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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2024, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By mtthmpsn
No worries. Thanks.

No worries. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2024, 02:18 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 14,294
Posted By mtthmpsn
Just received the Cardone front axles from Amazon...

Just received the Cardone front axles from Amazon after reviewing posts here. Will share my experience once I get them installed.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,009
Posted By mtthmpsn
I may be interested. Is it a heated version? And...

I may be interested. Is it a heated version? And if so, was that working well? Steering wheel heater on mine used to get too hot at the top and now doesn't work at all. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2024, 04:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,960
Posted By mtthmpsn
Glad you brought this up. I had the same...

Glad you brought this up. I had the same question. Both sides flap around during/after a drive-thru carwash. It's easy enough to put them back in the channel, but worried one day they'll come off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,223
Posted By mtthmpsn
The accessory belt shredded once about 4 miles...

The accessory belt shredded once about 4 miles from my house. I don't remember exactly why but I had to get home (mostly uphill too) and couldn't wait for a tow. I assumed the head gasket would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,147
Posted By mtthmpsn
Late response, but curious if new caliper fixed...

Late response, but curious if new caliper fixed the issue? My first thought was the handbrake pads - they're a little tough to set correctly (too tight and wheel won't spin freely when disengaged -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,737
Posted By mtthmpsn
Transmission and transfer case fluid change/reset - BIG difference

Haven't posted in a long time, but thought this was worth sharing. A short story:

Bought my 2006 X5 3.0i 8 years ago with 143,000 miles. Shortly after purchase, I changed the transmission filter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,738
Posted By mtthmpsn
I got tired of cleaning and oiling the pivot...

I got tired of cleaning and oiling the pivot point every 6 months or so even after oem arm replacement and eventually gambled on this one from Amazon:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2022, 07:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By mtthmpsn
Thanks all for the responses. I noticed the...

Thanks all for the responses. I noticed the platinum ground ones last much longer in the link posted by dkl too (my next set if it makes it past 260k).

I admit I waited too long to replace them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2022, 12:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 906
Posted By mtthmpsn
Check your spark plugs

I replaced my valve cover gasket yesterday and went ahead and replaced my spark plugs as well. Even though the car ('06 3.0i, 219k miles) was running fine, it'd been about 75k miles since I replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2022, 12:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,861
Posted By mtthmpsn
Probably coincidental and unrelated, but I had...

Probably coincidental and unrelated, but I had the 4x4 light come on not long after a wheel alignment with new tires. Ended up being the steering angle sensor that someone else mentioned. Cheap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By mtthmpsn
Understood. Obviously, fingers-crossed that's...

Understood. Obviously, fingers-crossed that's not the case here, but will repost on this thread if the sensor error returns or if mpg doesn't improve in the spring/summer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By mtthmpsn
Glad to hear other's experience on this. If fuel...

Glad to hear other's experience on this. If fuel adaptation reset is different than the lambda sensor reset, I'll look into that (I only reset the lambda sensor adaptation). And good advice on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By mtthmpsn
Sorry, I don't recall the code exactly. I don't...

Sorry, I don't recall the code exactly. I don't always trust my OBD II reader code, so use INPA and my laptop to read the errors and it was pretty clear it was the pre-cat bank 2 O2 sensor out of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By mtthmpsn
Interesting. I didn't even think of that, but...

Interesting. I didn't even think of that, but makes perfect sense. I'll keep an eye on the mileage as the seasons change. Makes me a feel a little better that it's probably not due to the sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 863
Posted By mtthmpsn
Poor mileage after O2 sensor replacement

I haven't been on here in a while as I've had good luck lately with my '06 3.0i (218k miles). That said, service engine light came on and called for bank 2 pre-cat 02 sensor replacement. Extremely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,126
Posted By mtthmpsn
Not an expert by any means but had recent issues...

Not an expert by any means but had recent issues related to the OPs:

1. Had the low speed knock and after some suspension part replacements it turned out to be that sway bar link - can’t confirm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,305
Posted By mtthmpsn
Thanks for all the responses. I didn’t get a...

Thanks for all the responses. I didn’t get a chance to run the gamut of tests or scans outside of resting and idling voltage, but the discussion here worried me enough to go back to auto zone to have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,305
Posted By mtthmpsn
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, the alternator...

Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah, the alternator install was a breeze compared to the other stuff. I did take my voltage reading from the dash, but confirmed it was in the low 12's with a voltmeter...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,305
Posted By mtthmpsn
Acceptable resting battery voltage for new alternator?

So, I got the blinking battery light a week or so back, recharged the battery one morning, and confirmed the alternator wasn't charging (11ish volts w/ car on).

Finally got around to replacing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By mtthmpsn
Thanks for the feedback. UPDATE: After...

Thanks for the feedback. UPDATE: After frustration with my local auto parts store and even walking into an indy shop to see if they can just pull out the pin connectors (they couldn't), I was able...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,253
Posted By mtthmpsn
mouse attacked fuel sensor - wire pin terminal tool?

This is actually pretty funny and kind of a relief relative to needing a new sensor - after my fuel gauge dropped to empty and my 2006 x5 starting throwing a bunch of fuel related codes, i checked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,947
Posted By mtthmpsn
I would have thought the same, but for some...

I would have thought the same, but for some reason if done correctly and you peel slowly, the plastidip breaks at the emblem edges. There's several videos on you tube showing this.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-26-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,947
Posted By mtthmpsn
Agreed. Give it another shot. I did mine no...

Agreed. Give it another shot. I did mine no problem. A couple tips that might help other than the toothpick:

1. Clean the paint around the emblem maybe even waxing it - it'll be less likely to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2016, 02:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,602
Posted By mtthmpsn
I saw similar recommendations on this site when I...

I saw similar recommendations on this site when I first bought my X in March and cooling system maintenance was on my list. It does have 149k miles, but I saw a coolant flush and water pump...
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