DIY E53 BMW X5 Door Handle Carrier replacement
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Hey guys, very common issue for some reason exclusively on e53 x5 door handle carrier failure, here is a guide on how to replace it
Thank you for watching - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Your x5 is so clean especially for 235k miles. Amazing.
Aged pretty well, mileage still counting with no end in sight😁
Great content again Tim. I’ve got a E70. I love the car, but it disappoints me that they are so badly engineered that you need a rocket scientist to fix the door, and that the plastic disintegrates when you work on almost any part of the car. You are very good at what you do because that wasn’t an easy job.
Thank you, well e70 has its issue but i would say built pretty good
@@Zeiten That makes me feel better!!!
Welcome to BMW ownership, I have 3 and I never learn my lesson, they all have very cheap quality plastic everything that breaks
Excellent how-to video, thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge.
Stay safe, regards Niels 🙄💕
Very clean E53, support for your work and video but unfortunately destroying door vapor barrier acoustical membrane was unnecessary with some care and planning. BTW, new replacement vapor barrier is available if needed. As far as the doors panel, a two part epoxy can restore to like new condition, broken clip holders can be recreated but need a bit of creativity
Thanks for the help. Great guidance
Thanks for the video, mission accomplished. But, I have to disagree with your assertion that the failure is caused by people incorrectly opening the door. It is a design flaw, pure and simple. And yes, opening and closing a door SHOULD be tested 100,000 (or more) times and should not fail. BMW makes cars that look great on the showroom floor and drive great, for a while. Then the oil leaks, electronics issues, and sub-par engineering start showing themselves. BM(trouble you).
Oh absolutely a design flaw but since we can’t change the design we better change the way we use those handles so they can last longer that’s all i wanted to point out😉
How did you get that much leverage to push the wire in place? OMG I’m struggling with that step 😖
@Zeiten LLC hi Tim,just an FYI for you , l had to purchase the door handle carrier from FCP euro $50 AUD for the part and $40 AUD for shipping..so $90 but still cheaper than buying anywhere in Australia, here they're asking between $150 - $200 and thats if they have it in stock..all of them had no stock due to covid is the blame..so there ya go..thanks again Tim and open your ebay store fast..Australia needs a good supplier :)
hi
can you do DIY how to access/properly clean the throttle body of 2007 X5 il6 3.0si?
thx
Great video can you please list the hexagonal sizes
Thanks for this. Very helpful you spent some time showing how to align the back alan key fixing and how tricky this is. I spent hours and then found removing all of the lock cable rod connectors, it went it first time. Just fiddly to reconnect the cable back on to the lock but not as annoying as trying to allign that bolt. It was about 1mm out before I removed the cable. Thanks so much. Random unrelated question. Do you have the problem of the fuel tank sender reporting half a tank when its empty. I changed the sender a year or 2 ago and its been fine. Then its stopped again. Do you think its stuck on cables or failed again?
Watched again Tim , carrier arrived from FNC and it actually cost $122 aud l forgot about exchange rate..so here goes lol
Could you please tell me the name of the auto parts you're referring to for that carrier unit I cannot understand what the name is that you are saying please thank you
Febi bilstein
Good video Tim..l watched it all and mine is still broken..so that didn't work..l couldn't understand the brand name you said to buy..could you type it here please or post the link..Cheers on another good and very instructional video
Febi bilstein is the brand, we will have our ebay store set up soon and all the links will be in the description
@@Zeiten Nice one , hope it goes well for you Tim and thank you for brand name
Za długa linka zamka...przerobić na 2 uch2yt i skrócić zatrzask..
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Brilliant video. Thanks for the step by step guide 🙏
Wow Tim..my rhf (drivers door) went kaaputt 2 days ago..So if l watch all this video , will mine be fixed?
There is a rumor if you watch this video 5 times that your issue will magically resolve😂😂
@@Zeiten yeah sure...and Santa is bringing me a 2020 X5M for xmas 👍✌
My 03 X5 front drivers side door won't open from the inside. Will this fix the problem? It opens from the outside.
No, check wire from inside door handle to actuator
@@Zeiten Thank you so much for a quick response.
Hi from dubai. Thanks like always best information videos. Like to know are you having fb and instragram
Thank you, have other social media with the same name but haven’t been posting anything there for a long time, only youtube is relevant
After doing this job my window and mirror control no longer works from the driver side switches. Still works from the door itself. no way to control the mirror though. Also the lock actuator does not work from the center button nor the driver side. any suggestions?
Check wiring to door lock actuator
@@Zeiten Would that affect the windows and mirror control from the driver side as well though?
@moonraccoon1388 yes
@@Zeiten I did check it so far as looking for wiring that was not connected.. It all seemed pretty snug and seated. You think maybe unplug it and check the terminal closer in that case? Perhaps a bent pin on the actuator? Can you explain how the connection to the actuator can affect the passenger side mirror and window from driver side switches?
@@Zeiten Do you know where I can find a wiring diagram of the door?
What brand did u say u recommend???
Febi bilstein
@@Zeiten thank you!!!!
Where are u located?? My car needs fixing!! Maybe u can help!???
We service Los Angeles area
@@Zeiten ohhhhhh Im in NYC... My car has a fuel pressure issue and also the DSC inactive/4x4 light came on... NO mechanic knows whats wrong.. 2 weeks of this:(
Hey, what’s the carrier company name please?
Febi bilstein