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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2026, 08:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By SamW
Okay what I actually ended up doing was order new...

Okay what I actually ended up doing was order new lenses from China, the price difference between compared to used headlights was quite big, now we'll see how I'll be able to cut the old ones off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2026, 05:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By SamW
Thanks for the confirmation! It's sometimes...

Thanks for the confirmation! It's sometimes confusing when some of the salvage parts are sold as halogen even thought they actually are xenons.



I believe even the facelift ones can be replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2026, 08:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 556
Posted By SamW
Headlight replacement confusion

The lenses of my headlight's are seriously hazed and cracked (beyond repairable) so I'm looking for replacements. I'd rather not go for just the lens replacement even thought I have understood it's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-02-2026, 08:09 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Was heading home and "Check coolant level"...

Was heading home and "Check coolant level" warning showed up for the first time in the current car. The engine temperature stayed at a constant level of around 95 C (200 F) and it was -20 C (-4 F)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2025, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Coding now done with NCS as per Clavurion's...

Coding now done with NCS as per Clavurion's suggestion. At first, the error codes cleared fine and didn't reappear, but the airbag light started flashing without any codes. But after starting the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2025, 01:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Both are sport seats, the only technical...

Both are sport seats, the only technical difference is the lumbar support. And apparently the seat belt buckle wiring. :D




Thanks, will do, much appreciated!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2025, 07:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Thanks for all the tips. That would...

Thanks for all the tips.



That would make sense since my 4.6is is made in 02/2003 and 3.0i is 09/2003.

What comes to NCS, I have it installed on my laptop but I'm not familiar with it. But...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2025, 06:37 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Thanks, that's good to know. I will take a look...

Thanks, that's good to know. I will take a look into this when I get the front seats completely sorted out but I might just as well keep the original rear seat to avoid the hassle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2025, 06:36 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Okay I have now tested disconnecting the...

Okay I have now tested disconnecting the passenger side connector for the tensioner. The same error "Gurtschloss Beifahrer (passenger seat belt lock)" with all the other same information still there...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2025, 03:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
The original German codes: Gurtschloss...

The original German codes:

Gurtschloss Beifahrer/Fahrer (passenger/driver seat belt lock?)
Fehler aktuell vorhanden (error currently exists)
Masseschluss/Widerstand zu klein (short...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2025, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Both are euro cars so in that regard they should...

Both are euro cars so in that regard they should be the same. Also I'm not 100 % sure about the names of the error codes, they were translated from German to English. But it seems like they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2025, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,948
Posted By SamW
Airbag warning light stays on after seat swap

I just replaced the front seats of my 3.0i with the ones from my old 4.6is and I'm now facing an airbag warning light, caused by error codes "driver's seatbelt buckle" and "passenger seatbelt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2025, 01:27 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Replaced the front seats with the ones from my...

Replaced the front seats with the ones from my old 4.6is since they are made from more premium leather (Walknappa vs Dakota) and also have lumbar support. Next up would be the rear seats, but my 3.0i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-09-2025, 12:57 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Wow, looking sharp, I'm tempted to get the same...

Wow, looking sharp, I'm tempted to get the same ones for mine.

Coincidentally, just yesterday I replaced the driver side xenon bulb since it wasn't lighting up. That fixed it but today my wife...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2025, 01:48 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Now after driving around with the new rear...

Now after driving around with the new rear shocks, the difference is more noticeable than I would have thought! Even with the low profile 20" wheels the car feels surprisingly smooth over holes,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-12-2025, 04:03 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Replaced driver side rear shock and most of the...

Replaced driver side rear shock and most of the parts attached yesterday, doing the other one today. It'll be interesting to see if there is going be any noticeable difference while driving. At least...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2025, 01:52 AM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
Thanks! Will definitely do this when installing...

Thanks! Will definitely do this when installing the new handle.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2025, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17,712
Views: 3,973,411
Posted By SamW
That seems like a good idea being that the door...

That seems like a good idea being that the door handle carriers could be considered a normal wear part in these cars. My driver's door handle broke in the winter so I'm about to do same job soon but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-10-2025, 01:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By SamW
Since I only removed the lower oil pan I was...

Since I only removed the lower oil pan I was under impression that that oil pump and chain wouldn't be accessible. But now looking at the pictures online I wonder if the oil pump cover can be removed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-08-2025, 01:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By SamW
As a matter of fact I have now started to tear it...

As a matter of fact I have now started to tear it down a bit to see if I could pinpoint what went wrong with it.

I actually hadn't personally tried to rotate the engine by hand but it was done by...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By SamW
I pictured the pistons in the driver's side also....

I pictured the pistons in the driver's side also. Attached is a one of them, all looked quite similar. This definitely looks more like typical carbon buildup so I guess Factory6speed is correct. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2025, 04:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 970
Posted By SamW
4.6is pistons after engine failure

My 4.6is blew its engine couple of years ago, most likely due to a timing chain guide failure and the engine can't be turned manually. So far the car has just been sitting in the yard but now I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 975
Posted By SamW
I got a 3.0i with auto transmission after my...

I got a 3.0i with auto transmission after my 4.6is blew its engine and while initially the lack of torque compared to 4.6is was disappointing, it is mostly prominent with speeds above 50-60 mph. I've...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2024, 08:58 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 263,808
Posted By SamW
Just hit 260k km (162k ml) and the X is doing...

Just hit 260k km (162k ml) and the X is doing better than ever. Rear shocks are next on the list.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2024, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,224
Posted By SamW
Thanks for the tips guys, I put the car back...

Thanks for the tips guys, I put the car back together and what I ended up doing was replacing the bolt with a longer one. It was Sunday so the options were limited and I needed the car in couple of...
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