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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2026, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By g300d
Great, I see this now after I had the trans fluid...

Great, I see this now after I had the trans fluid in the 4.6 replaced this afternoon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2026, 08:57 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
Good call on the lights, I paid to get my lenses...

Good call on the lights, I paid to get my lenses done and I think it was well worth it.

Plus no headlight wiring problems, any lights this old will have peeling insultion for sure.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-06-2026, 08:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 770
Posted By g300d
Jeez an E31...I believe you :rofl:

Jeez an E31...I believe you :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2026, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By g300d
IIRC final stage can also fail by totally cutting...

IIRC final stage can also fail by totally cutting AC blower power. I think this happened to me on an E46 a very long time ago. It didnt take out the panel, after the FSU change it all worked.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 07:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,069
Posted By g300d
That looks good! New lenses really clean up the...

That looks good! New lenses really clean up the car!

How were the inner headlight harnesses? When I did my lenses they were flaking insulation. Could be what's causing your codes.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 07:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,336
Posted By g300d
Coolant level sensor as mentioned by other...

Coolant level sensor as mentioned by other posters, is not immersed in the coolant. Hall sensor, so it reads off the ball float in the resrvoir. So no worries it goes into the coolant.

I'd...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 770
Posted By g300d
Yes it's always been pay to play and pay often,...

Yes it's always been pay to play and pay often, but it's like the game setting is now in HARD mode with lots of stuff NLA.

Those cupholder thingies used to be all over the place!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2026, 07:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 726
Posted By g300d
On my facelift 3.0 and I assume yours too, the...

On my facelift 3.0 and I assume yours too, the rear vent has its own motor under the center console box.

The pre-facelift appears to get its air from the fan up front.

So yes it looks like your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2026, 11:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By g300d
I got to go around the row of recyclers in...

I got to go around the row of recyclers in Sacramento a few years ago, picked up a side mirror for the 4 6 while I was there. They've got recyclers for pretty much any make. Found it interesting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2026, 09:43 AM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
I see. Interesting place to be doing work!

I see. Interesting place to be doing work!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 04:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,542
Posted By g300d
A pan drop, changing filter and seals, then...

A pan drop, changing filter and seals, then refilling to proper level with new fluid, in my own personal opinion should not do any harm.

You will not get all the old fluid out, a substantial...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2026, 02:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
You're welcome and good luck!

You're welcome and good luck!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2026, 11:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
That hose shouldnt, but you know BMW's, you may...

That hose shouldnt, but you know BMW's, you may be surprised.

Turbo lines are high priority IMO, could cause a bad mix condition and trouble.

Fluid changes are always good IMO. You can also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2026, 11:39 PM
Replies: 344
Views: 146,758
Posted By g300d
Nice! New lights will make it look a lot...

Nice!

New lights will make it look a lot younger.

So wait, is that a Lancia Stratos on the side of your garage?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2026, 11:34 PM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
I can imagine. Keep safe over there!

I can imagine.

Keep safe over there!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2026, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By g300d
They do look a bit spartan, never experienced...

They do look a bit spartan, never experienced anything but the sport seats.

I wonder how the comfort seats feel like? Those look like big 'ole La-Z-Boys!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 11:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 945
Posted By g300d
Andrew, right underneath the driver's side of the...

Andrew, right underneath the driver's side of the rack, you should see a big hex head with an adjustment slot (IIRC).

Loosen the hex head and you can use a screwdriver to tighten or loosen to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 10:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,535
Posted By g300d
Cool! (Heehee no pun intended) Let us know...

Cool! (Heehee no pun intended)

Let us know how it goes!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2026, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,164
Posted By g300d
What year do you have? IIRC the post...

What year do you have?

IIRC the post facelift sport wheels are thicker than the pre facelift ones.

My 3.0 is a sport but in storage and havent driven it in a looooong while, which is why I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2026, 07:02 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
Hope the new tech finds the problem. What...

Hope the new tech finds the problem.

What are the codes? Maybe some of our more experienced members already reading can help further with more info.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2026, 06:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By g300d
The main lights and inner tailgate lights will...

The main lights and inner tailgate lights will physicallu interchange across the entire E53 generation.

Visually the pre and post-facelift lenses have a subtly different lens pattern.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2026, 06:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 945
Posted By g300d
In my case my tech showed me it was the rack and...

In my case my tech showed me it was the rack and not the rack ends by unfastening the boot and rocking the tie rod up and down. He showed me it was the rack moving.

He adjusted preload and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2026, 06:41 AM
Replies: 17,671
Views: 3,797,934
Posted By g300d
Yup. You have a defective BMW if there isn't...

Yup. You have a defective BMW if there isn't anything on it that needs fixing.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2026, 08:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
Protip...she probably is reading this online on...

Protip...she probably is reading this online on your phone while you are sleeping :bustingup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2026, 08:22 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 3,734
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the details on the diesel acoustic...

Thanks for the details on the diesel acoustic covers guys.

Yeah the engine pan had the foam too. Loooooong gone lol!

OP you can maybe start with INPA. Free to download in places online, all...
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