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by X Box
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:42 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Level control system failure
Replies: 4
Views: 1883

Re: Level control system failure

When they are replaced aren't you meant to have them set up via diagnostics, etc.

Did you? If not, could that have 'thrown things out so to speak?
by X Box
Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: VW Fox
Replies: 9
Views: 3716

Re: VW Fox

Thanks for the replies chaps. I ended up looking at 4 of them (would have been 5 if they guy hadn't sold it before I got there - it would also have been nice if he'd told me before I turned up, but that is another story!). Ended up with a silver one, 08 plate with 60k. A tidy little car all round an...
by X Box
Tue Mar 15, 2016 12:40 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: VW Fox
Replies: 9
Views: 3716

Re: VW Fox

Thanks for the replies. They seem a cheap but fairly well built little car. They have a fair amount of room in them too as the rear bench moves to either create more legroom or boot space, depending on your need. I like the Lupo but many seem a little long in the tooth now and I'm sure, as much as t...
by X Box
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: Cycling
Replies: 52
Views: 17132

Re: Cycling

Another cycling fan here - hence why I haven't been on here much!

Have a couple of road bikes, an mtb and a fat bike!
by X Box
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:22 pm
Forum: Other Marques
Topic: VW Fox
Replies: 9
Views: 3716

VW Fox

Anyone had any experience with one of these?

In particular the 1.2 Urban model?

I'm thinking of one as a runabout that I can then add my son on the insurance when he starts driving in August.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.
by X Box
Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Glow Plugs Affecting DPF Filter
Replies: 11
Views: 5869

Re: Glow Plugs Affecting DPF Filter

Just had my glow plugs done (2008 3.0d) as I had 1 faulty (number 5). I had the control unit / relay done at the same time as my Indy recommended it. He said often that if you replace the glow plugs and not the unit then the unit can start to throw up fault codes about 2 - 4 weeks later. Then you ar...
by X Box
Sun Feb 22, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Shifter in M/S doesn't spring back to Park when P pressed?
Replies: 8
Views: 2522

Re: Shifter in M/S doesn't spring back to Park when P pressed?

If my understanding is correct the 'switch' is in the control box attached to the bottom of the gear selector so you end up with a whole new unit.
by X Box
Wed Feb 11, 2015 7:23 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Auto box shifter noise
Replies: 11
Views: 4118

Re: Auto box shifter noise

It does sound like it.

Coding is extra too!
by X Box
Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Shifter in M/S doesn't spring back to Park when P pressed?
Replies: 8
Views: 2522

Re: Shifter in M/S doesn't spring back to Park when P pressed?

Get the fault codes read. Sounds like it could be the gear selector control box going by your other posts too.
by X Box
Mon Feb 09, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly
Replies: 19
Views: 7339

Re: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly

After a frustrating trickle from the washers on Saturday and trying to see through a filthy screen I thought I'd better get this looked at sooner rather than later. Little did I expect to find a small drop of oil on the driveway following an 85mile round trip. So I've booked it in my my Indy to chec...
by X Box
Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly
Replies: 19
Views: 7339

Re: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly

This is what frustrates me too. I paid BMW last January to clean mine out (although they charged £75 iirc) and was told the same 'use BMW screenwash' line. A year later and only using their stuff and it is back doing the same trickle. Headlamp and rear are fine. Given that they also messed up the oi...
by X Box
Fri Feb 06, 2015 10:46 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly
Replies: 19
Views: 7339

Re: Windscreen washer reservoir runs out really quickly

Mine are still working but not well.

How is the best way to flush the system before it is too late?
by X Box
Tue Feb 03, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What is this warning..?
Replies: 18
Views: 5792

Re: What is this warning..?

Is that the one for 'yearly inspection' ie. MOT?
by X Box
Tue Feb 03, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Auto box shifter noise
Replies: 11
Views: 4118

Re: Auto box shifter noise

If it is the 'control box' that sits below the gear lever (attached to it ) then it may well throw up a fault code. I had mine replaced when you could no longer get easily into reverse. The lever would stop you in 'N' first. It had a fault code. My Indy said that his contact at BMW (for parts) was s...