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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-07-2023, 01:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,673
Posted By dkl
Yes, the heater work...if this was directed...

Yes, the heater work...if this was directed toward me? I'm planning on letting my indy do a pressure test if the issue persist. Right now, the coolant level stick indicator is just sitting below...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,673
Posted By dkl
Thanks. I may need a bit more investigating. ...

Thanks. I may need a bit more investigating. I've only seen a puddle underneath the car a couple of times in the past 3 weeks. This started happening after I had topped up the expansion tank about...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-04-2023, 01:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,673
Posted By dkl
Darn it...I may have this problem. I will only...

Darn it...I may have this problem. I will only find a puddle under the car (under the expansion tank/coolant cap area) after parked overnight...sometimes. I don't see it all the time and don't see...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By dkl
Thanks - Ebay may be what I'll end up going...

Thanks - Ebay may be what I'll end up going :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2023, 11:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 680
Posted By dkl
Overhead Light Clips

Does anyone know the part number for these clips that hold the overhead light unit (clip circled in attached picture)? Is it even available separately? I'm missing one (not sure how I lost it) and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2023, 02:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,889
Posted By dkl
Please let us know if you find out anything more...

Please let us know if you find out anything more about the bracket mod, if any.

If you don't have factory NAV, most of these Android units require cutting of the bracket the hold the stock CD. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2023, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,889
Posted By dkl
Looks like a decent upgrade. Does this unit...

Looks like a decent upgrade. Does this unit require any cutting of the OE bracket? It would be fantastic if no cutting is required if and when I need to go back to the OE CD/HID combo!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 344
Posted By dkl
Bi-Xenon Leveling/Aiming issue

My headlights are aiming somewhat lower than before and I had noticed that they appeared to stop auto adjusting while driving. At startup, they do lower and then return to their normal position, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,166
Posted By dkl
We've all gone though this phase. Give it some...

We've all gone though this phase. Give it some time and the bad thought would pass ;)

Have a lookey here => https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/113488-bad-thoughts.html
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,132
Posted By dkl
Ditto! :thumbup:

Ditto! :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-10-2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By dkl
The flashlight socket in the glove compartment is...

The flashlight socket in the glove compartment is switched power. This is what I use to power my dashcam via a cigarette lighter adapter that BMW used to sell (not sure if it's still available).
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2022, 02:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,236
Posted By dkl
My experience mirrors yours. Putting in 8 quarts...

My experience mirrors yours. Putting in 8 quarts put me to the midpoint of the dipstick. So, I'll add 1/2 a quart more if I wanted to bring it to the full mark.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,236
Posted By dkl
FYI - Warning with using a Fumoto drain fitting. ...

FYI - Warning with using a Fumoto drain fitting. I had tried using a Fumoto drain fitting on my 3.0i many moons ago and failed miserably. The 3.0 engine requires an adapter to be used with the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 885
Posted By dkl
My ignition switch was replaced with an OE one...

My ignition switch was replaced with an OE one and didn't have to "clock" it to line up with the old one. May be this is a Febi issue? :dunno:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-03-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,907
Posted By dkl
Oh, the joy of owning a 20+ year old car ;)

Oh, the joy of owning a 20+ year old car ;)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,744
Posted By dkl
Thank you :thumbup:

Thank you :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,744
Posted By dkl
What glue are you using? What's the recommended...

What glue are you using? What's the recommended glue to use on these door cards that can take some heat and won't fall apart since it does get pretty hot in the summer? Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2022, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By dkl
Pictures are coming through fine with Chrome

Pictures are coming through fine with Chrome
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 531
Posted By dkl
Those resistors looked toast - literally! Seem...

Those resistors looked toast - literally! Seem undersized for the amount of power going through them. A fire hazard waiting to happen - JMHO!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-24-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By dkl
That's an odd reason to keep those codes...

That's an odd reason to keep those codes semi-permanent in memories? I mean, there are other ways to tell if a vehicle has been in an accident or non-operational airbag.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 551
Posted By dkl
"Shadow" error code question

Why do some "shadow" codes erasable and others are not? I have a driver's side airbag "shadow" code that is currently not active - no fault (mechanic worked on the door and triggered it, but cleared...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2022, 12:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,248
Posted By dkl
Yeah...that was one of the sore thing on the...

Yeah...that was one of the sore thing on the 3.0i. I ultimately just caved and got the Remus cat back.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By dkl
The OE laser platinum that came with the X5 last...

The OE laser platinum that came with the X5 last a pretty long time - rated for 100k miles. They still look decent when I had initially swap them out at 60k, but I wanted to do it mostly just so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,248
Posted By dkl
That is a great improvement in gas mileage with...

That is a great improvement in gas mileage with the e70! Sadly, I'm only averaging 14-16 mpg with mostly surface street driving and even less when the A/C is blowing. Needless to say, my heavy foot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-09-2022, 01:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,248
Posted By dkl
Happy 18th Birthday to my “Tank”!

18 years ago today, I picked up my fairly stripped factory-order 3.0i that only had 4 options: HID, Leather, Sunroof, and Steptronic (the latter 2 option boxes should not have been checked had I know...
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