The X5 E53 Forum

Oil consumption expectations for 3.0 X5 - wrileywood 2005-12-21 18:08:10 (2294 views)
- It shouldn't use any oil. What are you seeing? (nt) - davidc 2005-12-21 19:22:54 (1473 views)
  - Re: It shouldn't use any oil. What are you seeing? - wrileywood 2005-12-22 18:48:51 (1304 views)
    - Re: It shouldn't use any oil. What are you seeing? - bestroger 2006-03-23 11:34:35 (1084 views)
      - Re: It shouldn't use any oil. What are you seeing? - wrileywood 2006-03-23 21:06:26 (1127 views)
        
        I'm glad that you got the problems resolved. Thanks for - davidc 2006-03-24 04:16:24 (893 views)
        Re: Frozen door problem - wrileywood 2006-03-23 21:22:00 (924 views)

Davidc, do you know where is the radio module in X5? - jch1511 2005-12-03 15:27:52 (1169 views)
- Hmm. Not quite sure. - davidc 2005-12-04 02:38:03 (787 views)
  - Thanks, I will look hard again behind the CDC. (nt) - jch1511 2005-12-04 16:45:25 (866 views)
    - Let us know what you learn. (nt) - davidc 2005-12-05 01:47:55 (788 views)
      - if you didn't find out yet... - J.Guo 2006-01-14 22:33:09 (828 views)
        
        Thanks, found it, was hoping I have the new Gen radio... (nt) - jch1511 2006-03-06 13:31:54 (827 views)

removal of old sat nav unit - stucam33 2006-02-20 08:22:49 (1778 views)
- There are a couple of screws under the trim that covers (url) - davidc 2006-02-22 03:24:13 (1181 views)

Is this a common problem with the X5? (url) - johngoga 2006-02-06 12:26:34 (2231 views)
- I guess some have had some problems, but I absolutely loved the X5 - davidc 2006-02-06 23:12:39 (1146 views)
- You need to really test drive an actual car for X5 because - sunobmr7 2006-02-06 21:29:35 (1156 views)
- GET THIS ONE (find a way) (url) - JibbaJabba 2006-02-06 17:54:43 (1157 views)
  - Well all these problems just steered me clear from buying one Phew! (nt) - kingdom7 2006-02-06 21:31:19 (1105 views)
- X5 problems ... yes ... maybe not so bad - duke550is 2006-02-06 17:02:16 (2293 views)
- 2003 X5 with no major issues (pic) - tbyrns 2006-02-06 16:46:03 (1708 views)
- I doubt they're much worse than any other bimmer... Experiences (longer) - eDoug 2006-02-06 14:55:50 (1068 views)
- I think it really depends....Here are my thoughts...... - Magnum 2006-02-06 13:37:45 (1174 views)
  - Ohh one more and probably the best.... - Magnum 2006-02-06 14:49:31 (1002 views)
  - After reading all that i will stay away from the X5, Thanks Magnum... (nt) - johngoga 2006-02-06 14:02:22 (1006 views)
- No, that's not a common problem. The X5's use the same - davidc 2006-02-06 13:17:52 (1359 views)
- I've been looking at X5's too and so far, 3 have had bad windows regs...... - tdaniely 2006-02-06 12:43:52 (1145 views)
  - If you liked the 4.4L - try the 4.6is, or better yet, the 4.8is!!! - eDoug 2006-02-06 15:07:43 (1077 views)
  - I think the engine in their case was an exception. It has - bmw635 2006-02-06 12:52:19 (949 views)
  - I know but... - johngoga 2006-02-06 12:49:04 (920 views)
    - I know the 3ser wind reg was common- a friend's 330 had - bmw635 2006-02-06 12:53:52 (909 views)
    - I kinda skimmed the article...was it a 3.0L 6 or a 4.4L V8 ? (nt) - tdaniely 2006-02-06 12:52:10 (991 views)

X5 Accessories - bbirchler 2006-01-30 16:04:01 (973 views)
- Check any of the BMW dealers listed at e38.org (url) - davidc 2006-02-03 02:22:38 (996 views)

H E L P - x5driver 2006-01-12 14:33:25 (872 views)
- Sounds like time for a replacent. - TripleX5 2006-01-16 22:38:43 (779 views)
  - Re: Sounds like time for a replacent. - x5driver 2006-01-17 04:37:58 (711 views)
    - I don't know off hand. Somthing like 50,75,100 tops. (url) - TripleX5 2006-01-17 18:04:12 (688 views)
      - Sorry, bad link. (url) - TripleX5 2006-01-17 18:05:48 (644 views)
        
        Long day at work. Above link is for X3s. X5 link inside. (url) - TripleX5 2006-01-17 18:07:07 (681 views)
        
        Re: Long day at work. Above link is for X3s. X5 link inside. - x5driver 2006-01-25 15:37:37 (657 views)

x5 2005 rear bumper step protection (nt) - boatvet 2004-12-05 22:08:41 (1151 views)
- Re: x5 2005 rear bumper step protection - boatvet 2004-12-05 22:12:27 (1056 views)
  - RAZR V3 and 2005 X5 - dshinju 2005-02-12 22:14:44 (1034 views)
    - Re: RAZR V3 and 2005 X5 - rcallo8406 2006-01-25 13:12:32 (390 views)
    - It should pair like any other bluetooth phone. (url) - davidc 2005-02-15 02:29:44 (1570 views)
  - Since the lower hatch folds down, I never understood the point of this - ucrewx5 2004-12-06 07:28:58 (938 views)

01 X5 driver door freezes - booninety 2006-01-15 22:01:47 (966 views)
- Some models produced prior to 07/2002 had that problem. (url) - davidc 2006-01-16 04:38:44 (1111 views)

X5 4.6is Engine noise/idle compared to 4.4i - allisong 2005-07-30 15:55:30 (830 views)
- Re: X5 4.6is Engine noise/idle compared to 4.4i - clim 2006-01-06 19:20:10 (602 views)
  - Re: X5 4.6is Engine noise/idle compared to 4.4i - allisong 2006-01-07 05:33:29 (727 views)
    - Re: X5 4.6is Engine noise/idle compared to 4.4i - clim 2006-01-09 12:08:05 (556 views)

anyone know a good cheap place for Lug Studs I need 4 - Martin 2005-12-24 09:42:56 (773 views)
- BavAuto.com carries them, but they're not the least expensive place to buy from. (nt) - davidc 2005-12-30 01:32:36 (4014 views)

Anyone know how to take the steering wheel apart? - johndeere 2005-12-16 23:32:22 (740 views)
- There are a couple of torx bolts in the back of each button pod. (url) - davidc 2005-12-19 00:22:58 (715 views)
  - Re: There are a couple of torx bolts in the back of each button pod. - johndeere 2005-12-19 01:28:50 (645 views)
    - Re: There are a couple of torx bolts in the back of each button pod. - johndeere 2005-12-21 01:57:24 (802 views)

Ipod and BMW interface - rodneeeeo 2005-02-17 00:25:36 (3540 views)
- Re: Ipod and BMW interface - johndeere 2005-12-16 08:49:46 (990 views)
- Re: Ipod and BMW interface - roger 2005-02-17 22:05:21 (2912 views)
  - Re: Ipod and BMW interface - dtfaniam 2005-07-14 23:31:37 (1062 views)

Satellite Radio - jsaunders24 2004-12-24 19:27:35 (1582 views)
- There is a CHEAPSKATE sat install.....see e38 forum - ans1956 2005-11-28 10:32:34 (490 views)
- See: XM-RADIO-DIRECT (nt) - berto 2005-01-28 21:24:42 (1060 views)
- Its possible, but you'll need to retrofit navigation and get the (url) - davidc 2004-12-25 11:08:50 (1119 views)
  - he should be able to retrofit radio without going the nav route - ucrewx5 2004-12-30 09:17:48 (974 views)
    - Re: he should be able to retrofit radio without going the nav route - jsaunders24 2005-06-25 20:49:16 (676 views)
      - Try Martin's bimmernav.com web site (nt) - davidc 2005-06-30 15:18:20 (720 views)
  - Re: Its possible, but you'll need to retrofit navigation and get the - jsaunders24 2004-12-25 17:52:06 (1027 views)

current X5 projector headlights - curik 2005-11-25 18:26:16 (1360 views)

X5 Alarm - niranjanam 2005-11-20 01:51:25 (918 views)
- Re: X5 Alarm - niranjanam 2005-11-20 02:40:56 (1091 views)
  - I doubt that. Three miles won't hurt the battery. (nt) - davidc 2005-11-22 00:42:15 (818 views)
- Sounds like something is definitely wrong. On the e38's, we - davidc 2005-11-20 02:15:20 (819 views)
  - Re: Sounds like something is definitely wrong. On the e38's, we - niranjanam 2005-11-21 09:06:31 (890 views)
    - I had problems with the tailgate switch. Might check that. (nt) - davidc 2005-11-22 00:41:34 (848 views)
      - Where is the tailgate switch located - niranjanam 2005-11-22 09:02:51 (885 views)
        
        In the center latch. (nt) - davidc 2005-11-22 13:31:46 (805 views)

Battery problems - tolms 2005-11-20 01:59:08 (2031 views)
- I never had any problems like that in three years of owning - davidc 2005-11-20 02:12:18 (1098 views)
  - Re: I never had any problems like that in three years of owning - tolms 2005-11-20 14:18:28 (952 views)

Chipped/peeling interior door handles replaced under warranty - davidc 2005-01-28 12:45:53 (1144 views)
- Re: Chipped/peeling interior door handles replaced under warranty - ionialabs 2005-11-04 23:01:23 (542 views)
  - '02 X5 3.0 (nt) - davidc 2005-11-07 02:04:48 (502 views)

Audio Accessories w/ Navigation and Premium Sound - dmagnone 2004-12-08 16:33:07 (1415 views)
- Re: Audio Accessories w/ Navigation and Premium Sound - ionialabs 2005-11-04 22:48:52 (496 views)
- Re: Audio Accessories w/ Navigation and Premium Sound - 2005x544 2005-09-02 23:06:49 (573 views)
- Re: Audio Accessories w/ Navigation and Premium Sound - slick 2005-03-09 13:03:31 (831 views)
- Re: Audio Accessories w/ Navigation and Premium Sound - mferno 2004-12-30 22:43:55 (971 views)
  - My iPod hooks up in stereo to AUX on X5 (m) - rock7 2005-09-06 02:01:10 (635 views)
- This is a good question for Martin in the Navigation forum (url) - davidc 2004-12-10 21:06:18 (1042 views)

no am reception - rockwash0955 2005-08-24 15:11:07 (850 views)
- Re: no am reception - justalex 2005-09-20 08:32:09 (836 views)
  - Re: no am reception - rockwash0955 2005-11-01 13:22:58 (724 views)
- Any signs that the previous owner had a satellite radio or other - davidc 2005-08-27 14:39:48 (778 views)
  - Re: Any signs that the previous owner had a satellite radio or other - jpuma 2005-08-29 13:23:29 (734 views)
  - Re: Any signs that the previous owner had a satellite radio or other - rockwash0955 2005-08-29 07:57:02 (728 views)
    - Metallic tint can affect AM reception, but most X5's have the factory tint - davidc 2005-08-30 14:51:25 (900 views)

Will a steptronic shifter from a 2001 X5 fit a 98 740IL? (url) - silber98 2005-10-24 23:35:34 (712 views)

X5 Nuisance Whistle - nique 2005-08-22 13:04:28 (995 views)
- Re: X5 Nuisance Whistle - coeghia 2005-10-17 17:01:29 (819 views)
- I didn't have that in my '02 X5. Should be quiet. (nt) - davidc 2005-08-23 19:56:29 (857 views)

Replace Front Ashtray Assembly - Remove Console - paulwrogers 2005-10-03 19:58:50 (1076 views)
- Unfortunately, the console probably does need to come out (url) - davidc 2005-10-07 13:53:20 (876 views)

Purchase - jb 2005-08-14 12:51:49 (882 views)
- Very solid cars. I'd probably recommend '02 or newer - davidc 2005-08-19 21:44:04 (1089 views)
  - Re: Very solid cars. I'd probably recommend '02 or newer - jb 2005-08-20 11:11:24 (960 views)
    - Re: Very solid cars. I'd probably recommend '02 or newer - jb 2005-09-17 15:01:35 (817 views)

People who has done Navi upgrade, answer this please (url) - xthunder 2005-09-10 23:57:57 (1067 views)

DSP/NAV radio sensitivity adjustment? - 2005x544 2005-09-03 21:48:19 (774 views)

BMW/Nakamichi CD Changer with New Gen BM Radio - Brian 2005-08-16 09:35:58 (1446 views)
- Re: BMW/Nakamichi CD Changer with New Gen BM Radio - 2005x544 2005-09-02 22:36:20 (1022 views)
  - Does not play MP3 CDs. Works great with DSP & Nav. (nt) - Brian 2005-09-03 08:02:24 (872 views)
- Radio Sensitivty Permanent Adjustment - 2005x544 2005-09-02 22:35:24 (776 views)

Need a battery for the X5 (4.4) - GER_545SMG 2005-08-12 11:35:58 (724 views)
- Are you still under warranty? (url) - davidc 2005-08-12 22:23:00 (744 views)
  - Batteries - 2005x544 2005-09-02 22:54:28 (601 views)
  - Also, make sure you get the vent tube to go with the new battery (url) - davidc 2005-08-12 22:24:42 (664 views)

Aux Ventilation - davegsu 2005-08-20 11:50:47 (1113 views)
- Do you mean the timed ventilation function to circulate hot air - davidc 2005-08-20 13:31:49 (1047 views)
  - Yes, I use it often since I am in Phoenix. It is moderately effective - ehill26 2005-08-23 16:00:59 (956 views)
    - Re: Yes, I use it on daily basis - ))))nadeem(((( 2005-08-24 12:00:20 (910 views)

X5 Front and Rear Lower lip from 4.6IS - yankees 2005-07-27 21:48:59 (756 views)
- yes, that should work (nt) - davidc 2005-08-06 02:10:12 (651 views)
  - Re: yes, that should work - jb 2005-08-20 11:12:52 (587 views)

sold 98 740i, buy x5 or keep LandCruiser, get m3 - floydturbo 2005-07-08 15:56:00 (592 views)
- The X5 is awesome. I went the other way, though. I sold my X5 - davidc 2005-07-10 13:51:17 (688 views)

Air Conditioning turns off at Idle - jpresser 2005-06-23 17:31:25 (747 views)
- Re: Air Conditioning turns off at Idle - crash8168 2005-06-24 16:51:01 (730 views)

X5 coolant smell - monte 2005-03-16 17:57:21 (981 views)
- Re: X5 coolant smell - jch1511 2005-06-23 18:05:41 (732 views)
- Re: X5 coolant smell - tonylopez0429 2005-04-10 03:19:32 (880 views)
- Is that a 3.0 or a 4.4 and how many miles are on it? - davidc 2005-03-17 01:24:35 (877 views)
  - Cold Startup noise!!!! - x5man5 2005-04-20 16:41:59 (802 views)
  - Re: Is that a 3.0 or a 4.4 and how many miles are on it? - monte 2005-03-17 10:30:05 (911 views)