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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2026, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By c-bass
Yes that's where the factory amp would be...

Yes that's where the factory amp would be located. Rear driver's side cubby in the trunk.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2026, 03:46 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Not sure when you're planning on making the trip...

Not sure when you're planning on making the trip but if you happen to be driving past the London, ON area give me a shout if you like. I would love to meet another member.

Also...I have a parts...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2026, 03:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 885
Posted By c-bass
I'll be putting a factory sub into a vehicle that...

I'll be putting a factory sub into a vehicle that didn't come with it in the next few days so I can check the wiring.

Personally I will be using an aftermarket amp for the subwoofer so I won't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2025, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Today the wife calls me telling me her speakers...

Today the wife calls me telling me her speakers were screaming static at her and apparently the car died.

I removed the fuse from the radio chasing down a battery drain a while back and the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2025, 10:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Posted By c-bass
I don't remember "Black Bastard" giving a warning...

I don't remember "Black Bastard" giving a warning and it had the high cluster with a 3.0...but I could be wrong

I can't for the life of me understand why they would not have this feature on ANY...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2025, 07:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Posted By c-bass
check your coolant level. Low coolant = low...

check your coolant level.

Low coolant = low heat

For some stupid reason the e53s don't have a low coolant warning light (at least mine don't).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2025, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Genuine question, How does the cable prevent...

Genuine question,

How does the cable prevent that from happening?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2025, 08:46 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
QUOTE=andrewwynn;1243459]The key difference knock...

QUOTE=andrewwynn;1243459]The key difference knock off vs. OE is the cable. I will swap cable of it's still serviceable.

Grease up the gear. Don't use oil on the cable but Teflon[emoji769] is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2025, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Thanks, I am familiar with his fix and tried...

Thanks,

I am familiar with his fix and tried it on the front passenger door but it doesn't work from the outside. I took the door panel off and the mechanism appears to be working properly pulling...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2025, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Got a foot of snow dumped on us and it's...

Got a foot of snow dumped on us and it's FREEZING...so naturally the driver's side door handle broke leaving a single operational door. Luckily the working door is nice and convenient being the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Good enough reason to dump apple :D

Good enough reason to dump apple :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2024, 10:29 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,965,478
Posted By c-bass
Is this the app you are looking for? ...

Is this the app you are looking for?

https://apkpure.net/xoutpost/com.tapatalk.xoutpostcom/download
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
No I don't have a spare to swap out. I didn't...

No I don't have a spare to swap out. I didn't realize it was the same switch across e53 and e46 otherwise I would have yanked it out of my old parts car just to have a spare.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2023, 06:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
Under hood terminal looks fine. I put in a...

Under hood terminal looks fine.

I put in a brand new battery and no change. Terminals are clean and tight.

Seems like the electrical in general is working as it should except for the key not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
Alternator was replaced last year. Car was...

Alternator was replaced last year.

Car was running fine just before she parked it. Matter of fact it's been making a lot of 15 km trips back and forth the last couple days with no issues.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2023, 03:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
I didn't have any tools at the time but I...

I didn't have any tools at the time but I definitely checked that fuse. I'll throw a voltmeter on it and see what's up
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2023, 01:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
I have INPA/ISTA on a laptop but there's no power...

I have INPA/ISTA on a laptop but there's no power at all to the dash when you turn the key

I think this is the only key we have for this vehicle
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,484
Posted By c-bass
Dash lights dead, no crank, no response from turning key.

Help! The black bastard is dead in the water and had to have it towed home.

The wife drove her car just fine, parked it and when she came back it wouldn't start.

I figured it was the battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2023, 11:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By c-bass
:thumbup: See how easy that was?

:thumbup:

See how easy that was?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By c-bass
a working download for ISTA is not a really easy...

a working download for ISTA is not a really easy thing to find after searching for 2 minutes. There's MANY MANY posts with dead links and password protected.

Most people are aware google exists....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 10:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By c-bass
So your suggestion is use google huh :rolleyes:

So your suggestion is use google huh :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 04:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By c-bass
ISTA+ is a huge download and isn't that easy to...

ISTA+ is a huge download and isn't that easy to find working links anymore

Here's one that you can try.

and yes that link is a 131 gb download
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2023, 07:24 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 43,034
Posted By c-bass
I think everyone here likes to play the "how much...

I think everyone here likes to play the "how much time" game :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-23-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 43,034
Posted By c-bass
I've had my eye on one of those tools for a...

I've had my eye on one of those tools for a little while now.

After reading many Amazon reviews so far I'm leaning towards the OEMTools 24444 unit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 43,034
Posted By c-bass
A week or so after all that deer excitement the...

A week or so after all that deer excitement the temperatures dipped significantly and I was about 30 min into an hour long trip when I realized my feet were really cold the windows were fogging up a...
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