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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,679
Posted By StephenVA
yep could be suction pump (Transfer) gone so when...

yep could be suction pump (Transfer) gone so when the tank reaches 1/2 to 1/3 left there is no transfer in the fuel saddle tank to the primary pump side (Driver's side in the US). Test is simple add...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By StephenVA
Unless you were at 6,000 RPM the whole way you...

Unless you were at 6,000 RPM the whole way you should be good.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 05:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By StephenVA
look way up at the top of the forum pages. See...

look way up at the top of the forum pages. See the bar that has the words ARTICLE and HOW TO? Click on them as they will open up all the DIY articles and instruction on how to do everything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 04:40 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,679
Posted By StephenVA
Don't know, do not want to guess any more on...

Don't know, do not want to guess any more on owner actions. I will wait until she responds back with testing results and or it becomes another dead string.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 875
Posted By StephenVA
you are looking for numbers around 150 with cyl...

you are looking for numbers around 150 with cyl to cyl +- a few PSI. It is the ones way off that is the worry. not so much as "how high are they"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 603
Posted By StephenVA
one stop shopping can be found in the DIY...

one stop shopping can be found in the DIY sections above
See Articles and How to's
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 04:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,637
Posted By StephenVA
This has to be the 32nd post on this easy to...

This has to be the 32nd post on this easy to solve problem. See postinghttps://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/110069-think-its-just-washer-pumps-leaking.html

Next Posting

This is one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 26,821
Posted By StephenVA
I think the original poster went for a drive and...

I think the original poster went for a drive and the brakes failed, hence no response...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,679
Posted By StephenVA
Most people don't get it as they think "I never...

Most people don't get it as they think "I never even touch the gas pedal, I just turned the key". They don't realise that the injectors pulse every time the key is turned to "ON". Dirty plugs, wet...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 11,679
Posted By StephenVA
Original Poster: Sorry you got sucked into a...

Original Poster: Sorry you got sucked into a forum hissy fit. Not your problem, so ignore. :chair::chair:

No start conditions after repairs, can be simple or complex depending on what happened vs...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,799
Posted By StephenVA
Love the fingernail marks all over the leather...

Love the fingernail marks all over the leather near the door pull on the LF door image. As far as the wear and tear, it looks normal. Mine at 42K was worse due to nails and ring wearing wifey driver...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,865
Posted By StephenVA
aftermarket parts... A butchering process in and...

aftermarket parts... A butchering process in and out it appears. The question will be what is left and what is still trying to run continuously?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2021, 07:17 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 44,749
Posted By StephenVA
See multiple posts on resetting your computer as...

See multiple posts on resetting your computer as the car is in disabled mode. You will need a BMW specific tester or one of the BMW cracker softwares to "unlock" the security setting. When cars...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,799
Posted By StephenVA
Should be a $24k vehicle if the posting holds up...

Should be a $24k vehicle if the posting holds up when the vehicle is inspected
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,959
Posted By StephenVA
Scary, do a deep dive into alignment to see if...

Scary, do a deep dive into alignment to see if the unibody is bent from high fly Dukes of Hazzard jumps
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1,116
Views: 230,695
Posted By StephenVA
Congrats! I am still at/around 63k. One too...

Congrats!
I am still at/around 63k. One too many cars to move to take her out for a spin.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-28-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 12,865
Posted By StephenVA
It can only be one of two things (if all the...

It can only be one of two things (if all the connectors are clean and tight)
1. Battery failing
2. Drain on battery even with the key in your pocket.

A cheap volt meter is all that is required...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,224
Posted By StephenVA
I have only played with the 3.0, 4.6, and 4.8...

I have only played with the 3.0, 4.6, and 4.8 models. In those cases everything gets pulled to gain access to any part, so plan on yes yes and more wrenching
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2020, 06:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,224
Posted By StephenVA
Yes, Multiple posters have replace these lines, o...

Yes, Multiple posters have replace these lines, o rings, or just the brass O rings at the Banjo couplers. the O rings on the pressure tubes are a common failure point.
LinkS:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-01-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,541
Posted By StephenVA
The early cars got version #2, the later cars...

The early cars got version #2, the later cars received version #15 which works like a Venetian pull blind.

The Early version just plan suck and work poorly too. I have a later model so I am of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 21,305
Posted By StephenVA
Just a quick search pulled up 319 posting seeking...

Just a quick search pulled up 319 posting seeking torque specs for X5. Most are for the common items like the OP mentions.

Yes, this needs to be a sticky
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-27-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,257
Posted By StephenVA
Happy thanksgiving to one and all. Mine...

Happy thanksgiving to one and all.

Mine sits quietly under a cover waiting for the diagnosis of a few vapor codes. Maybe filling the tank and having it sit for 6 months is not a good thing for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2020, 02:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,105
Posted By StephenVA
Watch it be wheel bearing/hub failure or...

Watch it be wheel bearing/hub failure or something big causing the axle to move in and out based on load.....

My fingers are crossed on a loose rock in the splash shield..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2020, 11:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,505
Posted By StephenVA
Johnny 5 The reasons why the light flickers is...

Johnny 5
The reasons why the light flickers is based on the charging system seeing voltage dropping below a predetermined threshold like 12Volts.
Testing what is going on is the only way to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,447
Posted By StephenVA
Yep the cheap ones want to see 5-10 psi from a...

Yep the cheap ones want to see 5-10 psi from a mechanical pump, not 55PSI from a electric pump. Wait until you see the newer cars with 2200 psi direct injected units.
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