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The Complete Guide to BMW X5 Generations: A Journey Through 25 Years of Automotive Excellence

Blog, NewsJuly 9, 2025336Views 0Likes 0Comments

The BMW X5 stands as one of the most influential luxury SUVs ever created, fundamentally reshaping the automotive landscape when it debuted in 1999. As BMW's first foray into the SUV market, the X5 introduced the world to the concept of a "Sports Activity Vehicle" (SAV), combining the commanding presence and utility of an SUV…

Essential Tools for DIY BMW Maintenance

Blog, NewsFebruary 21, 20241KViews 0Likes 1Comment

When it comes to DIY maintenance for your BMW, having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. From basic repairs to more advanced tasks, having a well-equipped toolbox can help you save time and money on professional services. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential tools every BMW home mechanic…

Remus Exhaust Install

Blog, NewsFebruary 20, 2024226Views 0Likes 0Comments

A few tips if you’re planning DIY. Thanks to those before me who performed this task. 1. It’s much easier to remove the bumper unless you have a lift to raise X5 high enough for removal/install. 2. Make sure you have a T55 torx socket. This is not available at most stores and is needed…

Rear passenger speaker grill replacement

Blog, NewsFebruary 19, 2024251Views 0Likes 0Comments

A passenger recently kicked her foot through the speaker grill in the rear driver’s-side door. The speaker was fine but the plastic grill split down the middle. This isn’t covered under warranty, of course, so I ordered a replacement grill (around $20, as I recall). The TIS layed out a lengthy set of directions for…

How to Install XM Satellite Radio in a BMW 3-Series (E46)

Blog, NewsFebruary 18, 2024278Views 0Likes 0Comments

Time involved: about 30 minutes totalMaterials Required:XM Direct Kit for BMW 3-series (available at myradiostore.com) Disclaimer: Follow these instructions at your own risk. I accept ZERO responsibility for any damage you do to your car as a result of having read or followed these instructions. Check the specifications for compatibility with your make and model before you purchase the unit. I have…

Janix X5 4.6is Home

Blog, NewsFebruary 16, 2024213Views 0Likes 0Comments

Many people have told me one can’t retrofit the BMW Sirius kit into an X5 built prior to 10/2003. However as I don’t like to give up easily I decided to figure out what is needed in order to retrofit the Sirius kit into my car. If I would have been unable to retrofit the…

X5 E53 Message Board

NewsFebruary 10, 2024190Views 0Likes 0Comments

Hello Everyone. I just completed the install on my 2002 (Yes 2002) X5. I first off wanted to thank some people. Thanks to Peter (IFLYX5) for preparing such awesome DIY Instructions and for the help you gave me on the Sirius questions I had. Also big thanks to everyone that makes the X5world.com website Run…

BMW Sirius Satellite Radio

NewsFebruary 8, 2024159Views 0Likes 0Comments

From their National Broadcast Studios in NYC, the SIRIUS Stream Jockeys pore through the music of yesterday, today, and tomorrow to create a streaming experience unlike anything you’ve ever heard.Every minute of every day, SIRIUS beams programming from our studios to our three state-of-the-art satellites moving high above the earth in figure eight, geo-synchronous orbits.…

Sirius Keg install in 2003 X5 4.6

NewsFebruary 7, 2024157Views 0Likes 0Comments

Well, here are some pictures of the install in my X5 (this can be done very easily in any 2003 #,5,7, and Z series): The goal: Control satellite and Keg/PB leaving stock CD changer, etc., alone, and remain stealth. Control everything with one unit. Minimize the need for running multiple cables, etc. Why Kenwood? 1)…

AM radio Fix

NewsFebruary 6, 2024159Views 0Likes 0Comments

Here is a stealth, rarely admitted, (by BMW), fix for common poor AM radio reception. I don’t promise it is Your prob., but it fixed mine: part # 65-12-6-916-242…I got it done, only after considerable complaining and tossing out this # at the dlr. The work receipt simply shows this # and doesn’t explain whether…

DIY AUX Input Installation for BMW NAV System – iPod Integration via Tape Deck or Blitzsafe (By Arnolds)

NewsFebruary 5, 2024181Views 0Likes 0Comments

Prepared By arnolds Thanks to Lefty, AK, EricS, and Mug Purpose: To add an auxilliary audio input using the Tape deck audio outputs. The audio input will be used to connect an external MP3 player like the Apple IPOD. Since I never use the tape deck, we decided that sacrificing tape functionality was acceptable. Basically, we cut the preamp output from the…

Mounting of CD Changer

NewsFebruary 4, 2024176Views 0Likes 0Comments

Parts and Accessories BMW X5 (E53) Mounting of CD ChangerFor E53 with or without On-Board Navigation System (SA609)E53 with Nav Hardware Kit P/N 82 11 0 009 305E53 without Nav Hardware Kit P/N 82 11 0 009 302Alpin CD Changer P/N 82 11 1 469 404BMW of North America, Inc. Product & Service Engineering Dept.…

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