Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-22-2026, 02:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,874
Thanks everyone, @Andrewwynn thanks for making...
Thanks everyone, @Andrewwynn thanks for making this easy to understand and easy to follow. When I got to run this test, the battery was flat, I measured 2.93 volts when testing between positive and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-15-2026, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,874
OK, sorry for the very long gap between updates...
OK, sorry for the very long gap between updates here. The main update being that the car has continued to show a dim dash charge light and the battery discharges if the car is not driven for 3 days...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2025, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,874
Thanks for all of the replies, answers to...
Thanks for all of the replies, answers to specific questions below:
1) yes the charge light lights-up to full brightness at start-up, it then drops to barely visibly (rather than extinguishing)...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-25-2025, 05:39 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 9,874
Very faint battery light - constant
Hi,
My E53 diesel has a really dim/faint battery light on at all times while running. I was concerned it was the alternator so took it to the mechanic and they tested the alternator output, which...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-20-2024, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 820
Battery light flashing in accessory mode
Hi, about 4 weeks ago I replaced the voltage regulator in my 3 litre diesel because the battery light was flashing (brushes worn). It’s run perfectly since then until today.
The light is flashing...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2021, 02:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
Well that’s embarrassing. I was about to post...
Well that’s embarrassing. I was about to post that I’d checked both the fuses when installing the unit and they were both fine. Just to make sure, went back to check and both fuses were still...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2021, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2021, 06:46 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2021, 02:27 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
Ah, thanks for the outline, that makes sense....
Ah, thanks for the outline, that makes sense. Mine was fitted with the flip-up CD player (hidden behind and opening panel) and a head unit with orange LCD screen. The LCD display died line by line...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-27-2021, 01:31 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2021, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
That’s great thanks for this. I just jumped...
That’s great thanks for this. I just jumped online and ordered a 6m extension that can take either type of pins. It appears that I need to plug this in at the back of the car, underneath the cargo...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2021, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2021, 07:24 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,200
X5 Stereo Replacement
Hi, I have a 2003 E53 X5 diesel and the stereo display died, so I purchased a replacement off eBay. I know it’s a cheap after market unit and not great quality, but it has Bluetooth for my phone and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-28-2019, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,023
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