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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Our trip is over and the X5 held up remarkably...

Our trip is over and the X5 held up remarkably well! No issues on the trails for two days of rocks and mud. There were a few instances of "send it with lots of power" which lead to some good subframe...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2019, 03:37 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Agreed. I believe the fuel pump has been done by...

Agreed. I believe the fuel pump has been done by now, and the entire cooling system was gone through about a year ago per the P.O.'s conversation with me (and the radiator has a date of manufacture...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
The joys of Amazon. Just ordered one with...

The joys of Amazon. Just ordered one with same-day delivery. I'll take a look at it tonight. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
That's a great thought, although it's got oh, 2/3...

That's a great thought, although it's got oh, 2/3 of a tank in it right now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
I bought a new regulator from Amazon. Not sure...

I bought a new regulator from Amazon. Not sure what brand it is but it's something fairly cheap and generic. This car is just intended as a Top-Gear-esque cheap challenge car, so longevity is not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
We leave on Thursday for the off-roading trip. I...

We leave on Thursday for the off-roading trip. I got the AC working with a recharge, seems I didn't do it right the first time but now it's blowing pretty cold.

Driving the X5 to work today with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Got the X5 back in my hands and hooked up the...

Got the X5 back in my hands and hooked up the Schwaben/Foxwell scan tool. I found the menus to test both the AC compressor and aux fan. In both cases, the tool allowed me to "activate" the item and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2019, 09:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Right - should have used more words, I know it...

Right - should have used more words, I know it doesn't run all the time. Guess I figured it should have tried to spin given the hot days we have had in the DC area lately.

I will try to find the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-28-2019, 05:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Alright, finally had some time to get the window...

Alright, finally had some time to get the window regulator back together and that is working well.

I have been doing some reading on here and learned that the aux fan is supposed to self-test at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2019, 08:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Hah! I guess the cable did snap. This is my first...

Hah! I guess the cable did snap. This is my first time playing with E39/E53 regulators so I don't know "normal" yet. :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Amazingly, my window shade came off easily with a...

Amazingly, my window shade came off easily with a gentle tug. Someone's been in there before for... some reason or other. The regulator came out in ten minutes - I was thinking back to my E36 days...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-10-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Got a state safety inspection on the X5 and have...

Got a state safety inspection on the X5 and have been driving it to work all week. Aside from the lack of AC, it's been pretty pleasant. Should cross 195k miles on my way home today.

The car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
One thing I forgot to mention earlier is how I...

One thing I forgot to mention earlier is how I tested for a working LCM. This doesn't seem to be documented well, but a BMW tech shared the test. With the key off and lights turned off, remove the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2019, 08:49 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Gotcha. I'll pull it out and send it off then.

Gotcha. I'll pull it out and send it off then.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
This is absolutely hilarious but I fixed the...

This is absolutely hilarious but I fixed the cluster problem. I noticed everything would start working if I pulled the handbrake fairly hard. I could flip on a turn signal, pull the handbrake and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2019, 12:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
I had everything hooked up and kinda sitting in...

I had everything hooked up and kinda sitting in my lap to test (and it's all still sitting like that, hah). The mounting frame is butchered for sure, but the MID is still not getting power. I will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2019, 12:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
So I'm back from Crazy Ray's with a new Business...

So I'm back from Crazy Ray's with a new Business CD player, MID/tuner, and amp. The amp works currently so no need to swap it. I pulled the Eonon out and holy wiring hell. Unfortunately, the wiring...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Mileage: 194,750 Great day yesterday with a...

Mileage: 194,750

Great day yesterday with a bunch of friends. We made a lot of progress on the X5 and I learned a lot in the process. So...

Cleaning
Sweet Jesus this thing was disgusting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
I figured they could be low on juice. The car...

I figured they could be low on juice. The car hasn't been driven much all year, based on the limited records I have. Once I get the MAF/O2 replaced, I'll start driving it to work for a week or so and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Made it downstairs to plug the scan tool back in...

Made it downstairs to plug the scan tool back in just now. Learned a few things.

1. Keys
I re-synced both "diamond" key fobs so that the remotes would work again. They both synchronized and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
OK, I'll check for the pad life indicator on...

OK, I'll check for the pad life indicator on start - my E36s have had that so I know what to look for.

We can swap wheel speed sensors left-to-right this weekend and I will have a new one coming...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Yeah, I've never really had success cleaning a...

Yeah, I've never really had success cleaning a MAF but if we have the can of spray cleaner then... why not. A new one is only $100 if I need it. I did buy a new intake boot for $19 as those typically...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 09:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Oh yeah, we'll use the right stuff. This is my...

Oh yeah, we'll use the right stuff. This is my other BMW - "do it once, do it right" is how you work on these :thumbup: :

https://i.imgur.com/vb2gJiq.jpg

Got home tonight and borrowed a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
MVP right here. Thanks for explaining the...

MVP right here. Thanks for explaining the different states of trifecta. I'll check fluid level tonight and am planning on bleeding the brakes soon as it is.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-17-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,333
Posted By Brake_L8
Cool. I'll check fluid tonight. My old roommate...

Cool. I'll check fluid tonight. My old roommate had an E39 540i and got the Trifecta lights, but I suppose they're all yellow in that case.

My code reader went MIA so I'm borrowing one from a...
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