch it out... Funny thing is it's very intermittent.. since the 4x4 light could have been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 12:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1248907]What caused the wheel...

[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1248907]What caused the wheel to be off so far and yes you can’t be steering all the time and have the dsc happy.

That it wasn’t immediate is trad strange part to me.

People...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2026, 07:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
OK often time there is no further post when a...

OK often time there is no further post when a solution is found. To help, here's the solution to the 4x4 light in my case. Apparently, it was the steering angle sensor. Since the steering wheel was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
I have a very generic code reader.. nothing very...

I have a very generic code reader.. nothing very sophisticated and BMW specific.
The steering wheel is off by about 3 degrees to the right. I have it at the shop to get an alignment ( needs it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2026, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,864
Posted By Will308
2006 several issues?

Hi.. been a long time since I was on this board. Got my daughter's 2006 X5 with sport suspension back and it had several issues. Did the search but nothing conclusive as it seems these are not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 334,037
Posted By Will308
Ok, I've done this mod to 4, M54 engines now. ...

Ok, I've done this mod to 4, M54 engines now.
Latest one was my son's '03 325....he called me in a panic thinking he had blown a head gasket. Temps were around 14 degrees and all the mustard gunk...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 17,717
Views: 4,043,888
Posted By Will308
Stewart water pump, new thermostat, new upper and...

Stewart water pump, new thermostat, new upper and lower hoses, new radiator, expansion tank, belts...should be good to go for a while now...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 17,717
Views: 4,043,888
Posted By Will308
In the last few weeks..CCV delete, valve cover...

In the last few weeks..CCV delete, valve cover gasket, oil filter and oil change, air filter, corroded brake lines under the drivers side ( done by someone else), spark plugs, O2 sensor, drivers...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-27-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 78,395
Posted By Will308
Ok, lots of good info here...my issue is I only...

Ok, lots of good info here...my issue is I only got 2 of the 3?
The yellow brake light and the traction control light in the dash. ( No ABS light)
Happened just after I picked it up from my indy....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,870
Posted By Will308
Resolved...

Ok, rear upper liftgate latch not working. I used the emergency release to gain access to the fusebox. Fuse # 82 , 30amp, for the soft close latch is blown. Go to replace it and the new one sparks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 24,870
Posted By Will308
Lots of good info on this but I haven't been...

Lots of good info on this but I haven't been looking too deep into my problem ( 2006 E53 x5 3.0). Lift gate does not work, had to use the emergency release. Figuring it was a fuse, I went to change...
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