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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2011, 03:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,555
Posted By ike301
yup. bit the bullet. they have to program...

yup. bit the bullet.

they have to program something in there with the key fob, as i recall.

i am sure the way the cylinder sits could be misfiring your electrical - my cylinder was pretty...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,338
Posted By ike301
Dealer Average price for Inspection I and II

what's the going rate?

I think i missed the Inspection I a few 10K-15K miles ago so I might as well just go do the Inspection II.

Is it the same price at each dealer? Or different?

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,639
Posted By ike301
i know.... i know i can get it cheaper with...

i know.... i know i can get it cheaper with aftermarket products or self ordering, etc. but i like the 'perception' that the garage can do a good job. another garage comes with a good referral. ...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-06-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By ike301
ur right they aren't. whats a equal value...

ur right

they aren't. whats a equal value quality brand?
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 10-06-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,826
Posted By ike301
Best online tire shop? A good one!

just looking for toyos or mid-level for 2001 x5 4.4 sport

285/45r19

any good and trusted online sites with good prices?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,639
Posted By ike301
591 (400 part, 191 labor) plus tax original OEM...

591 (400 part, 191 labor) plus tax original OEM part quote

gonna prolly get it done this week....

wish me luck


btw, i brought it to two garages - both said leaking radiator. not hoses or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-01-2010, 10:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,639
Posted By ike301
anyone got a good local referral - san francisco...

anyone got a good local referral - san francisco bay area
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 40,298
Posted By ike301
x5 - how often need to change spark plugs if at all?

Probably all in my head. 2001 88k miles. Do I need to change them to regain any lost power?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,639
Posted By ike301
in the meantime, is it ok to just fill with water...

in the meantime, is it ok to just fill with water or should i be doing the coolant 50/50 mix
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-29-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,639
Posted By ike301
Cracked Radiator: How and how $???

How does this happen? I thought it might of been a coolant tube, but it only leaks every two or three days.

Is it from a bump in the road or time? (2001 model).

I got a quote for like $700...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2010, 03:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 51,712
Posted By ike301
yup - for me i just took off the hookups on the...

yup - for me i just took off the hookups on the battery. waited like 10 minutes.

reattached it. and viola, it was good to go. never had a problem again.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 12:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By ike301
bump

bump
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2010, 12:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,113
Posted By ike301
Wiper add-on necessary? See pic

So I went and got some cheapier Goodyear replacement wipers instead of going to the dealer. (The entire thing, not just the rubber blade.)

As I changed them I noticed that the OEM wiper on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2010, 12:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By ike301
can you be more specific? u mean on the...

can you be more specific? u mean on the removable piece or the pieces attached to the car?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2010, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By ike301
how do u chcek? i mean, what is the process and...

how do u chcek? i mean, what is the process and whta to look for?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,375
Posted By ike301
2001 X5, Bottom rear tail light replacement

So I tried replacing the bulb, and actually the original bulb in there, the filament was not even broken.

but the light doesnt work. i put in a new bulb (sylvania 7506(p21w) BP) and it still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2009, 10:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 51,712
Posted By ike301
yes it is. i recommend unplugging the car...

yes it is.

i recommend unplugging the car from the battery. chill for 15 minutes. reattach and see what happens.

it worked for me and has been ok ever since. i think my onboard comp just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2009, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,555
Posted By ike301
Changing the lock cylinder on the driver's side door

do i have to do this at the dealer? i suspect that there is a code assigned to it. seems like the tumbler is jacked up....

thoughts?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2009, 01:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 39,433
Posted By ike301
please share - i am in the same predicament. ...

please share - i am in the same predicament. they are about to break my windows tomorrow.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2009, 12:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 39,433
Posted By ike301
any other ideas? please please please ...

any other ideas? please please please

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/67175-help-locked-out-key-fob-broken-key-door-lock-mechanism-broken.html#post676580
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2009, 12:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,623
Posted By ike301
the new remote fob has to be intialized by...

the new remote fob has to be intialized by cranking it in the ignition. or at least that was what i was told by the dealer....

confirm?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-03-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,623
Posted By ike301
HELP! Locked out, key fob broken, key door lock mechanism broken

ok, so worst case scenario has happened.

1. key fob remote battery dead for over 6 months.
2. door lock mechanism broken - i cant manually arm/disarm or unlock doors.
3. can't unlock doors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 51,712
Posted By ike301
the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by...

the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by disconnecting the battery, the car stayed high and the warning was still there. then driving for maybe 20 minutes, it actually went back to normal? and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 12:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By ike301
the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by...

the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by disconnecting the battery, the car stayed high and the warning was still there. then driving for maybe 20 minutes, it actually went back to normal? and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-09-2009, 12:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 17,899
Posted By ike301
the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by...

the WEIRDEST thing. after "rebooting" by disconnecting the battery, the car stayed high and the warning was still there. then driving for maybe 20 minutes, it actually went back to normal? and...
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