Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-14-2020, 12:05 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 972
E53 2005 3.0 strut shock ?
I learned the struts support the shocks and my one strut is bad, should I replace both the shock and strut on both sides? Or just struts on both sides?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2020, 11:01 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
Thank you Wayne! Hooked up my old stereo, came...
Thank you Wayne! Hooked up my old stereo, came up with a 10 min timer. Had activate and deactivate as options as well as a code. Put in 0000 and selected deactivate and the car started right away....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2020, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2020, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
Thank you!
So, checked the battery is was at...
Thank you!
So, checked the battery is was at 9v, took it in and they said it was bad, bought a 1yr old battery to replace it.
Got it back to check the alternator after starting it but it’s...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2020, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
It’s the 6cy and it does look easy to replace....
It’s the 6cy and it does look easy to replace. However the belt does not seem easy to replace. I would like to do that as well as you advised. Is it doable from the top or would I need to lift the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-20-2020, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,728
2005 E53 X5 - Charging system issues.
Purchased an e53 2005 and have been working on it since purchase. Lol but thanks to you all I’m feeling more confident. Haven’t worked on cars before this. But can’t afford to take it in. So a huge...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 917
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-05-2020, 01:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 917
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-24-2020, 06:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 771
Coolant Issues - Newley purchased e53.
I just purchased an E53 and found out the coolant is empty today. Noticed some fluid on ground and checked. Don’t want to waste coolant to figure out if and where is the leak. Can I use water and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-24-2020, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 17,743
Views: 4,084,319
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-05-2020, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 913
NCS Expert
Sounds good in the code. I see many different purchase options for cable and software for NCS expert. Huge price differences... any links to what I should purchase or threads I should read?
No...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-05-2020, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 913
What Could Go Wrong?!
I am working to mount this rear view cam. Pics attached for my plans. Have never drilled a hole in a car before. Scratch mark where I’m planning to drill. Just under trim for reverse lights and the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-01-2020, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 872
Thank you!
Excellent that worked! Thank you very much!
New to the E53 club, been a car I’ve wanted for years. Working to fix mine up and retrofit. Appreciate a place like this.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-01-2020, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 872
E53 Unique Brake Issue
Well at least from what I’ve found. It’s not the bulbs, sockets, or board it seems. I’m getting 10-11 volts on the brake wires on a multimeter but the one not working doesn’t seem to be getting the...
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