Xoutpost.com https://xoutpost.com/ Your BMW X3, X5 and X6 authority on the web! en Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:32:39 GMT vBulletin 60 https://xoutpost.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Xoutpost.com https://xoutpost.com/ Control arm snafu https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116621-control-arm-snafu.html Sat, 27 Jun 2026 03:00:56 GMT I made the tragic mistake of removing both upper control arms from the rear of my X5 to get to the spring. I should have researched better. Anyone know a trick to getting the wheel to straighten enough to get the front ball joint to line up? I made the tragic mistake of removing both upper control arms from the rear of my X5 to get to the spring. I should have researched better. Anyone know a trick to getting the wheel to straighten enough to get the front ball joint to line up? ]]> X5 (E70) Forum se7enthsign https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116621-control-arm-snafu.html WTB: BMW E53 Right Upper Engine Compartment Partition https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-wanted-buy/116620-wtb-bmw-e53-right-upper-engine-compartment-partition.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:36:18 GMT WTB: BMW E53 Right Upper Engine Compartment Partition OEM Part #: 51718408770 Fits 2000–2006 X5 (3.0i/4.4i/4.6is/4.8is) Located in New Jersey, willing to pay shipping. WTB: BMW E53 Right Upper Engine Compartment Partition

OEM Part #: 51718408770
Fits 2000–2006 X5 (3.0i/4.4i/4.6is/4.8is)
Located in New Jersey, willing to pay shipping. ]]> BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy Nonot https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-wanted-buy/116620-wtb-bmw-e53-right-upper-engine-compartment-partition.html Air conditioning air warmer on passenger side https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116619-air-conditioning-air-warmer-passenger-side.html Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:42:22 GMT Noticed it today on the drive home. I'm guessing the blend door isn't closing all of the way? Is this is a common problem? ]]> X5 (E53) Forum Masospaghetti https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116619-air-conditioning-air-warmer-passenger-side.html DUDMD Tunes on a 35D https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116618-dudmd-tunes-35d.html Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:10:58 GMT Hi all, trying to get my two 35Ds tuned by DudMD, one will be a Stage 1 the other Stage 2. They've been very helpful but cant guarantee the OBD Monitors will all be "Ready" with the tune.
Anyone here running either of their tunes, and willing to check the status of their monitors?

Much appreciated! ]]> X5 (E70) Forum hellspcangel911 https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116618-dudmd-tunes-35d.html Help troubleshooting trunk electronics https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116617-help-troubleshooting-trunk-electronics.html Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:48:17 GMT Working on troubleshooting parking distance sensors after buying an E53 with a really wet trunk - sunroof drain is repaired- and I'm trying to figure out -what the small module is & which module is missing (wiring harness on far right in picture).
I have a PDC module on the way from ebay.
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]]> X5 (E53) Forum Pulelehua https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116617-help-troubleshooting-trunk-electronics.html Leaky doors https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116616-leaky-doors.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:15:32 GMT It rained cats and dogs here over the past several days thanks to the first big storm of the hurricane season. It’s way too early for this crap - Late July is usually when we start seeing named storms. At any rate, I’ve go water in both floorboards in the back. After some investigation I’m... It rained cats and dogs here over the past several days thanks to the first big storm of the hurricane season. It’s way too early for this crap - Late July is usually when we start seeing named storms.

At any rate, I’ve go water in both floorboards in the back. After some investigation I’m reasonably sure enough that I’ve got leaky vapor barriers. The rears have never been changed, despite my having been in the doors many, many times over the past 10 years.

Two new barriers on order, along with 4 new plugs for the bottoms of the doors. These plastic plugs look very degraded in my x5. I’m not sure if they have anything to do with it, but just in case I figure I’ll swap in new ones.

I’m assuming the doors will leak normally to some extent in heavy rain, but should drain to the outside rather than into the car if the barriers are compromised? ]]> X5 (E53) Forum Henn28 https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116616-leaky-doors.html LWS/DSC Diagnostic Question https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116615-lws-dsc-diagnostic-question.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:28:30 GMT Hello, I hope all is well with you guys. I've been busy with life and missed this forum

To start, I have had my ECU/DME replaced and reprogrammed in the past, which I've heard could be a cause of this issue.

I've had a steering angle sensor problem for a while now, but regardless, I wanted to fix it. Before, the live data showed -1440 for the steering angle (assuming this meant it could not read it). Tonight I went to recalibrate my steering angle sensor in hopes of fixing the problem.

When I opened the menu, the live steering angle data showed the correct data when steering. I recalibrated the steering angle sensor, and the code went away for a few seconds, then I started steering left and right hard to see if it would come back (it came back).

My question now is, where should I start looking now? I want to diagnose this problem and fix it myself. From the looks of it, to my noob brain, the steering angle sensor is fine and can be read. however im still getting these error codes

LWS 04 Slider fault (adjustment operation)
DCS/DXC: 5EB1 Present, Steering angle sensor supply
5DEB not present (not present???) insignificant clear fault memory.

I am genuinely stuck and confused, im considering removing the sensor itself and checking it out, I would rather not. But I'm not sure what options I have left.

Thanks for any help you guys offer! ]]> X5 (E53) Forum Fatcat https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116615-lws-dsc-diagnostic-question.html 2006 E53 4.4i (N62) Crankshaft Position Sensor Location? https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116614-2006-e53-4-4i-n62-crankshaft-position-sensor-location.html Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:42:09 GMT Hello all,

I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction as there are little to no guides out there to help locate where I can replace my crankshaft position sensor. I have the part bought from FCP euro but my Bentley manual says it is underneath the "left rear engine block" and the RealOEM shows it to be in the side of the bell housing.
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]]> X5 (E53) Forum AlpineWhite3.0 https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116614-2006-e53-4-4i-n62-crankshaft-position-sensor-location.html Headlight replacement confusion https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116613-headlight-replacement-confusion.html Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:04:30 GMT The lenses of my headlight's are seriously hazed and cracked (beyond repairable) so I'm looking for replacements. I'd rather not go for just the lens replacement even thought I have understood it's possible even for facelift lights. Therefore I'm looking for used lights in good condition. Now I'm a bit confused about the different light variants and which one I should pick.

-The car is 09/23 (very early facelift)
-EU spec
-Facelift headlights
-Factory Xenons S522
-White direction indicator lights S785 (this most likely doesn't matter?)

There are more than enough options when looking online but it's sometimes difficult to compare the pictures and descriptions are sometimes pretty much non-existing. Is there a way to recognize halogen lights from xenons by comparing the housing? A ballast is an obvious one but sometimes they are not included. Not sure about the differences in US and EU cars, but are there any different variants for facelift xenon headlights or is it even possible to go wrong if I buy any facelift lights with xenons?

I attached pictures of two lights with annotations, am I correct with the assumptions of which one is halogen and which is xenon?

Also see the pictures with a red circle, in the left one there is a connector protruding from inside of the housing and in the right picture it looks like it's plugged and there is no opening in the housing at all. Anyone know what that connector is for?

I'd prefer not to take the current lights off the car before having the new ones because of the bumper removal so it's difficult to fully compare the lights.

I was also looking for new aftermarket options which I could get for around 500 euros but from my understanding they are most likely trash compared to the used OEM option?
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]]> X5 (E53) Forum SamW https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116613-headlight-replacement-confusion.html Fault Codes A8 and 7B Associated Misfire? https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116612-fault-codes-a8-7b-associated-misfire.html Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:45:45 GMT I put my new code reader to use today, and am puzzled- I should preface this by stating that I am a dinosaur, much happier working on anything made in the '70's or older...

I recently left my X5 with a shop while away for an extended time. I had asked for the expansion tank to be replaced (preventive maintenance) and for new plugs, in addition to some unrelated work. While there, they replaced upper and lower radiator hoses. The shop had authorization to thoroughly evaluate and we would discuss any other needs- nothing related here was found. I will note there was an occasional misfire when it went to the shop.

Now the misfire is worse- after warm up it can be quite evident above 3500 rpm. Additionally I now get a low coolant warning every so often. A check of the radiator shows the mechanical coolant indicator rise to its full height.

I have kept my use of the X5 to a minimum, and now that I have the NT710 code reader, the only motor electronics codes present are 7B, DME: Activation, map cooling and A8 DME: Thermostat, map cooling, mechanical, jammed open.

Thank you all for any insight! ]]> X5 (E53) Forum ChiefRider https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116612-fault-codes-a8-7b-associated-misfire.html <![CDATA[E53 & E70 items for sale]]> https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-sale/116611-e53-e70-items-sale.html Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:54:34 GMT After 210,000 miles the BMW X5 has been sold The following items are available (E53 and E70) The Items are located in Southern New Hampshire Toyo Proxes Stiii with OEM Style 214 wheels, Staggered, $1,000.00 X5 model years 2000 - 2013 2 - 315/35r20 2 - 275/40r20 Tire Date Codes... After 210,000 miles the BMW X5 has been sold
The following items are available (E53 and E70)

The Items are located in Southern New Hampshire

Toyo Proxes Stiii with OEM Style 214 wheels, Staggered, $1,000.00
X5 model years 2000 - 2013
2 - 315/35r20
2 - 275/40r20
Tire Date Codes 0225,0225,2124,1125
Tread Depth 9/32
Hub Centric Rings 74.1 - 72.56 mm

Trailer Hitch for X5 model years 2000-2026, $600.00
Drawtite model 75492, 6,000lb Class IV
Towing Module part number 61356955253 (OEM)
Harness part number unknown (OEM)

Front Bumper Skid Plate, $150.00
X5 model years 2004-2006
Purchased thru xoutpost.com member special

Roof Rails and Box, $400.00
X5 model years 2000-2013
Rack part number 82710404320 OEM
Roof Box part number unknown OEM

Hood Protector, $75.00
BMW part number 82110419251
X5 model years 2004 - 2006

Floor Mats (OEM)
X5 model years 2004-2006
Brown rear seat and cargo area, $50.00
Black front seat and rear seat, $50.00
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]]> BMW SAV Items for Sale rwilson https://xoutpost.com/classifieds/bmw-sav-items-sale/116611-e53-e70-items-sale.html Can someone help me locate these screws https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116610-can-someone-help-me-locate-these-screws.html Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:55:23 GMT I am doing the valve cover gasket on my 4.8is. Those 2 little screws that attached the little ground wire to valve cover center upper bolts. They are right where the eccentic shafts are. I cant locate them on realoem. There are 4 in total. 2 on each side. They are on this nut. 11127568835 ... I am doing the valve cover gasket on my 4.8is. Those 2 little screws that attached the little ground wire to valve cover center upper bolts. They are right where the eccentic shafts are. I cant locate them on realoem. There are 4 in total. 2 on each side. They are on this nut. 11127568835

Thank you. ]]> X5 (E53) Forum xRide https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116610-can-someone-help-me-locate-these-screws.html Any Experience with Cheap Ebay Inner Tail Light replacements? https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116609-any-experience-cheap-ebay-inner-tail-light-replacements.html Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:16:04 GMT Title pretty much says it all. Guess I'm curious if anyone has gotten these how they match the original lenses, is the coloring/gloss spot on, slightly off, etc. Same with light pattern of the LED stripes. Look factory or noticeably different?

And if anyone has had them a while if they faded or experienced any other issues. At $60 they are less than a third the price of the Magentii Aftermarkets FCP Euro sells, and about a 5th the cost of genuine.

And then there is the 'intermediate priced option' on Amazon as well..

I'm sure you probably get what you pay for, but thought I'd ask anyway.. ]]> X5 (E70) Forum Best4x4xFAR https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116609-any-experience-cheap-ebay-inner-tail-light-replacements.html lower Control Arm ball joint stuck https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116608-lower-control-arm-ball-joint-stuck.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:15 GMT I've tried separator tools. a torch, a 2lb hammer, an air chisel. I can't get this thing out of the spindle. What else can i try? I'm trying to avoid having to pull the spindle off, but even if I do, I will still need a way to separate the ball joint. Any help would be appreciated. ]]> X5 (E70) Forum se7enthsign https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e70-forum/116608-lower-control-arm-ball-joint-stuck.html Code Reader Recommendations https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116607-code-reader-recommendations.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:08:36 GMT What code readers have you had good luck with for our E53's? Budget options preferred...

I have a misfire under load and figure I should start there

Thanks! ]]> X5 (E53) Forum ChiefRider https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/116607-code-reader-recommendations.html