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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-03-2025, 06:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,387
Posted By talljames
Good luck on your new journey. I am not quite...

Good luck on your new journey. I am not quite there yet compared to your mileage but can imagine what you are going through after all those good memories and time. But you’ve made the right decision....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2025, 03:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By talljames
True, but bmw key recharge batteries from back...

True, but bmw key recharge batteries from back then do have a life span and we are talking over 20 years. Not difficult to replace the battery either. If you can get a new one then you do feel good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 07:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,311
Posted By talljames
I only had one key so I got one of these mobile...

I only had one key so I got one of these mobile locksmiths that carry the same shape. Not a bad equivelant. That was a few years ago. Now I think the battery is a problem in my original key as I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2025, 05:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,836
Posted By talljames
Good suggestion. However, be careful. These...

Good suggestion. However, be careful. These mechanisms are carefully balanced between each side. Any slight misalignment will cause the jamming to occur. Of course this could be the whole problem in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2025, 06:11 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,836
Posted By talljames
Ah, I can see what you are saying now. The rear...

Ah, I can see what you are saying now. The rear glass is stuck as you said because some very small object has got caught and jammed the rear mechanism(can be as small as a tiny stone, a piece of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2025, 03:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 790
Posted By talljames
Smile I use adBlock Pro on my ipad. Does a great job. I...

I use adBlock Pro on my ipad. Does a great job. I also finally became a premier member which helped as well. I know what you mean. It was getting frustrating and was turning me away from the site....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2025, 03:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 593
Posted By talljames
This happened to me but it was the transfer...

This happened to me but it was the transfer coolant pipe which caused the issue. Of course I have had water pipe seal replacements. There is a kit you can get to fix the issue if it is that but there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2025, 02:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,836
Posted By talljames
Hi homer, still working on mine. I haven’t had a...

Hi homer, still working on mine. I haven’t had a chance to get back to it. I need to clean and lubricate the back section. The seal is meant to be firm. Mine was going back up too at one stage at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2025, 07:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,891
Posted By talljames
Update, TV strange symbols finally solved. Duh, I...

Update, TV strange symbols finally solved. Duh, I have a new hybrid TV module as my lower cargo area under the spare wheel got flooded after our cyclone. Silly me forgot to put the car cover on. Some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2025, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By talljames
Seems like the replacement of the video module...

Seems like the replacement of the video module did the job. Waited the 16 min or so for the orange light to go off near the gear shift then checked "fuse buddy" which was plugged into fuse position...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 11:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By talljames
Also, apologies. I do have a MID. It is the...

Also, apologies. I do have a MID. It is the information in the instrument cluster that shows various vehicle information like speed, fuel level, and trip data.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 11:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By talljames
Update: Interesting: In a BMW X5 E53, fuse...

Update:

Interesting: In a BMW X5 E53, fuse 75 typically handles the fuel pump relay, drawing 1.8 to 2.0 amps.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2025, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By talljames
Question Fuse 75 current

Actually, I have another question for the forum. When the car is switched off everything goes into sleep mode after a certain time and the orange light next to the gear lever goes out.

I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2025, 11:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 502
Posted By talljames
Question Fuse #75 Parasitic Battery drain

Hi all, well my electronic modules got fried near the battery in the lower cargo bay area due to water in the area. My suspension control module went and my radio and my compressor. Eventually got...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-28-2025, 06:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
Smile Solved

Yep, all good. Another interesting fact is that there is a pink coloured relay that only applies to the facelift models. The other models use a light green, etc. The pink relay has a different part...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2025, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
So, I have purchased one with the printing on the...

So, I have purchased one with the printing on the plastic rather than the white sticker that I originally had. We will see if it works. I suspect that it will as it has the same part number. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2025, 08:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
Ok, I knew the white one was not for me as it is...

Ok, I knew the white one was not for me as it is for two axel systems which realoem now highlights. Thanks. I have used realoem before. I thought it was a bit strange. Peguin parts was a bit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2025, 06:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
Oh ok, any idea of the wreckers name as I have...

Oh ok, any idea of the wreckers name as I have tried a few.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2025, 06:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
ok, just been on peguinparts and apparently the...

ok, just been on peguinparts and apparently the module has changed shape and has a part number of 37146773999.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2025, 05:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 596
Posted By talljames
Question Rear air suspension control module water damaged

Heh all, so after the cyclone hit and, because of the amount of rain, my rear cargo bay battery compartment ended up with half filled with water. So I came out to my car and the rear suspension had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2025, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 719
Posted By talljames
Smile Solved! Blue tooth and head unit screen resetting

Well, eight years later I have solved my bluetooth and screen issues.

I got a replacement bluetooth unit a while back but the telephone icon would not show up on the screen. Checked the connector...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2025, 09:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,331
Posted By talljames
Hi guys, I fixed my issue. I got a replacement...

Hi guys, I fixed my issue. I got a replacement bluetooth unit but the telephone icon would not show up on the screen. Checked the connector and that looked ok back then. Eight years later and decided...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2024, 07:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,680
Posted By talljames
Thank you all for the posts. Ok, without being to...

Thank you all for the posts. Ok, without being to bold I am going to make a new award club to those who pass the 350,000 km mark with the N62. I may not make it as I might upgrade, write it off in an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2024, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By talljames
Smile A/C heat in center vent fixed

Hi all, for anyone reading this, the replacement of the heater control valves did the job. Back to full air conditioning and cool again with no episodes. End of another little story of a X5 E53. On...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2024, 12:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 767
Posted By talljames
Sorry, I had to post this up. I am getting the...

Sorry, I had to post this up. I am getting the heater control valves replaced next week. I have done it myself previously and bled the coolant but this time I am getting it done by my bmw mechanic. ...
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