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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 09:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,388
Posted By Danger
I had a similar issue - failed NJ inspection 3...

I had a similar issue - failed NJ inspection 3 times due to emissions and was told the same 'drive it for 100 miles' blah blah. Finally, folks at BMW Morristown gave me the following instructions...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 08:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,770
Posted By Danger
Are you getting any codes? SES light? It could be...

Are you getting any codes? SES light? It could be a number of things. I had somewhat similar symptoms, accompanied by loss of power, and it turned out to be a blown head gasket and cracked head. Not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-29-2011, 08:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,386
Posted By Danger
Thanks for the input guys. Really appreciate it. ...

Thanks for the input guys. Really appreciate it.

The only reason I was looking in to it was that my injectors have 165,000 miles on them and was considering replacing them since there's some other...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,386
Posted By Danger
Fuel Injector Upgrade for E53 - Is there such a thing?

Hi Folks,

So I've toyed with the idea of upgrading my injectors. Ater reading a few threads here and in other sights, it seems most folks bring up the "mustang" injectors, sold by Five-o motors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
BTW I did consider a new engine ($7k) or getting...

BTW I did consider a new engine ($7k) or getting rid of it. Bit given current finances and the fact the car's paid for, I opted to do the fix and hope to get a few more years out of it. Aside from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
Hey Storm, Sorry to hear about your latest....

Hey Storm,

Sorry to hear about your latest. Mine ended up almost being the same thing! Essentially, after changing the plugs and other replacements the car was running great. Then, after an oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2011, 12:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Danger
UPDATE - EXPERT INSIGHT DESPERATELY NEEDED ...

UPDATE - EXPERT INSIGHT DESPERATELY NEEDED

Frustrated beyond belief, I took the car to the mechanic who replaced my CCV 5 months ago. His diagnosis is that it's a cylinder head issue - definitely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Danger
P1351 Misfire cylinder 5 with fuel cut-off is...

P1351 Misfire cylinder 5 with fuel cut-off is kicking my ass! Latest is I have tried/noticed the following:

-moved coils and plugs; misfire stayed with cylinder 5
-i get a sharp rattle when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Danger
Yes, if I stay at a stop light long enough the...

Yes, if I stay at a stop light long enough the light goes on and car shakes a bit. Occasionally the light will come on while decelerating.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2011, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,903
Posted By Danger
1349, 1351 misfires and loud rattle on acceleration

Hello folks. Really need help here. Have been getting p1349, p1351 codes when slowing down to a stop or at idle. Also, getting a loud rattle (with and without CEL) when accelerating and pressing on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,704
Posted By Danger
Thanks for the info. Will look into getting her...

Thanks for the info. Will look into getting her pressure tested.

Would you guys know what the part # is or the blown water jacket? I'm assuming it's part of the head cover gasket set? What's...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,704
Posted By Danger
creamy sludge post oil separator change?

I'm a bit stumped here. I had my oil separator changed a few months back prior to the "real" cold weather start. Since, I've noticed: a) have some of that caramel-colored sludge in the dipstick and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2011, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
May want to try a search on checking the...

May want to try a search on checking the injectors. I know that one way is to open the manifold cover and listen for a buzz sound using a long screwdriver like a stetoscope. But if you think it is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2011, 01:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
Given you live in a warmer climate, I'd probably...

Given you live in a warmer climate, I'd probably rule any oil separator issues out. Have you tried switching the coils to see if the misfire follows with it? Another thing you may want to do before...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,548
Posted By Danger
Got it. Thanks!

Got it. Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,548
Posted By Danger
Thanks JCL. This is exactly why I love this site....

Thanks JCL. This is exactly why I love this site. Really appreciate the invaluable insight. Again, just to educate myself further, but what do you mean by a "larger exhaust?"
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By Danger
You need an OBDII scanner to clear the codes. If...

You need an OBDII scanner to clear the codes. If he doesn't have one he can take it to an autozone and they can do it for free. But if the cylinder has multiple misfires, it will likely come back....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,458
Posted By Danger
Thanks Cisc0. That is pretty much what I'm...

Thanks Cisc0. That is pretty much what I'm experiencing as well in addition to the bit of sludge.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 11:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,548
Posted By Danger
Thanks for the feedback guys. Really appreciate...

Thanks for the feedback guys. Really appreciate it. Not sure yet if I will do this mod but trying to understand more about it. I know that the performance gains will not be as "significant" as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 01:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,548
Posted By Danger
Talking ideal x-pipe positioning for performance gain?

I've read through a ton of x-pipe threads but none seem to indicate what the best positioning would be for maximum performance gain - not talking sound here, just added hp/torque. I have a 3.0...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2011, 12:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,458
Posted By Danger
Question for you guys who've got this done - were...

Question for you guys who've got this done - were you experiencing any loss in oil pressure prior to the repair? Was there any moisture build up in the oil cap and/or dipstick? I too have a gasket...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2011, 02:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
Hey guys. Sorry for the belated update, but...

Hey guys. Sorry for the belated update, but figure this could help someone else. After doing all of the above, including replacing with a new battery which was due anyways, I still was getting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
That makes a lot of sense. Thanks again, I guess...

That makes a lot of sense. Thanks again, I guess with what I heard about the bmw battery being "lifetime" I never thought of it first - I had even cleaned the ignition switch but didn't think to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-07-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
Thanks mywidebody02. That's a good point - my...

Thanks mywidebody02. That's a good point - my battery is the original as well (2001) and the X's got 156,000 miles on it. But would a low battery cause a misfire or just crank and rough start? Is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-06-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,068
Posted By Danger
Cold Start shakes, misfires & exhaust sputter. Not just another thread...

Ok, I'm at a loss here. I know there's been quite a few cold start & misfire posts out there. I have gone through quite a few.

During cold starts (in all weather types, but worse in winter), my...
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