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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By kmm111
What makes you think yours is bad? If your not...

What makes you think yours is bad? If your not already getting codes (I assume your not because you wrote you didn’t want it to fail & generate errors) it’s probably ok. It’s supposed to run for 30...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2019, 08:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,970
Posted By kmm111
If the shop specializes in BMW’s they should have...

If the shop specializes in BMW’s they should have the tool. I guess you can rig up stuff, but you can buy the tool on amazon for $47.99, so I’m not sure why you would bother at that price point. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-21-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,970
Posted By kmm111
I’m not saying it’s impossible. But for the 5-10...

I’m not saying it’s impossible. But for the 5-10 mins it takes to bleed out the bags the job is so much easier than inflated why would you try?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-19-2019, 05:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,970
Posted By kmm111
The hardest part of replacing the control arms...

The hardest part of replacing the control arms &/or ball joints on a coil spring suspension is getting the bolt holes to line backup while fighting the suspension tension. You’ll want really big pry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,822
Posted By kmm111
The main cabin fan? Sorry I can’t watch your...

The main cabin fan? Sorry I can’t watch your video right now. If yes, your final stage resistor is bad & needs to be replaced. Unplugging it will stop the fan
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2019, 04:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,315
Posted By kmm111
Bank #1 is always the bank with the number 1...

Bank #1 is always the bank with the number 1 cylinder in it. The sensors in front or upstream of the converter are labeled #1 & the rears or downstream are number 2. So the sensor of bank #1, sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,315
Posted By kmm111
If they are original sensors, each would have a...

If they are original sensors, each would have a part number that would identify its location. Without being in front of my O2 sensors I wouldn’t know the coloring. There is a reason a standardized...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By kmm111
I only use it for the groups. You can still...

I only use it for the groups. You can still access the wiki page through the app website. Wanna guess what happened to me today? & I never have used a code on my car....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,828
Posted By kmm111
If you have the axle out already, you can be sure...

If you have the axle out already, you can be sure if it’s going to go in easily by sliding it in backwards from the outside. I always test fit axles this way at work & while most of the time there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-07-2019, 07:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,811
Posted By kmm111
What version of the ibus app are you running?...

What version of the ibus app are you running? Some people have been complaining of a “code” bug. Thankfully I have not had it. Do you follow the Facebook page?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2019, 05:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,828
Posted By kmm111
Sorry to hear your having troubles. I’m guessing...

Sorry to hear your having troubles. I’m guessing rust & corrosion on the hub is what is making the axle difficult to install. Your either going to need to remove the axle & clean out the spline areas...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,413
Posted By kmm111
I’ve never messed around with an earlier X, but...

I’ve never messed around with an earlier X, but the pre facelift 325xi’s you can adjust how much air flow, flows from each vent system as customers complaints about heating & air conditioning varies...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2019, 04:45 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
It’s really not that bad, I rarely have to take...

It’s really not that bad, I rarely have to take the whole cover down, only on the super stuck & rusty ones. It’s hard to remember exactly without being in front of that shield, but I believe I pull...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2019, 04:40 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
The rear bags are stupid easy. Since you’ll have...

The rear bags are stupid easy. Since you’ll have to “deflate” them to do any rear suspension work, I’d suggest checking all your rear suspension arms & ball joints now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 11:17 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/9...

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/95310-heads-up-brake-line-check.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
It is up here in the north east. I fix them all...

It is up here in the north east. I fix them all the time. About 6 inches behind the water drain on the drivers side, under that plastic panel rust developes. Particularly on the hard plastic line...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
Way off topic, but don’t forget to check those...

Way off topic, but don’t forget to check those brake lines under the drivers area!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
Well sort of. Something that emulates the factory...

Well sort of. Something that emulates the factory level tool. Cheapest option IMO would be PA soft with a PC link cable or possibly INPA. What kind of codes are you seeing? If your seeing a code like...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
Correct this would be normal operation. It will...

Correct this would be normal operation. It will also set a code stating it has done so.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 05:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
I can’t recommend a proprietary BMW scanner...

I can’t recommend a proprietary BMW scanner enough. You will have a lot more diagnostic abilities & power. Often codes unseen by other scanners. There are countless threads on here about the cheapest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
Was the #3 mis fire the only code before the...

Was the #3 mis fire the only code before the codes were erased? Is this checking with a BMW proprietary scanner or OBD2 generic?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 04:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
You need to disconnect the coil & the DME. Then...

You need to disconnect the coil & the DME. Then using a pinout diagram of the wiring harness check each wire individually from the coil to the DME. Obviously you need a meter that is functioning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,166
Posted By kmm111
Let’s back up. As this is your first post, how...

Let’s back up. As this is your first post, how exactly did you “rule out all other possibilities”. The more information we have, the better we can help. As for your measurements. Was the DME...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,246
Posted By kmm111
Crows, mine is “mostly” stable. The biggest issue...

Crows, mine is “mostly” stable. The biggest issue I’ve had is once every 2 weeks or so the music app pops up it’s unresponsive & I have to close all the apps & all is good again. My wife’s unit,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 166
Views: 15,169
Posted By kmm111
Lol! Top quality repair there! After you replace...

Lol! Top quality repair there! After you replace that, if you still have a mis fire, load up your laptop, it will list the mid fire even if you don’t have a check engine light.
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