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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
Yeah, I’m in the process of deciding what I want,...

Yeah, I’m in the process of deciding what I want,
-One led “chasing” (unlikely) across the light
-All the LEDs turning on sequentially, then off in the same order (more likely on tail lights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2023, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230129/90ff3046...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230129/90ff30463ff37c99014e8c8de45232e7.jpg Speaking of which, I have a working prototype of the side markers, I just need to find different LEDs, or “hack” it into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2023, 02:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
Yeah that’s what I’ve been working on. I need to...

Yeah that’s what I’ve been working on. I need to find somewhere that I can not freeze while I use my oscilloscope on the tail lights to check the frequencies, and once I’ve done that I can emulate...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2023, 01:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
I switched to smoked spyder tail lights 2 years...

I switched to smoked spyder tail lights 2 years ago because my factory ones were taking on water and both tail gate lights were taking on water, so I could build in them to mock up but if I were to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
This is exactly what I'm thinking and I...

This is exactly what I'm thinking and I appreciate you seeing what I'm trying to do! I have decent experience with some programming and electrical design as I am currently getting my college...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
So would you recommend I try using an...

So would you recommend I try using an oscilloscope to see what the different stages and frequencies are? That makes the most sense to me at least
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,294
Posted By lkv0315
Lightbulb LCM Programming

I'm not sure if anyone knows where to find this info or where to look other than here, so here I am. I am working on a custom project to give the E53 Sequential turn signals and side markers, along...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2022, 08:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By lkv0315
Yes, that is the intake boot I was talking about,...

Yes, that is the intake boot I was talking about, and I genuinely figured exactly what you said, since the trim would be calculated using MAF data.

How confident are you that this new sensor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2022, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By lkv0315
I used a generic iPhone compatible Bluetooth OBD...

I used a generic iPhone compatible Bluetooth OBD scanner, but this same code comes up when I use PAsoft so it should be correct.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 406
Posted By lkv0315
P0174 & P0171

Hello everyone,
I've done some searches around the forum and for BMW cars in general for what these two codes could mean, and there are a lot of things that can cause these codes, and I'd like to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By lkv0315
I will look into that, alternator is 6 months...

I will look into that, alternator is 6 months old, and battery is a year, so I hope neither is the problem but who knows


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By lkv0315
If you mean like the accordion for the ram-air...

If you mean like the accordion for the ram-air intake thing that goes into the air box, then yeah, it’s crumbling apart, to see if it solves it I may throw some duct tape or something on it for the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2022, 06:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By lkv0315
Yes I clear the codes between the three...

Yes I clear the codes between the three occurrences, and how would I clear the mixture adaptations?


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-20-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 620
Posted By lkv0315
Strange Code Combo

Looking for some insight into what I've got going on here, I have a Service Engine Soon light that comes on seemingly at random on longer drives. I have scan results from PAsoft/BMWScanner1.4
Car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By lkv0315
So something that would have the diodes pointing...

So something that would have the diodes pointing straight into the center of the dot and none on the sides would be best, got it!


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2022, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 748
Posted By lkv0315
Different way of doing Angel Eyes

Hey guys, just wanted to ask a quick question which I will follow up with a cool idea and design here within the next few days.

I’ve noticed that most bulbs for the angel eyes have a single diode...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2022, 10:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,143
Posted By lkv0315
Yes, actually. It has to do with the PWM signal...

Yes, actually. It has to do with the PWM signal from the tail lights that preserves the bulb life. Do you own a BMW Scanner 1.4.0 tool/software? In side of the LCM settings you can change them until...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By lkv0315
That E53 has a story! They used it on their YT...

That E53 has a story! They used it on their YT channel as a "winter beater" and took it offroading and such.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,427
Posted By lkv0315
ECS "Wagen" Skid Plate

Hi guys! I recently saw that ECS now carries a limited-run skid plate that is a direct fit on the E53. Has anyone here gotten it yet?
I'm wondering a few things about it though. It's claimed to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2022, 01:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 502
Posted By lkv0315
Fiber Optic / EL Wire Ambience

Good afternoon friends,
Been doing some research recently in regards to a ambient lighting system for the E53. I’ve come across a few different options but I’m not sure what I want yet. So I’m...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 430
Posted By lkv0315
Weird Electrical Problems

Good afternoon everyone,
For the past few weeks, the X has been giving me strange problems, all seeming to have started simultaneously.
- When I use the rear window switches sometimes (but not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,990
Posted By lkv0315
So the project is on GitHub, and I’ve been...

So the project is on GitHub, and I’ve been communicating with the devs and other users on their slack for quite some time now. They’ve been helpful but nothing has made much progress. They believe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2021, 02:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,990
Posted By lkv0315
well, maybe with this improved and refined...

well, maybe with this improved and refined knowledge we can tackle this issue together and see if we can finally make something work
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,990
Posted By lkv0315
I will look into this, thanks for the tip!

I will look into this, thanks for the tip!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 18,990
Posted By lkv0315
I’m not sure, I will take a look at the pinout,...

I’m not sure, I will take a look at the pinout, and do some probing to ensure that the ground pins are actually connected to the vehicle ground.
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