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Forum: BMW X5 SAV Forum (E53)

Discussion forum for the original BMW X5 Sport Activity Vehicle.
Model years: 2000 - 2006
Chassis code: E53

  1. Adjuster Unit 11617544805

    The "adjuster unit" (Item Number 7 in the picture below or on attached link) on my 2002 3.0 is making a ticking noise. It appears to be driven by...

    Started by robertplattbell‎, 12-01-2009 11:29 PM
    • Replies: 8
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    05-09-2012, 01:03 PM Go to last post
  2. Warning X5 Transfer Cases Flawed - Class Action?

    Dear Prospective Future X5 buyer ( and BMWUSA ), After some investigating internet bmw forums and speaking with numerous bmw part counter...

    Started by treztark6‎, 08-21-2008 10:36 PM
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    05-03-2012, 04:41 PM Go to last post
  3. Service engine soon and rough idle

    I have 2001 X5 with 3.0L engine. It just turned 60000 miles and is out of warranty. This morning when I turn on the engine, it was idling rough and a...

    Started by hemantbhavsar‎, 02-23-2004 03:53 PM
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 299
    05-01-2012, 11:26 AM Go to last post
  4. Towing 7000 lbs with a X5 4.4l 6000 tow rating

    hey guys, I have read a few things and wondered if anyone had any personal experience or knowledge on towing over tow rating capacity. I have a...

    Started by Carlfluk‎, 04-27-2012 02:54 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 161
    05-01-2012, 11:20 AM Go to last post
  5. Misfire due to valvecover issue

    My 2002 X5 4.4 started misfiring the other day. I checked codes and found a 38 (Misfire cyl #7) and a 3E (Misfire, random multiple cyl). A first, I...

    Started by randerson‎, 04-22-2012 01:14 PM
    coil, misfire, valve cover
    • Replies: 1
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    04-28-2012, 08:58 AM Go to last post
  6. Installing PIONEER AVIC-Z2 in DSP BMW X5

    I am not a fan of aftermarket stereos, but the Bordmonitor display on my 2002 X5 has been slowly going South over the years and now is on the verge...

    Started by Robert Platt Bell‎, 05-21-2010 08:40 PM
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    04-28-2012, 08:53 AM Go to last post
  7. Spoke to BMWNA about Peeling Door Pulls

    A BMW rep called me yesterday in response to my post about the X5's peeling door pulls. He asked why I didn't just have them replaced again. I told...

    Started by sconstantine‎, 11-27-2002 07:53 AM
    • Replies: 15
    • Views: 927
    04-28-2012, 08:43 AM Go to last post
  8. 4.4L engine "pulses" at low throttle

    I have an 05 x5 with 4.4L and have recently noticed that the engine pulses when cruising at very low throttle openings (35 - 40 mph). By pulses, what...

    Started by studioj‎, 02-16-2010 08:01 AM
    • Replies: 10
    • Views: 740
    04-19-2012, 05:46 PM Go to last post
  9. 04 4.4 Transmission Problems.......

    There seem to be a number of 04 4.4 owners who are reporting transmission performance issues. What are the dealers or BMWNA saying about this? Is...

    Started by woody‎, 03-20-2004 08:59 PM
    • Replies: 13
    • Views: 290
    04-10-2012, 11:56 PM Go to last post
  10. Need help with \'04 4.4 transmission problems

    My 2004 4.4 X5 has been in to the dealer twice for transmission problems (lurching, throttle delay), and the service dept. says they can't find...

    Started by Psycho‎, 04-20-2004 04:12 PM
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 44
    04-10-2012, 11:51 PM Go to last post
  11. DIY oil change parts fell out

    I was changing out my oil filter when these parts fell out. I don't know what they are or where they belong. There's no part number stamped on them,...

    Started by drgeeforce‎, 02-04-2012 03:22 PM
    • Replies: 5
    • Views: 270
    03-31-2012, 12:42 PM Go to last post
  12. carfax please 5UMDU93567LM08282

    CarFax please on this '07 Mcoupe 5UMDU93567LM08282

    Started by tmw‎, 12-22-2010 12:21 PM
    • Replies: 1
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    03-30-2012, 03:18 PM Go to last post
  13. engine failsafe issues (random)

    Hey all, I have an 03 e53 4.6is with a Dinan S3 package. For the past 16 months I have had random issues with the X going into "engine failsafe...

    Started by xalaskan‎, 03-11-2012 10:03 PM
    dinan, e53, engine failsafe, supercharged, x5
    • Replies: 0
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    03-11-2012, 10:03 PM Go to last post
  14. Engine Failsafe Prog.....my wife\'s X5 3.0i....

    ...sputtered and stalled twice yesterday and the "Engine Failsafe Prog" was displayed on the MID and some of the other warning lights came on also. ...

    Started by rodybmw‎, 03-16-2004 02:55 PM
    • Replies: 14
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    03-11-2012, 10:02 PM Go to last post
  15. Navigation update

    Installed the nav update and 2011 road maps this weekend in my 4.8is. I bought the update from bavnav.net and it's awesome. Now I have perspective...

    Started by beecee‎, 11-14-2010 06:46 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 1,023
    03-07-2012, 12:50 PM Go to last post
  16. Inexpensive Window Regulators

    On Ebay today, window regulators for $24: ...

    Started by Robert Platt Bell‎, 03-07-2012 12:41 PM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 122
    03-07-2012, 12:41 PM Go to last post
  17. Tune up?

    Hi Im new and will register soon. For now I have a question. I'm "car sitting" my sisters 2003 BMW X5 3.0i and after driving it a short distance it...

    Started by FelixNY‎, 02-17-2012 02:04 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 176
    03-07-2012, 12:34 PM Go to last post
  18. Self level suspension inactive help !

    Hi everyone, i need your helps, i have 01 X5 4.4i, i don't think my car has a self level adjustment, anyway, yesterday i replaced the L, R front...

    Started by fastnee39‎, 03-03-2012 10:31 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 275
    03-03-2012, 10:31 AM Go to last post
  19. window regulator class-action?

    As much as I dislike dealing with attorneys, I want to get an idea of how many X5 owners would be interested in a class-action suit against BMW for...

    Started by Tom in NC‎, 07-16-2004 02:48 PM
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    02-10-2012, 10:03 PM Go to last post
  20. SELF LEVELING SUSPENSION INACTIVE

    HELLO THERE I REALY NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET, I HAVE FINALY RECIVED MY X5 4.6 IS HERE IN NAIROBI EAST AFRICA THE CAR HAS COME WITH A SELF LEVELING...

    Started by HUNTER1‎, 10-01-2006 06:36 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 2,401
    02-04-2012, 02:47 AM Go to last post
  21. Looking For Headlights

    I am in the market for the brightest High and low beem headlights available for an X5 3.O I Thanks

    Started by dmat12345‎, 01-18-2012 01:54 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 173
    02-02-2012, 01:15 PM Go to last post
  22. X5 overheat, engine destroyed

    A friend has a 2001 X5 (3.0 6cyl) with 82k on it that expired on the freeway the other day with his wife driving. Apparently sprung a leak in the...

    Started by gjbrauch‎, 06-08-2006 05:46 PM
    • Replies: 16
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    02-01-2012, 01:26 PM Go to last post
  23. door handle not engaging in 2001 X5

    I have a 2001 BMW X5. My driver side front door is shut and I can't get it open. I have had it freeze before, but in this case the handle doesn't...

    Started by eth33‎, 01-12-2012 01:59 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 275
    01-30-2012, 04:56 PM Go to last post
  24. Low oil pressure warning - check oil level

    Having not driven our 2006 E53 Diesel for about 2 weeks, I fired it up only to be greeted with a 'stop the vehicle - low oil pressure' warning,...

    Started by Unregistered‎, 01-29-2012 06:25 AM
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 249
    01-29-2012, 06:25 AM Go to last post
  25. Rough ride and very firm air suspension

    Hi (new to this forum) I've owned a 2003 X5 3.0d sport for 12 months and since the day i took ownership I have been very disappointed with the...

    Started by richardx5‎, 12-31-2011 03:02 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 400
    01-29-2012, 06:16 AM Go to last post
  26. HELP--Dead Battery / Dealer Rip Off?

    I hope someone out there has had this problem and knows how to fix it (sorry it's long, but have to include the details): In the last month, our...

    Started by Army in Germany‎, 07-25-2005 01:58 PM
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    01-03-2012, 04:45 PM Go to last post
  27. X5 water temp much cooler than normal.

    2001 BMW X5 3.0 I just noticed this weekend, my X5 water temp is running much cooler than normal, even after a 30 mile drive down the highway. ...

    Started by Rick G in IL‎, 12-27-2011 03:10 PM
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 164
    01-03-2012, 04:39 PM Go to last post
  28. Engine burning smell through the front air vents

    For some time now I have been getting a very strong smell of something burning in the engine compartment which seems to find its way into the front...

    Started by XZ-Driver‎, 04-23-2005 09:24 AM
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    12-27-2011, 10:33 AM Go to last post
  29. Front door won't open from outside. Cable loose. Please help.

    Hi all, My X5 door handle won't work from the outside. I think my mom pulled too hard the other day, and now it only open from the inside. The...

    Started by bikramsingh‎, 12-11-2011 05:13 PM
    • Replies: 2
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    12-16-2011, 07:28 PM Go to last post
  30. Driver's side mirror discoloration and melting

    Hello, I have a question. My driver's side mirror is for some reason becoming very discolored and the surrounding plastic appears to be melting...

    Started by DriverX‎, 12-14-2011 01:34 PM
    mirror discolor
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 409
    12-16-2011, 07:24 PM Go to last post
  31. Old-timers?

    Hi, In 2001 I had a X5 3.0 and posted a bit on this board. I went to the archives and found a few of the old posts, and it got me wondering if...

    Started by skip‎, 11-11-2010 02:52 PM
    • Replies: 11
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    12-14-2011, 01:30 PM Go to last post
  32. Anybody have an extra carfax? BMW X5 5UXFA53532LH80655

    If anyone has an extra carfax, I would appreciate if you would run 5UXFA53532LH80655. I'm going to go look at it this afternoon. Thank you, Chris.

    Started by cricha5‎, 12-14-2011 01:21 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    12-14-2011, 01:21 PM Go to last post
  33. Urgent!! how to avoid digital odometer rollback?

    hi, all!! i got a problem!! actually not my car, is my bf's x5 my bf's has a pretty high mileage on his leased x5 , so he is "smart" enough...

    Started by sweetiebingbing‎, 01-14-2005 04:24 PM
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    • Replies: 34
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    12-12-2011, 08:26 AM Go to last post
  34. Hottest X5 on Earth owned by a member

    MTN81 Almost a Member! Registered: Feb 2002 Location: Greenwich/NYC Posts: 47 Why the hell would you want to raise an ML!!!!!!! Raising the...

    Started by CNN BREAKING NEWS!‎, 08-08-2002 06:15 PM
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 237
    12-03-2011, 12:07 AM Go to last post
  35. Shimmy at 70 mph

    Just started doing it last week. I am getting the tires rebalanced as a first step. Anyone else have this problem? 18" tires for this car are...

    Started by Robert Platt Bell‎, 11-26-2011 02:01 PM
    • Replies: 1
    • Views: 148
    11-29-2011, 05:51 PM Go to last post
  36. E53 amp buzzing

    Hello, this is my first post as a registered member. I've lurked as a guest for a bit and decided to sign up. The issue I have is that with the...

    Started by INDe34‎, 10-24-2011 11:19 AM
    amp, amp module buzzing, amp noise, brake, lear buzzing
    • Replies: 1
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    11-26-2011, 01:58 PM Go to last post
  37. Buzzing noise from the indicator unit!

    Bmw X5, 3.0 DSport, 2002.I have a problem with my x5, when I turn my headlights on, I can hear a noise from the indicator unit installed on the rhs...

    Started by Mza‎, 11-22-2011 03:49 PM
    • Replies: 0
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    11-22-2011, 03:49 PM Go to last post
  38. 2006 Diesel blowing smoke

    I purchased a 2006 E53 Diesel a year ago, and have noticed that it seems to blow more smoke than most X5 Diesels under hard acceleration. Doesn't use...

    Started by Smoky‎, 09-24-2011 05:26 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 362
    11-19-2011, 11:18 PM Go to last post
  39. Key/Seat Memory Problem Solved?

    Yesterday I received a call from BMWNA regarding satisfaction with my new X5. I mentioned the key/seat memory problem. She said BMW is working on a...

    Started by sreev‎, 04-23-2002 01:18 PM
    • Replies: 14
    • Views: 613
    11-06-2011, 11:30 PM Go to last post
  40. X5 E53 transmission fluid dramas

    I have a 2003 3.0 D sport with a GM transmission. It has started to jump up and down geras at around 40 MPH and appears to be a little sluggish. I am...

    Started by Unregistered‎, 04-03-2011 06:43 AM
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,229
    11-01-2011, 03:21 PM Go to last post

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