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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2024, 02:23 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,866
Posted By McBegby
Just coming on here as a survivor of the dreaded...

Just coming on here as a survivor of the dreaded integral link instal. What a faff!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2023, 01:32 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,947
Posted By McBegby
After a leak down test - changed #3 diesel...

After a leak down test - changed #3 diesel injector to fix my hot start issue. Changed glow plugs, fuel filter & inlet manifold gaskets at the same time.
Starts like a new motor cold & hot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By McBegby
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 876
Posted By McBegby
Hot Start Issue / Leak Off Test

Been having a hot start issue for a while. Starts fine cold.
‘03 E53 3.0d M57.

Did a leak off test to check the diesel injectors, aimed for a 1 minute test, had to stop the test after 20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By McBegby
Thanks workingonit I’ll give the film a look if...

Thanks workingonit I’ll give the film a look if my sealant work isn’t up to scratch or it fails later.
I’ll look out fuse #58 and whip that out too. :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2023, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By McBegby
Right, so dropping the headliner seemed a painful...

Right, so dropping the headliner seemed a painful job, plus I’ve never used the sunroof. So I’ve just sealed the sunroof shut with some UV & vibration resistant bond adhesive & sealant (I used a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2023, 01:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By McBegby
So… it looks like it’s the sunroof drain from...

So… it looks like it’s the sunroof drain from initial tests. I now need to research dropping the headliner to take a proper look.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By McBegby
Thanks, I have the wife primed to hose the car...

Thanks, I have the wife primed to hose the car down with my inside watching like a fish in a bowl watching for where water comes from.
I just have the standard sunroof.
We moved house recently...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-17-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 624
Posted By McBegby
Air Suspension Watery Grave

I have a 2003 M57 3.0d E53 UK spec right hand drive with rear air suspension.
I’ve had the “self levelling air susp.inactivate” dash error pop up.
Any time I take a right hand bend I have a buzzer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2023, 04:45 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,947
Posted By McBegby
Changed the inner & outer CV boots, front outer...

Changed the inner & outer CV boots, front outer track rod end, new front brake caliper seals & dust boot, pistons were in good order so just gave them a bit of a wet 400grit paper on the exposed top...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,947
Posted By McBegby
Ah... figured out how to size photo. Here it is .

Ah... figured out how to size photo. Here it is .
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2021, 05:05 AM
Replies: 17,640
Views: 3,753,947
Posted By McBegby
Battery Indicator

I installed a CTEK Panel indicator (1.5m cable with 8mm eyelets), hooked up to the under bonnet terminals with the panel installed in the bumper.
Temporary fixing with a cable tie to one of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By McBegby
So... update. Car asleep - gearstick light off...

So... update.
Car asleep - gearstick light off & all that jazz.
Pulled HVAC unit out with nonmarring plastic pry tool. HVAC fan was spinning.
Unplugged final stage resistor. HVAC fan stopped...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2021, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By McBegby
So...... I reinstalled fuse #48, took the x5 for...

So...... I reinstalled fuse #48, took the x5 for a good spin. Parked up back home, put the car into sleep mode, got distracted, went back to it about 2 hours later, listened for the fan in the HVAC...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2021, 08:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By McBegby
Unfortunately no amp clamp. I think the project...

Unfortunately no amp clamp. I think the project for the weekend is to

Put fuse #48 back in
Let car go to sleep mode
Listen for the hvac unit fan
Maybe pull out the HVAC unit - I believe it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-01-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By McBegby
Thanks RocketyMan - that was going to be my next...

Thanks RocketyMan - that was going to be my next point to check for a wiring diagram of what goes on with that circuit so that’s really helped :thumbup:

I did the 16min car to sleep step before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,114
Posted By McBegby
Parasitic Drain Fuse #48? Final Stage Resistor??

Hi all, I’m suffering dead battery issues if my car is stood for a while.
I’ve let the car go to sleep mode & tested all the fuses for draw with a multimeter on 200m setting.

The only fuses...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,975
Posted By McBegby
Just to chip in on this one. My X5 has covered...

Just to chip in on this one. My X5 has covered 97k over 17 yrs and may or may not be on the original BJs. After almost 2 decades of UK winter road salting those BJs were so corroded in they were...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2020, 03:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By McBegby
:bawling:

:bawling:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,124
Posted By McBegby
Final Drive Output Shaft (Front Axle)

While changing my front control arms etc my output shaft popped out (not that one...).

Two of the bearings (or whatever they are...) are loose, one is set in position but but turns.

Is this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2020, 04:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 23,710
Posted By McBegby
Absolute legend, thank you for this! I’ve been in...

Absolute legend, thank you for this! I’ve been in a world of pain trying to find these. This could do with sticky ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2020, 03:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,303
Posted By McBegby
Hi all, just a quick update, I disconnected the...

Hi all, just a quick update, I disconnected the hood switch and almost a month on, no issues. I am able to lock the doors with the alarm on now ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,303
Posted By McBegby
Great thank you all, will give it a go

Great thank you all, will give it a go
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,303
Posted By McBegby
ODB2 Diagnostic Recommendation

Hi, my alarm has been erroneously activating overnight on my 2003 3.0d E53 X5. Can anyone recommend an OBD2 scanner that will see the log that activated it?
Many thanks
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