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by gchristofi
Thu Mar 03, 2016 10:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bosh battery
Replies: 10
Views: 2763

Re: Bosh battery

013 and 019 interchangeable I believe
by gchristofi
Wed Jan 20, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Cleaning screenwash reservoir 2004 E53
Replies: 24
Views: 2894

Re: Cleaning screenwash reservoir 2004 E53

How much are new replacements?
by gchristofi
Mon Oct 19, 2015 1:35 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: An Array of warnings / lights
Replies: 25
Views: 7821

Re: An Array of warnings / lights

If not battery, could be alternator / voltage regulator. There is a hidden menu from where you can monitor the voltage of the battery and charging system using the OBC. Menu 9 from memory. Google and you'll find instructions.
by gchristofi
Wed Feb 11, 2015 9:34 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Facelift gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 1116

Re: Facelift gearbox

I know what you mean.... sometimes I think you can "read yourself out" of any project or prospective purchase!!
by gchristofi
Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Facelift gearbox
Replies: 4
Views: 1116

Re: Facelift gearbox

You're correct, 04 on has the later ZF box and the general opinion is that it is less prone to catastrophic failure. Not sure we have any scientific evidence of this but I'm at 114k now with fingers firmly crossed!
by gchristofi
Tue Feb 10, 2015 3:10 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: settle a dispute please
Replies: 25
Views: 7279

Re: settle a dispute please

Yeah, it's new nanny state BS. If I want to start my car in D through the open drivers window and run myself over ..... That is my human right!! ;-)
by gchristofi
Wed Feb 04, 2015 8:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: door seals and door handles sticking
Replies: 6
Views: 2001

Re: door seals and door handles sticking

I've had good results just smearing a film of de icer on the seals each time I scrape the windscreen. Hasn't killed the seals yet either!
by gchristofi
Fri Jan 16, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 drivers door won't unlock on the button!!
Replies: 1
Views: 993

Re: E53 drivers door won't unlock on the button!!

It's fairly common for the door lock solenoid to fail, intermittently at first, then completely. Especially drivers door as it is used most.
by gchristofi
Tue Dec 23, 2014 8:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 4.6is Alternator Failure, I thought is was the Gearbox or Torque Converter
Replies: 5
Views: 1728

Re: 4.6is Alternator Failure, I thought is was the Gearbox or Torque Converter

Unlucky, but could have been worse! As a matter of interest, how much is a replacement alternator? Good luck with the project and look forward to your write up.
by gchristofi
Fri Aug 29, 2014 7:56 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Rear PDC Removal
Replies: 22
Views: 9156

Re: Rear PDC Removal

Certainly can as I did a few years ago. Use realoem to get part numbers then call your dealer.
by gchristofi
Thu Feb 06, 2014 10:27 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: If you happen to go to Russia never park your X badly!
Replies: 28
Views: 5811

Re: If you happen to go to Russia never park your X badly!

something goes off again at 30.30 ish!  Battery? Magnesium?
by gchristofi
Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Lumpy / stalling whilst idling.
Replies: 9
Views: 2044

Re: Lumpy / stalling whilst idling.

Is it struggling to idle when cold and warm?  Did you get to the bottom of your other error messages that were coming up?  These issues might be unrelated. Do you know if your LPG system is hooked into the OBD system at all?  Some do so that they can monitor the live fuel trims and make appropriate ...
by gchristofi
Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone got a Sliding floor they want to sell?
Replies: 51
Views: 9096

Re: Anyone got a Sliding floor they want to sell?

[quote="Raj"] Dropped mine off this morning to Hilton Autogas for the Prins system. Original boot floor and a 91lt tank so I'm happy with that. Good luck with yours James and glad you got the floor swapped out. [/quote] Apologies for raising an old thread, but I'm due to get my car convert...
by gchristofi
Sat Jan 04, 2014 8:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW C110 Scanner or V1.4.0 Scanner?
Replies: 4
Views: 3029

Re: BMW C110 Scanner or V1.4.0 Scanner?

I have the 1.4.0 and its a great tool. But I'm also tempted by the ease of use offered by the c110. Anyone know if it offers the same functions as 1.4.0 or is t more limited? (Apologies for raising an older thread, but no one seems to have both as yet?)