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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2024, 08:11 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 256,624
Posted By DougPEX5
155k miles! Sent from my iPhone using...

155k miles!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 256,624
Posted By DougPEX5
Windiw fell down? I just delt with a driver...

Windiw fell down? I just delt with a driver window falling down. There are two small black clips that hold the window up. I’d bet they both broke.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By DougPEX5
Saga continues…. The Bosch Reman box listed it as...

Saga continues…. The Bosch Reman box listed it as remanufactured in the USA so maybe good quality??? However the store manager instructed the guys at the counter that this is the third alternator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By DougPEX5
Thanks I WILL remember that. One last time with...

Thanks I WILL remember that. One last time with Bosch remanned. I did get what NAPA said was the last replacement in the US, so I’m taking one for the team if it’s junk. From now on new only. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2023, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By DougPEX5
Alternator Issues Again

I registered a battery on my E70, but I agree the E53 variants do not require registration.

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,023
Posted By DougPEX5
Alternator Issues Again

I have been experiencing either a bad run of alternators, or my X5 is just mad at me not buying BMW parts. I have the 4.4 motor with the 150amp water cooled alternator. I am now going on my third...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-02-2022, 10:58 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,855,581
Posted By DougPEX5
Installed a new BMW chain tensioner in my 2002 X5...

Installed a new BMW chain tensioner in my 2002 X5 4.4. Easier than I thought. I think it was the original one with 135K miles, so it was due. Sure sounded bad for the first few seconds during...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-14-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,695
Posted By DougPEX5
New Arnott airsprings installed today... worked 4 hours

I had the same thing happen to my front Arnott air strut. It set off the alarm when it let go.
At least mine lasted a few weeks.

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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-21-2020, 06:14 AM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 301,929
Posted By DougPEX5
New EGR cooler & changed fluid in front...

New EGR cooler & changed fluid in front differential.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,855,581
Posted By DougPEX5
New rear air shocks today. It was almost as easy...

New rear air shocks today. It was almost as easy as an oil change.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 772
Posted By DougPEX5
You may have a problem with the alternator. What...

You may have a problem with the alternator. What is the battery voltage while idling? It should be near 14volts.


2002 E53 4.4L
2009 E70 35d
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-15-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,721
Posted By DougPEX5
I changed mine also. It helped but did not...

I changed mine also. It helped but did not eliminate the problem. In sport mode i experience the same thing as you. Less shutter, but still present.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 08-12-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,721
Posted By DougPEX5
VW what are you experiencing that makes you think...

VW what are you experiencing that makes you think the gear is faulty? I notice some shutter in second gear and was wondering if it’s the same gear.


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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 04-10-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 1,165
Views: 301,929
Posted By DougPEX5
My wife left her 2002 e53 4.4 outside for 3...

My wife left her 2002 e53 4.4 outside for 3 weeks, and the battery was low enough it wouldn’t start. A slow charge for a couple hours and it started right up. I thing the alarm system drained the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2019, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,471
Posted By DougPEX5
OP I just bought my first diesel (2009 X5 35d ...

OP I just bought my first diesel (2009 X5 35d 143k miles) this week too!! I’m planning on tackling the transmission service after I replace the burnt out xenon lamp. It’s quite a different driving...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,579
Posted By DougPEX5
I would go with all black. I like the consistent...

I would go with all black. I like the consistent color scheme on the front.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,855,581
Posted By DougPEX5
New oil pan, gasket and oil level sensor along...

New oil pan, gasket and oil level sensor along with oil change. New water pump and hoses. An extra hand is practically a necessity with that water pump, gasket and those two metal pipes. Sheet I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By DougPEX5
Found a cheap one on eBay. I’ll give it a try, I...

Found a cheap one on eBay. I’ll give it a try, I can’t leave it as is knowing an issue exists.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 816
Posted By DougPEX5
Oil Pan Removed

Pulled the oil pan off today. Found a small piece of gasket only, great. No guide pieces, so a good day.

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Found...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,859
Posted By DougPEX5
My battery light on the dash came on as I pulled...

My battery light on the dash came on as I pulled into my driveway January 2017. Checked voltage with vehicle off measured 12v. Started the 2002 x5 4.4 and measured voltage was 10.5v. That was my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 102,282
Posted By DougPEX5
Once your done with the calibration process, shut...

Once your done with the calibration process, shut off vehicle. Restart and go for a short drive then recheck height.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,413
Posted By DougPEX5
Arnott New vs Reman: pros and cons

I replaced my front struts in February, and the right one failed last month. Arnott said I needed to return it through RockAuto. RockAuto has a two year warranty return, so for the lifetime...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,855,581
Posted By DougPEX5
2yr - bought through RockAuto, limited lifetime...

2yr - bought through RockAuto, limited lifetime by Arnott. I didn’t read details but Arnott said contact RockAuto for replacement, so I got another Arnott...hopefully a good one.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,855,581
Posted By DougPEX5
Replaced a Arnott strut that was installed Only 7...

Replaced a Arnott strut that was installed Only 7 months ago. The bottom blew out and set off the car alarm. I bought the Arnott thinking it was quality. Anyone else have a similar problem? ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,785
Posted By DougPEX5
Link below from Bavauto website talking about ZF...

Link below from Bavauto website talking about ZF transmission fluid. It convinced me of a drain and fill, so good sales tactic!
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