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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,071
Posted By Len
Nice spec! Wish we got the clear reflectors in...

Nice spec! Wish we got the clear reflectors in the US. I have that same head unit- if you don’t mind what launcher are you using to make it look like idrive?

wpoll- I got mine from XTRONS but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,353
Posted By Len
Finally ordered a tstat and coolant from FCP and...

Finally ordered a tstat and coolant from FCP and just got the package. It’s a BorgWarner which was listed as OE. Will update once I’ve installed it. Hopefully that’s all it is. I’ve had the connector...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By Len
Definitely was from trees for me. Up until it...

Definitely was from trees for me. Up until it became a daily driver ~3 months ago the designated parking spot for it was where there was the most shade on my driveway (under trees).


Update:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,799
Posted By Len
PSA: Sunroof Drains

Just want to share my experience with sunroof drain issues.

Many months ago, IIRC I heard water sloshing around in my trunk or somehow figured out there must be water back there. Opened the right...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,353
Posted By Len
Thanks. I’m at 85k. I wouldn’t have to mess with...

Thanks. I’m at 85k. I wouldn’t have to mess with the plastic pipes or even push them out of the way at all to replace the tstat would I? If not I may just do the tstat and save the cooling overhaul...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-11-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,436
Posted By Len
Hi, I know this is a late reply but in case...

Hi,

I know this is a late reply but in case anyone comes across this thread I had a similar issue. I lost audio on both left channels with my Android unit and returned it. Then had same issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,353
Posted By Len
Thanks for the info everyone. AFAIK my cooling...

Thanks for the info everyone. AFAIK my cooling system is fully original. The CEL hasn’t turned on related to the temp but did turn on a few weeks ago with lean codes so I replaced the intake boot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By Len
Update: I had another battery drain issue a few...

Update: I had another battery drain issue a few weeks ago and a little before this the head unit died. Left channels had random static and audio only came from right channels. Drove without head unit...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,353
Posted By Len
Question Thermostat Soft-Failed at 85k - Do I need to replace other parts?

Hi,

Somehow it's taken until Dec for it to start getting consistently cold here. I've been noticing my temp gauge not getting up to the center line every now and then (weather would randomly get...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,802
Posted By Len
Question I went out to investigate last night but of...

I went out to investigate last night but of course everything decided to work perfectly. Unlocked and locked about 5 times over 10-15 mins and it worked every time lol. Thanks for the help. I’ll make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,802
Posted By Len
Actually I checked last night by coincidence and...

Actually I checked last night by coincidence and the hazards work fine. Thanks for the suggestion though !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,802
Posted By Len
Update: Just realized that the central locking...

Update: Just realized that the central locking button doesn't seem to work if any of the doors are open. I had the driver door open when I checked earlier and just got the same result with passenger...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,802
Posted By Len
Question Random Door Unlock Issue, Central Locking Button Not Working?

Hi,


I posted about this about a year ago but was not driving the e53 often at the time. Recently started daily driving it and starting to have issues. I have a passenger on my morning commute...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2021, 02:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,765
Posted By Len
Thumbs up I don't believe it. Almost exactly a year later...

I don't believe it. Almost exactly a year later and I get a text from this guy. :rofl:


Seems like pulled all the parts off the car and got rid of it as he told me he has various parts in his...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 06-05-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Len
Bump - Still have the stuff. Hoping...

Bump -



Still have the stuff. Hoping to avoid throwing the bumper reinforcement parts out. Let me know!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2021, 02:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,765
Posted By Len
Old thread but giving an update - unfortunately...

Old thread but giving an update - unfortunately the seller just disappeared. Kept telling me days they would be home and then when the day came they would reschedule. Told me one day that they will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2020, 02:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,409
Posted By Len
I have a 10 in XTRONS running android 10 which I...

I have a 10 in XTRONS running android 10 which I got a few months before it showed up on AVIN’s site so pretty sure it’s the exact same unit. Managed to get it on Amazon prime. Had the business cd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By Len
Thanks- I’ll look around. Thinking back I vaguely...

Thanks- I’ll look around. Thinking back I vaguely remember turning on a setting to open the ibus app on startup. That might have been the culprit.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,867
Posted By Len
Happy to see at least 1 who realizes that a 3.0...

Happy to see at least 1 who realizes that a 3.0 has value. Unfortunately in the process of trying to get one cheap youtubers like hoovies garage buy a poorly maintained 4.4 and... well of course it’s...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2020, 09:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By Len
Thanks for the suggestion- nope. Only running...

Thanks for the suggestion- nope. Only running CarPlay (Autokit w/ USB box - wireless) and IBUS (Resler interface).
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 12-08-2020, 09:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Len
Free- e53 Bumper Reinforcement Parts

Hi,


A while back I installed the OEM tow hitch retrofit on my e53. The original parts are taking up space for me and I'm just trying to get rid of them, but it'd be a waste to throw them out....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By Len
That’s the thing- when I reset the IBUS app to...

That’s the thing- when I reset the IBUS app to factory the battery stopped draining. Issue is technically solved but trying to figure out what could have caused that. I like the coding features and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,729
Posted By Len
IBUS App / Android HU Battery Drain?

Hi,

I’ve had my XTRONS android HU with the IBUS app for a few months now but haven’t driven the car that much. Walked out to grab something a few days ago but the car was dead. The battery showed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,743
Posted By Len
Hi- looking for some parts. Sent you a PM...

Hi- looking for some parts. Sent you a PM yesterday. Let me know if you didn’t receive it.

Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2020, 12:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,515
Posted By Len
Interesting. Thanks for the help. I can click on...

Interesting. Thanks for the help. I can click on any vin decoder link from forums and it will open right up but mine won't work. I guess it must be cached like you said. I'll try out the bmwusa...
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