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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-25-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,206
Posted By lincolnshibuya
+1, when warm trans fluid expands making it at...

+1, when warm trans fluid expands making it at the correct level.




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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By lincolnshibuya
it's not the blower or fuse because things are...

it's not the blower or fuse because things are working fine after a few hours. Can't figure out what triggers this weird issue but it only happens when it's too hot (duh you need ac when it's hot)
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2018, 10:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By lincolnshibuya
Not really sure if it's the FSR because it works...

Not really sure if it's the FSR because it works fine after a while as if nothing happened. It happened to me twice now. It looks like the head unit is bad, could be temp related like when it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2018, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By lincolnshibuya
weird AC issue

guys my 2001 x5 3.0i suddenly stopped blowing air on the front. AC works because I could feel the cold air coming out from the rear vents, just not enough air flowing out from the front. It's weird...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By lincolnshibuya
it all depends.. normally it holds 9 qts and...

it all depends..

normally it holds 9 qts and draining it will only drain 4 qts, with the filter off another 2 qts (so 6 qts with the filter off) so you have at least 66% of new fluid, if you think...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By lincolnshibuya
I guess a large flathead screwdriver is not the...

I guess a large flathead screwdriver is not the best tool for the job, too much pressure on one area and cracked it. My plastic pry tool just bends and doesn't budge it.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,036
Posted By lincolnshibuya
Replacing side view mirror without breaking the mirror

Is there a technique on how to remove the mirror from the side view mirror assembly without breaking them? I replaced my side view mirror assembly with a good one but the mirror has a rust stain on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,420
Posted By lincolnshibuya
I noticed that this warning light has been on and...

I noticed that this warning light has been on and off this winter and I didn't bother to check (since it's cold all the time) until it becomes permanent a few days ago. I think the moment the warning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-09-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,420
Posted By lincolnshibuya
that's a great fix! never thought of using the...

that's a great fix! never thought of using the screws. What kind of material you put behind the metal?




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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,420
Posted By lincolnshibuya
the metal portion is pressed down due to the...

the metal portion is pressed down due to the melted plastic behind it, caused by a loose contact (burnt mark)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,420
Posted By lincolnshibuya
light just turned on today, bulb holder/socket...

light just turned on today, bulb holder/socket looks good when I pulled it out this morning. Going to spend some time to take out the assembly and check what's busted. I know that the tail light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-24-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,257
Posted By lincolnshibuya
get it scanned for codes, use a scanner that can...

get it scanned for codes, use a scanner that can read BMW codes.. sometimes the freebie scan in the parts store is not enough depending on the type of scanner they have.


post the codes here..
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2018, 07:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,793
Posted By lincolnshibuya
you could buy 10 (or 20 if you can find cheaper)...

you could buy 10 (or 20 if you can find cheaper) of those check valves for the price of 1 pump and replacement is a 5 min job. IMO why replace the pump when it's working fine?



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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,793
Posted By lincolnshibuya
you can buy a $10 check valve and put it outside...

you can buy a $10 check valve and put it outside of your fuel tank, that's what I did with my e39 when it always starts at the 2nd try. Pump was replaced 4yrs ago but the check valve is already...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,892
Posted By lincolnshibuya
it's where the speaker wires terminate from the...

it's where the speaker wires terminate from the door panel, when you remove the door panel you can easily see it since you need to disconnect those wires.




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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,892
Posted By lincolnshibuya
similar thing happened to my e39, the front...

similar thing happened to my e39, the front passenger side speakers don't have any sound, turns out that the connector is just loose from the crossover. Try unplugging and plugging it back.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,124
Posted By lincolnshibuya
maybe tires are out of balance... ...

maybe tires are out of balance...

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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,808
Posted By lincolnshibuya
Steering wheel won't adjust up and down fix

if your steering wheel quit going up and down during start up, shutting down and manual adjustment chances are the shaft is broken especially if you can hear the motor whirring and no movement is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2018, 06:49 PM
Replies: 17,530
Views: 3,585,447
Posted By lincolnshibuya
fixed my broken steering wheel motor shaft, it...

fixed my broken steering wheel motor shaft, it quit going up and down. Seems to be a common issue. Luckily the e39 (which is common on junkyards) shaft is the same as the e53.. quick fix and I didn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2018, 04:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,221
Posted By lincolnshibuya
I'd use the dremel grinding stone to cut the axle...

I'd use the dremel grinding stone to cut the axle nut, it's not a hard metal and you could probably do it less than an hour. Just cut it enough to break the nut using a chisel, then use a hub puller...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2018, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,105
Posted By lincolnshibuya
if you have a scanner that can show fuel trims...

if you have a scanner that can show fuel trims then use it to figure out if you have a vacuum leak. You can also use that along with brake cleaner (spray to suspected areas) to detect leaks if you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-16-2018, 12:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,744
Posted By lincolnshibuya
yep, happened to me recently.. thought it was an...

yep, happened to me recently.. thought it was an easy job. The inner bolt is tough to access but a swivel will do but since it's an e-torx it could easily be stripped if not careful. The outer one I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 10:25 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,048
Posted By lincolnshibuya
got great weather to finally install and inspect...

got great weather to finally install and inspect everything today. ABS sensor that I forgot to install back to the spindle installed, lug bolts torqued using the correct 19mm socket, splash shield...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,615
Posted By lincolnshibuya
21mm works and it was able to loosen the bolts...

21mm works and it was able to loosen the bolts easily with my impact, it's just too fat.. when I tried out 19mm using the same set of impact socket it fits snugly during tightening.. I quit torquing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,048
Posted By lincolnshibuya
I tried the Rein this time, I used Corteco on my...

I tried the Rein this time, I used Corteco on my e46. I purchased it from fcpeuro so if it fails early it's going to be fairly easy to replace it and they offer lifetime replacement warranty..

The...
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