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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
Posted By oldskewel
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I've been hoping for...

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: I've been hoping for something like this to be available. So did you install that on your E53 M54?

Did you install a resistor? I expect based on my measurement...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
Posted By oldskewel
Wow, very interesting info here. :thumbup: I had...

Wow, very interesting info here. :thumbup: I had known most of it already, but found a couple of items near the end that may be relevant to the OP:

"If the coolant temperature exceeds 113oC at the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2023, 02:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,515
Posted By oldskewel
Referring to that realoem drawing, the screw that...

Referring to that realoem drawing, the screw that holds #11 (the cast piece holding the lock cylinder) to #15 (the door handle carrier) is #17 as not-clearly shown in that diagram. Listed there it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2023, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By oldskewel
Glad you found that. :thumbup: I solved mine...

Glad you found that. :thumbup:

I solved mine with a similar extension solution.

I think that it is the heating of the tubing - being in between the headliner and roof, so when parked in the sun...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2023, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,281
Posted By oldskewel
Another common cause for water collecting in the...

Another common cause for water collecting in the rear wells on left and right sides is the sunroof drains.

Search on here and I bet you will find some info. I had that problem on my 2001 E53 when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2022, 01:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,829
Posted By oldskewel
Debugging would be much easier if you had more...

Debugging would be much easier if you had more than one key. I know the new BMW diamond keys cost $$ but ...

could you borrow a diamond key from someone and try to program it? If you were out here...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By oldskewel
Not sure where I got it, but just now I used the...

Not sure where I got it, but just now I used the google machine to search for "bmw m54 cooling system" and that was one of the first things it found.

Usually I find that great schematics like this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-03-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By oldskewel
Yes, that thermostat regulates flow of coolant to...

Yes, that thermostat regulates flow of coolant to the ATF cooler, which is the thing attached to the radiator that looks like a bunch of aluminum plates stacked together.

No chance that removing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-22-2022, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By oldskewel
Probably one of the brands you have not heard of...

Probably one of the brands you have not heard of (I had not either), but 6.5 years and 30k miles ago, I put on a pair of these on the rear of my 3.0i E53:
Atturo AZ800 285/45R19 XL 111W BSW UTQG:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2022, 02:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 358
Posted By oldskewel
Does not need to be connected to anything. It is...

Does not need to be connected to anything. It is just a conducting wire. You can even bypass the sensor by putting a paperclip into the socket it plugs into.

There is a secret though - to reset...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2022, 09:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,143
Posted By oldskewel
In case it helps anyone, I just happened to come...

In case it helps anyone, I just happened to come across my notes on this, from when I installed a dashcam in my 2001 USA E53 several years ago.

Basically, I got 12V power from up by the map...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,235
Posted By oldskewel
My 2001 Owner's manual, page 209, says 7.9 quarts...

My 2001 Owner's manual, page 209, says 7.9 quarts capacity for oil and filter change on the 3.0i. 8.5 quarts on the 4.4i.

Not sure if that means the high point on the dipstick.

Elsewhere it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,594
Posted By oldskewel
Another tip on bench testing your starter,...

Another tip on bench testing your starter, whether you do it on your bench or in the car to see if it is a wiring problem ...

It is a little different vs. most cars. I had taken it in to my local...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,594
Posted By oldskewel
Sorry to hear of your troubles. I also have a...

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I also have a 2001 M54, also did a warped head repair about 4 years ago, also facing new motor challenges and others too. When I had things all apart for the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 981
Posted By oldskewel
Agreeing with @clavurion. That cowl jump...

Agreeing with @clavurion.

That cowl jump point getting hot is a HUGE clue here. It should never get hot.

At that point, the cable coming from the battery terminates, and then another cable in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2022, 12:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,069
Posted By oldskewel
Good that you have the tool for the subframe...

Good that you have the tool for the subframe bushings. I found it made the whole job very easy for me (2001 3.0i, spring suspension).
Here's a thread with details:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2022, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 643
Posted By oldskewel
Kind of ironic that the only item in that diagram...

Kind of ironic that the only item in that diagram that is not still original on my 2001 with 205k miles is the "lifetime" differential oil. :rofl:

I think I'm still on the original axles as well,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2022, 12:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By oldskewel
I just measured the tool I posted photos of...

I just measured the tool I posted photos of earlier in this thread. Seems mine is even a little smaller than the one that worked for you, and way smaller than the one you got on Amazon:
inside...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,800
Posted By oldskewel
The following works for me, with my USA 3.0i. ...

The following works for me, with my USA 3.0i.
Some hints:
key number 1, etc. (why would that matter?) - the number (order in which you do the programming) determines how some of the other memory...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By oldskewel
Yes, that is all jogging my memory = just as I...

Yes, that is all jogging my memory = just as I recall it. Needed a pry bar in there to keep steady, aligned pressure on it while turning it in there. BTW, do not pry against the driveshaft itself, to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2022, 01:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,617
Posted By oldskewel
Here's the seal tool I used on my 2001 3.0i...

Here's the seal tool I used on my 2001 3.0i several years ago. I recall it took some finesse, but I got it done. Pretty sure I got this at one of my local NAPAs.

82354

82355
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-23-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,608
Posted By oldskewel
Different scanners give different info. If you...

Different scanners give different info. If you can say what type of scanner and what codes if any you are getting, that would help.

Also, in case you are not familiar with a "noid light", google...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-15-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,709
Posted By oldskewel
An intermittently failing alternator will often...

An intermittently failing alternator will often give the "trans failsafe prog" error.

I'd also think, as @wpoll says, a faulty connection somewhere could do that.

Whatever you have seems to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,658
Posted By oldskewel
I believe Modine was the OE supplier of these,...

I believe Modine was the OE supplier of these, for my 3.0i at least.

From my notes on my car:

BMW Coolant Expansion tank
17-11-7-573-781

3/15/2013 at 158191 miles, PO had dealer install...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,311
Posted By oldskewel
I don't want to be too harsh, but you might want...

I don't want to be too harsh, but you might want to factor that error into any confidence you have in anything this professional did or concluded. First day on the job?
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