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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2024, 10:58 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
I would love to understand how the heck this even...

I would love to understand how the heck this even happens, but I have seen it multiple times on my own X5 so I know its real.
snaking the drains wont fix that, got to pull the trim and fix the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2024, 11:56 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
My guess, not the first time you have said that...

My guess, not the first time you have said that :P

I use to hang with some EOD guys on the boat(USS FLINT), some crazy stuff happened
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2024, 06:07 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Nokian snow tires went on last week before we got...

Nokian snow tires went on last week before we got the snow and single digit temps here in Detroit.

have been having a random code that I can clear and then shows back up weeks or months later AE ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2023, 02:48 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Yep, triggering the climate control while...

Yep, triggering the climate control while watching live data says the switch gets activated, but not the relay.
I havent looked at the wire diagram to see if that goes through the GM5 module or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2023, 01:14 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Tried to fix the rear defroster, but havent yet. ...

Tried to fix the rear defroster, but havent yet.
getting an error code saying relay not activated.
its been swapped with a known good one,same.
Fuse is good(30A).
Power at the fuse and both the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2023, 02:33 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Thought you were is Saudi not Subic :P and...

Thought you were is Saudi not Subic :P
and yes, I was in when it was still a base
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2023, 12:59 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Dude, that blows chunks

Dude, that blows chunks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2023, 03:05 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
If the aux fan is dead, AC will not run for sure....

If the aux fan is dead, AC will not run for sure. Replaced mine with a cheap amazon or Ebay one 6 or 7yrs ago and still fine. You can do it from underneath without pulling the bumper beam, but you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2023, 01:53 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
yep, if the AC clutch doesnt engage when you pull...

yep, if the AC clutch doesnt engage when you pull the pressure switch wire by the compressor, its probably the fuseable link INSIDE the clutch. its a PITA but can be done on the car, without opening...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2023, 03:30 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
This is all for the standard roof, if you have...

This is all for the standard roof, if you have the pano, I know nothing as I will never own one with
The kits seem to come with a lot of parts that never break or need replacing.
The slider...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2023, 12:06 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Didnt use any kit, I have done the one in my...

Didnt use any kit, I have done the one in my E36M3 so I just ordered the individual parts. The slider that is on the front end of the long arm is normally what breaks and some times the rear slider...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2023, 07:21 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Pulled the headliner out to rebuild the sunroof(...

Pulled the headliner out to rebuild the sunroof( NON PANO) due to broken plastic parts.
with the cassette out was able to replace all the broken parts, clean everything up and lube it.
Only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2023, 10:05 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Please, what is this 3D printed cup holder thing?...

Please, what is this 3D printed cup holder thing?
(I own 4 about to be 5 3D printers)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2023, 07:16 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
https://tmgps.org/ you should get one of these,...

https://tmgps.org/
you should get one of these, they also have others and a FB page
I would love to have a manual X5, but its mainly my winter ride so
My 99M3 and 03Z4 are both manuals
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2023, 05:05 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Did my pan last summer, yep its a fun job, but...

Did my pan last summer, yep its a fun job, but also did both axle seals and both Orings for the diff to pan and extension/support bearing.
A buddy owns a trans shop so he loaned me a engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2023, 07:03 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
just be glad you dont have a E85 Z4, cup holders...

just be glad you dont have a E85 Z4, cup holders are JUNK, a small coffee will break them. Worst engineering I have ever seen, at least a Yugo worked for a while
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2023, 10:54 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
OK? they are great tires, but then again most...

OK? they are great tires, but then again most people dont believe anything other than good years are good.....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2023, 02:09 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Right front wheel bearing replaced low rumbling...

Right front wheel bearing replaced
low rumbling noise is now gone so that is good.

Looks like I will need to replace the front bushings in the tension rods, I guess 100K miles on michigan roads...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2023, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16,619
Views: 2,353,417
Posted By sandbagger
Well, after a bunch of idle issues and a hunting...

Well, after a bunch of idle issues and a hunting and searching and a single miss step early on I have finally fixed it.
So its got a new Mass Air and Cam Sensors, and HAD a new Idle Air Controler,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2023, 12:54 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Does just ordering a new heater control valve...

Does just ordering a new heater control valve count?

thought after doing the oil pan and replacing/tightening all the clamps on the PS hoses I had all the leaks gone. Then late last summer I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2023, 01:33 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
I have just short of 100K miles on my Meyle HD...

I have just short of 100K miles on my Meyle HD tension bushings... and I live in Detroit, where the roads are worse than most of the 3rd world countries I have visited

But when I replace...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2023, 05:11 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
Left Front wheel bearing is replaced, actually...

Left Front wheel bearing is replaced, actually did that Tuesday since it was almost 50F in Detroit.

A lot of the scarry noise is gone, but the right side I am sure is making noise, unless its also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2023, 11:02 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
yep, TMD, there is a NVH frequency they are...

yep, TMD, there is a NVH frequency they are trying to reduce with that thing.
the OEMs dont add mass to a vehicle for just any reason, some times its sound and or vibrations, some times its really...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2023, 03:06 PM
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Views: 2,353,417
Posted By sandbagger
rattle while turning and acceleration tends to...

rattle while turning and acceleration tends to make me think a CV joint
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2023, 03:17 PM
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Posted By sandbagger
just wondering I normally change them out...

just wondering

I normally change them out quickly once they start making some noise.
they have 220K miles on them and I am sure if one is starting to go, the other is not far behind. with 100K...
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