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by Scotty
Tue Jan 24, 2017 11:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: fault code reader
Replies: 21
Views: 4179

Re: fault code reader

Regarding the carly app. Will I be able to turn off the parking heater and reset the fault from the webasto. Bought the 1.4.0 scanner when I first got the car and enabled this. Has never worked since I first set the timer, it started up briefly then turned off. Ever since the webasto hasn't come on ...
by Scotty
Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Xenon bulb replacement
Replies: 4
Views: 3013

Xenon bulb replacement

Hello, I have stupidly left doing this until last minute as I wasn't doing any night time driving until I need to drive to an Airport on Tuesday so have taken the sting of £120 for a pair of replacement xenon bulbs at Halfrauds. Had a search on the internet and replacing the bulbs looks pretty strai...
by Scotty
Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 415554

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Had a go at fitting the new carrier today that I bought from a dealer. Getting it all back together to find that the lock does not line up for the Allen bolt (so can't secure it) and there is a gap between it and the handle. Have the stealers sold me a duffer as nothing I see can be done to adjust t...
by Scotty
Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:05 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 415554

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Cheers, Looks like a visit to Stratstone after work tomorrow then!
by Scotty
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 415554

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Hi, My drivers door outer handle has giver up the ghost. After two weeks of reaching through from the back I've had enough and am going to replace the carrier. My question is where is the best place to get this? From a stealer or there are ones on ebay for around £45. Would that be false economy due...
by Scotty
Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:53 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 2971

Re: Hello

Been a while. Still not taken any pics myself but here's one from the ad I bought from. Am loving it!Image
by Scotty
Wed Oct 03, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 2971

Re: Hello

Cheers,

I will try and and get some pics sorted tomorrow. I'm not too sure on the full spec and names of all the options but it has sat nav, pan roof, 20's, nappa leather etc and is black!... Its like Christmas Eve!!!
by Scotty
Tue Oct 02, 2012 2:53 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hello
Replies: 12
Views: 2971

Hello

Hello All, Thought I would introduce myself. I'm Chris from Hull, just sold my Subaru Impreza after 5 years ownership. Thought it was about time to get myself a 'Grown Up' car as my 5 month olds travel system (Pram) was taking too much room up in the boot of the family saloon! On Thursday I am hopef...