20 Most Recent 2004 BMW X5 3.0i Questions & Answers

Torque for harmonic balance/ crankshaft pulley is 410nm

I would get it serviced at a BMW dealership before it costs you a fortune.

it is incorporated in the exhaust manifold (one piece) There are two manifolds each with a catalytic converter. see: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=FA53-USA-08-2000-E53-BMW-X5_30i&diagId=11_2183

engine bay fuse box will be 2 one for the injectors and one for the pump both the same type.

Oil filter housing gasket

It doesn't need to be replaced- EVER. It is a double roller chain. It will be the Last thing to break right after the wheels fall off. Seriously, its good for 300k and more. Stop worrying. Its also extremely complicated and expensive to replace. I could see replacing if you have to repair the heads anyway, but never as preventive maintenance. This isn't a toyota or lexus that breaks after 60k miles. Many time, people replacing this item have a high degree of difficulty doing it right. This is especially true for people with a lot of experience on other brands and no experience with BMW Vanos systems. I can't tell you how many people decided to replace the timing chain on their fully operational BMW just to see that it would never run again.

7 ft-lb (10 Nm)

Mobil1 synthetic. 5W-30

The following are the general instructions on the start of diagnosing any electronically controlled engine or transmission problem.

The engine and the automatic transmission (transmission control is only for automatics, engine is still computer controlled no matter the transmission type) in this vehicle are computer controlled and in most cases when a fault occurs a fault code is stored in the memory of the computer control module. There are exception to this, such as the Mass Airflow Meter and fuel pressure problems. What must be done is to have all the basic testing done such as a scan of the system for fault codes as well as a check with a live data scanner tool for engine functions that are not within range of normal, a trained technician is required to know what is correct and what isn't, then based on careful diagnostics done from a factory repair manual the correct part is replaced or the wiring repaired or the computer replaced (known as the PCM), which is very rarely the problem. Other basic checks must be done as well such as mechanical problems with the engine as well as engine state of tune and mileage on the engine. The transmission can have mechanical issues as well such as no gear engagement at all or a failed pump or other pressure related problems. Also engine mechanical problems ca cause many drive-ability related problem such as rough idle and other symptoms

Have code checked again, your missing a number

broken handle linkage.

run the fault codes and look for problem sensors associated with the air temperature/map/maf and and vaf systems.

How would it be a blown fuse--- I ask? If a fuse was blown-- how would the fan have a complete circuit-- in order to run at all? Have to diagnose the fan control circuit, to find a problem

Check that the ground(white)wire is connected clean and tight at the bulb socket and that bulb is good.

Only means your getting 13.4 Miles Per Gallon of fuel. My old '86 Toyota Pickup has gotten as high as 33 mpg once, and I personally built this truck, but gets a consistent 23 to 27 mpg.

The button has to work if you pull it out. Pushing it in activates the hazard/four-way flashers, pulling the button out turns them off. If it still won't pull to turn them off, disconnect the battery and remove the steering wheel to access the button and replace it.

Check to see is the radio connection plug all the way in and also check to make sure the white wire(ground) is clean and tight on the fire wall under dash.

Hey Chuck, run a bottle of fuel injector cleaner in a full tank of gas and see if that takes care of the problem.

check fuel filter not got water or dirt in it and blocked ! if so replace it but first drain all fuel out of tank !