Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-10-2026, 07:13 PM
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-05-2026, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 937
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2026, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,457
Most excitement I've had all day.
EODguy...
Most excitement I've had all day.
EODguy brings up an interesting point- I'm curious as to the active population here. I have been a member here for about 10 years. Unless something catastrophic...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-13-2026, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,457
The OE carrier I removed had crumbled at the...
The OE carrier I removed had crumbled at the point of failure, not much to work with. And I must admit, I have never been successful in getting the stainless tie strap to the needed fit and tension-...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-12-2026, 03:21 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,457
Today's bit of wisdom: Do NOT under any...
Today's bit of wisdom: Do NOT under any circumstances, buy the Sun Nation brand DHC. Absolute garbage. In a vain attempt to save a few $$ I ordered one from a reputable BMW parts house. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-07-2026, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,457
I considered a JB Weld repair, but it is broken...
I considered a JB Weld repair, but it is broken right around the release tab. My assumption is that it would re-break at some point when my wife wants to get out of the passenger side, potentially...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-07-2026, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,457
Today's Door Problems- Actuator, DHC and Cable
Fall is here in VT, and we had our first frost today. My wife yanked the door handle first thing and it reacted by throwing in the towel. I can't really complain, it's the original from 2004.
I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2026, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-17-2026, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 1,144
Views: 290,268
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-17-2026, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Positive Random Comments
My X5 is invisible to most people- simply another car on the road, or even to some friends a curiosity that I persist in driving a 20+ year old car.
I stopped by a paint and body shop today on...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-14-2026, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-13-2026, 09:04 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Yeah, that looks like crap!
I have only had...
Yeah, that looks like crap!
I have only had experience with these on M-B's that I have owned, and in all cases they were quite readily apparent. Since I am at 230k, I guess I better do this...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2026, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,294
That is an awfully nice looking X5 you have. ...
That is an awfully nice looking X5 you have. Running fine other than the cats? Unless there is something out there you have been yearning for, I haven't seen another SUV (ok, SAV) that I actually...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-10-2026, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2026, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-16-2026, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,322
Manual Trans Drivetrain Problem
Good morning- After several years of tranquil ownership, my X5 is becoming a bit demanding...
Hopefully I can adequately describe this issue. After the car warms up a bit when driving, I will...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-12-2026, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 489
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2026, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 489
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-10-2026, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 489
Door Closure Question
After a relatively long period of reliability, it seems my X5 wants me to be a bit more involved in its maintenance...
The driver's door has become balky. It operates just fine from the interior...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-01-2026, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,144
M54 Thermostats- Current Recommendations?
Will be replacing my recently replaced thermostat. I would typically go OEM, but see many advertised that are actually housed in aluminum vs. the plastic.
I am suspect of the quality of virtually...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2026, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,554
Sorry I can't speak to the quality of...
Sorry I can't speak to the quality of aftermarket, or interchangeability. The headlight you have marked as halogen is correct; it is a halogen unit. Good luck!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-18-2026, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 720
Great information, thanks!
It has been...
Great information, thanks!
It has been awhile since I have replaced the thermostat- so will order one anyway. Will check the sensor connector as well.
Any supplier recommendations or should I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-17-2026, 03:45 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 720
Fault Codes A8 and 7B Associated Misfire?
I put my new code reader to use today, and am puzzled- I should preface this by stating that I am a dinosaur, much happier working on anything made in the '70's or older...
I recently left my X5...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-11-2026, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
06-11-2026, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
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