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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-02-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,573
Posted By oldskewel
First off, the codes you're seeing probably have...

First off, the codes you're seeing probably have zeros where you are typing the letter "O." The letter O is wrong. The zero is right. So when you google it, if you use the letter O, you'll be finding...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 859
Posted By oldskewel
It sounds like a mechanical problem with the...

It sounds like a mechanical problem with the right side float, which is part of the fuel pump assembly there. Easy to access under the rear seats, but I would first get that hidden menu on speed dial...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,868
Posted By oldskewel
With my issue, I never did any attempt at a...

With my issue, I never did any attempt at a specific drive cycle. Closest I got to that was to suggest my kids (who drive the car) take the freeway vs. surface streets if they have a choice.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,868
Posted By oldskewel
I just went through something similar: ...

I just went through something similar:

https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/113465-oxygen-sensor-heater-readiness-monitor-incomplete.html

Mine was the O2 sensor *heater* readiness...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,084
Posted By oldskewel
Same here. '01 fan failed, no codes as read by my...

Same here. '01 fan failed, no codes as read by my foxwell.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-08-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 938
Posted By oldskewel
You might have found that the price of the...

You might have found that the price of the complete door (taken off at the hinges) was less than the sum of the parts, and you'd have had time to carefully dismantle once back at home. I've never...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-06-2021, 10:53 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 83,694
Posted By oldskewel
Not sure why the thread revival, but I 100% agree...

Not sure why the thread revival, but I 100% agree with all that, both the cause and the best solution. :thumbup:

BTW, here's a direct link to post #65
https://xoutpost.com/1047563-post65.html
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,134
Posted By oldskewel
Good to know, :thumbup: especially because you're...

Good to know, :thumbup: especially because you're in the same climate as I am. Is your car outside 24x7 (mine is)?

From what I've read, it does seem the 2k clear is the best way. So you buy a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 900
Posted By oldskewel
I have the 3.0i, so am not familiar with yours,...

I have the 3.0i, so am not familiar with yours, and have only skimmed the above, but here are some thoughts, mostly about simple things to try:

If you're worried about too much fuel / flooding /...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-05-2021, 02:12 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,134
Posted By oldskewel
Thanks for the link. I bought that pair just now,...

Thanks for the link. I bought that pair just now, arriving on Friday.

No problem on the T20 screws. I had that off when I removed the lens on the left side. On that side, access is easy when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2021, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,134
Posted By oldskewel
Good to know! Glad I posted the pics. Just...

Good to know! Glad I posted the pics.

Just the Xenon bulb on each side?

Something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079PF473X/

Not looking for any upgrade or research project. I just...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-04-2021, 11:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,134
Posted By oldskewel
I could not find any for the pre-face lift E53...

I could not find any for the pre-face lift E53 other than the $90 each ones in the link I gave. So I tried just a little harder on the headlight restoration and it really came together. Glad I did it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,134
Posted By oldskewel
I have a 2001, pre-facelift. Hoping to buy...

I have a 2001, pre-facelift. Hoping to buy replacement lenses (only). I have removed the left headlight assembly from the car, and removed the lens from the assembly. There is a Hella part number on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2021, 01:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,449
Posted By oldskewel
My 2001 3.0i did not have any up-down steering...

My 2001 3.0i did not have any up-down steering wheel motion that I remember, but it did have a disturbing amount of clockwise-counterclockwise rotational free play, whether driving or stopped. Turns...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2021, 01:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,722
Posted By oldskewel
Youtube served this up to me today. Not sure if...

Youtube served this up to me today. Not sure if it is an E53. Looks pretty accurate to me, at least it matches my observations on how quickly some of the monitors cleared. I did not do anything...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,850
Posted By oldskewel
LOL nice video :thumbup: That is a huge,...

LOL nice video :thumbup:

That is a huge, positive change that you can get the sound when in Park. It now rules out problems with the wheels, wheel bearings, diff, AT, CV joints, aerodynamic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-29-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,850
Posted By oldskewel
Too bad it won't happen when in Park. And that is...

Too bad it won't happen when in Park. And that is an important clue. It does point away from anything related to the drive belt, but I'd still consider that.

So I doubt the stethoscope will be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,722
Posted By oldskewel
Update. I tried several things short of...

Update.

I tried several things short of sensor replacement, and none of them allowed the O2 sensor heater readiness monitor to complete.

But maybe I needed to wait even longer than I did.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,111
Posted By oldskewel
I wanted to update this with the solution. I...

I wanted to update this with the solution.

I bench tested the original (date code 2001) purge valve every which way possible (solenoid resistance, Foxwell active testing, confirming the valve was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By oldskewel
I know shipping, tax, time will mean this is not...

I know shipping, tax, time will mean this is not the choice for every part for everyone.

As a test, I put in an aux fan since I replaced that recently and was roughly aware of pricing (TYC is what...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,850
Posted By oldskewel
Bearings can make sounds like that, that come and...

Bearings can make sounds like that, that come and go very abruptly. The instant on / off is an important clue here. Foot off the gas would let the engine spin down, changing the drive belt tension,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,316
Posted By oldskewel
New source for Genuine BMW parts?

This is not for OEM parts. It is for Genuine BMW parts, sold by a BMW dealer.

I have no affiliation here. I found these guys when I recently bought a Genuine BMW part on Amazon. On Amazon, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2021, 03:25 PM
Replies: 17,692
Views: 3,851,714
Posted By oldskewel
That simple formula would be correct if the tires...

That simple formula would be correct if the tires were balloons, with no structural rigidity. Reality is a lot more complicated. The following page I just found (top of the list when I googled your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-24-2021, 03:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,754
Posted By oldskewel
I'll offer another, contrasting data point = my...

I'll offer another, contrasting data point = my 2001 3.0i at 199k miles, running well, only engine work was the head gasket job 3 years ago.

I got it at 169k miles. PO had it from 46k-169k, had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-22-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,789
Posted By oldskewel
There are a few ways that *should* activate the...

There are a few ways that *should* activate the fan. I looked into that when confirming my fan was dead. The following thread has a bunch of off topic stuff, but if you can sort through that, there...
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