Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-14-2011, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,825
Glad it's gone...
Yep, traded my '03 X5 on a new 2011 Subaru Legacy sedan. This is my sixth Subie. And it's kinda funny b/c after reading all these posts about this problem and that problem, I am actually glad I...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-10-2011, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,626
Sold my X5
Sorta sorry to say, but I sold my 2003 X5 recently, so I hope the moderator will let me post this here.
I have a set of OEM rubber floor mats in tan that fit this X5 for sale. Don't think I used...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-27-2010, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
No blinking light
No, there were no other warning lights on the dash other than the check engine soon light. Weird, eh?
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-26-2010, 08:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Plugged off?
Battery is brand new; about one month. Starts engine fine.
Plugged off meaning unplugged sensor? Restarted and it ran fine then. Will see in the a.m. what happens.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-26-2010, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,547
Why the light?
2003 X5 3.0i w/82K miles. Runs great. Started today after sitting in basement garage for three days. Check engine soon light came on and idle was terrible. Drove to close-by car wash and then home....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-06-2010, 06:27 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,839
Changing Xenon bulbs
Yes, I just read the forum post on how to do it and did it with ease. You do in fact have to remove the entire headlight assembly but is really easy. The second one took me maybe ten minutes....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-31-2010, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 15,204
My trusty steed
On every vehicle I've ever owned, I've always found a big parking lot and learned what the vehicle could and could not do. Whether doing donuts or some serious moves, it's always helped my understand...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-31-2010, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,288
Single key for me now
I've always wondered how the weight of all my keys affected the ignition switch. Now I know.:( So far, no more problems but you can bet I will have a quick release on my X5's key from now on and only...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2010, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 15,204
Confirmation thanks.
Thanks to all for confirming that my X5 will go in the snow for sure.:D
My Yoko tires are brand new, maybe 500 miles on them. So no worries there, eh?
Now I can hardly wait for the snow to come....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2010, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 15,204
How capable in snow?
So this is my first X5, a manual shift 2003 3.0i model. Just how good IS the X5 in snow conditions? I live in WV and snow is common in winter. I've owned lots of Subarus and Volvos but never an X5.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2010, 07:51 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,288
Stealer fix only?
I tried to jiggle the key while in the ignition, motor running and parked of course but could not duplicate the condition. I'll keep a watch on it and reduce the key load on the ring.
Is this a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-29-2010, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,288
It all went away...
So I started my 2003 X5 up today as normal, temperature 47 degrees F. Car started with zero issues.
After driving for maybe 2-5 minutes, everything on my dash went dead: tach, radio, speedo and just...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-17-2010, 07:32 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,734
Worth it or not?
How many out there with manual tranny's have done away with the factory OEM clutch restrictor valve? Man, I've shifted cars all my life but I just can't get onto this clutch in my '03 X5 3.0i. It's...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-16-2010, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,182
I fixed it!
Thanks for all the info everyone. I got a new battery from Advance Auto--their Gold series--for around a buck twenty five.
I'll tell you this: when I turn the key now, the engine turns over like a...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2010, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,182
Many thanks...
MotorDavid & Widebody: thanks for the info and tips. I was worried that I would lose my radio functions like my E28 does when the battery is disconnected. Going in the morning to pick up a new one...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-15-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,182
Slow engine turnover
I've noticed lately on my '03 X5(newer version) that my engine seems to be turning over a bit slower. The truck has 82K and though I did not look, I would guess the battery is OEM factory. I'm not...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-30-2010, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 8,411
Bed in advice...
When I installed a full set of Akebono brake pads on my Volvo XC70, I called them and talked to their tech service guy. He was very helpful. In fact, he said do NOT to try and bed them in b/c "their"...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-26-2010, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
H, banned for "life"?
TerryJenk: well, what I said was true, eh? Tons and tons of questions but not many answers. At least this forum helps a mate out even if the questions are redundant or just plain stupid like some of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-25-2010, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 16,094
Mine, all mine I say!
Are those PA license plates?:dunno:
Saw one of these in SC while visiting family. Vowed to own one someday. You need to see this car in action.:wow:And funny thing, the one I saw was red...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-24-2010, 11:09 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,596
Those feelings...
So, like, how do you really feel when you get behind the wheel of your X5?:dunno: Are you proud to drive a german machine; sorry that you bought it in the first place; neutral about the whole thing?...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-24-2010, 11:04 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,216
Ditch those plugs
First, get rid of the four tipped plugs. The big "plug"(no pun intended) for these spark plugs is that they have more area for the spark to actually spark to. Wrong. I've read that the spark actually...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2010, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,503
And Bambi scores!
Man, that really sucks! Here in West Virginia, the deer are everywhere. We just bought a new 2010 Subaru and my newly purchased X5. I went on eBay and looked up deer whistles/warnings. I found some...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-21-2010, 12:24 PM
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Replies: 634
Views: 751,749
Simply amazing
Yeah, sure, one "could" read the manual front to back but how much would you really miss?:dunno: Some of the cool features on my X5 I missed and reading this posting helped me find a couple of cool...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-18-2010, 07:08 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,657
Headlight autoleveling
So I changed my Xenon low beams today using the perferred method as posted on this forum. I put everything back exactly as it came out. The only difference is that I installed Xenon bulbs D2C bulbs...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
09-18-2010, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,369
Vortex sound
Did you got to their website? Maybe they have a sound bite you can listen to. OR, go to YouTube and see if you can find it there.
Exhaust systems do help with more power, but more especially if you...
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