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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum 01-30-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,302
Posted By recuahc
Central Information Display not opening

Anyone had the same issue before?

My central information display is not opening. When the open button was pushed, the screen will try to open, but it seems like something is holding it back. I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2015, 09:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Thanks guys for the suggestions. I will try...

Thanks guys for the suggestions.

I will try to get a digital scope in Harbor Freight.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2015, 06:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
No coolant in oil as far as I can tell. I haven't...

No coolant in oil as far as I can tell. I haven't deal with this kind of issue so this is something new to me.

Jfoj, what do I need to do to check that valve spring? And what tools are required...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2015, 04:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Thanks, but I don't think it's the issue here. I...

Thanks, but I don't think it's the issue here. I got zero compression on cylinder 3.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2015, 03:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
126,572 miles. No overheating history..

126,572 miles. No overheating history..
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-14-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
UPDATE: I think I have found my problem. Did...

UPDATE:

I think I have found my problem. Did a compression test and found cylinder 3 dead zero compression! All five cylinders are around 130 except for cylinder 3.

I have tried to put some oil...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-13-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
UPDATE: Checked the oil dipstick and it was dry!!...

UPDATE: Checked the oil dipstick and it was dry!! What the %^$!#?? How come the OBC didn't tell me that it's low? I don't see any leaks under the car. I check the oil level from time to time so I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I can only get engine coolant temp and intake air...

I can only get engine coolant temp and intake air temp:

http://oi62.tinypic.com/2vuzzoi.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2015, 07:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
jfoj, 752 rpm with 9.59 g/s was not stable....

jfoj,

752 rpm with 9.59 g/s was not stable. I had to press the gas pedal once in a while to keep the engine running. Those were all taken in Parked mode. I will test it again tomorrow morning.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2015, 07:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
jfoj, 126,572 miles. CCV and hoses are...

jfoj,

126,572 miles. CCV and hoses are original. Intake boots are original. Fuel pump and filter are all original as well. I've checked the intake boots countless times already and I'm sure that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
jfoj, I don't have a smoke machine to test...

jfoj,

I don't have a smoke machine to test it yet. I'll try to make a DIY one..

For now, I can only provide what my Launch tool can give me.

Here are the freeze frame data:
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Thanks to jfoj, upallnight, and all the members...

Thanks to jfoj, upallnight, and all the members who helped. I forgot to update you guys that I cleared up the codes few days ago. Now, the lean codes are gone and left with three codes.

P0301...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2015, 04:44 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
The last refuel was the day before the car died....

The last refuel was the day before the car died. There are 3/4 of gas right now.



Yes, I got the original disa pin.



All the way to the floor.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2015, 12:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Everything was put back together properly...

Everything was put back together properly including the rubber gasket ring. I did spray on all the joints from the MAF section to throttle elbow boot and Disa Valve - intake section.

I also...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2015, 06:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Thanks upallnight, I have posted some screenshots...

Thanks upallnight, I have posted some screenshots on the previous page with the live fuel trim information.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 07:22 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I've checked all the vacuum lines, intake boot,...

I've checked all the vacuum lines, intake boot, etc. sprayed brake cleaner to see if the idle will improve, nothing.

So, I am now really puzzled!! Could this be fuel filter??

EDIT: When I try...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 05:34 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I also noticed this tube next to the fuel vent...

I also noticed this tube next to the fuel vent valve (not sure what it's called) that was just hanging with nothing connected to it. Photo below shows the tube colored in red and the clip that holds...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Yes, that's why I triggered the P0102 code. I...

Yes, that's why I triggered the P0102 code. I tried to start the car without the MAF connected.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 05:04 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
While looking for vacuum leaks, I decided to...

While looking for vacuum leaks, I decided to remove the throttle body to clean it. I noticed some oil inside as well as in the intake manifold where you put the disa valve.

Is this the culprit for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 03:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Not sure about that. Is that something I can...

Not sure about that. Is that something I can measure?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I did what you suggested, but the idle didn't...

I did what you suggested, but the idle didn't improve.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 03:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
Here are some live datastream from my scanner: ...

Here are some live datastream from my scanner:

http://oi60.tinypic.com/2aig76g.jpg

http://oi58.tinypic.com/ape4vt.jpg

http://oi59.tinypic.com/2ypnji8.jpg

http://oi58.tinypic.com/5umy9t.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2015, 12:13 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I used three revisions of Torque (latest and two...

I used three revisions of Torque (latest and two older versions). The dongles I bought were clearly knock-offs. So I had to buy a Creader VI+ locally which works great.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
I got two bluetooth adapters from eBay. Both...

I got two bluetooth adapters from eBay. Both didn't work and I believe were non-genuine elm327s. They can connect to the vehicle's ECU, but couldnt fetch fault codes and live data.

I believe my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,175
Posted By recuahc
And, as I have posted on the previous page, I...

And, as I have posted on the previous page, I found some oil residue on the Disa Valve when I removed it, which I don't think was normal. Would that cause the engine to misfire?
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