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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-03-2020, 11:52 AM

Replies: 3

Replaced CCV valves and Steering clock spring.

Views: 909

Posted By fixture5150

Thanks Purplefade, I will do that this weekend...

Thanks Purplefade, I will do that this weekend when I replace the thremostat (code has come on and off the past week). Their was a good amount of crud in the hose connection on top of the TB. Also...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-03-2020, 11:47 AM

Replies: 20

Can an X5 survive a daily 100mi logging road commute?

Views: 3,051

Posted By fixture5150

I say keep it. Every time I have thought I should...

I say keep it. Every time I have thought I should just get something that "might" be better for my commute, I regret getting rid of the car I had. As you stated its the little things that seem to be...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-02-2020, 07:16 PM

Replies: 3

Replaced CCV valves and Steering clock spring.

Views: 909

Posted By fixture5150

Replaced CCV valves and Steering clock spring.

I replaced my CCV valves and my Steering clock spring this weekend. I have had no smoke the past 3 months of owning the car. Then I took it on the freeway for the first time and I got to my...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-19-2020, 06:03 PM

Replies: 13

BMW X5 Mirror shaking

Views: 2,879

Posted By fixture5150

Rockauto has single mirrors for $189 each or $377...

Rockauto has single mirrors for $189 each or $377 for both.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/bmw,2006,x5,4.4l+v8,1432698,body+&+lamp+assembly,outside+mirror+&+glass+assembly,1304

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-17-2020, 01:28 PM

Replies: 1

Steering wheel controls dead. Next to fix.

Views: 664

Posted By fixture5150

Steering wheel controls dead. Next to fix.

Well I got my alternator gasket fixed, I replaced all the window regulators, oem head unit installed, passenger door panel leather fixed and now the steering wheel clock spring. Got everything done,...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-16-2020, 08:00 PM

Replies: 26

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

Views: 2,888

Posted By fixture5150

My issue ended being the connection from the...

My issue ended being the connection from the radio unit to the harness plug. I got it to work for now but it does loose connection. Need to find a way to tighten the connector harness contacts.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-12-2020, 12:58 AM

Replies: 26

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

Views: 2,888

Posted By fixture5150

Ok. The battery pull might have done something....

Ok. The battery pull might have done something. To answer some questions, yes the cd player has the antenna connector. I did pull out the white plug from the black housing and pushed in the extra...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-11-2020, 07:17 PM

Replies: 26

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

Views: 2,888

Posted By fixture5150

That is kind of what I am thinking, a bad display...

That is kind of what I am thinking, a bad display unit. Wish someone was close to swap and see. Hate to buy one and it not work because of another issue. But I have checked all the wiring and nothing...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-11-2020, 04:42 PM

Replies: 26

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

Views: 2,888

Posted By fixture5150

Checked out the radio module under the spare tire...

Checked out the radio module under the spare tire and this is what I found. Is that the radio module to the left? Their is nothing plugged in to the right plug. Does is all look ok? If it is then I...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-10-2020, 09:38 PM

Replies: 26

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

Views: 2,888

Posted By fixture5150

Reinstalled business radio and CD player, but radio doesnt work

I took out the aftermarket head unit that was in my truck. Worked fine, installed with the aftermarket black adapter that connects the CD portions of the plug. The white plugs were not used. I'm ...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-06-2020, 10:04 PM

Replies: 3

Need help identifining what radio I had in my X

Views: 1,029

Posted By fixture5150

Thanks guys will check. It's a 2006 4.4

Thanks guys will check. It's a 2006 4.4

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-06-2020, 06:32 PM

Replies: 3

Need help identifining what radio I had in my X

Views: 1,029

Posted By fixture5150

Need help identifining what radio I had in my X

I had a kenwood radio in my X5 when I bought it. So I couldnt reset my gauge cluster setttings or use my steering wheel controls, hands free phone, etc.

I bought a 16:9 nav screen, but it...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

10-03-2020, 03:04 PM

Replies: 20

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Views: 6,002

Posted By fixture5150

Got to my leak problem. It was the alternator...

Got to my leak problem. It was the alternator bracket gasket. As you can see it was cracked, thus the huge amount of oil flowing out. I didnt want to take on this repair, so I took it to my BMW...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-13-2020, 09:24 PM

Replies: 20

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Views: 6,002

Posted By fixture5150

Here is the leak, 4 seconds after starting it up....

Here is the leak, 4 seconds after starting it up.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clublexus.com-vbulletin/720x609/80-leaks_3d537769f954d2c210cf8368bb51f2857ffb129b.jpg

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-13-2020, 10:10 AM

Replies: 20

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Views: 6,002

Posted By fixture5150

Thanks all. Will check today in the wheel well...

Thanks all. Will check today in the wheel well (LHD).

Called my mechanic just in case and he said to bring it in and he would check if it really is the bracket. Will have to tow it the 1 mile...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-12-2020, 01:18 AM

Replies: 20

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Views: 6,002

Posted By fixture5150

Sorry. 2006 4.4i 4wd 97k miles.

Sorry. 2006 4.4i 4wd 97k miles.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

09-12-2020, 12:24 AM

Replies: 20

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Views: 6,002

Posted By fixture5150

Huge oil leak from drivers side front. Picture. Fixed.

Oil is pouring out from above this area. I cant see what is above here. I just did the valve covers (4 hours). Nothing is leaking from the valve covers. its something behind the alternator. I really...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-07-2020, 09:34 PM

Replies: 4

Got my 2 ebay keys cut and programed. Work great!

Views: 889

Posted By fixture5150

These are sealed. You cant open them. You have to...

These are sealed. You cant open them. You have to cut them open like the factory ones to replace the battery.

I am in Winnetka Ca.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-07-2020, 06:04 PM

Replies: 4

Got my 2 ebay keys cut and programed. Work great!

Views: 889

Posted By fixture5150

Got my 2 ebay keys cut and programed. Work great!

This is the second time getting keys from ebay and they have worked again. Got the keys with the right frequency (mine 315mhz). Got them cut at my local locksmith and programmed them in the car....

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-06-2020, 08:26 PM

Replies: 1,135

What is the mileage of your X5?

Views: 251,817

Posted By fixture5150

Hope mine goes to 200k! Mine is 06 4.4i 97k.

Hope mine goes to 200k! Mine is 06 4.4i 97k.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-06-2020, 08:17 PM

Replies: 14

Painted the washer fluid holder. Credit SpookyX5.

Views: 1,722

Posted By fixture5150

It has a sensor when its low and alerts you. Also...

It has a sensor when its low and alerts you. Also I never let my car get that dirty so I would need to use it. I can't remember the last time I used the washer fluid on any of my cars. Lol

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-05-2020, 09:12 PM

Replies: 14

Painted the washer fluid holder. Credit SpookyX5.

Views: 1,722

Posted By fixture5150

Painted the washer fluid holder. Credit SpookyX5.

I cant take any credit for this, it goes to SpookyX5. Painted the Washer fluid holder. It looked so huge when it was white. It does look a lot better.

...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-05-2020, 12:34 PM

Replies: 5

Painted engine beauty cover. Much better

Views: 849

Posted By fixture5150

The cover is already a little ruff, so I just did...

The cover is already a little ruff, so I just did a good degrease and a light sand with 1000 grit. Flat black is pretty forgiving when it comes to coverage and little flaws. I just taped off the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-05-2020, 02:10 AM

Replies: 5

Painted engine beauty cover. Much better

Views: 849

Posted By fixture5150

Just need to figure out how to put a smaller...

Just need to figure out how to put a smaller window washer fluid reservoir in their. Lord the factory is huge. 7.8 liters come on.

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

08-04-2020, 11:06 PM

Replies: 5

Painted engine beauty cover. Much better

Views: 849

Posted By fixture5150

Painted engine beauty cover. Much better

I painted the engine beauty cover with high temp paint and it looked a little gray in the engine bay so I went with just a flat black and it looks much better.

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