Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2019, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
I've already got a box of damp rid wedged in...
I've already got a box of damp rid wedged in between the carpet and the kick panel. I also have a dehumidifier running on low but still doesn't feel like I'm making much progress! Looks like seat...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2019, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-24-2019, 01:27 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,249
2005 4.8is - water leak, can't find it
I've got a water leak in passenger side (Left side of car - RHD X5). The carpet where the passenger's feet would rest was soaked. No water directly behind it. I pulled the seal strip thing off and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-21-2019, 02:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,269
FWIW, I replaced my booster & master cylinder...
FWIW, I replaced my booster & master cylinder which introduced a lot of air into the system. No matter what I did I couldn’t get it to bleed even with ISTA/D. The pedal felt soft and spongy. In the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-03-2019, 12:33 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-02-2019, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Another 4 hour drive today in low temperatures...
Another 4 hour drive today in low temperatures and I had to deal with unpleasant fumes the whole way to keep the interior unfogged.
With the compressor running, and then the cold air being passed...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-15-2019, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,795
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-14-2019, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,795
Hard start (long crank) on 4.8is
I am having some trouble with my X5 starting. Sometimes it’ll crank and crank and crank for over 5 seconds. Then eventually it’ll start up. It’s never failed me yet. Also it seems very sporadic....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-08-2019, 09:28 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 42,758
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-05-2019, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,242
Windows fogging up in cold weather
I’m having some issues with condensation on the inside windows, but this only happens on cold days (45 degrees and lower).
I’ve to the A/C set to “auto”, the snowflake is “on”, and the recirc is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
07-02-2019, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 827
PS Pump pulley noise
I noticed this noise when I was replacing the tensioner, pulley and belt in my 4.8is (2005).
https://streamable.com/z3iy4 the noise is when rotating it side to side quickly. It spins smoothly and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-29-2019, 07:26 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 7,352
Drop-in replacement stereo for 4.8is with DSP
Does such a thing exist? The speakers are adequate for my needs - I just need some better connectivity (e.g. Spotify, Bluetooth). Navigation would be nice to have as well...
I've done some reading...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-24-2019, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,987
So what’s the benefit of this over a generic...
So what’s the benefit of this over a generic Scanner like a Launch?
At the end of the day no cheapo hand held scanner is going to let you do proper diagnostic (you’ll always need ISTA/INPA for...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-24-2019, 10:00 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,890
Don’t have to buy some “kit”, those are...
Don’t have to buy some “kit”, those are unnecessarily marked up. Ring up your local engineering shop and ask if you can buy a couple of o-rings. Viton based. BMW uses BUNA-N which doesn’t have as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-16-2019, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,800
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2019, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-12-2019, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-12-2019, 07:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-12-2019, 01:12 AM
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Replies: 126
Views: 45,261
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-12-2019, 12:38 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,670
Rough 3->4 shift in E53 4.8is (6speed) when cold
I've got a 2005 that shifts quite rough when cold but ONLY for the 3->4 shift. All other gears are fine, as is reverse. Additionally, it seems fine once it warms up. I still can't believe how...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
03-01-2019, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 57,054
Same here. It was a real bitch of a job and I...
Same here. It was a real bitch of a job and I couldn’t easily reach the bolts. And I was under time pressure.
Shop said they dropped the subframe. Don’t have the tools / jacks etc to do that at...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-25-2019, 06:50 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,575
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2019, 09:32 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,575
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2019, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,575
Also found this on NEWTIS.
...
Also found this on NEWTIS.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e53-x5-4.8is-sav_200409/ned/02-chassis-suspension/01-noise/steering-noise/video/1VnXzK8a7J
Not sure exactly what the fix should...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-18-2019, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 6,575
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