Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2016, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 531
Coolant indicator float missing
I got an oil change yesterday and found out later that the red/orange indicator float in the coolant tank is no longer there. Mechanic doesn't know what happened. I checked thoroughly with a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-12-2016, 08:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 672
Accidentally added 5W20 engine oil
Engine oil was a bit low so I added a quart of synthetic oil then realized I bought the wrong one(5W20). I've only had synthetic 5W30 all these years. Would this be a problem or is it ok to wait...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-26-2016, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 533
What do you mean by $5 cable?
I checked some...
What do you mean by $5 cable?
I checked some youtube videos and it doesn't look like it has anything to do with the cable but you'd need to really disassemble the unit and peel off the old MID to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-26-2016, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 533
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-04-2016, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,280
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
05-03-2016, 12:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,280
Angel eye halo bulb
Is there just one bulb for both angel eye rings on headlight and high beam or 2 separate?
"Check sidelights" sign has come on and I see both rings(HL and HB on the driver's side) aren't...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-27-2016, 12:17 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 344
door lock issue
2005 3.0i
Ok so during the last year and half or so, I've replaced the door carrier on all doors except for the front driver side (hope it lasts...knock on wood).
My rear passenger door's...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-25-2016, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,759
BTW, what exactly does this switch do? Mine is...
BTW, what exactly does this switch do? Mine is completely disconnected but the mirror still folds, just doesn't stay folded. I'm thinking this switch wasn't the problem from the beginning and I I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-25-2016, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,759
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-22-2016, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,759
Folding mirror repair (switch pin)
My driver side mirror doesn't stay folded so while I was trying to see what's causing it, I broke off the wire in the tiny pin switch (attached photo). I'm going to try soldering it back but looks...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-21-2016, 11:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 619
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-21-2016, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 619
Bosch spark plugs 582, R3
X5 3.0i 126K miles
Just replaced the spark plugs with NGK Iridium. Much easier than I thought thanks to youtube videos and feedback from many of you here. Also, picking up this magnetic was...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-20-2016, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 69
Views: 6,533
Last year, I had the same A/C issue and...
Last year, I had the same A/C issue and upallnight kindly checked it for me using his software. He also checked the refrigerant which was fine but he found out the auxiliary fan was fried. I got it...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-16-2016, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 333
Product date on NGK spark plugs
I'm trying to order a set of NGK iridium spark plugs and most don't show product dates and ones that do says June 2014. Would this be too old and does the product date matter unless it's way too...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-15-2016, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 693
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2016, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 693
Front turn signal bulb color?
I need to buy the replacement bulb for front passenger turn signal. What is the original bulb color, amber or clear?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2016, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2016, 10:42 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-14-2016, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
Thanks for all your input. Youtube videos on...
Thanks for all your input. Youtube videos on replacing E53 spark plugs seem to be for 4.4 engine which requires 8 pcs. Since mine's a 3.0i, I just need 6, correct? Are they located 3 on each side...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-13-2016, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 6,045
Spark plugs brand: NGK vs NGK Iridium vs Bosch
2005 X5 3.0i 126K miles
NGK BKR6EQUIP
NGK IRIDIUM BKR6EIX
BOSCH FGR7DQP
Which should I use? I see many recommendation for NGK Iridium but someone mentioned the Iridium part cannot touch the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-11-2016, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 387
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-01-2016, 04:06 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,438
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-29-2016, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 815
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-14-2016, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-13-2016, 02:11 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,540
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