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by Zakbelle
Wed Jan 28, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant Top Up Frequency
Replies: 6
Views: 1985

Re: Coolant Top Up Frequency

Cheers fellas will take a close look this weekend
by Zakbelle
Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:22 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant Top Up Frequency
Replies: 6
Views: 1985

Re: Coolant Top Up Frequency

no haven't checked the base of the tank, just no obvious leaks. Just put 2 and 2 together with the more frequent operation of the Webasto (which I would like to isolate as it kicks out stinking fumes but that's another story)

Will keep looking
by Zakbelle
Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: New owner with a few problems! Help
Replies: 14
Views: 5334

Re: New owner with a few problems! Help

I wouldn't worry too much about the washer motors. My front ones stopped working intermittently. I swapped the motors around whilst I was getting to bottom of the fault as I could handle not using the rear window for a short time. It may be something as innocent as this
by Zakbelle
Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coolant Top Up Frequency
Replies: 6
Views: 1985

Coolant Top Up Frequency

Hi I have noticed over the winter that I have had to top the coolant up about 3 times in 2 months after getting the check coolant warning message, It only takes half a litre at most to top up but does anyone have a handle on the frequency this should be topped up? Is it coincidental that its happeni...
by Zakbelle
Sun Dec 14, 2014 10:36 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Windscreen washers random operation
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Windscreen washers random operation

Cheers Richard managed to tip the header tank on its side to prevent having to drain and cleaned all 3 filters (the main one was very clogged up!) Back together and job done in 30 minute's
by Zakbelle
Sat Dec 13, 2014 11:48 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Windscreen washers random operation
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Re: Windscreen washers random operation

Cheers Richard,  do I need to drain the tank before doing this???
by Zakbelle
Fri Dec 12, 2014 11:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Windscreen washers random operation
Replies: 5
Views: 1654

Windscreen washers random operation

Hi I've just developed a fault with my windscreen washers. When I start the car up or the first time i use the washers I get a really strong long spray of water and washer fluid but if I repeat it say after a few minutes I get nothing, just the noise of the motors. This goes on until i stop the car ...
by Zakbelle
Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Webasto blowing cold air
Replies: 7
Views: 2763

Re: Webasto blowing cold air

Horizon it says both but I can't select aux vent
by Zakbelle
Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:48 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Webasto blowing cold air
Replies: 7
Views: 2763

Re: Webasto blowing cold air

Cheers horizon
by Zakbelle
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Webasto blowing cold air
Replies: 7
Views: 2763

Re: Webasto blowing cold air

See I do get that and the blowers come on with the fan light flashing but it just blows cold air.?
by Zakbelle
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:42 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Webasto blowing cold air
Replies: 7
Views: 2763

Re: Webasto blowing cold air

Oh just to add move checked all fuses which are okay. I've also read that the preheat option (which is the one I want to use as it's getting colder). I'm assuming that since I can ser 2 timers that the preheat option is activated. Is this true? ?
by Zakbelle
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Webasto blowing cold air
Replies: 7
Views: 2763

Webasto blowing cold air

Hi I knkw there are lots of posts relating to the webasto but I can't see anything relating to why mine would blow cold air.  Does anyone know why this happens? ??? I've attached a picture of he model http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/25/70f13b49e3d02533c8ff8b58407a558b.jpg http://tapatalk.ima...
by Zakbelle
Sat Sep 06, 2014 5:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Easy headlight bulb change
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Re: Easy headlight bulb change

Very true, I could understand it for a fuel filter but a blinkin bulb!!


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by Zakbelle
Sat Sep 06, 2014 1:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Easy headlight bulb change
Replies: 3
Views: 1129

Easy headlight bulb change

Is not a sentence I would associate with my X5 Facelift,  what on earth were BMW thinking about when they fitted these headlamp unit's!!! Oh and by the way do t let your bulb clamp come off!! It's just took me an hour to get it back on.. Oh the joys


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by Zakbelle
Thu Sep 04, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: So is the 'lurch' a problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1798

Re: So is the 'lurch' a problem

Great I'll stop waiting for the Big Bang, it's not nice driving a car that should be driven for fun worrying about what may happen, never felt like this with any other car lol


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