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by marlin758
Sun Sep 01, 2013 10:20 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Boot has a mind of its own
Replies: 27
Views: 10316

Re: Boot has a mind of its own

Hi Thurlo

Glad to be of service  :D

Mine is still working fine two and a half years on !
by marlin758
Wed Aug 07, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: problem with boot lid
Replies: 4
Views: 1140

Re: problem with boot lid

A common problem with the boot lid coming unlatched is the failure of the microswitches or water ingress into the boot handle 

Check out the link below

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... 540#p14540
by marlin758
Wed Jul 10, 2013 4:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message
Replies: 5
Views: 2034

Re: Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message

I don't think a worn pump seal would be blowing a 30 amp fuse , unless it was so worn that the pump was seized up !
by marlin758
Thu Jun 20, 2013 7:23 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Chip Tuning Diesel Performance Box
Replies: 10
Views: 7194

Re: Chip Tuning Diesel Performance Box

I bought a CR-Tech box off ebay for £78 - just checked but they don't seem to be listed for the X5 at the moment  :( When I fitted it I was very impressed , much smoother and more responsive. I think you quickly get used to the extra performance though, it wasn't slow before ! I have just returned f...
by marlin758
Thu Jun 20, 2013 6:50 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Need complete set of wiper blades any sugestions ??
Replies: 6
Views: 1757

Re: Need complete set of wiper blades any sugestions ??

I got a set of Bosch Aeros off ebay - I can't remember exactly how much i paid - about £15 I think .

They are excellent but if you do put them on then remove the U shaped plastic piece from under the driver side arm as they will miss areas of the windscreen if you don't !
by marlin758
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:21 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hello , New Owner
Replies: 26
Views: 5607

Re: Hello , New Owner

Hi & Welcome to the forum.

Very nice motor - both of them  :D
by marlin758
Sat Jun 08, 2013 5:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

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Am I getting warm ?  :))  I still can't find it ! Can feel all around the strengthening plate ( I think ) but still no EWS
by marlin758
Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

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Great ! I am having problems uploading the picture to Photobucket . Uploaded ok to Flickr but can't display it !
Leave it with  me  :D
by marlin758
Sat Jun 08, 2013 11:07 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

I think I am in the right area but can't find it  :(

I cannot see anything bolted to the dash support bracket neither front or back - providing I am looking at the correct bracket !
I tried to load a photo but couldn't , will try again.
by marlin758
Fri Jun 07, 2013 4:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

Just had a look by removing the lower panel above the pedals but can't see anything !

Do I have to remove the binnacle to get access to it ? -  thanks  :)
by marlin758
Fri Jun 07, 2013 11:37 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

Thanks -  :)

Job for the weekend !
by marlin758
Wed Jun 05, 2013 2:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Reverse Light Check
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Reverse Light Check

Hi Jaynana

Have a look at this .

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/ ... issue.html


Supposedly cures it using an extra relay .

Regards

Terry
by marlin758
Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

Oh  - not in the engine bay box  - anyone else any ideas  ?

I suppose I should dismantle the lower fascia below the steering wheel but I can find a couple of retaining screws but when I remove them the panel doesn't appear to want to come off .

Am I missing something ?
by marlin758
Wed Jun 05, 2013 11:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Reverse Light Check
Replies: 6
Views: 2214

Re: Reverse Light Check

Hi

Yes there is - but a dealer can do it  or it may well be worth getting BMWScan 1.4 off ebay  ( approx £30 or less and you can program it yourself.

Or if you are lucky another member with BMWScan who lives near you will offer to do it for you  :D
by marlin758
Sat Jun 01, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: EWS Location ?
Replies: 10
Views: 2301

Re: EWS Location ?

Thanks Richard .

It may be worth a (careful) look inside there then.

Terry