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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
The hitch I installed is rated at 6K. Looking...

The hitch I installed is rated at 6K. Looking for gross combined vehicle rating to understand how big of a camp trailer I might tow. Little popup would be easy. The R-Pod trailers that would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Found a published GCWR -...

Found a published GCWR - https://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-parts/towing/towing-capacity/vehicle%20/gcwr4.htm

10802 lbs. Not something that can be found too many places I'm guessing. Didn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
I finally broke the fan clutch loose from the...

I finally broke the fan clutch loose from the water pump. I was replacing the belts, water pump, and idlers as they were getting a little old along with the hose that I broke (because my crappy cold...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Question. Anyone know the Gross Combined Weight...

Question. Anyone know the Gross Combined Weight Rating?

Been working on the Audi so neglecting this car for a bit. Had coolant in the oil. Took a long time to find the leak (not head gasket,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
The 1N4001 diode can handle maximum of 1A. ...

The 1N4001 diode can handle maximum of 1A. 12v/200Ω is .06A which is .72W

Two 100Ω resistors in series are going to result in a 6V drop across each so .36 watts each, so the design of that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Found I can most likely build a passenger seat...

Found I can most likely build a passenger seat occupancy sensor bypass for almost nothing. I have resistors and diodes in my electronics kit (studied electronics engineering and was electronics tech...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
I have the wrenches off of Amazon. Beat on the...

I have the wrenches off of Amazon. Beat on the wrench a dozen times while holding against the bolt heads with the other. Still won't pop loose. But the wrench ended up hitting the plastic end of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Bi-Xenon headlight parts are on the way. Really...

Bi-Xenon headlight parts are on the way. Really excited to have working low beams.

New hitch is on it's way. I'm also excited that I won't have to hear the car scream at me every time I put it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Mod I forgot about. Since I had the interior...

Mod I forgot about. Since I had the interior torn apart, I re-wired the lights in the rear hatch, cutting the feed in the hatch and running a splice off of the rear right ceiling lamp. Now they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Thank you. I was trying to turn it clockwise to...

Thank you. I was trying to turn it clockwise to loosen - Clockwise looking at the front of the vehicle. Assuming too loose is left hand thread as viewed from the front of the vehicle. It's got...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2020, 02:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Oh, Tension strut bushings. Pulled them off and...

Oh, Tension strut bushings. Pulled them off and had new bushings pressed in. Front end still makes noise but not as bad. I think the Driver side strut is shot. Leaking a lot.

Stopped by a tire...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-29-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,217
Posted By DacidSalin
Picked this up last summer ... Issues and progress...

Last summer I picked up an E53 in really nice condition. Well, except the smell of mice and a bunch of little issues.

Car lived on a farm in White Sulpher Springs, Montana. Was parked for a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,226
Posted By DacidSalin
When active, you should hear each of them...

When active, you should hear each of them clicking, just a slight tick tick tick. Basically sonar. Your car is a bat.

I'm missing two of them because some fool installed the wrong hitch and they...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-28-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
Update. Finally got around to trying again with...

Update. Finally got around to trying again with the new transponders. Turns out holding the transponder vertically instead of placing it in the bottom of the programmer did the trick.

Now I have...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
Thank you all for your input! I've ordered a...

Thank you all for your input!

I've ordered a package of ID44 PCF7935AA transponders because the folks at keyecu.com said these only use ID44 chips. I came across a picture of someone holding it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-23-2019, 01:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
Mine is a 315 MHz US version. 433 MHz are for...

Mine is a 315 MHz US version. 433 MHz are for European (and maybe ROW cars). I've had the rear hatch trim off and see the receiver that has boldly printed 315 MHz on it. And the replacement keys...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
Yes, the new keys lock and unlock just fine. ...

Yes, the new keys lock and unlock just fine. It's the transponder chip that the AK90+ cannot program to the EWS. It looks like the transponder chips sent with the keys are for EWS 3.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
I'd guess US, but I'm not certain. It's a USA...

I'd guess US, but I'm not certain. It's a USA model.

Prod. Date 2005-11-17
Type X5 3.0I (USA)
Series E53 (X Series)
Body Type GEFZG
Steering Left Hand Drive
Engine M54
Displacement 3.00...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2019, 09:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,166
Posted By DacidSalin
06 E53 EWS 4.3 transponder chip

Hi all,

I've got just one key so I purchased an AK90, some key blanks and am able to read my existing key as well as the EWS. I cannot write the transponders that came with the new keys. The new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2019, 02:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By DacidSalin
Had some SAR training night. Then visited a...

Had some SAR training night. Then visited a friend in the hospital last night and tonight. So didn't get any more teardown done.

Seems the Bavarian Technic software offers less than the Schwaben...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2019, 12:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By DacidSalin
Thanks for the feedback so far.:bow: I...

Thanks for the feedback so far.:bow:

I lifted the hand brake boot and the entire car stunk to high heaven. Pulled the center console out using this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By DacidSalin
Is the tire that heavy? It is a little awkward...

Is the tire that heavy? It is a little awkward with the tailgate. Found the "Trunk Lid Support" for $5 and about the same to ship. Thanks for the clue.



I have some. There's just no good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By DacidSalin
Thanks - And Rain Sensors...

Thanks for the replies so far @EODguy and @Zulu95.

I shop ECS Tuning and have browsed FCP euro for the A4. New parts are easy enough to find.

I already found Pelican Parts and newtis.info,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Posted By DacidSalin
Question Intro - New owner of E53 with a bunch of little issues.

Hi all,

I'm an Audi owner but wanted something that was more capable offroad, since the lowered A4 S-Line tends to bottom out here on the back roads of Montana.

I drove this thing and it was...
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