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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-12-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,735
Posted By RFaber
fuel cut off usually occurs as a result of the...

fuel cut off usually occurs as a result of the system shutting down to protect the cats, which would indicate there is an incorrect (possibly!???) reading from the O2 sensors either before or after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 812
Posted By RFaber
driver door wont latch closed.

Hello all,
Yesterday I parked the X and closed the door, however it didn't latch???
I checked the latch mechanism and it seemed ok (used the key to simulate the latch and it closed and held in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,635
Posted By RFaber
Ive had wheels repaired. it works out really...

Ive had wheels repaired. it works out really well. also, check with your insurance, quite often wheels can be covered under insurance claims. (pothole filled with water didn't see it, debris on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2016, 12:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,394
Posted By RFaber
Cool Ive got a set of the 'no running board' stuff. if...

Ive got a set of the 'no running board' stuff. if anyone needs them! also, while youre coming up north, you might as well get yourself some maple syrup too :) lol, and bring along a tennis racket, I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,804
Posted By RFaber
Cool As I am Canadian, and my kids play hockey, I have...

As I am Canadian, and my kids play hockey, I have no shortage of hockey pucks laying around. They make absolutely perfect jacking pads. Ive used them for years on different applications.
sorry for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2016, 12:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,472
Posted By RFaber
come up with a price??? i'm interested if you...

come up with a price??? i'm interested if you want to sell! :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,396
Posted By RFaber
You can remove and replace the pump with the tank...

You can remove and replace the pump with the tank reading about 1/2 full as you said. the only concerns are that there may be fuel vapours that could explode if exposed to a spark. Ive done the job...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,394
Posted By RFaber
yes, you'll need the running boards, the four...

yes, you'll need the running boards, the four wheel arch's, and the lower plastic covers for the running boards, there are a series of clips too, they are cheap new, but if you can save the old ones,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2016, 11:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,189
Posted By RFaber
if you post it, they will respond! brilliant...

if you post it, they will respond!
brilliant find wpoll! my soldering technique is a bit rusty, (especially for Surface mounted stuff!) hopefully the op gets his x sorted out!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,890
Posted By RFaber
I would find a "sacrificial" side panel at a...

I would find a "sacrificial" side panel at a wrecker and cut it up. that way if I didn't like how it sounded / looked, I'd still have the original to reinstall! Ive been lazy and haven't installed my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 11:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,317
Posted By RFaber
any of the ccv hoses broken? there is a small...

any of the ccv hoses broken? there is a small line that connects to the dip stick, its been known to break and leak oil.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 10:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,889
Posted By RFaber
Cool most likely cause of "disappearing oil" is the...

most likely cause of "disappearing oil" is the CCV system. it can magically turn oil into smoke! if its plugged it can turn ALOT of oil into a hydrolocked engine, and usually that renders a rather...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2016, 10:53 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,270
Posted By RFaber
Cool the hitch doesn't look that bad at all, if you...

the hitch doesn't look that bad at all, if you find an original one, (unicorn) or the an aftermarket one they look pretty much like any hitch would. the key is to get the wiring harness (ESCtuning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2016, 12:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,050
Posted By RFaber
plug in the part number from realoem, into the...

plug in the part number from realoem, into the ECStuning.com search, Ive had good luck ordering odd parts from them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,667
Posted By RFaber
If youre having venting issues check the Final...

If youre having venting issues check the Final Stage Resistor! Lol!!!! (again also found in the search function ! lol!!) Im thankful for the knowledge that's shared in this forum, I do my part to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,362
Posted By RFaber
I just picked up a complete wiring set (module,...

I just picked up a complete wiring set (module, wire harness, and plug) from ECS for 176$ :) its for a customers X3, but the installation was similar (module is in a bit easier location etc)
I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 42,437
Posted By RFaber
I did my front tension strut bushings without a...

I did my front tension strut bushings without a "press" I used a couple sections of pipe, and a vice! :)
I did buy a press shortly after though! but just sayin, the job can be done with out a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2016, 08:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,391
Posted By RFaber
18" rims are a very nice upgrade! (steer clear of...

18" rims are a very nice upgrade! (steer clear of the 19" ones, from what I see, the rims are cheap, but the tires cost $$$$$$$ 20" would be the ultimate upgrade, but , that's a pricey option at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,005
Posted By RFaber
Cool I keep a spare fuel pump handy, (this also...

I keep a spare fuel pump handy, (this also ensures the problem will never happen!! murphy's law!) I had issues with mine cutting out etc, but I suspected that the level sensor wasn't working...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2016, 01:15 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,814
Posted By RFaber
sounds like a vacuum leak? or air leak after the...

sounds like a vacuum leak? or air leak after the MAF?? (check the elbow into the throttle body? ) also double check your CCV system is functional, including the hose to the oil dipstick. (mine was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,368
Posted By RFaber
Thanx guys, both great points. I love the way my...

Thanx guys, both great points. I love the way my X5 steers, period. its razor sharp, goes exactly where I point it! I do suspect that I will need to replace my steering rack in the near future(slight...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2016, 01:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,338
Posted By RFaber
WOW! I suppose the fuel wouldn't ignite unless...

WOW! I suppose the fuel wouldn't ignite unless there was some kind of spark (or the flash point of the fuel.) still scary stuff! definitely file a complaint with bmwna and send them a photo!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2016, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 961
Posted By RFaber
start with taking the belts off, spin the idler...

start with taking the belts off, spin the idler pulleys and see if there is any noise, or roughness. if so, replace, if not, start with changing just the belts.
that's my humble opinion!
:cool:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2016, 11:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,368
Posted By RFaber
Thanx Crystalworks, do you think (given I can get...

Thanx Crystalworks, do you think (given I can get either steering rack for the same cost) would it be worth installing?? My X5 is pretty tight at the moment. I redid all the suspension a while back,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,654
Posted By RFaber
Anyone ever have any experience with the...

Anyone ever have any experience with the Schwabben one from ECStuning?? for 200$ its supposed to do some coding as well!!
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