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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2026, 06:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By shedtastic
2001 E53 X5 Passenger door open alert, even when closed

So it started intermittently: the chime warning for 'door open' plus the interior lights would come on briefly on left hand bends. The dash showed it was the passenger (right hand side) door that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2026, 07:08 PM
Replies: 979
Views: 282,056
Posted By shedtastic
Thinking of selling my 2001 (well, late 2000) E53...

Thinking of selling my 2001 (well, late 2000) E53 X5 5 speed. Black on black, Sport package. ~165k miles
Largely nice condition, I've owned it nearly 10 years & spent money on it when needed, but...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 03-21-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,796
Posted By shedtastic
Hizpo Unit

So I went cheap and bought a "Hizpo" for about $214 (plus taxes). It was delivered faster than I expected and arrived about 10 days after I ordered it. It plugged straight into my existing harness,...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 03-02-2021, 03:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,796
Posted By shedtastic
Thanks for that link. But ouch, by the time I've...

Thanks for that link. But ouch, by the time I've added some obvious upgrades that rolls in at over $500. I think the car is too old to justify that kind of outlay, sadly..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
Well, a Mont Blanc pen is a particularly good...

Well, a Mont Blanc pen is a particularly good find!

Final update: I went back and swapped the seat switch modules over, and I now have an adjustable steering column again.

So, the E46 module...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 02-21-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,796
Posted By shedtastic
Does Eonon even offer an E53 stereo anymore? Reasonable Q alternatives?

I finally was about to bite the bullet and order an Eonon unit for my 2001 E53, and it seems they don't offer it anymore..:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
I did at least find the source of one of my many...

I did at least find the source of one of my many rattle / clonk noises, under the driver's seat:

A spare gearknob..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2021, 10:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
Well, the switch turned up and I now have heated...

Well, the switch turned up and I now have heated seats, which I am very happy about.
So I can confirm, at least, that my 2001 3.0L was at least pre-wired for heated seats.

BUT - I would advise...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
I have been watching craigslist for a while but...

I have been watching craigslist for a while but hadn't had any luck.
I think you did well there for $50!

I went to the Indianapolis Pull-a-Part / U-pick type places but never got lucky on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
I did in fact find that thread in my amateur...

I did in fact find that thread in my amateur searching, but wasn't sure if he had heated seats to start with. But yes this at least should confirm that the E46 seats bolt right in.

Other threads...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-16-2021, 12:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 551
Posted By shedtastic
WTB - Driver's Door card - E53 (2001 ish) Black

The leather has started peeling away on mine and it drives me nuts..

I'm in Columbus IN, though happy to pay shipping or collect in person if nearby.

Neil.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,984
Posted By shedtastic
2001 E53 X5 > Fitting Heated front seats

I have to be realistic that my 20 year old, 150k mile X5 is not worth much at all anymore, but it's lack of heated seats has eroded my enthusiasm for it as my winter wheels. The driver's seat has...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2020, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,482
Posted By shedtastic
Well, obviously to do it even speaking properly,...

Well, obviously to do it even speaking properly, the tailgate would have to come off. But I worry that I’ll mess the alignment up when I refit it.

So i think I’ll just try and lightly sand the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-16-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,482
Posted By shedtastic
X5 E53 roof rust.. not painted from the factory?

So today I decided to fit the Kuat Vagabond roof rack (that I randomly swapped something for on Facebook market place, about a year ago) to my 2001 X5 - and saw for the first time that the vertical...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,231
Posted By shedtastic
Hi, yes, I replaced two of the three door...

Hi, yes, I replaced two of the three door actuators and those doors work again now. I used Doorman branded actuators, and they both fitted fine and are still working well.

I was just too cheap to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,314
Posted By shedtastic
Well I still had an "oh crap" moment: I've now...

Well I still had an "oh crap" moment: I've now fitted the BMW OEM door handle carrier & it is clear that this one was at least designed to fit. Handle works perfectly. I had to bodge a bit because...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Thanks, it's an '89, and whilst ultimately...

Thanks, it's an '89, and whilst ultimately everything has it's price, I don't think it's really for sale. I've had it about 5 years I think and pretty much got it how I want it. Which is to say: ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Job done:

Job done:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Hmm Butterfly supports? Is that what these are?...

Hmm Butterfly supports?
Is that what these are?


I got it all bolted up today - thanks to people's advice here!

The electrical connector is only located with zip ties, but since i haven't yet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Wow, I assumed the hitch bolted to the strong...

Wow, I assumed the hitch bolted to the strong structural box section piece at the rear of the car, that was held to the body in something like 12 places. Not that I had to remove that rigid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Well, after taking the bumper mounts off,...

Well, after taking the bumper mounts off, knocking out the studs (because yes, I think they looked pretty weedy) and starting to drill the holes out a little so I could use 1/2" bolts, I did a quick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-14-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,828
Posted By shedtastic
Hello SpookX5. That looks the same as this...

Hello SpookX5.

That looks the same as this one:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-14-2020, 09:16 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,576
Posted By shedtastic
The only reference I have is the one photo...

The only reference I have is the one photo showing one installed that I pulled from another thread. It seems that you pull out the bumper mounts, and refit them with the Curt mount sandwiched...
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