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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-11-2017, 03:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,032
Posted By RFaber
Well I think I'm going to get me a ribbon then!...

Well I think I'm going to get me a ribbon then! :)
Thanx!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2017, 10:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,809
Posted By RFaber
youll need an 11mm wrench (or 6 point socket to...

youll need an 11mm wrench (or 6 point socket to get it cracked loose) for the bleeder screw, and I can recall if its a 12, 13 or 14 mm for the brake line, (I picked up a set of line wrenches from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2017, 10:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,032
Posted By RFaber
does the ribbon cable repair correct...

does the ribbon cable repair correct non-functioning buttons? as I learned after the time change, I have to press the minute + button about 4 million times, in order to scroll up to the correct time,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-09-2017, 02:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 13,815
Posted By RFaber
I put a TCU in mine, BUT I also had to add the...

I put a TCU in mine, BUT I also had to add the blue tooth antenna, and the cable connecting the two, nearly impossible to find I might add!!! plus you need a mic. once you have the bunch installed....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2017, 11:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,709
Posted By RFaber
Mine is a 2003 (feb build) with 300000km on it, I...

Mine is a 2003 (feb build) with 300000km on it, I wrench everything myself (with help and advice from the forum crowd! ) thanx, couldn't have done it without all of you!! :)
no major issues, just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,425
Posted By RFaber
Wow! Best of luck! Do post the solution! ...

Wow! Best of luck! Do post the solution!
Subscribed!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,425
Posted By RFaber
I have had this happen a few times, (i too have...

I have had this happen a few times, (i too have access to heavy machinery and show considerable restraint in NOT using it! lol)
I have found that if i remove the lug bolts, jack up the wheel i want...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-30-2017, 01:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 988
Posted By RFaber
Ive used the liqui moly stuff before, its good...

Ive used the liqui moly stuff before, its good oil, meets all the requirements it says it does! (LL1 LL4 etc) it has a nice square container that fits nicely in the hood compartment! :)
It can be a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-19-2017, 01:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,328
Posted By RFaber
I have the 4.8iS factory brakes powdercoated...

I have the 4.8iS factory brakes powdercoated royal blue, on my 3.0 and i love them, stock pads up front (yes the dust like crazy but im dealing with it!) and Raybestos EHT pads out back, they are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,525
Posted By RFaber
I haul a 3100 lb trailer with my X5 3.0l auto,...

I haul a 3100 lb trailer with my X5 3.0l auto, and had no major concerns except one, when i was merging into highway traffic, and i may have been a bit exuberant on the gas pedal, my trans went into...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By RFaber
Thanx, that's what I was thinking! Thanx, just...

Thanx, that's what I was thinking! Thanx, just concerned if I did any damage! I guess I will know once I pull the pan!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 12:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,365
Posted By RFaber
ecstuning has them as well, I picked one up a...

ecstuning has them as well, I picked one up a while back for a buddy.
if your adding trailer brakes, you want to do some modifications to the plug, adding the brake wire and wiring pin.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 12:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,448
Posted By RFaber
I used my software and cable (Romanian) a few...

I used my software and cable (Romanian) a few days back with no issues. Ive scanned dozens of BMW's with it, and its always worked perfectly, although initially I had to get the Romanian guy to help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2017, 12:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,259
Posted By RFaber
Transmission question P0734

Hello all,
Recently I had my transmission failsafe light come on.
here is the circumstances.
We were hauling our travel trailer (3100 lbs. as measured on DOT scales)
our X5 is the 3.0i with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,544
Posted By RFaber
I recently put 4.8iS brakes on my 3.0i, I am...

I recently put 4.8iS brakes on my 3.0i, I am currently running the 18 inch wheels. I have no clearance issues. (although I had to file a tiny bit off my wheel weights to get them to clear! :p:) I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,213
Posted By RFaber
Brake pad recommedation for 4.8iS please

I have the 4.8iS brakes on my X5 (see signature!) they are absolutely amazing! they stop like boat anchors!!! driving over the rocky mountains, down the long switch back corners with downhill...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,142
Posted By RFaber
Thanx! Did nothing and it's better! Might just...

Thanx! Did nothing and it's better! Might just have been a glitch somewhere !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2017, 12:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,142
Posted By RFaber
Anyone figure this out? Mine just did this too!!

Anyone figure this out? Mine just did this too!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-04-2017, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,886
Posted By RFaber
at least it doesnt have the \\\W on it! lol

at least it doesnt have the \\\W on it! lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 888
Posted By RFaber
For Parts and other car bits, I tend to check...

For Parts and other car bits, I tend to check between a couple places, my local parts shop, and a few online places, maybe a wrecker if its not a wearing part!. if I have time to wait, (ie not an...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-20-2017, 01:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,476
Posted By RFaber
thanx, at work (they block the image sites like...

thanx, at work (they block the image sites like flickr and photobucket! so i couldnt see the pics you posted! )
How much for the airbag? shipped to WA state.
thanx
Riemer
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 03-14-2017, 10:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,476
Posted By RFaber
What model / part number is the airbag? and can...

What model / part number is the airbag? and can you confirm its the sport version?
thanx
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 72,284
Posted By RFaber
I did my heated rear seat retrofit a while back,...

I did my heated rear seat retrofit a while back, easy!
the relay is the first one (light green) in the REAR fuse/relay compartment when you open the rear panel (where the subwoofer and gas cap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,562
Posted By RFaber
I find the 1.5 sae size wrench works ( I use...

I find the 1.5 sae size wrench works ( I use redneck metric adapters , strips of beer can aluminum, to make up the tiny difference) but the 1.5 snugs up on the inner tie rod pretty well.
great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-27-2017, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,941
Posted By RFaber
Cool I used a mix of Lemfoerder and Meyle HD parts,...

I used a mix of Lemfoerder and Meyle HD parts, you dont need a press to install the bushes, (but it does help!!) i got a kick out of the 'warning' on the bottom of the lemfoerder box! (i did put my...
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