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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Just thought I'd update this thread 2 years later...

Just thought I'd update this thread 2 years later in case anyone was ever interested. I have put 25,000 miles on the Cardone PN 74-10055 MAF that I bought on Ebay for $30 and it's been totally fine....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2020, 01:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,111
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Never mind, I figured out how to get the back...

Never mind, I figured out how to get the back panel off. It's hot glued on plus the rubber edge of the leather seat skin also holds it on. I found that the retractor is not accessible from the back,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,111
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Here is the issue I need to solve - cut center...

Here is the issue I need to solve - cut center seat belt for the rear seat back from the black Nappa donor interior.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-11-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,111
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Rear seat trim removal to replace center shoulder belt assy. How to?

Hi guys, I bought a complete black Nappa comfort seat set from a 4.8is which is in great shape except that the person who removed it from the donor vehicle cut the rear center shoulder...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2020, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,290
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Thank you for the explanation. My x5 is a 09/00...

Thank you for the explanation. My x5 is a 09/00 build so I’m sure I will have this issue with the 05 seats. Might be easier for me to find black rear seatbacks that match my latch configuration
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,290
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I know this is an old thread but I just started...

I know this is an old thread but I just started swapping comfort contour seats from a 2005 4.8is into my early 2001 3.0i and ran into the front buckle/belt interchange problem. I did not look at the...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 11-17-2020, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I no longer need this, I found one shortly after...

I no longer need this, I found one shortly after posting this thread and forgot to update it. Thanks, Steve
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-01-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I have a couple thousand miles on mine with no...

I have a couple thousand miles on mine with no issues. There isn’t much risk at this price so I figured it was worth a try. Will update if I ever have an issue.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I put several hundred miles on the Cardone MAF w/...

I put several hundred miles on the Cardone MAF w/ no issues. I also just found another source of these for $17 each. I bought two more just to have as spares.

As a point of comparison, an Amazon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2020, 11:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
The Cardone $29 MAF I received looks identical to...

The Cardone $29 MAF I received looks identical to my original one except the Siemens marque is milled off like in the above photo. I logged a few hours of driving and it is working fine. For the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
When my E39 M5 DSC module was dying, the lights...

When my E39 M5 DSC module was dying, the lights would only come on some of the time and it also seemed to be temperature related.

When my E53 DSC module recently died (and it died so badly DIS...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 05:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,389
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
You might not need to recode a same part # module...

You might not need to recode a same part # module if it comes from the same vehicle w/ the same options but I'm pretty sure you will still need to recalibrate the steering angle sensor using DIS or...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I am no fan of Cardone mechanical parts like...

I am no fan of Cardone mechanical parts like recirculating ball steering gears. I can't say I've ever used a remanufactured electronic component from them before. I'll report back with how it goes....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-23-2020, 05:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,231
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Found a source of reman OE 3.0i Mafs for $29/shipped. Not affiliated

Hi, I am not sure if this is allowed here, but if it is, I wanted to share a source I found for A1Cardone remanufactured OE MAF's for the 3.0i's for $29/shipped. I have no affiliation w/ the seller,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
I appreciate the reply, I hope to find someone...

I appreciate the reply, I hope to find someone who has a proven record of success w/ Bosch 5.7 DSC units. Both BBA and the company I used the other day swore they could fix these and both failed. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 818
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
DSC module remanufacturing - Best company?

Hi guys, I am struggling to find a good working DSC module for my 01 3.0i after I pressure washed the engine bay, ruining my existing module (yes, I am an idiot). I already bought a remanufactured...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 01-20-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 779
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Wanted: 2001-2003 X5 ABS (DSC) Module

Hi, if anyone has a known good 2001-2003 ABS/DSC Module I am in need of it. I sourced two replacements, one reman (from an Ebay seller of unknown reliability) and one junkyard module and both have...
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 12-13-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By BONDOSPECIAL
Beautiful condition. Ugh this makes me realize I...

Beautiful condition. Ugh this makes me realize I overpaid for my 3.0i. Good luck w/ your sale.
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