These Hedge-Hog units are a sodding nuisance. I have a NEW issue resolution to throw into the mix......... A month ago I was also having fan issues, & swapped out 3 regulator hedgehogs to no avail, & getting intermittent fan operation now & then. I found the remedy quite by mistake.... w...

These Hedge-Hog units are a sodding nuisance. I have a NEW issue resolution to throw into the mix......... A month ago I was also having fan issues, & swapped out 3 regulator hedgehogs to no avail, & getting intermittent fan operation now & then. I found the remedy quite by mistake.... w...

I've not managed to find an OEM hedgehog unit on ebay.. other than the used one I recently fitted that only lasted 6 months.

Yes, just read this post - thankyou again.

Hi Richard, I hope you are well Sir.. long time no speak. I have a few question to pop your way some time & will PM you - re Landrover Freelanders & which use a decent engine/box (poss BMW engines), as I fancy a change of vehicle & pondering a 2.2D freelander.... yes.. re hedgehogs... th...

i learned of a handy little trick.... Solved with some silicone spray in a can.. Under the spare wheel lives the compressor & valve block... .. disconnect the battery & cover the terminals with a rag or wooden board to prevent any short circuits ...open up the circular case that contains the...

Good afternoon to all... X5 E53 diesel RHD UK vehicle.. the interior blowers are playing up. sometimes the fan will fire up as ignition key is turned to start the vehicle & run/blow properly. Some times the fan will give a puff for a second, wait 2 seconds then puff again a few times & event...

Hi Alan, long time no speak. I hope you are well Sir... Another Chinese repro regukator arrived today, thst ran for 10 minutes & smoke started coming thru the vents, so that one was not "quite" working. I know a guy who runs a breakers yard nearby, made the call & 30 minutes later ...

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Interior Blowers.. Initially, the blowers were at full power at the second illuminated bar.. So, swapped out the regulator with a new one that lives under dashboard & above the front of the gearbox tunnel. It gave exactly the same result. I bought another regulator roday, & this worked prope...

here's hoping lol

Hello friend, Many thanks for the info.
do you know if they had Twin pump valve sets or one for the whole vehicle...
AND if they were identical ?

Richard will probably know the answer to his one I hope.

Question for the Minions here...


is there an X5 E53 with full front & rear air suspension ?
AND
if Yes, is the Rear Air Suspension pump on my X5 the same pump & valve block set up to a front & rear
axle air suspension vehicle, if one exists as E53 ?

regards to all
Grant B

Many thanks Alan,
I wanted to share the details & results in case it can help another member in future.

Have a great day Sir.

Regards
Grant B

indeedy, it's shocking lol