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by Sim0x
Sun Sep 21, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: transmission fail mode
Replies: 12
Views: 3097

transmission fail mode

I bought a banner battery and mine starts like a mofo every time lol but it was about £175 so I would expect it to lol
by Sim0x
Sat Jul 26, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Error measage on dashboard
Replies: 3
Views: 1156

Re: Error measage on dashboard

This has happened to me when the ignition has been left on without actually starting the car.
by Sim0x
Tue Jul 15, 2014 3:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hooligan Head unit up for grabs
Replies: 5
Views: 1384

Re: Hooligan Head unit up for grabs

Hi squeaky2, I'm trying to reply to your last PM but it does not seem to be going through, can you check that your inbox is not full or something please mate.

Thanks
by Sim0x
Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How many days since your last problem?
Replies: 29
Views: 7212

Re: How many days since your last problem?

Mine was today, got a nice little indication on the BC.................. WASHER FLUID LOW!

PHEW! that could have been worse lol
by Sim0x
Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:18 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Re: Weird nav screen?

Thanks mate, I'll have a good read.

Any recommendations for a new unit?
by Sim0x
Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Re: Weird nav screen?

Yeah I noticed that mate, but I think I'll still get a new one.
by Sim0x
Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Re: Weird nav screen?

I'm looking now at an after market unit.
by Sim0x
Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:07 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Re: Weird nav screen?

Thanks guy, will do.
by Sim0x
Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:26 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EGR Valve... exhaust feed....
Replies: 8
Views: 1918

Re: EGR Valve... exhaust feed....

Hey X5 West,

Please could you give me some links for where you bought the blank and plugin map from.


Thanks
by Sim0x
Sun Jun 29, 2014 5:22 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Oh no! Transmission Failsafe Prog!
Replies: 36
Views: 10221

Re: Oh no! Transmission Failsafe Prog!

Mine got changed in the garage, but I think it's under the bonnet, right hand side mate
by Sim0x
Sat Jun 28, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Oh no! Transmission Failsafe Prog!
Replies: 36
Views: 10221

Re: Oh no! Transmission Failsafe Prog!

Mine was mate, before you do anything save yourself some money and change the £12ish relay. I've never had it come up again after that's been changed.
by Sim0x
Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:21 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Re: Weird nav screen?

Yeah it's strange lol
by Sim0x
Sat Jun 28, 2014 9:27 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Weird nav screen?
Replies: 19
Views: 4011

Weird nav screen?

Hi guys, Been having a bit of a strange problem withy the nav unit of late, it tends to lock up although the radio or cd (whichever is being used) still works, you just cannot do anything on the screen. Then..... The next time I start the car, the complete setup has changed; From this; http://img.ta...
by Sim0x
Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Air suspension.
Replies: 13
Views: 3526

Re: Air suspension.

I'm not sure either, and it would 'blow off' when the compressor is running. I only know as I'm an ex-valve technician lol
by Sim0x
Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Air suspension.
Replies: 13
Views: 3526

Re: Air suspension.

Could it possibly be a relief valve blowing off from over pressure?