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Oh no! It’s always the cats…. Or pigeons! I would assume bmw would replace it rather than a repair as it would be a main dealer. also, they should check the hub and anti roll bars and all the gubbins related to the wheel. Then they should check alignment etc…. It will not be cheap as you say. go through the insurance, it’s what you pay it for…. I know it will add premiums etc but backstreet Barry could do you a deal for £100 …. Approved dealers won’t and they will (or should) check everything with a fine tooth comb.

Hi dimitri. I have a copy on windows 7 and it works fine.

My x5 drivers side did this and it was the spring had lost its tension. I just bought another from eBay and fitted it in 5 minutes. job done!

Do the revs go up and down? does it feel like it’s mis firing? how bad is the shaking?

Not too shabby that! good find and happy driving!

Welcome to the site Neil. a wealth of information on here and a good bunch. always wanted an rx7 and toyed with the rx8 when the kids came along. im on about my 10th beemer.

Right… hooked the computer up and it’s saying bank 1 and 2 deviation too rich. live feed seems ok and oxygen sensors seem to be stable and adjusting with each other at the same rates.

I have all the stuff to code new keys for the x5 e53….. 😝😉 what you need is a blank key, cut to your barrel. a copy of bmw 1.4.0 or equivalent to see what key slot you have. A piece of kit called an ak47 key reader I think… you need to remove the dme module from the car and read it, copy it, allocate the key, write the programme to the chip in the key and refit the dme (then hope you have done it right or you have bricked a new key… ) enjoy the drive and a beer!

That’s a noisy bearing or tensioner as greydog said. Try different things like turn the AC on and off to see if there is any difference. Hopefully an easy one.! welcome to the petrol X5 world!

Hi all. 2002 x5 e53 3.0 petrol. eml light came on and the wife says the car feels slower. when the car is idling, it seems to have a very slight misfire. i put the small diagnostic reader on it and it came up with lean mix due to low fuel. I’ll rig the car up to the 1.4.0. Would it tell me which injector is playing up or is it best just to replace all 6? is it a straightforward job or a pain… simply because i have just had my gall bladder out! im supposed to rest up, but i have jobs that can be done for the next two weeks! 😂😂😂

My x5 blew through the expansion/ filler leaving me stranded. Have a look through the forum. I had to get the car recovered home.

Sorry, I can’t open any files… but mine will ding if the temperature is below 5’ as a warning of ice. Maybe it’s set to 10’ in yours?? just a thought

Hi all. E53 2002 has decided to throw a tantrum again. firstly, the intermittent wiper has stopped wiping… all other settings are fine. secondly, the headlight symbol has disappeared from the dash… the blue full beam one comes on when active, but not the normal or dipped one. All external lights are fine and working correctly.

I’m guessing @Greydog ‘s x5 is working…. Mine just threw an engine management light on ! 😂😂 I’ll deal with it soon.

Lol… @Greydog just pops out and strips two cars … I managed to find a matching pair of socks! success all round!