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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 81,896
Posted By Franksauto
The correct fix is valve guides or new heads....

The correct fix is valve guides or new heads. Valve seals wont make a difference once the guides are worn. Since this is a well known problem and just about every 4.8 ever made has this issue or will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2012, 04:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,763
Posted By Franksauto
Same here! Every time I get in the car I tell my...

Same here! Every time I get in the car I tell my wife I don't want to sell it. The car is awesome! If I can't get close to 20k ill just keep it. When I was in my search for one less than a year ago,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By Franksauto
havent been online in a while. Fault code was...

havent been online in a while. Fault code was right front door air bag. Cant remember the code # but it came back instantly after resetting. Tried several times. Pops back up as quick as I put it out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-22-2012, 09:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,763
Posted By Franksauto
Very nice. You should do well.

Very nice. You should do well.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 11:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,067
Posted By Franksauto
SRS light on

I had to replace the right front window regulator. In the process I removed the air bag without disconnecting the battery. Now the light is on. I had my friend reset the light with the new Snap-On...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,165
Posted By Franksauto
Leave it be! It looks great!

Leave it be! It looks great!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,434
Posted By Franksauto
File a dispute either through PayPal or your...

File a dispute either through PayPal or your credit card and return the headlights. That's way too much to pay and hear "fix it yourself". Your better off going through your credit card. Buy a pair...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-13-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 81,896
Posted By Franksauto
There should be a recall on that freaking...

There should be a recall on that freaking engine!!!! Everyone that has a 4.8 is experiancing an exhaust smoke issue to some degree. Unlike the 4.4 where its usually just a crankcase vent valve, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 01:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,328
Posted By Franksauto
I would call and speak to an agent. I almost...

I would call and speak to an agent. I almost bought an extended warranty plan. Good thing I called. My vehicle has over 80k miles on it so the company will only pay a cap of $3000 total over the 3...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2012, 12:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,934
Posted By Franksauto
I'm going through the same thing now. I replaced...

I'm going through the same thing now. I replaced the clip and it didnt help. The plastic where the cable connects is broken and the cable has about 1/2 inch of free play. just enough to cock the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,434
Posted By Franksauto
Hopefully you are all set. If they leak again I...

Hopefully you are all set. If they leak again I would demanded a refund or new set. As far as I am concerned you received them defective from the very beginning. Good luck. Hope it works out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By Franksauto
Dont feel like pulling the door panel again later...

Dont feel like pulling the door panel again later so I just bought a new oem BMW regulator from a guy on eBay. He had just sold one for $55 free shipping.
I asked if he had any more. He said he had...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 10:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By Franksauto
I'm going to try that with some liquid steel...

I'm going to try that with some liquid steel epoxy before I spend close to $200 on a regulator. I just dont want to keep tearing the door panel off.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By Franksauto
Yea thats what I thought. Such a simple fix but...

Yea thats what I thought. Such a simple fix but your forced to replace the whole regulator assy!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By Franksauto
This is what I found on ebay. It is all plastic...

This is what I found on ebay. It is all plastic unlike the oem which is plastic on metal, unless it mounts to the metal somehow?
1 Pack BMW X5 WINDOW REGULATOR CLIP Front B | eBay...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,156
Posted By Franksauto
Need a window regulator clip

So I got around to pulling my door apart. I found the common problem, the cheap $1.24 window clip. I replaced it but I still have the same problem. The window is getting stuck at the bottom. Upon...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2012, 03:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,588
Posted By Franksauto
regulator clip

So I replaced my broken window clip and still having the same problem. I know for sure it is the regulator clip. The cable became disconnected from the clip. The plastic around the cable lug broke. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,429
Posted By Franksauto
I have had the same experiance with 2 dealers....

I have had the same experiance with 2 dealers. (not BMW) One was a 6 hour drive and they gave me the old bait & switch when I got there. The other was a "reputable" Toyota dealer. After talking with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By Franksauto
I found the problem. The plastic clip is broken...

I found the problem. The plastic clip is broken and glass is loose or disconnected from the bracket just like Squeasel said. Dont know if I should try the clip for $5 or just get the regulator assy.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2012, 04:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,913
Posted By Franksauto
Window gets stuck down?

Went out with the wife last night. She went to roll her window up and nothing. I pulled over and noticed the window moves about an inch and the outside door handle moves like the window is hiting it?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By Franksauto
If I decide to sell mine I wont let it go for...

If I decide to sell mine I wont let it go for under 20k. Other than a little curb rash on a couple wheels its in showroom condition in and out. Not a ding, nick or scratch anywhere and 4 brand new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,547
Posted By Franksauto
I havent seen a nice black/black 06 anywhere for...

I havent seen a nice black/black 06 anywhere for under $20k. Believe me, I looked hard all across the country for 6 months. Even with 120k they are not cheap! I almost bought one a few months back...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2012, 07:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 21,434
Posted By Franksauto
This guy was talking about reselling a defective...

This guy was talking about reselling a defective light??? Its junk, why is he worried about having 1 used and one new. He should have just swapped the set for you. I would have filed a dispute...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 781,665
Posted By Franksauto
I was going crazy trying to figure this out. My...

I was going crazy trying to figure this out. My red globe does not turn. Last night i realized my rear view mirror along with the side mirrors is auto darkening. There is a little sensor eye on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,986
Posted By Franksauto
WOW! Tons of repairs. Sounds like you have a...

WOW! Tons of repairs. Sounds like you have a completely rebuilt car.
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