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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-10-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Thanks Rich! Appreciate the feedback. I've...

Thanks Rich! Appreciate the feedback.

I've been researching the parts for the Adaptive drive vs stock suspension, and it's clear to me at this point that if you want to remove one part (sway bars...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-08-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Please share with me the clear value. I have read...

Please share with me the clear value. I have read the BMW documentation on Adaptive Drive, and I own 5 X5's - 3 E53 models (4.6is, 4.4 N62, and 3.0) as well as an E70 3.0 and E70 4.8.

Only the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-07-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Removing Adaptive Drive system - including coding. Any guides?

I'm about to embark on the removal of the Adaptive Drive system on my 2008 X5 4.8i.

The car is in excellent condition but there are a lot of leaks in the system, and having a driven a car with...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2023, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Typically I would agree with you, but for sure...

Typically I would agree with you, but for sure something is *off* about this situation.

I fired up my e63 650i with the same 4.8 and watched the temps; both engine temp and rad hose temp were...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-25-2023, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,279
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Thermostats keep going bad? Any ideas? 2008 4.8i

Super strange phenomenon - trying to figure out if maybe I'm doing something wrong (or looking in the wrong place).

Maybe someone can explain how the thermostat in these cars work and if they...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2023, 01:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,407
Posted By Corellian Corvette
You need to replace your thermostat. I...

You need to replace your thermostat.

I literally just had this issue last week on my 09 4.8i. The only reason I knew THAT was because I had an old 540i with the m62 which ALSO had the same...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-18-2023, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,260
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Where is the USB Hub Control unit located? 2008 X5 4.8

I've searched endlessly for a video or thread that shows where the USB Hub is located. I believe it's under the center console, but I've seen people speak of replacing this unit really quickly.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2022, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Thanks! Ordered!

Thanks! Ordered!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2022, 07:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 580
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Who still makes MK3/4 Navigation screens for a good price?

Want to fix the MK3 screen in my 2002 X5 4.6is. Last time I did this you could get a screen for like $160 but all I'm seeing is no-name screens on AliExpress or $300+ screens on ebay. I wanted to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 804
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Possible for a bad door handle to be causing problem with Central Locking and lights?

Ok one more question for the night. Purchased a cream-puff 2003 X5 3.0 today with two issues. One related to blower motor, other to door handle. Apparently both happened at the same time.

Bought...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 01:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,095
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Ah got it. If I'm gonna go that far, might as...

Ah got it. If I'm gonna go that far, might as well just replace. Thanks!!

EDIT - I'm posting a question in another thread you might be able to help with!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,095
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Yup super familiar with the FSR. I guess the...

Yup super familiar with the FSR. I guess the question I'm asking is while I'm waiting for one to arrive, is there a test I can do in the meantime just to confirm?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2022, 12:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,095
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Diagnosing blower motor in 2003 X5 3.0

Today I purchased probably the nicest condition E53 I have ever seen, from lady who was meticulous about it. The car drives (and smells showroom fresh). I paid peanuts for the car due to one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,926
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Very cool find! I love a good junkyard crawl! ...

Very cool find! I love a good junkyard crawl!

What coolant pipe is leaking on a 3.0?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2022, 12:22 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,926
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Have you bled the system? Getting old fluid out /...

Have you bled the system? Getting old fluid out / fresh fluid in could help a lot.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Thanks. Yeah, it's pretty minor. I have no...

Thanks. Yeah, it's pretty minor. I have no service history with the car (it's at 160K), but the filter was not OE so I suspect it was changed at least once in its life. Trans performance is good...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Mounting Fender Flares - what keeps them in place???

My 2002 4.6 was missing one of the rear, lower fender flares (#2 in this diagram)

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FB93-USA-05-2002-E53-BMW-X5_46is&diagId=51_4722

There are holes...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,176
Posted By Corellian Corvette
2002 4.6 hard "downshift" when coming to a stop. Are there sleeves like the 6sp?

Hey everyone! Recently did a fluid and filter change on my 2002 4.6is with the ZF 5spd. Fluid looked fine, dirty as expected, and replaced with the full ZF kit and Lifeguard 5 fluid. Trans as been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2021, 01:44 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,926
Posted By Corellian Corvette
FYI that's not head gasket. That's a little water...

FYI that's not head gasket. That's a little water / oil mix from the car likely sitting outside, sitting for extended periods of time, or just not getting hot enough. You see schmoo like this all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Strange NAV headunit question

Got my hands on another 4.6is parts car and was able to get some good parts from it. One thing I grabbed was another NAV headunit since mine has some of the circular spots. I plugged it in, and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-21-2021, 12:53 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 12,926
Posted By Corellian Corvette
I'm in the PNW too I'd love to hear the story....

I'm in the PNW too I'd love to hear the story. Where did you find it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 06:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,641
Posted By Corellian Corvette
I have heard horror stories about those eBay key...

I have heard horror stories about those eBay key fobs. Just send your originals off to be fixed. You don’t use any other key spot, no programming, and the guy who fixes them tests them. If your key...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,641
Posted By Corellian Corvette
There is a guy online who repairs these pretty...

There is a guy online who repairs these pretty cheap (along with EWS modules) - could just be a failing battery since the keys sync but then seem to lose range. I've sent a bunch of keys to him and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2021, 04:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By Corellian Corvette
Well that was freaking weird. Good...

Well that was freaking weird.

Good suggestion on the tabs at first comment I was sure that was the problem, but the tabs were intact. However, I seem to have figured out the problem.

So I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,846
Posted By Corellian Corvette
So I did OHM the bag (found a way to test online)...

So I did OHM the bag (found a way to test online) and the bag OHM is 2ohms right on spec. I tried to eliminate the bag from the equation by swapping them, and the problem stayed on the door (not on...
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