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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Posted By mcfee03
Just replaced all the spark plugs (with Bosche)-...

Just replaced all the spark plugs (with Bosche)- and sadly the car just entered into limp mode after about 10 minutes of drivung :(

Odb codes are now:
C3113- Chassis (haven't seen this before,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2018, 10:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Posted By mcfee03
Limp mode is beginning to happen more often :( ...

Limp mode is beginning to happen more often :(

I don't have my odb with me, so no codes.

Turning the engine off for about 1 seconds gets rid of it.

Also, it seems to be (maybe) chewing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2018, 08:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Posted By mcfee03
No, I didn't replace any of the plugs. Would you...

No, I didn't replace any of the plugs. Would you recommend replacing all at once? Is there a way to examine them to see their 'condition'?

Any particular brand/model you'd recommend?



Na,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,221
Posted By mcfee03
Randomly enters into limp (?) mode- rough idle

My X5 has been running pretty smoothly the last 6 months. I don't drive from the often (once a week ~10kms) and have done a few long trips (300 kms).

However this week- it seems to randomly to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By mcfee03
So if steel isn't the contact material- what...

So if steel isn't the contact material- what would I be soldier to strengthen the connection?

First step I'll try is alcohol/contact.

Yeh dont' think its' the stalk- as the side indicator...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2018, 01:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By mcfee03
Turn Signal- unreliable

My left turn signal has become very unreliable.

The "Check Tail Lights" comes up on my dash say 70% of the time I start my X5.

The turn signal clicking gets very quick (left only).


60%...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By mcfee03
Front & back indicator/turn signals out. Coincidence?

Hi,

My left indicator has been playing up for a while. It often would say blink quickly and give a warning on the dash to check my indicator bulb.

However, until last week, this message would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Hi, probably worth a new topic but incase...

Hi, probably worth a new topic but incase something I've done here is relavent- I thought it worth mentioning.

My fuel consumption seems super high. I drive very conservatively (no hard...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2017, 08:10 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
IIRC- that means I have to be plugged into power...

IIRC- that means I have to be plugged into power somewhere?

This isn't really an option, as my car is parked on the street... What else can I try?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Thanks. I'll try the. But what is meant by "Make...

Thanks. I'll try the. But what is meant by "Make sure you leave it in battery maintainer mode"?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
How could I tell it has a broken solder joint? ...

How could I tell it has a broken solder joint?

I've only driven short journeys (total of 12kms)- should the battery charge at all in that time?

Say two period of 14 minutes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2017, 01:59 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
I've got another key, but it's just the grey one...

I've got another key, but it's just the grey one without buttons (see photo below). It unlocks doors and can start the engine.

Deprogramming feels a bit unlikely, as the remote was working fine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2017, 01:34 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Oh the pleasure of finally opening up that engine...

Oh the pleasure of finally opening up that engine :)

I'll grab some fuel system cleaner. I normally fill up with 95 or 98 petrol. Is that ok?

Also, the FOB remote has stopped working (so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
I didn't drive the car for a couple weeks- and...

I didn't drive the car for a couple weeks- and now it runs beautifully! No errors (ODB) it accelerates back to normal.

I really hope that's the end of the issue, but would love to know what could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
A lot of new information here. With the fuel...

A lot of new information here.

With the fuel line, I do remember having trouble reconnecting the line and injectors. I will remove it and reconnect. I will also check the fuel line isn't tangled?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
So I just drove 5kms (as I had limited time). ...

So I just drove 5kms (as I had limited time).

It didn't improve.

What I noticed is:

The accelerator/pedal putters/stops responding after about 20% of the way down.

Rev'ing in park works...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Yes- Pending Fault- P0174 (System too lean bank...

Yes- Pending Fault- P0174 (System too lean bank 2). Is there something super obvious I could have missed here?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Yes- I replaced both. Is there something dumb I...

Yes- I replaced both. Is there something dumb I could have done here?



No- no lights at all in the cluster. What could this mean?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2017, 05:46 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
What I meant, was that the detergent stopped the...

What I meant, was that the detergent stopped the o-ring from rolling under. But it still runs in "chugga chugga" mode... I need to confirm if the p0174 error is present.



I installed the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2017, 01:10 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Fuel does seem to be going very fast. It is...

Fuel does seem to be going very fast. It is definetly a "chugga chugga" feel

Using my ODBII tool- how can I see the Live Data? What should I be looking for?


It does shift (very slowly). What...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
I just installed an Siemens MAF, and the trans...

I just installed an Siemens MAF, and the trans failsafe is gone.

I cleared the faults using my ODB 2 tool.

The x5 still drives horribly. Flat acceleration, putters in what feels like second...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 12:23 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Is it still worth me getting the ignition switch?...

Is it still worth me getting the ignition switch?

I asked the indy to check it. He said no, because the MAF sensor he's saying is the cause.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-02-2017, 12:11 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
Really? I would have thought, given the testing...

Really? I would have thought, given the testing the indy has done, along with his experience, that I could be confident in the indy's diagnosis...

I will look for a MAF from a wrecker.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
I can ask them what the flow rate was at idle-...

I can ask them what the flow rate was at idle- but I assume as it was a trans failsafe- the MAF wouldn't be doing anything?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 10:50 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 30,229
Posted By mcfee03
So the Indy did a diagnosis, including a smoke...

So the Indy did a diagnosis, including a smoke test, some "adapter" tests on the gear box (?), and they concluded it is the MAF.

Said they were only keen to replace with OEM, which is about...
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