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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Looks like 2003 is a no bake. Not sure if I...

Looks like 2003 is a no bake. Not sure if I should take my chances on a 2001-02 used from eBay for $200'ish or go with the aftermarket OE replacements on eBay for $380'ish each.

Edit: Went ahead...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2018, 09:29 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I've baked a dozen or more lights in my days and...

I've baked a dozen or more lights in my days and I cannot get these open no matter what which is a huge bummer because OEM replacements are so pricey. I have had them in for 30 minutes at 220 and I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I just pulled the light and both ball ends were...

I just pulled the light and both ball ends were out the socket. When I try to put them back in, they just pull right back out. I will try and bake them open and put zip ties around the sockets which...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I believe both levelers worked on startup. Which...

I believe both levelers worked on startup. Which is why I was hoping for the best but the driver side will not adjust with the adjustment knob in the bay anymore. I will double check that they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I changed it and the passenger side is better but...

I changed it and the passenger side is better but driver side still aimed way down and won't change. Seems likely I have a broken adjuster.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2018, 12:08 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
It would be great if someone could snap a pic of...

It would be great if someone could snap a pic of theirs to verify.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
The headlights are aimed too low on our X5. It...

The headlights are aimed too low on our X5. It looks as if the position sensor is fine but I am not sure what the correct position is. I do recall removing it last time I replaced the control arm. Do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Noticed a slight clunk and a 65mph vibration so...

Noticed a slight clunk and a 65mph vibration so went ahead and replaced parts on passenger front. Upper and lower arms as well as the ball joint. Only took me about an hour and 20 minutes. Had it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I have HD's and H&R II on my E38 and love them...

I have HD's and H&R II on my E38 and love them but that's my car...

I won't go oe bc of price but will look into Sachs. Didnt see them on fcp but will check ecs.

Thanks, everyone!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-16-2017, 10:53 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I am about to do some more suspension work. I...

I am about to do some more suspension work. I feel a slight thud under sudden braking and a slight shimmy when driving which I assume is the other side front control arms. When I bought it, I did the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
lol! It drives fantastic!! I should have...

lol!

It drives fantastic!! I should have done this sooner.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Thanks. Second side went much quicker. I just...

Thanks. Second side went much quicker. I just completely removed the subframe bolts on that side but supported it with a jack and lowered it until I could get the spring in. I removed the shock and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-28-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
No, we have a Nissan truck and Xterra. The x5 is...

No, we have a Nissan truck and Xterra. The x5 is the wife's dd and our weekend family mobile.

Bmw540san, good work with ECS! And your thread will be valuable for me. I will need to code out the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2017, 09:41 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Just an update that all the issues have been...

Just an update that all the issues have been fixed. Headlight was a ballast, wheel tilt was driver side seat switch, stereo issue was HU which has been replaced and then recently we had been having...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Turns out it was the coolant hose at the back of...

Turns out it was the coolant hose at the back of the motor which feeds to the heads. Being fixed now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2017, 03:49 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I did and couldn't find anything. It's the...

I did and couldn't find anything. It's the strangest thing ever. I left it on the lift running and didn't see a drop anywhere. Can't see much without removing that thick aluminum belly pan and when I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Hmm, I hope they did a new wp with the timing...

Hmm, I hope they did a new wp with the timing chain and guide service.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
We spent the day out and about with the X5. On...

We spent the day out and about with the X5. On one of our last stops, we went to Lowe’s. When we came back to the vehicle, there was a large puddle of coolant and lots of it was still dripping out...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I know. She is really attached though. One or the...

I know. She is really attached though. One or the other is going to go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I listed the Volvo on eBay but my wife is kind of...

I listed the Volvo on eBay but my wife is kind of attached to it. She might rather let the X5 go so curious if there is any interest. I just had $6k worth of maintenance done to it to fix all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 694
Posted By RVAE34
Odd headlight issue with 03 4.6is

I searched headlight issue, flicker etc and went through the first few pages that closely matched but haven't found anyone who had this particular issue.

When I turn on the headlights on my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I need to get the headlight issue fixed. When I...

I need to get the headlight issue fixed. When I turn them on, the left cuts on and then goes off. Then the right does the same. They go back and forth pretty quick, on and off, left then right for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Had to post a pic of my daily project. Having...

Had to post a pic of my daily project. Having some friends build it for me and I should be picking it up Wednesday.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/775/31722807015_f6088bb3a3_c.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
Haha, this one is the wife's. I always say...

Haha, this one is the wife's. I always say everything is for sale for the right price but she gets really attached to vehicles.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 17,755
Posted By RVAE34
I saw all the guides. I definitely didn't "need"...

I saw all the guides. I definitely didn't "need" to replace them as they were still mostly intact but they were starting to break. While they were doing the timing cover gaskets, it was kind of silly...
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