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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2011, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,005
Posted By maccis
Bad Alternator

It is bad alternator. Had same issue, new battery and all lights coming on. Trans started shifting weird, DSC on, Brake light on, etc.

Alternator replaced and no issues any longer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,974
Posted By maccis
Yep, had same issue. It is the seams in the...

Yep, had same issue. It is the seams in the reservoir, they leak after awhile. Easy fix.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,947
Posted By maccis
CV Boot Repair

Just had my CV boots replaced by Bimmer Mobile Specialist in Dallas. This is a mobile mechanic shop that comes to you house or office for repairs. Replacing the boots was $290 per side. That is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,566
Posted By maccis
Would really like to hear from them again. No...

Would really like to hear from them again. No update in months, is it still a product?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2010, 02:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By maccis
Thanks, I will look for those this evening. ...

Thanks, I will look for those this evening.

Mike
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By maccis
Wiper Washer reversed

I just got my 2006 4.4i e53 back from dealer for service.

Part of the service, I believe, required the dealer to remove wiper wash repository.

When I tried to wash my front windshield, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-11-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,297
Posted By maccis
Tom, I had the same problem, it was a 2006 X5...

Tom, I had the same problem, it was a 2006 X5 with DSP non-nav. I had to use digital interface to make it work
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,119
Posted By maccis
BMW Mechanic in Dallas

Looking to find good BMW Service in Dallas. I have always used Dealer, but want to stop paying top dollar for service hour.

Anyone have a good experience in Dallas?
Forum: The Lounge 07-14-2009, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,162
Posted By maccis
I have it and enjoy all the features, but battery...

I have it and enjoy all the features, but battery life. After having it for several weeks now, the battery life is abysmal. To last more then a day and a half, you need to turn off Wireless and 3G...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-12-2009, 05:45 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 177,149
Posted By maccis
Orange, Thanks for the suggestion, turns out...

Orange,

Thanks for the suggestion, turns out it was a bad DSP.

I received a replacement DSP but did not even try it, since everyone including Dice, kept telling me I should not need the DSP...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-11-2009, 09:46 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 177,149
Posted By maccis
I have tried it with and without DSP module and...

I have tried it with and without DSP module and same result.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-11-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 177,149
Posted By maccis
I am having a similar issue. I have 2006 X5 4.4...

I am having a similar issue. I have 2006 X5 4.4 with analog DSP. Second car I have installed Dice into.

I have tried two Dice Silverlines, one from EAS and one RMA'd from Dice, neither will...
Forum: The Lounge 10-06-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 359
Views: 47,812
Posted By maccis
2000 e39 528i 2006 e53 X5 3.0 2006 e53 X5 4.4...

2000 e39 528i
2006 e53 X5 3.0
2006 e53 X5 4.4

With temporary mistake of going to Mercedes, got back as quickly as I could.
Forum: Bluetooth 09-10-2007, 06:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,502
Posted By maccis
turn off wi-fi

turn off wi-fi
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-16-2007, 12:27 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 177,149
Posted By maccis
Just wanted to let Tom G know I received my DICE...

Just wanted to let Tom G know I received my DICE kit on Thursday of last week. Within an hour and a half I had installed it to the center console using these instructions.
...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-03-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,122
Posted By maccis
I installed XMDirect with the Blitzsafe adapter. ...

I installed XMDirect with the Blitzsafe adapter. Works great, installed antennae in the rear spoiler. All of it is easy and can be performed yourself. Look on these forums for the rear spoiler...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-14-2007, 04:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,488
Posted By maccis
So if you go to www.bmwtips.com and look at the...

So if you go to www.bmwtips.com and look at the section Electronics/Cell number 5 is the topic "Installing a Valentine One Radar Detector" with pictures on the install for a e39. Not sure about e53...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-14-2007, 02:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 16,488
Posted By maccis
When I installed my Escort on my E39 using...

When I installed my Escort on my E39 using BMWTIPS, green with white strips was power and brown was ground. But very well could be different.
http://www.bmwtips.com/
Forum: Navigation System 06-14-2007, 02:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,211
Posted By maccis
Proclips USA makes a great mounting bracket for...

Proclips USA makes a great mounting bracket for the Nuvi. My Nuvi is a little slow sometimes, barely noticeable unless I passed the turn, which has happened.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-05-2007, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,229
Posted By maccis
Any thoughts? I have installed the XM Direct...

Any thoughts?

I have installed the XM Direct in my 2006 X5. It works great thru the factory radio. The question is whether or the Dice Ipod kit or any Ipod Kit with work this XM Direct installed....
Forum: The Lounge 02-09-2007, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By maccis
I took the ISC2 training class. I would also use...

I took the ISC2 training class. I would also use their material as they are the authors of the test. Additionally you can take some sample test for free at www.cccure.org Click on quizzes and...
Forum: The Lounge 02-09-2007, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 721
Posted By maccis
I have gone thru the week prep class. My test is...

I have gone thru the week prep class. My test is still scheduled out. The information is very broad and not very deep. It requires a slight change in the thought process for me, as I am a Systems...
Forum: The Lounge 12-04-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,460
Posted By maccis
Brackets for everything

http://www.proclipusa.com/Default.asp
ProClips has brackets for everything; phones, gps, and IPODs. Use them for my Treo.
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