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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
Found a loose injector, runs a little better,...

Found a loose injector, runs a little better, cleared codes and now I am getting 2 (better than 7).

Codes are:
P0208
P1357

Look like I have it narrowed down to cylinder #8....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2016, 11:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks heading out to work on it now

Thanks heading out to work on it now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks, I will give that a try. Luckily I am...

Thanks, I will give that a try.

Luckily I am "celebrating" Presidents' Day tomorrow, so I have some time to work on it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2016, 12:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
I had the joy of that error when I finally had...

I had the joy of that error when I finally had the passenger side valve cover back on and torqued to spec....then I go into panic mode when I see the ground inside the valve cover...

So when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
^ Thanks, I agree, I think it is to be something...

^ Thanks, I agree, I think it is to be something stupid...right in front of me....

Does anyone know if all the connecters on the wiring harnesses are all differant? Meaning that it would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2016, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,294
Posted By Jake335i
Valve Cover Disaster....

I had a small leak on the spark plugs so I decided to change the VCG and plugs....

I finished it up tonight, excited to start it up, but hoping I didn't screw up and create a large leak....

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-14-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,669
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks getting ready to put the in gasket in...

Thanks getting ready to put the in gasket in today....

I am using a walk through from Pelican parts, as u can't seem to find a decent YouTube video for the 4.4i.

I have a picture that shows...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-11-2016, 12:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Light reset via Autozone, we will see what...

Light reset via Autozone, we will see what happens in the days/weeks that follow.

Thanks everyone for the help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Update: I dug around more today after installing...

Update: I dug around more today after installing new gas cap....that's hissing in the YouTube link was a hose to the charcoal canister....I am guessing that was the issue.

The tube to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Will do. Still seems strange that I can...

Will do.

Still seems strange that I can reset the light at all....I realize that means the problem is still there, but if I only have the ignition on you (or me, I guess) would think I could reset...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Ok all, I am dumber than I thought...I ran the...

Ok all, I am dumber than I thought...I ran the codes again and it is P0455 (my orginal post said p0445).

I am guessing this changes things??

(I appreciate all he help)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks for all your help! Does anyone know...

Thanks for all your help!

Does anyone know anything about resetting the evap ses light? I have an obdIi and a BMW scanner 1.4.0 and I can't get the light to reset at all.

I clear the code, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2016, 11:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks after messing with it more I do detect a...

Thanks after messing with it more I do detect a slight increase in sound when switching to recirc....looks like it is working after all.

Thanks to all who replied.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,783
Posted By Jake335i
Air recirc/fresh....

I was working on my car trying to clear a SES code with my scan tool and saw a fault:

Fresh Air/Air Recirculation flap motor - it was highlighted in yellow so I believe that means it is a "past"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
At cold starts I hear this.....no ticking but...

At cold starts I hear this.....no ticking but loud hissing for about 60seconds. I posted this video when I first heard it, but did get any helpful responses.

I researched it for a while, and came...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks for the link...I guess it was just wishful...

Thanks for the link...I guess it was just wishful thinking on my part. Lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
I am probably wrong, but I really think it is the...

I am probably wrong, but I really think it is the cap....it never clicks into place...just sits there in a snug, but unsecured fashion.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks QSilver, I was having a hard time locating...

Thanks QSilver, I was having a hard time locating it, I appreciate it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 01:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Thanks for the response, I did perform a text...

Thanks for the response, I did perform a text search on RealOEM and either missed it or didn't type in the correct search words. That was after I have up on the picture drill down search...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2016, 02:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,407
Posted By Jake335i
Gas cap....update: found issue, but light still on..

I bought my x5 4.4 about a month ago from a guy who wanted to flip it but new nothing about cars. The car was pouring antifreeze. I offered him half of what he was asking and got the car. 30.00...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By Jake335i
Update: not long after using the...

Update: not long after using the Lightening/audio jack to the Isimple plug, I started to get feedback...traced it to the cheap eBay connector.

Ordered an Apple 30pin to lightening cable from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,191
Posted By Jake335i
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy my X, and the...

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoy my X, and the OPs pic is very nice.

I am not saying it is impossible to make it capable off-road, but as others have mentioned, that's not what is was built...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 10:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,191
Posted By Jake335i
I guess that is true, if you throw a lot of money...

I guess that is true, if you throw a lot of money at any vehicle you can make it off road worthy...

Your rig must be differant than mine.....for the life of me I can't find how to move the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 02:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,191
Posted By Jake335i
I am sure I will get flamed.....but, the X5 would...

I am sure I will get flamed.....but, the X5 would be one of my last choices for "mud play," "rock play," or any off-road setting..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,652
Posted By Jake335i
Went to setup my scanner and realized my way too...

Went to setup my scanner and realized my way too old laptop won't even boot up...everything else I own is Mac.

I ordered the fan, new belts, tensioners and pulleys last night....hopefully the new...
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