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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2025, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
Also saw a topic where the power wire was damaged...

Also saw a topic where the power wire was damaged in the rubber boot that's between the hatch and the car
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2025, 03:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
Here you got the exact location. ...

Here you got the exact location.
https://www.bmwgm5.com/Images/FZV/FZV_X5_Location.jpg

Might be also the battery in your case.


Also figured out something, i don't think it created the issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2025, 10:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
When i bought the car one was already replaced,...

When i bought the car one was already replaced, and the other was probably a Sanyo if it's oem. But it was very much out of shape (not working further than 2m distance) even after long drive to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2025, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
I think it's safe to assume that of them was...

I think it's safe to assume that of them was always emitting because it's working now without opening it. Something was interfering with the whole thing those few days.

Replaced both batteries...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2025, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
Ok so there is good and bad news. The good...

Ok so there is good and bad news.

The good is that one of the keys is now always working, even after a day or 2.
The bad is one of the key coin batteries i recently replaced is now at 1.5v...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2025, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
No related codes. So both keys emitting and car...

No related codes.
So both keys emitting and car receiving are working.
Something is weird in-between.

Say today i take key 1 for a drive. First none of keys opens the car remotely, sync...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2025, 05:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,037
Posted By grounch
Remote unlock issue with heat?

Hi there


In the past couple of days the X5 is parked on the sun for the whole day and well, it's hot season.
The problem is that now none of the 3 buttons are working, and that on both keys....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2025, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 524
Posted By grounch
Another diesel noise

Hi there
Changed oil 3 month ago, added some Cera tec and it slightly helped about engine noise, until now i guess.
Ticking/knocking is back and i can't exactly tell what it sound like. Was hoping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2025, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By grounch
Ah yes i tried the allen key for emergency...

Ah yes i tried the allen key for emergency close/open, and it really won't move by turning it in any direction. Maybe it require more force to be applied but as you mentioned i would like to avoid...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2025, 12:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By grounch
Moonroof / panoroof experts anyone? Weird behavior

Hello
First of all, happy new year to everyone, best wishes and successful repairs!
So about repairs...
If there is a feature i love(d) on my X, it's the properly functional (without the small...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
Narrowed down the issue cause. Unplugged the TC...

Narrowed down the issue cause. Unplugged the TC connector, jerking gone.
So i guess the tc did not liked the change of only 2 tires, even if the thread difference was bigger with the used rear ones....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-30-2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
It's a private parking with a passing rate of 2...

It's a private parking with a passing rate of 2 cars a day so safety wise I'm not really concerned. More about the accessibility to all the things down there
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,366
Posted By grounch
Also had a SAS issue, the 4x4 light was always...

Also had a SAS issue, the 4x4 light was always on, but the "DSC 4x4 off" message was appearing after driving a bit.
After replacing and calibrating never had any 4x4 issue again. Quite easy job with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
I have a bit more info about that case. Wrote...

I have a bit more info about that case.
Wrote to ZF and they told me that the 750 value might be a leaking E clutch.
Or a failing solenoid. Or a leaky/sticky valve.


I also found an old ISTA...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2023, 03:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
Yeah that sound a thing that i will wipe under...

Yeah that sound a thing that i will wipe under the carpet and deal with if it doesn't worsen with time.


I have ISTA, and i've seen the Reset adaptation values operation but did not really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2023, 02:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
So you say i should be able to do such...

So you say i should be able to do such complicated operation on my parking lot? I saw a lot of topics about this gearbox and I'm not really optimistic about that tbh.

What about the reset...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
I suppose this seals replacement involves opening...

I suppose this seals replacement involves opening the gearbox, so changing the oil?
The car is around 300k old, as I've read here and there a simple oil change won't be enough as it can unstick...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2023, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,185
Posted By grounch
First gears are not happy

Hello there

Since i have the car i have that infamous jerk from 2 to 1 when coming slowly to a stop (red light or stop). Putting in S mode make it downshift earlier and almost remove the jerk.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Posted By grounch
What a fuss for nothing, maf values have nothing...

What a fuss for nothing, maf values have nothing in common with software piracy, and i don't recall your input on my problem anyways..
The main point in my reply was the version number which is the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Posted By grounch
That's the most legal answer i can give, i don't...

That's the most legal answer i can give, i don't think i can post a torrent on this forum. And it's a really easy thing to find after searching for 2min

Still can pm me if needed
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-01-2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,448
Posted By grounch
By searching "ista 4.32.1" you can easily find...

By searching "ista 4.32.1" you can easily find what you need, not sure i can post links here tho ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By grounch
I don't have any code related to the maf, only...

I don't have any code related to the maf, only the egr (because it's deleted).

The symptom is power loss under load. For example i floor it to merge on the highway, let of the gas, then floor it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2023, 04:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By grounch
No one wants to share their confidential data? :(

No one wants to share their confidential data? :(
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 635
Posted By grounch
Wrong values for MAF and boost?

Hello
I'm not sure the values i get via odb scanners are correct.
The variation seems to make sense, but the value of 200g/sec seems a bit excessive (I've found that it should be more around...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2023, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 544
Posted By grounch
Good to know, thanks for the knowledge sharing....

Good to know, thanks for the knowledge sharing. Quite an advanced tech for a 17 years old car.
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