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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,481
Posted By o2bad455
Excellent detective work and solution, oldskewel...

Excellent detective work and solution, oldskewel (https://xoutpost.com/members/oldskewel.html)! I'd replaced a few rear control arms/links over the winter on our E53 to resolve an inside rear tire...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 06-05-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By o2bad455
Hose twitch - PS or ATF?

Hose twitch - PS or ATF?

I noticed a strange hose twitching yesterday on our 2008 X3 3.0si (n52 engine). I think it's either an ATF line or a PS line, but haven't been able to get it up in the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-21-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By o2bad455
Very interesting, thanks! In addition to this...

Very interesting, thanks! In addition to this E83 X3 3.0, we also have an E53 X5 4.4, with apparently a slightly larger version of basically the same transfer case. I still think it would be cool...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-18-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By o2bad455
After unplugging the smaller 6-pin connector from...

After unplugging the smaller 6-pin connector from the VTG control unit, I was abe to duplicate JP-X3's trick to unlock the transfer case clutch pack and transistion from 4WD to 2WD by applying...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 09-17-2022, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,308
Posted By o2bad455
I think we've now got a similar issue. To which...

I think we've now got a similar issue. To which pins did you apply + and - to get it back into 2WD? Same GND as vehicle? Pic?

Recap:

Last year (after my above post in this thread), I'd...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-30-2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Thanks! To be honest, I'm not sure if my...

Thanks! To be honest, I'm not sure if my suspicion was right or just wishful thinking. There's no abnormal feel or noise from the old pump, so I was actually worried that I guessed wrong until I...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-29-2021, 11:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
It's fixed! :D I replaced the pump, the...

It's fixed! :D I replaced the pump, the reservoir, and the two lines that connect directly to the reservoir. I was able to do it all just by removing the air filter box and the cables from the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-29-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
I only have ISTA (not ISTA/P yet) working in...

I only have ISTA (not ISTA/P yet) working in English. I have INPA too, but it's mostly in German. I've used the old INPA on the X5, but only the newer ISTA on the X3. Since the SVT shows in the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
I checked the steering effort in 6 sequential...

I checked the steering effort in 6 sequential tests turning lock-to-lock (quite the workout) while parked:

1) SVT controller disconnected engine off
2) SVT controller disconnected engine running...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Oh good about the RDC. Thanks for checking about...

Oh good about the RDC. Thanks for checking about the ohms.


The part number I was curious about earlier was actually for the servotronic solenoid or valve rather than the pump. For some reason...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Not clear which of "maximum steering force...

Not clear which of "maximum steering force support" or "minimum steering force support" is mnimum assist or maximum assist, respectively, but it sounds like there should be a change in assist 5...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 05:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
LoL - I actually tossed a pair of gloves at the...

LoL - I actually tossed a pair of gloves at the hatch latch but heard a telling click while I was dealing with the glovebox and sure enough it had partially latched despite the gloves. I guess they...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Oh, since the servotronic valve is supposed to be...

Oh, since the servotronic valve is supposed to be normally open for bypass (minimum assist), could I try applying a fixed voltage to close it (maximum assist) to see if there's any difference...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Progress: The result was 7.7 ohms between pins 1...

Progress: The result was 7.7 ohms between pins 1 and 2 (looked like a blue and a green wire, respectively) at the SVT module connector behind the glovebox. Assuming that's the actual resistance at...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-28-2021, 03:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Sorry for my slow follow-up. With the holidays I...

Sorry for my slow follow-up. With the holidays I haven't had time to even pull the glovebox apart for the multi-meter test just yet. I did read over on the M5board that a bad servotronic valve...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 10:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
In normal operation, that makes sense to me. But...

In normal operation, that makes sense to me. But what if that valve #5 is completely closed or clogged? I wonder if that valve handles just a control bypass in parallel with the rack or full flow...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 10:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
I saw it in the linked photo, thanks. I guess...

I saw it in the linked photo, thanks. I guess testing it probably requires removal. I'll crawl under this weekend to see if I can get hands on it.
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Do you mean pins 1 and 2 at the SVT module...

Do you mean pins 1 and 2 at the SVT module connector in the glovebox?
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 09:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
The SVT itself has never reported any codes per...

The SVT itself has never reported any codes per ISTA, AFAIK. Just back from a spirited 20 minute drive with several on/off cycles. It's showing 3 yellow dash lights for tires, lights, and check...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 06:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Both the DSC and the SVT are reporting in the...

Both the DSC and the SVT are reporting in the "tree" view. I'd cleared codes earlier due to what I thought was a tire pressure calibration issue (before realizing it was just that the 17" wheels...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Thanks RocketyMan! I didn't know most of that....

Thanks RocketyMan! I didn't know most of that. Yes, mdecoder does report "S216 Hydro steering-servotronic"

EDIT: I have had the trifecta of lights in the past, although not currently. A...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Thanks 80stech! Oops, I hadn't considered the...

Thanks 80stech! Oops, I hadn't considered the possibility of the rack... With a new pump well over $800 w/ tax, that sounds like really good advice, thanks! BTW, it looks like ours has the...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-16-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,724
Posted By o2bad455
Power Steering Issue

SYMPTOMS: We just encountered the same loss of steering assist (as here: https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x3-e83-forum/112078-power-steering-just-suddenly.html) without any warnings or other...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 12-15-2021, 03:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,554
Posted By o2bad455
SYMPTOMS: We just encountered the same loss of...

SYMPTOMS: We just encountered the same loss of steering assist without any warnings or other symptoms on our '08 E83 X3 N52 M-Sport (USA Spec). The power steering (PS) simply stopped assisting after...
Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 08-30-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,958
Posted By o2bad455
Our E83 threw a DSC code, but our local indy said...

Our E83 threw a DSC code, but our local indy said we can replace the piggy-backed controller without opening the hydraulic side. If so, it looks like a tight fit so I wish I'd tried when the intake...
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