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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2026, 03:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By E36X5er
Interesting - ever since Ive had the truck, the...

Interesting - ever since Ive had the truck, the AC hasn't worked - always blows warm air - not sure if that's a freon leak or something else. Something Ive always noticed is that the shifter light...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2025, 08:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By E36X5er
Ok so I finally got around to looking at this -...

Ok so I finally got around to looking at this - took the battery out and charged it fully again (brand new battery) and when I put it back in, the car started right up. Went to menu 9 and the voltage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-28-2025, 11:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 797
Posted By E36X5er
Electrical Issue: No lights, locks or start but airbag light illuminates

Went to start my 2004 4.4 three days ago - pressed unlock, lights flashed as normal. Interior lights were on as normal when I opened the door. Put the key in the ignition and as it began to turn...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2024, 12:18 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
updates indeed! I had to travel for a few trips +...

updates indeed! I had to travel for a few trips + torrential rains in SoCal delayed this process so much. Ordered a plastic valet key which also didn’t work. Locksmith came by and said he has to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2024, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
Tried some lubricant spray in the ignition lock...

Tried some lubricant spray in the ignition lock but still no luck. Going to see if I can get a plastic valet key to work (as soon as it arrives) - really sucks that I can’t get the steering to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2024, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
thanks - I have the correct key, just might be...

thanks - I have the correct key, just might be too sharp on the edges. will have to try and smooth it out a bit more :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
so here are some more details - steering is...

so here are some more details - steering is locked, truck is parked
on a hill.

i’ve tried using a hand held brass brush and brushing the edges of the key. tried using dry graphite lubricant -...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2024, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
good idea, i’ll bring some when i come back -...

good idea, i’ll bring some when i come back - thankfully it’s fine being parked in front of his house.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
i’ve been fidgeting with it for a bit but no...

i’ve been fidgeting with it for a bit but no luck. worst part is the truck is not at my house, it’s parked at my friends house kinda far away - i’m replacing a lost key :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2024, 05:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
the old key worked completely and was also...

the old key worked completely and was also ordered from BMW as a replacement



do the original keys have a notch on each side cut near the top? i can’t remember if that’s an e46 key i’m thinking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,444
Posted By E36X5er
Exclamation New Diamond Key - Won’t Turn Ignition

Just got a new diamond key from the dealer ($265) and the key will open the doors when inserted into the lock. The key will not turn the ignition. The ignition is locked and won’t budge at all. Is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2023, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 394
Posted By E36X5er
Find Hole in AC Line?

very basic question but how do I locate a hole in my AC line?

The previous owner had some paperwork from their mechanic mentioning a hole in the AC line which leaked out all the gas. They quoted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2023, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By E36X5er
thanks for the info - 197k miles, car had an...

thanks for the info - 197k miles, car had an engine rebuild prior to my purchase due to blown head gasket. I’ve had it for 30k miles and will likely redo the cooling system in a few weeks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,010
Posted By E36X5er
expansion tank hose to w.pump broke, while driving

I was driving on the highway today when a low coolant notification popped up. I continued to drive for around 15 miles, monitoring the temp gauge - when I came to a stop after exiting coolant...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2022, 01:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By E36X5er
what wires did you tap for ground / power for the...

what wires did you tap for ground / power for the Resler? did you use the blue wire harness? i’m getting alternator whine and i don’t know if it’s from my android unit or if it’s the wires I used to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By E36X5er
my app license just unlocked the app. updated...

my app license just unlocked the app. updated firmware but still getting the weird light behavior when unlocking - high beams then parking lights / fogs

at least the windows don’t go down!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2022, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,261
Posted By E36X5er
I too just installed an Android 12 unit with the...

I too just installed an Android 12 unit with the Resler iBus App dongle and I'm getting the exact same behavior - did you uninstall the ibus app then re-download/install from ibus-app.de?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2022, 09:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 43,627
Posted By E36X5er
ended up prying the door panel away from the top...

ended up prying the door panel away from the top and the down the side towards the back of the truck, barely able to get my hand in there and take off the airbag then freed up the door by pulling the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 254,856
Posted By E36X5er
one of my three torx bolts is stripped inside the...

one of my three torx bolts is stripped inside the lock, it just spins but won’t back out. any ideas on how to remove?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-18-2022, 01:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 43,627
Posted By E36X5er
Talking i replaced my driver side front regulator (LH),...

i replaced my driver side front regulator (LH), reconnected the battery, went on a test drive and everything worked properly - later that evening i went to get something from the cabin and the driver...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-17-2020, 02:08 AM
Replies: 461
Views: 115,969
Posted By E36X5er
I’ll look at my stock speakers in the morning. ...

I’ll look at my stock speakers in the morning. The stickers might be off the woofers from the door, but I’ll post what I find

I also have HiFi with the non-DSP amp
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 115,969
Posted By E36X5er
Resistor is YES. I kept it on the factory wiring...

Resistor is YES. I kept it on the factory wiring and soldered to the speakers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,114
Posted By E36X5er
Any update on this fix? My auto headlights will...

Any update on this fix? My auto headlights will not stay on after startup but then come on a minute later HOWEVER they will stay on if I turn my fog lights on. I can turn my fogs off after about a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 115,969
Posted By E36X5er
Thanks crystalworks and purplefade - I ran some...

Thanks crystalworks and purplefade - I ran some gasket maker around the inside :popcorn:

I am swapping the front mid range speakers with Memphis 2.75” and am wondering if I need the resistor from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-03-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 461
Views: 115,969
Posted By E36X5er
I ended up getting Infinity Primus PR6510CS...

I ended up getting Infinity Primus PR6510CS components for the front door / tweeters - 160mm woofers fit nicely once I bent the screw mounts out of the way. The tweeters fit into the stock housing...
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