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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2025, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By 2mbb
Thank you. I’ll try that!

Thank you. I’ll try that!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2025, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By 2mbb
Ok. Thanks. I believe my key buttons work because...

Ok. Thanks. I believe my key buttons work because when I try the sync process for each key by pressing both the unlock and lock buttons, when finished the door locks do cycle locked then the driver’s...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2025, 10:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By 2mbb
So I have a foxwell scanner that does provide...

So I have a foxwell scanner that does provide some information about which number a key has. Apparently I have a key 1, key 2 and key 5, jumping over keys 3 and 4. I’ve tried syncing key 1,3,5 in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2025, 10:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By 2mbb
My experience with YouTube videos is that they...

My experience with YouTube videos is that they don’t know the sync procedure. The Bentley manual does have the procedure and that is what I’m following. Thanks for the reply.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2025, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 731
Posted By 2mbb
Key fob syncronization

Hi. I have a 2001 X5 4.4i. I have three key fobs. One stopped working (electrically) so I replaced the battery. Now I think I need to sync them. My Bentley manual explains the procedure but it also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2024, 03:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By 2mbb
A quick update from my side (OP). I got a...

A quick update from my side (OP). I got a partial shipment of parts and was able to seal up the coolant system. I did a pressure test of the coolant system and it is holding pressure at about 15...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By 2mbb
I'm not sure what you mean by push rods? are...

I'm not sure what you mean by push rods? are these the links attached to the level sensor arm? If so, I didn't replace those and I don't remember them being frozen or not moving smoothly.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2024, 10:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By 2mbb
The stud shown in the first picture holds the...

The stud shown in the first picture holds the bottom of the tensioner. I will remove it for inspection but it looks ok to me. The picture may be distorted. I am concerned that the bracket with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2024, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By 2mbb
Thanks for your reply. I have an E46 325i where...

Thanks for your reply. I have an E46 325i where the coolant tank failed. I drove it a similar distance to a mechanic. That engine is still running so I still have some hope for this E53. I will do a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2024, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,446
Posted By 2mbb
Accessory belts shredded and collateral damage

My daughter was driving her 2001 X5 4.4i home this weekend. Her college is about 35 miles away but she only made it about half way before she could pull over. We had her towed home and I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By 2mbb
Sorry I'm getting back to this so late...Long...

Sorry I'm getting back to this so late...Long story short is I replaced both level sensors on the rear axle and discovered that the right side air spring was leaking, so I replaced both air springs. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,625
Posted By 2mbb
So I dropped the headliner and checked the...

So I dropped the headliner and checked the drains. Luckily I found a nice set of instructions online. It turns out the neither of the rear drains tubes was connected to the sun roof drains! I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,625
Posted By 2mbb
Thanks. I'll check out the sunroof drains

Thanks. I'll check out the sunroof drains
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 361
Posted By 2mbb
rear window not going up or down

2001 E53 with 4.4i engine. I'm not sure if I have auto-dip mirrors but when looking in the mirror, they appear to reflect a double image...so is that a "yes"?


My daughter complained that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 09:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,625
Posted By 2mbb
Thanks for the reply. Upon closer inspection I...

Thanks for the reply. Upon closer inspection I think I mistook a blind plug for a drain. I have looked at the tail light gaskets and they look OK to me, but I'll go ahead and replace them anyway as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,625
Posted By 2mbb
E53 left rear quarter has water...is there a drain?

Hello: My daughter complained the music wasn't working in my 2001 E53. The head unit seemed OK, so I checked the amplifier in the left rear quarter panel. I found about 1 liter of water in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-24-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By 2mbb
I gotta' bump this. After a period of no...

I gotta' bump this. After a period of no problem, my rear air suspension overfilled again. I pulled out the air compressor, bench tested the valves (all seem to work), removed the right side level...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By 2mbb
Thanks for the correction on bags vs springs. I...

Thanks for the correction on bags vs springs. I corrected my first post (I have an E46 with an air bag warning but that's another story...).


I just got the Foxwell NT650 Elite--I got it to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,549
Posted By 2mbb
E53 Electronic Height Control

Hi: I'm trying to get some more information to help trouble shoot an issue I'm having with the electronic height control (EHC) on my 2001 X5. I have the air springs on the rear axle. My...
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