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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-15-2019, 05:30 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Former E46fanatic, new E53 owner

Have to start in the service main category. Also: rocks on the stiffening plate (or sockets and bolts) will cause similar noise. (first hand experience).

I added 50 to my car. Helped a bunch....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2019, 02:11 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
You need to determine if you have freon and if...

You need to determine if you have freon and if enough. It's impossible to do a proper diagnoses with just low side but it's a start

If there's not enough freon the AC will not engage.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2019, 12:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
I would bet engine mounts if it shakes enough to...

I would bet engine mounts if it shakes enough to annoy in drive at a red light.

Almost all cars shake or make too much noise for my senses when in drive not moving but my wife's X5 is worse than...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
I had the same WTF question about the hose clamp...

I had the same WTF question about the hose clamp from the bottom. Clearly that is installed before the engine is put into the car.

I cut my boot in half with a razor knife to get a normal but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Don't cheap on the instake boot. i bought a knock...

Don't cheap on the instake boot. i bought a knock off simply because the OEM didn't have prime shipping. The idiot copy cat copied the outside of the mold not the inside so the couregation that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-19-2018, 10:59 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
You can use Teflon tape to replace disa seal. If...

You can use Teflon tape to replace disa seal. If flap broken but vacuum working repair with titanium/aluminum for 1/3 the price.


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Former E46fanatic, new E53 owner

Check the idle RPM you may just need to bump it up a bit: run the AC and see if that smooths the shake then check the steering u-joint as mentioned.

My wife's idle rattle was the CV joint but that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2018, 12:43 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
I think they are the same hardware inside. I'm...

I think they are the same hardware inside. I'm about to do some work on my car and will check it out. I can't find a way to read the voltage/current on the O2 heater which is throwing a code even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2018, 10:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
I bought the foxwell NT510. Found out that it...

I bought the foxwell NT510. Found out that it will pull codes for cars you don't own the module for. It just takes an extra step but won't do active testing.

I paid about $200. For $70each can...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Use the hidden menu to know Sent from my...

Use the hidden menu to know


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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2018, 04:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Beg to differ on 500 normal. Our two M54 idle...

Beg to differ on 500 normal. Our two M54 idle around 700-750. I just found a YouTube video where a guy shows how to adjust up from factory 700 to 750.

https://youtu.be/U0p4KoDasg0
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
What is the RPM at idle? If to low it will shake...

What is the RPM at idle? If to low it will shake a lot. If there is a vacuum leak you will likely have a poor idle. Did you check/replace any of the intake parts yet? (Smoke check ideally)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Shake more in reverse or drive? Wife's car needed...

Shake more in reverse or drive? Wife's car needed CV axle at 110 slop in axle made car shake and rattle especial in reverse. Very early for CV but worth looking at to confirm it isn't that
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-06-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 7,306
Posted By andrewwynn
Unless pulling a trailer you shouldn't need to...

Unless pulling a trailer you shouldn't need to change transmission fluid for another 100,000 miles. Search the forum for another new-to-me owner we went through a big checklist of stuff to look for....
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