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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2021, 05:15 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 63,257
Posted By monstersdad
My Bluebus has shipped!

My Bluebus has shipped!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By monstersdad
I haven't gotten the code read yet. I haven't...

I haven't gotten the code read yet. I haven't bought the code reader yet.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By monstersdad
So it is most definitely the DSC module... I was...

So it is most definitely the DSC module... I was wondering if it might be the steering angle sensor or maybe the speed sensor cables.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By monstersdad
Speedometer still works. the weird thing is that...

Speedometer still works. the weird thing is that the lights don't show up if it is around 35 degrees out until the beast warms up. and they randomly shut off last night when it was around 50 out and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Wow that is a huge difference. Mine is almost...

Wow that is a huge difference. Mine is almost that fast but not as smooth. I sprayed it again yesterday, and it rolls up almost without pause, just one tiny "hiccup".

That is similar to what I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By monstersdad
For the past 2 years I have been riding my...

For the past 2 years I have been riding my motorcycle for 9 months out of the year. for the other 3 months of the year I was commuting with my wife, but that isn't possible now that she got a job...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,412
Posted By monstersdad
ABS Module question

I was at my local pick-n-pull and there were a couple of guys there taking some parts and we got to talking. They said that if the ABS module has the same part number you can swap it out and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
I did the spray down the slots last night and it...

I did the spray down the slots last night and it helped it a little. It now has just a slight slowdown when going up.

Thanks for everyone's help! I can now go through the drive thru or punch in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Can you lube the edges when the door panel is on?...

Can you lube the edges when the door panel is on? Say rolling down the window a little bit and spraying the edges?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 05:37 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
I thought the most friction would come from the...

I thought the most friction would come from the guides on the regulator, I lubricated the surfaces of the guides that touch the rail of the regulator. I did not lubricate the front an back edges of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
I lubed up everything with a cable lubricant that...

I lubed up everything with a cable lubricant that contains silicone. I use it on my motorcycle for the seat release. It works great, before I started using it I couldn't get my seat to latch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
I believe so, I had heard of this "hack" on...

I believe so, I had heard of this "hack" on YouTube, but it didn't seem to help on this one. The clip was still in bad shape.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
The new regulator came with the regulator clips...

The new regulator came with the regulator clips already installed. The original nut and bolt were in the bottom of the door :dunno:. It now has the original nut and bolts with a new regulator and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,890,750
Posted By monstersdad
Replaced the drivers side window regulator, new...

Replaced the drivers side window regulator, new dashboard lights, replaced all interior lights with LED lights and restored the headlights.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
I finally got a chance Sunday to open up the door...

I finally got a chance Sunday to open up the door panel and see what was wrong with the window. I ended up replacing the regulator and clips but I think the old regulator was fine it was the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17,698
Views: 3,890,750
Posted By monstersdad
Un-soldered the old battery from my 2nd key and...

Un-soldered the old battery from my 2nd key and soldered in a new battery. Reprogrammed the key (works great) and re-glued the key back together. Easy fix and saved a bunch of money!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
The tape worked! Thank you for the tip! Now I...

The tape worked! Thank you for the tip! Now I don't have to drive to work with the window down!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 06:42 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
The window would struggle to go up, but going...

The window would struggle to go up, but going down it was fine. I was in the drive through and rolled it down to order then rolled it up until I got to the window that's when it wouldn't go back up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
It was a lite drizzle when I was driving home and...

It was a lite drizzle when I was driving home and I parked under a carport. I also put a blanket up to keep most of the moister out of the car. Today at work I am also parked under a carport.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Should I order the motor also? I heard these...

Should I order the motor also? I heard these don't go bad very often.

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 12:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Thanks! Is there anyway to reinforce the clips...

Thanks!
Is there anyway to reinforce the clips and the plastic pieces that fail on the regulators?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately it...

Thanks for the replies. Unfortunately it happened last night around 6pm and I have to work today. and it started raining right after it happened!:banghead:
At least I only have to work half a day...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,586
Posted By monstersdad
Help... Driver's Side Window Stuck Down

Last night I rolled the drivers side window down in my new to me 2001 X5 E53, and it will not go back up. Ever since I got it the window has struggled to go up but I was always able to get in to go....
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