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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 06:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
The right side shaft popped out from the diff...

The right side shaft popped out from the diff doing about 30km/h around a corner.
The shop said this was caused when i "roughed up" the suspension in changing the control arm and bushing. (a job i...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,348
Posted By MechManiac
So I need a new rear diff

Checked my e53 3.0d into an indy this week to diagnose vibration and noise especially when accelerating. To make a long story short, I now need a new differential.

Anyone know who is the OEM...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,399
Posted By MechManiac
just checked mine into an indy because the rear...

just checked mine into an indy because the rear right axle shaft popped out
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-11-2013, 12:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,286
Posted By MechManiac
did the OP resolve this ?

did the OP resolve this ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
Sorry to bring back an old thread. At 151,000 KMs...

Sorry to bring back an old thread. At 151,000 KMs the problem returned with the same codes except only cyl 1,2,3 plugs were bad.
I changed only the fuel filter this time and all is well.

go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Tomorrow I will use this as my guide: brake...

Tomorrow I will use this as my guide: brake bleeding with GT1 DIY - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum (http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1859183)

For those still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2012, 10:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Good news! I have installed INPA and the DIS and...

Good news! I have installed INPA and the DIS and the above software. I must say the DIS installation was an involved procedure. Before I screw my car up, what do you do in DIS to get to the ABS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Better pedal than when the OLD master cylinder...

Better pedal than when the OLD master cylinder was on. ** Forgive my English.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-27-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Update. I bled the brakes using the helper method...

Update. I bled the brakes using the helper method earlier today. There were very few minuscule bubbles to be seen (the size of a single dot made by a mechanical pencil on a piece of paper - yeah,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
I also bench bled the master cylinder prior to...

I also bench bled the master cylinder prior to installation.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Do you mean DIS V57? I have seen a software...

Do you mean DIS V57? I have seen a software bundle and a USB to OBD2 cable on flea bay that claims to have DIS V57, EDIABAS INPA, SSS Progman V32 and TIS. I'm hoping to purchase this if the seller...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Help anyone?

Help anyone?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2012, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,379
Posted By MechManiac
Software for ABS Pump activation - Diesel Model - INPA did not work

What software will activate the ABS pump on e53 3.0D model? I had a friend try carsoft and INPA with no success. (Albeit many others have had success with INPA). He can read and clear codes but no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2011, 11:28 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 79,571
Posted By MechManiac
Hello all. I recently had a TF case malfunction....

Hello all. I recently had a TF case malfunction. I changed the actuator and it solved the problem. ( Thanks to a lot of help from Martin-C and this thread).Upon inspection I noticed the same wear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,591
Posted By MechManiac
Update. I have swapped back in the 17" factory...

Update. I have swapped back in the 17" factory bmw wheels and there is no vibration or shimmy at any speed. Toss out the 20 inch rims ? Thank you for posting 645i!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,591
Posted By MechManiac
The shop said that the first thing they checked...

The shop said that the first thing they checked for was run out at the wheel's hub and there was none.

Anyone knows if the rear subframe bushings can cause this vibration ?

I have no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 08:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,591
Posted By MechManiac
Also, I balanced and rotated tyres/tires...

Also, I balanced and rotated tyres/tires twice..at different people and the problem was unchanged. There is no sign of rim/wheel damage,bending, etc.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,591
Posted By MechManiac
Chassis/Car Vibration after brake job and hand brake adjustment

Note: I have thoroughly read about vibration issues on this forum and others.

Car Gurus, I have recently installed a new set of Textar brake pads on the front and rear axles.(Both front and rear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-10-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,160
Posted By MechManiac
I am having similar vibrations. Cruising at...

I am having similar vibrations. Cruising at 110-130 Km/h there is an annoying shuddering of the entire vehicle. Rotated front to back and balanced all 4 wheels and tyres (today), and I still have the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-08-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
Update, no scan tool, but I changed the diesel...

Update, no scan tool, but I changed the diesel filter and the warning message came off 500 kilometers afterwards. The message was stubbornly on since the first post.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2011, 06:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
No problem... My update so far....waiting on my...

No problem... My update so far....waiting on my scan tool to ship from the USA to Trinidad, West Indies (google it). Car is fine still, except for the message on the dash, and the annoying ding ding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
Thanks for the info on the scan tool.It's cheaper...

Thanks for the info on the scan tool.It's cheaper than the others I was looking at! :thumbup: The initial scan by the tech brought up glow plugs too, so i changed that first, by myself (thereby...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2011, 01:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
diesel doesn't bite, come on, lemme hear some...

diesel doesn't bite, come on, lemme hear some seasoned advice please!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2011, 05:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,622
Posted By MechManiac
E53 Diesel rail pressure

Hey guys first post here, thank you for the wealth of information you all have posted here! Anyhow, one day, i used the kickdown on my X, and "FUEL INJECT SYSTEM" appeared on my dash. It came off...
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