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by jason1872
Wed Jul 10, 2019 7:45 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Irregular running
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: Irregular running

Just found it timing chain has jumped or vanos seals away
by jason1872
Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:11 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Irregular running
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Re: Irregular running

Just rebuilt the disa valve and still the same any help would be appreciated.
by jason1872
Wed Jul 03, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Irregular running
Replies: 3
Views: 1313

Irregular running

Hello folks hope someone can help,i'm having problems with my 02 3.0i x5,im getting 55 lambda probe heating bank 2,and burn fail in cylinders 4 5 and 6 with a misfire, i've changed all 4 lambda sensors the plugs and now ordered a new maf can anyone help please?
by jason1872
Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:00 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: CamShaft sensor
Replies: 0
Views: 647

CamShaft sensor

Hi guys looking for some help last week i changed my camshaft sensor on my 02 3.0i and it now seems to take a bit longer to start ie starter motor is running longer before the car starts but runs fine with no miss fire or stalling any ideas or has anyone seen this?
by jason1872
Thu Mar 15, 2018 4:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tank Ventilation Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 1024

Re: Tank Ventilation Valve

All connected now,missed the oil pressure sensor.
by jason1872
Wed Mar 14, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tank Ventilation Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 1024

Re: Tank Ventilation Valve

Thanks for the info,turns out i had managed to miss a connector and was lying behind the loom but i now have a spare connector with 1 female pin inside lying spare any idea where it should be?
by jason1872
Tue Mar 13, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tank Ventilation Valve
Replies: 3
Views: 1024

Tank Ventilation Valve

Hello guys i've just replaced the ccv in my 02 3.0i i now have error 68 Tank Ventilation Valve error with the EML on i've replaced the valve but still get the error,i have found a plastic pipe under the manifold next to the valve that doesn't seem to attach to anything this pipe has a bend in it and...
by jason1872
Sat Feb 03, 2018 1:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Passenger mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 1697

Re: Passenger mirror

All fixed and working fine turns out one of the new gears had a small flaw and was jamming the motor.
by jason1872
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Passenger mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 1697

Re: Passenger mirror

[quote="henrym3"] As far as I understand it switches the motor off at the end of the fold in/out via that white plastic ring with the grooves in it and if it is even slightly maladjusted the mirror won't fold in or back out. Sometimes if you very lightly touch the mirror in or out then it ...
by jason1872
Fri Feb 02, 2018 4:54 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Passenger mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 1697

Re: Passenger mirror

Hi thank you,the metal clip is still attached to the switch,what does the micro switch actually do?
by jason1872
Fri Feb 02, 2018 2:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Passenger mirror
Replies: 7
Views: 1697

Passenger mirror

Hi guys anyone had this problem before,my passenger mirror stopped folding with the button the drivers one folds in then back out due to passenger one not working so i bought a motor and the 2 gears that go in he housing put the mirror back together and still it doesn't fold,when i take the mirror a...
by jason1872
Fri Dec 29, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant thermostat
Replies: 112
Views: 14794

Re: Coolant thermostat

You'll lose water and get a low coolant level warning,the part number4 is for cooling autobox
by jason1872
Thu Dec 28, 2017 8:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant thermostat
Replies: 112
Views: 14794

Re: Coolant thermostat

i had the split expansion tank and had to replace it at the bottom of the expansion tank bracket is where part number 4 sits in and goes up inside the expansion tank and is only used on auto vehicles and beware if you have an auto and have to replace the expansion tank these little thermostats usual...
by jason1872
Thu Nov 09, 2017 7:27 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: My new purchase X5 40d m sport
Replies: 11
Views: 4872

Re: My new purchase X5 40d m sport

[quote="marsie"] Thanks Si, i have split the grills and done the centres satin black and think it looks much better. The other job has been to remove the mudflaps Hopefully getting my wheels back from refurb on monday but until then i am running the refurb shops 22" loan wheels :puke:...
by jason1872
Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2003 X5 - Radio pixels
Replies: 13
Views: 2604

Re: 2003 X5 - Radio pixels

AKspeedo done mines 2 years ago i also had him put chrome rings in from an m5 great job he took £100 for doing it,but then im not far from him and left the car with him for couple of hours.