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by dark_stranger
Fri Jun 05, 2020 3:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Exterior Colours & Interior Guide
Replies: 23
Views: 55984

Re: E53 Exterior Colours & Interior Guide

How can I tell if my 04 Facelift 3.0i mobile is Jet Black or Sapphire Black? Need a new bonnet and want to make sure it matches?

Edit: Sorry, just read whole post and it states locations.
by dark_stranger
Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyre Pressure Valve or not? 04 Facelift
Replies: 2
Views: 727

Re: Tyre Pressure Valve or not? 04 Facelift

it would seem my 03/2004 has the sensors on the valves, 04/2004 stopped using them.  >:(
by dark_stranger
Sat Oct 20, 2018 1:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyre Pressure Valve or not? 04 Facelift
Replies: 2
Views: 727

Tyre Pressure Valve or not? 04 Facelift

Guys, think i have some leaky tyre valves, so done an web search and the view was my car wouldnt have tyre pressure sensors on the value, and therefore went to the tyre shop with the plan to swap out all 4 corners.  Anyway, got to the shop, tyre off and low and behold, the valve had a sensor on it. ...
by dark_stranger
Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Which CTek charger
Replies: 13
Views: 2445

Re: Which CTek charger

Charger arrived today with comfort cable (eyelets).  From the above comments, the comfort cable should only be connected to the engine bay charging points, but how is this done with the eyelets.  Havent lifted bonnet yet.
by dark_stranger
Wed Nov 08, 2017 12:27 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Which CTek charger
Replies: 13
Views: 2445

Re: Which CTek charger

Cheers guys, MXS5.0 ordered.
by dark_stranger
Tue Nov 07, 2017 9:52 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Which CTek charger
Replies: 13
Views: 2445

Which CTek charger

Guys, looking to buy a new battery charger to replace my 10yr old Halfords house sized charger.  Looking to get a ctek one, but which one? Have searched on here, but couldn’t find anything recent.  Also, I have the feeling, although may be mistaken, but you need a specific type of charger for a cert...
by dark_stranger
Thu Oct 12, 2017 2:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Replacement Sun Visor/blind
Replies: 1
Views: 724

Replacement Sun Visor/blind

Guys, has anyone come across an aftermarket or even OEM replacement integrated sun visor?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=51_3851

Mine are getting tatty and would ideally like to replace/repair.
by dark_stranger
Tue Oct 03, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What Oil (with X factor)?
Replies: 10
Views: 1861

Re: What Oil (with X factor)?

Cheers guys, yep. Normally leave this to the garage, but going to do myself.  How long roughly should I leave the engine running before draining the oil, without scolding myself.
by dark_stranger
Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:59 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: BMW X5 20" 333m Alloy wheels
Replies: 4
Views: 1510

Re: BMW X5 20" 333m Alloy wheels

Aware these are sold, but would these have fitted an E53?
by dark_stranger
Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 3.0i Remapping
Replies: 5
Views: 2528

Re: 3.0i Remapping

Ok, cheers guys.
by dark_stranger
Sat Sep 30, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What Oil (with X factor)?
Replies: 10
Views: 1861

What Oil (with X factor)?

Guys, my 04 3.0i needs an oil change and plan to do myself. EuroCarParts seem to also doing codes for cheap oil and therefore plan to get from them, unless find another deal. Anyway, I know there are different grade of oil and therefore considering I currently have a tapping hydronic lifter value, t...
by dark_stranger
Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Driver door lock problem replacement----Have a urgent problem
Replies: 18
Views: 4106

Re: Driver door lock problem replacement----Have a urgent problem

I carried out the same piece of work last week and removed the carrier unit, the lock handle, etc. multiple times and never came across that piece in the pic. 
by dark_stranger
Tue Aug 08, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: DISPLAY SCREEN
Replies: 7
Views: 1803

Re: DISPLAY SCREEN

[quote="cragglemiester"] Hi bud, i purchased the eonon ga7166s unit. It came with the harness needed to connect and run through the car. The new unit is a swap out affair with the original nav screen. I love it and took about an hour to install. Worth a look for the £300 i paid. They have ...
by dark_stranger
Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Engine Shield Cover Bolts
Replies: 5
Views: 1161

Re: Engine Shield Cover Bolts

Cheers guys, apart from ebay, any recommendations on where to source as ebay sellers are selling each bolt for a few quid each!!!