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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2018, 07:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,885
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
*Until it does*

*Until it does*
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2018, 11:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,885
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
My way is the 'Sure-Fire' way and it MAKES SURE...

My way is the 'Sure-Fire' way and it MAKES SURE that the job is done 100%.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,885
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
My Sure-Fire way: 1- Turn key to acc., have the...

My Sure-Fire way:
1- Turn key to acc., have the heat all the way up and fan at low.
2- Unplug the Heater Control Valve elec. plug.
3- Fill the exp. tank all the way to the top! All the way!
4-...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Heater Blows Cool Air on 2 Vent Settings

Hi Guys,
the E53 was doing the following: When the heater setting is set to:

- The windshield defrost vents: Very hot air
- The foot vents: Very hot air
- The face vents: Warm-ish air from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Yesterday I opened up the transfer case motor to...

Yesterday I opened up the transfer case motor to see how the gear looked. It was fine, no wear.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2018, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1139984]If intermittent it can...

[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1139984]If intermittent it can be a damaged wire but more likely a weak sensor. If it's like abs sensor that's my bet. If just binary sensor it can be the yes/no switch related to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Mine comes back, so I'm going with the idea that...

Mine comes back, so I'm going with the idea that there really is no signal or an interrupted/non-usable one.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
NO DSC Signal at Transfer Case

Hi guys,
is a broken transfer case motor gear a cause for 'No DSC Signal at Transfer Case' code?

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,352
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
And this was creating a Trifecta that affected...

And this was creating a Trifecta that affected your ABS module? Weird.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Yup, might be doing that.

Yup, might be doing that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
I think I found the solution to my air gap issue....

I think I found the solution to my air gap issue. The collar nut that hold the CV axle to the wheel hub needs to be torqued to 310ft./lbs. I thought it was spot on but kept getting this code. So I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
No, the ring that tightens the CV axle in place....

No, the ring that tightens the CV axle in place. It is a collar ring that needs to be torqued to 310ft/lbs. If it were a little loose, it might give that fraction of a space just big enough to cause...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
What if the CV axle collar ring was a fraction of...

What if the CV axle collar ring was a fraction of a turn off from where it should be? Air gap?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,352
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
[QUOTE=brucemillar;1127536]Did you have to drill...

[QUOTE=brucemillar;1127536]Did you have to drill out the old sensor? I had a similar issue (trifeca and air gap) on my older 5 Series. It turned out that in drilling out the old sensor I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,417
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
E53 ABS Sensor Question

If all 4 ABS sensors show the exact same speed while driving (Scanner on live data) - Does that mean that automatically they are fine to send info and run the ABS/DSC module?

Getting air gap code...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,352
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Please do tell more...How can they affect?

Please do tell more...How can they affect?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
If using a quality scanner, you will find that...

If using a quality scanner, you will find that there is a battery change area within the service menu. Check that part. Update it. If your computer thinks that you still have the original battery in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
When you did the fluid change for the...

When you did the fluid change for the transmission, did you use an OEM quality filter? And fluid?

And, maybe more importantly, when filling with fluid:
Did you fill until it was dripping out,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
[QUOTE=LOWvert;1139759]Are you getting ABS...

[QUOTE=LOWvert;1139759]Are you getting ABS engagement?

No, none. The lights stay on and the ABS doesn't activate.

I hope you find your solution soon. Thanks for your help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
Is it possible for the ABS sensor to show exact...

Is it possible for the ABS sensor to show exact same wheel speed as the 3 other sensors but still be bad? The codes show no DSC signal at the transfer case.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
I haven't had trouble with the bolt removal, it...

I haven't had trouble with the bolt removal, it is getting the ABS out of the socket....They have all broken (so far).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1139717]Abs sensors are stupid...

[QUOTE=andrewwynn;1139717]Abs sensors are stupid sensitive I've had some rusty film be enough to through them off. You could swap left and right to see if the error moves.

See, I envy you guys...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
With the scanner? Or physically? Or both? I did...

With the scanner? Or physically? Or both? I did remove it when I did the CV axle job. Who knows?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,797
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
E53 ABS/DSC Sensor/Bearing Issue

Hi guys,
would need a bit of help here please. '05 X5 E53 4.4L.
A few weeks ago, the steering started shaking when I'd brake at around 50-60 mph. I changed the left thrust arm and ball joint...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,493
Posted By Rockabilly Rebel
The kit that I bought has a gauge that gives the...

The kit that I bought has a gauge that gives the psi reading. When mine was blowing cold air, the reading was really high, like 110 psi. but I'm assuming that reading was when the compressor wasn't...
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