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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
Well, crap. That chart does frame how bad it is....

Well, crap. That chart does frame how bad it is. Those readings were from a new lead acid battery btw.

I will be popping the hatch and get on to testing this weekend.

One thing I remember...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2023, 08:12 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
Appreciate your sharing in detail your procedures...

Appreciate your sharing in detail your procedures and what worked and didnt for you. That and the other posts in this thread really helped me understand what to look for and how to find it!

I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the advice! I actually had just...

Thanks for the advice! I actually had just replaced the battery to start off with a clean slate, then found it dead the other day. So it should be good to go? Will still get it checked to be sure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2023, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,221
Posted By g300d
I had this recently and it was oil in the plug...

I had this recently and it was oil in the plug holes due to failed spark plug gaskets.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2023, 07:23 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 62,961
Posted By g300d
I'm in the same boat with my 04 3.0i. I...

I'm in the same boat with my 04 3.0i.

I thought I'd licked my drain issue when I removed the fuse powering the audio amp (had a speaker humming with radio off).

But this morning after 4 days...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,193
Posted By g300d
A fella could have a pretty good time in Vegas...

A fella could have a pretty good time in Vegas with all that stuff :D

Check you have your wheel lock key if wheels have locks.

Along with the usual tools you will need torx stuff for many jobs....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By g300d
I remember a thread on the helper springs that...

I remember a thread on the helper springs that would push the hatch open on release.

I never went for it because I was concerned it would shorten the life of the self closing latch mechanism...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By g300d
^I think I already had an indy do the CCV some...

^I think I already had an indy do the CCV some time ago, will check my records. I remember him replacing a lot of seals at the rear of the manifold then. What I cant recall is if we did the valley...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By g300d
^Definitely seriously looking at the shotgun...

^Definitely seriously looking at the shotgun approach lol!

Whatever gets pulled will get every gasket and seal replaced for sure now!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,704
Posted By g300d
What a journey! I hope that resolves it for you...

What a journey! I hope that resolves it for you OP.

Thanks for sharing the solution here so it can help others!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2022, 06:34 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,704
Posted By g300d
Wow, that is frustrating! Nothing on the...

Wow, that is frustrating!

Nothing on the scanner about the ABS pump?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,704
Posted By g300d
I went through similar with an e46. Did you...

I went through similar with an e46. Did you check the check valve?

It may seem to be "checking" but it may be leaking. I checked it by blowing against it into a container with water. It seemed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By g300d
Ah yes, German engineering! The "pull the...

Ah yes, German engineering!

The "pull the engine to fix all leaks once and for all" thread doesnt seem so drastic anymore lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2022, 03:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 718
Posted By g300d
M62 water pump...PITA!

Water pump pissing from the shaft seal so time for a new one, all right after a scheduled coolant drain and fill.

Ok fine, pull the water pump, and the two water pipes behind the water pump decide...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By g300d
Yeah this is one of the options. I will see if I...

Yeah this is one of the options. I will see if I can get just the LCD too.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
I see! I had similar before, but it was the...

I see! I had similar before, but it was the transmission switch on the side of the transmission. After verifying lack of continuity in a few positions I followed the tutorials on disassembly and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 09:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By g300d
No, I dont think you're wrong, and I often see...

No, I dont think you're wrong, and I often see lots of good advice from you on here. :thumbup:

I've seen pics of what you mean searching about this, and I'm afraid you're right. But was hoping...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By g300d
Negative on the cleaning agent, I have not used...

Negative on the cleaning agent, I have not used this X in many months and when I got around to starting it up, it had the crazing. It did not have it before storage.

So the fix for this is a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
Salamat Po! :D

Salamat Po! :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 01:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
EODguy, btw, what symptoms were you having when...

EODguy, btw, what symptoms were you having when your interlock cable/gear shift assy went bad?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2022, 12:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
Gotcha, thanks! Been looking around online...

Gotcha, thanks!

Been looking around online and I see there is a solenoid on the side that prevents the shifter from going back...or keeps it from shifting out of park if it goes bad. I think it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 493
Posted By g300d
Climate control LCD display cracks/hazing

Sorry I did a search but couldnt luck on my problem specifically.

On my 2004 X5 the climate control display works fine with no missing pixels, but has developed lots of cracks/crazing on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2022, 06:44 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,017
Posted By g300d
I'll be doing this soon, and will be reviewing...

I'll be doing this soon, and will be reviewing the diy carefully, thanks for posting it.

There is a local listing here for a pair of LCI headlights that looked really clean and I was thinking...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2022, 06:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
Bushing? The lever seems to move fine with no...

Bushing? The lever seems to move fine with no slop or play. Unless it bushes some other portion of the mechanism.

I honestly have no idea yet how the interlock system works, decades of many...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 865
Posted By g300d
Thanks for the direction EODguy! I just...

Thanks for the direction EODguy!

I just checked realoem, the cable is part of the entire shift lever assembly.

What goes wrong with this part, in your experience? Is it a replace the...
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