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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By jnclem
Thanks for the link to the guide, that’s very...

Thanks for the link to the guide, that’s very helpful. Actually mine takes the 7507. Apparently that’s the designation for the offset pins according to that guide. That’s exactly what I found...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By jnclem
I have some 1156A's but they don’t have the...

I have some 1156A's but they don’t have the offset pins. I went into Oreillys tonight though and found some 21w amber bulbs with offset pins. They fit and work, hopefully they’re OK.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-07-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,362
Posted By jnclem
Rear Turn Signal Bulb Confusion

Trying to replace my rear turn signal bulb with no dealer nearby. Ever search that I do shows that my car takes an amber bulb with NO offset in the pins, but mine does have an offset.

Id like to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-09-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By jnclem
Just to finish this thread, it turned out to be...

Just to finish this thread, it turned out to be what I suspected more and more as evidence piled up - the diode board in the regulator was going bad. The car would charge at 13.5 to 13.8, so the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2020, 11:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By jnclem
Today it was out for about 4 miles from the...

Today it was out for about 4 miles from the house, then it blinked for maybe a minute or more, then stayed on after that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2020, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By jnclem
I was thinking that my next step is probably to...

I was thinking that my next step is probably to have it checked by someone with better equipment than I have. I’ve never heard of a battery light on where the alternator was still putting out it’s...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By jnclem
Right. And if Bosch brushes wear out that fast, I...

Right. And if Bosch brushes wear out that fast, I won't be buying another Bosch alternator.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-31-2020, 03:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,385
Posted By jnclem
Charging Light On - Alternator putting out 14.1V

OK brain-trust. What's up with this. My charge light came on the other day. I took the car home, and since is was snowing, didn't do any diagnostics, just put a charger on to top up the battery.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-13-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By jnclem
Window Regulator Bolts Loose

My driver's door had been rattling for some time. I thought it was from a set of keys I keep in the lower pocket. But last week, the window suddenly got jammed in the down position. From what I had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
I’m probably doing several things wrong, although...

I’m probably doing several things wrong, although is did basically what you said. Anyplace the fluid touched the clear coat, it ruined it. I ended up just being extremely careful not to get any touch...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
When you start over, what do you use to sand down...

When you start over, what do you use to sand down your previous attempt. I tried the pressing out the paint with a nitrile glove, but still had a mess. I ordered their little squeegee with the kit,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
Just to follow up on this. I got the Dr....

Just to follow up on this. I got the Dr. Colorchip #335. Pretty much the same as the BMW touchup - way too dark. Maybe a tiny bit closer. At least there is no bare metal showing anymore.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2019, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
I started with the Lanka kit where you put in a...

I started with the Lanka kit where you put in a blob, let it partially dry, then use their blob eliminator to smooth it to the height of the surface. I'm sure I was doing something wrong, but I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-11-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
Thanks. I might try that.

Thanks. I might try that.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2019, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
I spread it as thin as I could. It looks...

I spread it as thin as I could. It looks terrible, but it's better than bare metal. I understand that all metallic paints look darker when applied in liquid form as opposed to a spray, but this is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-07-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,695
Posted By jnclem
Touch up Paint too dark

I have a 2002 e53 in Estroil Blue. I bought BMW touch up paint #335, but it looks WAY too dark. The car was garaged for most of its life until I got it. I can't imagine that the paint has faded that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,291
Posted By jnclem
I think this stuff is the best. Used in Aviation...

I think this stuff is the best. Used in Aviation and marine applications. Also good for protecting the steering u-joints.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2019, 10:19 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,291
Posted By jnclem
I’ve always sprayed my door seals with silicone a...

I’ve always sprayed my door seals with silicone a couple times during the winter on all our vehicles. Any of them will freeze shut, not just the BMW. Your spray sounds better. But, here, it generally...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,291
Posted By jnclem
Good information. I broke my rear driver side DHC...

Good information. I broke my rear driver side DHC a couple of weeks ago. It had gotten up to 21 degrees, Yup that’s when everyone here starts wearing flip flops and washing cars, so I washed the car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By jnclem
Twisting and pulling wasn’t working for me. I was...

Twisting and pulling wasn’t working for me. I was at the point where I was going to break something, so I tried the not to hard smack to get the latch back to the closed position. It went. After that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2019, 12:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By jnclem
Just for anyone that pulls this up later, I was...

Just for anyone that pulls this up later, I was able to fix the latch today. First I had to give the latch a fairly good smack from the outside to get it back into the closed, flat, position. Once it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2019, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By jnclem
Glove Compartment Latch

Tonight when I got home, I took something out of the glove box and closed it, but the latch stayed out and it’s now jammed. It doesn’t feel broken, although it might be, it’s more like it stayed in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2018, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By jnclem
I’m getting rid of my staggered, low-profile...

I’m getting rid of my staggered, low-profile wheels - not at all practical for where I live. These are 255/55/18. But that’s good information. Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By jnclem
Yeah I know. It doesn’t make any sense to me...

Yeah I know. It doesn’t make any sense to me either, but it not only works, but as the tire wears, the beads shift every time the tire starts to roll and they keep it in balance throughout its life....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2018, 02:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By jnclem
Tire Balancing Beads?

I just put a set of style 183 rims on my 2002 X5 4.6is. The front brakes clear the rims, but they did strip off the old tire balancing weights on the rims. I suppose my tire shop could simply...
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