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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-12-2025, 06:24 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

In case this helps someone in the future, I...

In case this helps someone in the future, I wanted to finish up this thread with what fixed our X5 not locking.

Recapping the thread to one post:

• The X5 wouldn't lock by key or by center...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

03-03-2025, 10:26 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Currently, I think the issue was the door lock...

Currently, I think the issue was the door lock tumbler pin being broken.

That part that goes from the Driver door lock into the door actuator came out in 2 pieces. That pin with the round 4 point...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-18-2025, 12:15 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

I replaced the driver door switch part. It still...

I replaced the driver door switch part. It still won't lock, no sound of mechanism moving.
Move on to replacing the actuator?

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-15-2025, 06:45 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

The fob used to work, and hasn't for a few...

The fob used to work, and hasn't for a few months. I'm pretty sure its gotta be the battery.

I gripe at the GM dealer about the MyCadillac app, not being able to start my Lyriq... First world...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-15-2025, 06:13 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Thanks guys I'll get a new fob and a new part for...

Thanks guys I'll get a new fob and a new part for the window control... So crazy that we can't just replace the battery like other cars...

I really appreciate all of the help

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-15-2025, 04:01 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

EDIT: Never mind its gotta be in the door panel,...

EDIT: Never mind its gotta be in the door panel, since you said water intrusion.
XOutpost search isn't working for me...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-15-2025, 03:55 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

I'm using a XTool D7 ...

I'm using a XTool D7

https://www.amazon.com/XTOOL-D7-Bidirectional-Scan-Tool/dp/B098LF38DS?sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

02-15-2025, 03:14 PM

Replies: 29

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

Views: 2,571

Posted By SaltLifeCI

2002 X5 3.0 - Doors won't lock with key, or center button

The battery has been dead on the fob for more than a year. We have always used the key in the lock/unlock on the driver door.

The Key feels like theres no resistance turning left or right (not...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-12-2023, 02:25 AM

Replies: 3

And she's back again... Codes 67, E4 & E3 :wow:

Views: 1,086

Posted By SaltLifeCI

I hear ya… I just got the Bentley manual today. ...

I hear ya… I just got the Bentley manual today. Maybe I’ll find something in there. It seems like if there was a fuel problem I’d be able to hear/feel a flutter on accel or popping on decel.
...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-11-2023, 07:43 PM

Replies: 3

And she's back again... Codes 67, E4 & E3 :wow:

Views: 1,086

Posted By SaltLifeCI

And she's back again... Codes 67, E4 & E3 :wow:

I replaced the fan clutch, took the X5 (2002 - 3.0i, auto) for a ride to drop my Caddy off at the dealer. On the way back, I got a Check engine light.

Hooked up my scan tool and I have 3...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-03-2023, 08:36 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

I was at a wedding in Oregon recently. I was...

I was at a wedding in Oregon recently. I was sitting around with the guys talking cars... I mentioned we got this X5 to have a tow vehicle around, and said some of the things I repaired or replaced....

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-03-2023, 08:27 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

The fan is NOT spinning that much. Someone else...

The fan is NOT spinning that much. Someone else on this forum recommended Behr so I'll go with that.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B604UCM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A19A1EXKV59DSL&psc=1...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-03-2023, 04:42 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

I might be right there ordering a few beers LOL...

I might be right there ordering a few beers LOL :beerchug:

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-03-2023, 04:41 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Yes the car is overnight cold, and the fan moves...

Yes the car is overnight cold, and the fan moves by hand. I wouldn't call it a spin. The fan moves a couple of fan blades then stops. Does that make sense? To move it more than one or two blade...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-02-2023, 07:39 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Ok we can't stop the fan... So that leaves the...

Ok we can't stop the fan... So that leaves the harmonic balancer? or theres something else to check?

I have to say we had a really good laugh with this test.

Man from Internet says stop the...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-02-2023, 06:02 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Ok I'll try that and post a video. The car is...

Ok I'll try that and post a video. The car is still warm I'll give it a bit then post a new video with the fan stopped.

Thanks so much!

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-02-2023, 05:47 PM

Replies: 12

What would make this sound?

Views: 1,223

Posted By SaltLifeCI

What would make this sound?

Hey guys,

Since starting with this X a couple of months ago, I took the path of replacing older parts, while I had covers/ fans off etc.

The alternator was bad when I picked up the vehicle...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

12-02-2023, 03:44 PM

Replies: 23

E53 Newbie!

Views: 4,138

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Good lookin X! Glad there's another woman here! :D

Good lookin X! Glad there's another woman here! :D

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-27-2023, 12:09 AM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Exactly! I ended up peeling the black plastic off...

Exactly! I ended up peeling the black plastic off of it, used a pair of needle nose pliers to move the bar back into place. I also shot a bunch of silicone down the cable. Which is likely what...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-26-2023, 04:08 PM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Looking at it a bit more I'm going to try...

Looking at it a bit more I'm going to try realigning that pin and spraying silicone in the cable sleeve... It can't hurt, I have to wait for a part anyway if the pin doesn't stay in place...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-26-2023, 03:48 PM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

New Belts and Pulleys installed. Now back to the...

New Belts and Pulleys installed. Now back to the door issue... The above posted part is definitely missing a rubber grommet or something, oh joy...

http://vipergirl.net/IMG_4690-1.JPG

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-26-2023, 03:42 PM

Replies: 17,698

What did you do to / for your E53 today??

Views: 3,912,190

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Today I installed new belts and replaced all 3...

Today I installed new belts and replaced all 3 pulleys. It was pretty easy job ��

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-17-2023, 06:22 PM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Before I could deal with the door panel, the...

Before I could deal with the door panel, the idler pulley spun off and took the belts with it :stickpoke :bustingup

I guess it's gonna be a work on the X5 weekend :imnew: :rofl:

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-15-2023, 09:19 PM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Then maybe that’s the issue, that the front...

Then maybe that’s the issue, that the front wasn’t clipped in good enough. I know the back was. I’d think it wouldn’t work at all if it wasn’t clipped in good. But stranger things have happened 🤣...

Forum: X5 (E53) Forum

11-15-2023, 09:01 PM

Replies: 12

Interior Door Handle - works a couple of times then pops off

Views: 1,049

Posted By SaltLifeCI

Yeah, it seemed to be in the right place... maybe...

Yeah, it seemed to be in the right place... maybe I should just order both parts for when I open that panel up again...

It seemed to me that part kinda of snaps on while the door latch is...

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