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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By myeaglescout
Just wanted to post an update. As I posted...

Just wanted to post an update. As I posted earlier, still no overheating issues, heater is hot, all has been fine. Got engine hot, drained oil, and took out filter. To my surprise, NO signs of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-26-2019, 09:36 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
thx andrew I know you'd said yours was like 3500...

thx andrew I know you'd said yours was like 3500 pages, and this one seems to have 4480 pages looking at the sample images. I notice the new bentley hardback at $95 has 1240 pages. Just by those...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2019, 11:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
The pdf ones on ebay I found in that price range...

The pdf ones on ebay I found in that price range have buyer reviews stating the manual didn't cover cooling system (one said it didn't cover air conditioning system either). Does yours have these...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
cool. thx, andrew for the info. looking forward...

cool. thx, andrew for the info. looking forward to the scanner's arrival.

Do you know if the bentley manual for the X5 is available in pdf form? I've got the owners manual in pdf, but so many...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By myeaglescout
what would be best way to flush condensate from crankcase without tear down

2001 M54 engine was passing so much air into the radiator, that my tester for crankcase fumes in coolant was bubbling like a giant aquarium filter even at idle. No time for a head job right now, so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
thx Andrew Do you know the difference...

thx Andrew

Do you know the difference between what was called "second level scanner" and being a "bi-directional scanner" I didn't find these terms in the description when I ordered the 520.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
should have read that again before I posted. ...

should have read that again before I posted. Please ignore fact that I "got out" before I opened the door. I guess I'm kinda tired.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
Tonight I noticed that I couldn't get the key to...

Tonight I noticed that I couldn't get the key to lock any doors when I
1) parked car
2) got out,
3) opened door, got out, closed door
4) turned key CW

I had to turn key CCW 45 degrees...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
Wow guys, thanks for all the help, and a Merry...

Wow guys, thanks for all the help, and a Merry Christmas (Hanukkah, etc.) to you and yours.

I have a Foxwell 520 on the way, but not sure will read the "second level" codes you mentioned. Anyone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
Yes, they stay blinking every time I turn off the...

Yes, they stay blinking every time I turn off the alarm. It even does it if I don't lock or unlock the locks. If I just rotate 45 degrees CW to set alarm (single beep) and then rotate 45 degrees...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,402
Posted By myeaglescout
emergency flashers come on every time alarm is deactivated and then key turned on

All door actuators and the central locking/emergency flasher button assembly are working fine. I even tried another central locking/flasher button assembly to see if it made a difference, but alas,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By myeaglescout
I've put the module in and it seems to be...

I've put the module in and it seems to be working. do you know if it will work electric trailer brakes? The legend on the flip up cap does say "electric brakes" on one of the 7 terminals, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By myeaglescout
looks like I'm going to visit the u-pull-it yard...

looks like I'm going to visit the u-pull-it yard tomorrow to get the other parts in the photo. thx for the info.
Do you know if there is anything else I should get while I'm there (like an ATF...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 940
Posted By myeaglescout
thx for the info everyone.. very helpful. Does...

thx for the info everyone.. very helpful. Does anyone have a pic of the spare storage area they could upload? Now, I'm mainly trying to figure out the stuff missing from the spare tire wheel well...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By myeaglescout
I took a look at the back of my 2001, and it...

I took a look at the back of my 2001, and it appears the hitch takes the place of the bumper shocks. I took the bumper off of the 2002 at the yard and set it aside to remove the hitch itself, so it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 12:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By myeaglescout
HaHa. I actually had gotten the module that same...

HaHa. I actually had gotten the module that same day without even knowing what it was..Not my first rodeo with BMW in that way. thx zuk for the reply so quickly. I'll dig that module out of my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,193
Posted By myeaglescout
Trailer wiring - OEM harness issue - no power for lights or brakes?? brak

I recently picked up a BMW oem trailer hitch and 7 terminal wiring harness (labeled POLLAK on the flip up door) from the upullit yard here. I have a 2001 X5 and it was in a 2002 X5. When installing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 940
Posted By myeaglescout
factory tools for 2001 x5?

besides the plastic prop rod, the z shaped lug wrench and the 2 wheel chocks, does anyone know what other tools belong with a 2001 X5? There's some unused spots in the blow molded plastic around the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2019, 11:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By myeaglescout
thx for the reply cn90. My particular situation...

thx for the reply cn90. My particular situation is for the rear doors, and the clip is quite different. I'll try to post a photo of a rebuild kit here to demonstrate. The listing says "metal" as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By myeaglescout
I have found some that have both metal and...

I have found some that have both metal and plastic, but not all metal, and wouldn't you know it, the part that keeps breaking is the part that's still made of plastic. Anyone had experience with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2019, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By myeaglescout
how to tell if front seat belt latch end gas charge has fired

my seat belts work, but I don't know how to tell if the front belt latches with the gas charge have fired or not from an earlier accident. Does anyone know how much they are permanently shortened...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By myeaglescout
window regulator cable keeper metal replacement

Does anyone know of a repair that can be done to replace the plastic cable end keepers on the rear (or front) door window regulators with metal keepers? Both of mine crapped out at the same time,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By myeaglescout
thx oldskewel and zulu, I didn't really want to...

thx oldskewel and zulu, I didn't really want to add another gremlin to chase down to my list!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2019, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 399
Posted By myeaglescout
blinker switch even turns blinker lights on when key is off, (but they don't blink)

is that normal? what would cause that? I've never seen that before on any other car. Doesn't bother me, but I happen to accidentally turn on the blinker when exiting the car the other day, and if it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 03:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 503
Posted By myeaglescout
which aux fan to choose used bmw or behr if buying used?

it's around $85 shipped for the one labeled BMW out of a 2002 and $165 shipped for the behr out of a 2005.
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