Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2021, 08:44 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,392
Cool as a cucumber
I want to post my results on getting my AC fixed in hopes it will help someone else!
I had my AC to the mechanic after all unsuccessful attempts to resolve on my own and he wanted to replace $1200...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-25-2021, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-16-2021, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 390
Views: 334,587
Things fell apart, but....
I did this mod about a year ago (exactly following the original post) and then recently started throwing P0171 and P0174 codes and she was running like crap. I built my own DIY smoke tester and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-12-2021, 04:14 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,392
I posted on another thread and after a lot of...
I posted on another thread and after a lot of (unsuccessful) troubleshooting on AC issues I took my vehicle to a local independent mechanic this week. He quoted me $1200 to fix the AC (new...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2021, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,056
No double thump, just shift through the gears...
No double thump, just shift through the gears (manual trans) I feel a little roughness/jerk and a very slight thunk. It's as if I am shifting sloppy. I am wondering if my issue is something other...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2021, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,056
Thunking but not clanking when shifting gears
My 2004 3.0 has the 6-speed manual trans and when I shift gears (most prominently on the lower gear numbers like 1st-2nd, 2nd-3rd) there is a slight thunk coming from the rear that you can feel when...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-11-2021, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,392
Missing photos
These links to the photos are all dead (404 not found error). I'd be eternally grateful if you reposted please as I am about to take this on as I have narrowed things down to this as a possible...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-26-2021, 09:11 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-24-2021, 02:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
Help - a new lead on an A/C issue
The A/C season came and went and I appreciate everyone's advice. After tinkering for several hours today I think I have this nailed down and need a sanity check from the group. It's a 2004 E53 3.0...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-13-2020, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
I will start there, but is it a safe assumption...
I will start there, but is it a safe assumption that removing/replacing the factory amp would be pretty impractical/resource intensive due to how deeply it is embedded in the factory wiring to the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 10:48 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
In installed these tweeters in the doors: ...
In installed these tweeters in the doors:
Rockford Fosgate Punch P1T-S Tweeter Kit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001P804E8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And the 6.5's I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 10:24 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
Awesome!
Stock system components except...
Awesome!
Stock system components except for the speakers were 100% yanked by the previous owner and the aftermarket Pioneer appeared to be installed by a "professional" but not one probably...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
VIN is 5UXFA135X4LB09009. Thanks!
On the...
VIN is 5UXFA135X4LB09009. Thanks!
On the other post, that is a good idea about jumpering to speaker directly but will probably show that something upstream is affecting sound quality.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-12-2020, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
Well, maybe I need to dig around more in the...
Well, maybe I need to dig around more in the trunk and see. All I have is wires and the enclosure where the Amp and DSP go is empty. There is no amp in this setup (unfortunately) now. The Xtrons...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-11-2020, 10:58 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,922
E53 Speaker Passive Crossover?
My 2004 E53 came with a Pioneer head unit and the factory DSP and amps all removed. I have no idea what OEM system this had, but it's a 3.0 M54 with a 6 speed manual (who-hoo). The Pioneer sounded...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2020, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
I actually wasn't able to find any videos with...
I actually wasn't able to find any videos with someone specifically doing a BMW or M54 compressor. It does however look like the compressor has to be evacuated, removed and then this drops in the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2020, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,658
A/C not blowing cold
I have a 2004 E53 3.0 with just over 105K miles. A/C was working great the other week and now abruptly not blowing cold.
I have a manifold gauge set and am getting around 90psi on both high and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-02-2020, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-01-2020, 05:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
Bump - any ideas? Before investing the...
Bump - any ideas? Before investing the significant time and $ on the center support bearing which is where I'm leaning I'd greatly appreciate any wisdom. Having a hard time diagnosing exactly where...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-29-2020, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
Dusting this off...
Dusting off this thread... With the weather getting nice and me not getting this fixed I wanted to take another educated crack at this. Also, have had a little extra time on my hands these past two...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-19-2019, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
Front guibo only. This is a 3.0i 6 speed manual...
Front guibo only. This is a 3.0i 6 speed manual and I have just under 100k miles. The spline on the front driveshaft had surface rust but looked otherwise great so I did grease it before replacing. ...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-19-2019, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
Already jacked it up in the air and had my son...
Already jacked it up in the air and had my son drive it and the noise does not reproduce while all four wheels are up. It is only under load. Braking or coasting in gear (it's a stick shift) or in...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-18-2019, 11:59 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,993
Hey E53 friends - I replaced the guibo this...
Hey E53 friends - I replaced the guibo this weekend and that did not fix it :-(. No better or worse on the noise. The rear of the driveshaft spline looked very good; checked it while I had things...
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