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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,547
Posted By X5M-ISH
When I did the whole front end last summer I used...

When I did the whole front end last summer I used these guys for their pressed in metal bushings on their control arms. Recommended by a friend who is an SCCA instructor and X5 enthusiast...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2020, 10:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By X5M-ISH
They got the upper rear extensions and attempted...

They got the upper rear extensions and attempted to work on the passenger side part which runs to the bumper. The insurance company is replacing the bumper as well (not sure why), and good luck to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2020, 09:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By X5M-ISH
Thanks for the recommendation. The theft is what...

Thanks for the recommendation. The theft is what it is and just a car. Lame but what can you do? Spacers: Front 5 mm, rear 30 mm. The rears are now ever so slightly inside the extended wheel arches....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2020, 08:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 749
Posted By X5M-ISH
Body Shop Recommendations PNW

Hello PNW people,


I've been out of town since early March and came home from Europe to discover that someone had helped themselves to my wheel arches and tried to get the rear bumper. I had just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
I'll do that: Pull the MID and observe. To answer...

I'll do that: Pull the MID and observe. To answer your questions, I have never utilized that auto feature for the climate control nor have I paid attention to listen to fan speeds change. However,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 33,349
Posted By X5M-ISH
I just finished changing the door carrier....

I just finished changing the door carrier. Unfortunately the two knurls on the pin that inserts into the round hole then rotates 90 degrees to lock the handle in place were so deformed. Basically...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
Well, there was no change after swapping the...

Well, there was no change after swapping the heater control valve for a new unit. Still cold in the driver side for all vents. Now what?


To recap:
*watched the climate control system in INPA in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2020, 12:37 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 33,349
Posted By X5M-ISH
I'll be putting in my third driver side carrier...

I'll be putting in my third driver side carrier in the morning. The OEM one broke, then the super five star rated one broke after three days. I've been driving around with no exterior door handle :D...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
I'll have to see if there is an option in INPA or...

I'll have to see if there is an option in INPA or BMW Scan Tool to see the valves open/close in real time.


Today with some good weather, I decided to install a new heater core valve. The prior...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
No Lub dub love. I didn't hear anything XD....

No Lub dub love. I didn't hear anything XD. However, I have some fresh numbers monitored in real-time via INPA. Now...the heater control valve was unplugged as the dude above suggested I try. So I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2020, 12:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
I just got back from heading to the mountains and...

I just got back from heading to the mountains and back. While driving, I used an infrared thermometer. Here is what I found (values of F):


IHKA set at 72 for both sides
IHKA inlets: Driver = 74...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
Yes! That diagram rocks. The Heat Core Temp...

Yes! That diagram rocks. The Heat Core Temp Sensors; driver side and passenger side. Where are those things buried?

For diagnostic I use INPA.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
The cabin temperature sensor you’re referring to:...

The cabin temperature sensor you’re referring to: where is this located? I also have a suspicion there are two because of the dual climate zone thing BMW has going on. I’ll pull both these sensors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
I'm going to try this tomorrow. Also, I...

I'm going to try this tomorrow.


Also, I will completely disassemble the IHKA unit to look at the guts of the circuit board and fan. I suspect there is more dust in there which maaaaaay, be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
Okay okay...progress. I put the IHKA back in the...

Okay okay...progress. I put the IHKA back in the dash. Now the passenger side is is toasty and matches the rear output however the driver side vents are still luke warm! Haha! This is consistent with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
As the cabin temp when tested was warmer than the...

As the cabin temp when tested was warmer than the outside ambient temp, setting this IHKA to auto and lowering the temp caused the blower to increase and inversely, increasing the temp above outside...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2020, 09:03 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
Oh my god, recirculation mode was on. Just...

Oh my god, recirculation mode was on. Just kidding, it's off. The diverter flap, where is this located?






What is this IHKA and where is it located?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,941
Posted By X5M-ISH
Heater Control Valve 4.8is Cabin Temperature

As the Northern Hemi has rolled into winter, and as such, A/C usage wanes to heater usage, I have found that my 4.8is has the oddest climate control issue. While I have searched here and other...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 01-20-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 750
Posted By X5M-ISH
E53 Driver Side Exterior Door Handle Imola Red II

I had to replace the internal mechanism which allows the door to open from the outside. Noticed that in the door handle, the two small prongs on the shaft were totally stripped out from the previous...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2019, 08:17 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,840
Posted By X5M-ISH
You're all aware of the separate airbag recall?...

You're all aware of the separate airbag recall? The one I am referring to affects the same Takata brand, but is for the passenger side front seat weight sensor. This sensor notifies the DME that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-25-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,109
Posted By X5M-ISH
Any filter, whether for oil, fuel,...

Any filter, whether for oil, fuel, transmission...anything regarding fluid or air must always be OE or an OE equal. This is not the place to save money!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 15,652
Posted By X5M-ISH
High kelvin bulb ratings are a meme and...

High kelvin bulb ratings are a meme and unrealistic. Why anyone would willingly spend hard-earned money on making their eyes strain more than necessary is beyond reason. Sure, the colors blue and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,275
Posted By X5M-ISH
An update simply to log this for future...

An update simply to log this for future searchers:
I had a suspicion that the front left wheel was bent and took the wheel in today to have that checked out. Low and behold, there is a slight...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By X5M-ISH
This is great for someone who cannot get a proper...

This is great for someone who cannot get a proper version of INPA and NCS Expert to work. Though, maybe a mod can move it to the F/S forum.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,333
Posted By X5M-ISH
Flux capacitor?

Flux capacitor?
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