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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-14-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,984
Posted By Perrier
CAA membership makes for a clean trunk. So clean...

CAA membership makes for a clean trunk. So clean that I am about to also remove the spare tire (The dog is asking for more space)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 998
Posted By Perrier
Tech would have removed the air box to make room...

Tech would have removed the air box to make room to work.
Check all the air box hoses are back on and in the right positions. It is hard to get them to slip back in tight.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By Perrier
So now carsoft tells me this: Release...

So now carsoft tells me this:

Release Version: S23002-PDC
Part Number: 6932985
Hardware Number:01
Coding Index:00
Diagnosis Index:01
Bus Index:01

If have problem, please print or record...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2017, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By Perrier
Are aftermarket sensors crap? $200 BMW vs $20...

Are aftermarket sensors crap? $200 BMW vs $20 aftermarket. Is it a waste of $20?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2017, 01:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By Perrier
Yes thank you for the response. Putting my hand...

Yes thank you for the response. Putting my hand over it will tell me which one is not working, I need to know which one is working too much.

They are all working but at least 1 rear seems to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 981
Posted By Perrier
PDC nuisance

Hi all

I am having a problem with PDC and looking for suggestions, if you have ideas please share.

When PDC comes on, it has a continuous beep from the rear.
PDC light is on solid (not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,196
Posted By Perrier
It always amazes me how "solid" the car is when...

It always amazes me how "solid" the car is when reading 100,000 miles and already needed transmission, struts, various electronics, head unit, and more....

Lol...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2017, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By Perrier
Try switching to motul xcess. Lots of claims from...

Try switching to motul xcess. Lots of claims from users that it helps with this problem.
I did, after my CCV failed, and my oil has been clean (2 years now).
Could be coincidence or the oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2017, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By Perrier
Not sure this would get results. The problem...

Not sure this would get results.
The problem is the condensation that remains after engine is turned off, turns into gummy stuff and becomes harder to evaporate during next run. Accumulating more...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,535
Posted By Perrier
fairly easy work. I did it on M62 engine on E31...

fairly easy work. I did it on M62 engine on E31 tight and awkward to reach but straight forward, should be easier with all the available room in E53. There's no getting it wrong, or oil spills. Its...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-05-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,220
Posted By Perrier
Ride quality for 3.0 on 19"

Considering putting 19" rims from the 4.4 model, but not sure about ride quality. Any feedback is appreciated.
My concern is because I don't know if 4.4 uses air suspension which may improve ride...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-25-2016, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,136
Posted By Perrier
I used the aftermarket cv boots from Hippored.com...

I used the aftermarket cv boots from Hippored.com and replaced the boots in 10 minutes
Everyone advised against it. But 2 years later, in Canadian weather (cold, temp variations, and road salts)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2016, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By Perrier
Can't remove acoustic cover

On my 2004 X5 3.0,

The rear nut on the acoustic cover over the valve cover refuses to release. I have sprayed it with wd40 for a few days, used air ratchet, manual ratchet, but all I get is what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-02-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 946
Posted By Perrier
No, don't

No, don't. Clean it with pressure and get yourself another bigger problem.
If you want to go that route, then the best you can do is clean it with vacuum from underneath the car not with pressure....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2015, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,660
Posted By Perrier
I doubt it was the cv shaft in the first place....

I doubt it was the cv shaft in the first place. Cv shaft noise will be all the time not only when you back out and goes away after a bit of driving.
I would check your brake pads, rotors, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2015, 12:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,573
Posted By Perrier
I do find find a couple of items to be quite...

I do find find a couple of items to be quite annoying and wish there's an aftermarket fix. Or if any of you guys have engineered a fix I'd like to hear about it. I'm referring to a 2004 X5
1) the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,984
Posted By Perrier
Messed up typing. Meant to say That would not...

Messed up typing. Meant to say
That would not explain going quiet when I turn left. Less weight in the bearing makes it quiet down. No?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2015, 12:29 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,984
Posted By Perrier
Uthat would explain it going quiet when I turn...

Uthat would explain it going quiet when I turn left.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-10-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,984
Posted By Perrier
So I got to doing this job today. Front left...

So I got to doing this job today. Front left bearing.
I was getting this deep hum noise between 50 & 60 km/hr. Turning sharp left turns makes it quiet, so I suspected the bearing.
Now that a new...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-22-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 27,287
Posted By Perrier
Check rubber seals before going too far

To original poster

I have experienced similar codes and after a lot of money spent on replacing possibly failing parts I found the following, and corrected both the misfires on multiple cyl and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 241,966
Posted By Perrier
Has anyone tried this method? My front right...

Has anyone tried this method?

My front right is ripped in half. After reading all 271 posts, I was wondering why aren't CV boots designed with a slit that is zippered on. Went searching the web...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-27-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,320
Posted By Perrier
Speak to the girlfriend. Put them in the living...

Speak to the girlfriend. Put them in the living room, they will make interesting coffee tables.

But on a more serious note, they will be just fine in the shed as long as snow and rain is not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2015, 12:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,696
Posted By Perrier
I ended up with a hydro locked engine a couple of...

I ended up with a hydro locked engine a couple of months ago when the ccv broke. After changing it, I had a noticeable reduction in both oil AND gas consumption. 2 months later, I definitely am using...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 956
Posted By Perrier
These are the normal readings. i.e. alternator is...

These are the normal readings. i.e. alternator is fine
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2015, 08:19 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 73,058
Posted By Perrier
Plug it with a rubber cap

I went through the bag auto YouTube video, and they were very helpful. Pay attention to every detail they show, it is very important especially the angle and screw driver position to get at parts...
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