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by Johnny-p
Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Potential Dangerous Brake issue
Replies: 6
Views: 1858

Re: Potential Dangerous Brake issue

Same here, both sides corroded and leaking.. Indy only noticed it whilst setting mine up for laser alignment that there was a puddle of brake fluid on the floor.. Like it says in the post the area is shrouded in plastic so can go unchecked till it's too late.. Had to have two braided hoses replaced ...
by Johnny-p
Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Alarm Issues (Not Bonnet Sensor?)
Replies: 3
Views: 1431

Re: Alarm Issues (Not Bonnet Sensor?)

Getting the codes read will tell you exactly where the dodgy sensor is.. Had the same symptoms as you, it would sometimes go off minutes after locking sometimes I could leave it all night without any bother and mine turned out to be the bonnet sensor.. Unplugging it should tell you if it's at fault ...
by Johnny-p
Wed Jan 08, 2014 9:28 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 Gearbox/Transfer Box Issues Fixed by BMW Star Rated Tyres
Replies: 17
Views: 19756

Re: X5 Gearbox/Transfer Box Issues Fixed by BMW Star Rated Tyres

I'd be interested in the answer to this aswell..

Bought mine with odd tyres so replaced all four 3k ago along with a full laser alignment..

John
by Johnny-p
Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Happy new Year from a soon to be X5 owner
Replies: 12
Views: 2859

Re: Happy new Year from a soon to be X5 owner

:hi: fella!!

The place to be for all things X....

John..
by Johnny-p
Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: aero/e70 mods.. what you reckon, x5 newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 4193

Re: aero/e70 mods.. what you reckon, x5 newbie

:hi:

Nice to see one in white-very cool!!

Wheel colour doesn't do it for me and the M badges need to go..

Nice to see something different though..
by Johnny-p
Wed Dec 18, 2013 10:16 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: ???????
Replies: 2
Views: 898

Re: ???????

Phew!!

Cheers fella :xmasgrin:
by Johnny-p
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: ???????
Replies: 2
Views: 898

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Hi all Had this pop up a couple of times in the last week.. "Stop engine" low oil pressure.. Turned the engine off and " check oil level" comes up. Started her up again and all is good.. Checked dipstick after the engine has cooled and all is good?? Had the oil breather changed a...
by Johnny-p
Wed Dec 18, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Quick preview of my new wheels
Replies: 11
Views: 2978

Re: Quick preview of my new wheels

Nice rims!!

I don't normally like the look of 22's as they look out of proportion to the length of the X.

However with these,Lower it a tad to reduce the arch gap and it'll look a serious bad boy 8)
by Johnny-p
Sun Dec 15, 2013 12:47 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: The Black Monster
Replies: 14
Views: 3916

Re: The Black Monster

:hi:

Nice lookin beast!!
by Johnny-p
Fri Dec 13, 2013 7:48 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: new
Replies: 4
Views: 1083

Re: new

Looking at the post date I'd hope he's got it sorted ;)
by Johnny-p
Fri Dec 13, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: My 1st x5, what have i done!!!!. There is so many faults with this car
Replies: 25
Views: 8439

Re: My 1st x5, what have i done!!!!. There is so many faults with this car

Easy peasy just 3 bolts to undo.

Remember to put a rag down the hole to stop any bolts getting lost ;)
by Johnny-p
Fri Dec 13, 2013 10:23 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth problems
Replies: 20
Views: 5414

Re: Bluetooth problems

Hi Tye Congrats on your new purchase !! If you open the top flap in your armrest where yor phone cradle is you should see a button at the front, this is used to pair your phone.. If it's not there then I'm afraid you don't have bluetooth... There are many threads on here about pairing etc... Or it i...
by Johnny-p
Thu Dec 12, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: My 1st x5, what have i done!!!!. There is so many faults with this car
Replies: 25
Views: 8439

Re: My 1st x5, what have i done!!!!. There is so many faults with this car

+2 Had my rear left fail on me at the weekend.. Took the cluster out and low and behold there was corrosion on one of the contact points,bit of wet n dry and all good again  :xmasgrin: Don't get too despondent fella.. I bought mine with LOTS of hidden faults and touch wood I'm at the end-for the mom...
by Johnny-p
Thu Dec 12, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Greetings from Switzerland
Replies: 9
Views: 1977

Re: Greetings from Switzerland

:hi: buddy..

Sweeeet ride!!