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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-03-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By cfoss
Thanks for the info. I will try that. I...

Thanks for the info. I will try that.

I wasn't thinking suspension because the problem changes as the vehicle travels for longer.

I'd think suspension would either be there or not be there.

...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2024, 05:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,106
Posted By cfoss
2006 X5-Front End Wobble-Highway Speeds-

Hi all.

My daughters X5 again...

She had a wobble at 90-100k that disappears at 70 nd 130k, so we changed the front tires for some other ones suspecting a tire balancing issue. She says it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Thanks to everyone who helped me out on this...

Thanks to everyone who helped me out on this thread. The x5 continues to run well and a couple of days ago I passed the provincial inspection

It will be insured and then I’m going to drive it for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-03-2024, 03:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Well, it's a pretty good day. I finished...

Well, it's a pretty good day.

I finished reassembling the top of the engine today, and meticulously connected and routed everything.

I set both sets of motors to the full valve open position,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2024, 08:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
That's nice of you to offer. I'm on the...

That's nice of you to offer.

I'm on the island and don't get out to Abby much. I'd have to trailer it over the ferry...not cheap.

I bought a K+dcan cable from amazon-I'll see if I can get that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
The thing is-it ran great before tearing it down....

The thing is-it ran great before tearing it down. I has had virtually 0 run time since the tear down. So I don't see how that could be the issue.

Chay
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Thanks for the info. I may hit you up for more on...

Thanks for the info. I may hit you up for more on that if I can't get this thig to work.

I try not to bore people with long winded stories about this project. It's my daughter's bmw. In canada,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2024, 10:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Well I spent another interesting day on the bmw. ...

Well I spent another interesting day on the bmw.

I did a leakdown test on the engine just to confirm it's all ok. I set both banks to max valve open just for fun. I cranked each cylinder to 80...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Aha, good comment. One test I did was to...

Aha, good comment.

One test I did was to disconnect the motors and position sensors, then crank the motors all the way to valve open using the 4mm allen key.

This is supposed to make the engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2024, 01:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
Was valvetronic motor test, Now: Misfires on 6,8-4.4i N62

Sooooo,

I pulled the driver side motor-I'm getting misfires on 6,8 (at least that's what bmw scanner 1.4 says).

I also did more research. It seems the valvetronic 1,2 are standard motors, and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2024, 01:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,062
Posted By cfoss
valvetronic Motors-Steppers Or? How to Test

Hey all.

I believe I have an issue with the valvetronic motor on bank 2 of my N62 4.4 V8.

Is it a stepper motor or jut a regular brushed dc motor? I've read conflicting accounts.

Can I test...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
I’m not really sure. I didn’t take it apart to...

I’m not really sure. I didn’t take it apart to the degree where I could tell. I didn’t want to break into the 2nd layer where the motors are if I didn’t have to because the motors were fine. Even...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-28-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
Well it seems I fixed the door locking issue. ...

Well it seems I fixed the door locking issue.

I took the door actuator out and it was filthy and sticky. I think something was getting stuck halfway and the position switches were causing the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
I haven't had much time to work on it...baby...

I haven't had much time to work on it...baby steps. I'm helping my son rebuild his Honda B17 Turbo right now, plus work so it's BUSY.

Yes there is a lot to go wrong on that board...could always be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-23-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
So I took the door module apart. It looks really...

So I took the door module apart. It looks really good. There is an evidence of a tiny bit of corrosion on one of the multilpin connectors. I’ll clean the males on the board and try to clean the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
Thanks for the replies guys. I'll do some...

Thanks for the replies guys. I'll do some disassembly and check the board. The connectors are in very good condition.

I'm in the process of dismantling the rear hatch window wiper to get the hatch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-21-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,263
Posted By cfoss
2003 4.4i-Doors auto Locking like Crazy!

Hi all. I'm working on my duaghter's X5-trying to get it right so she can drive off into the sunset.

It had the dreaded valve seal leaks, so I dropped the cradle and changed them out...fun job.
...
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