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by M40CCA
Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:05 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expensive problem I think!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: Expensive problem I think!!

[quote="X5Sport"] This thread covered it back in 2010.  Imminent injector failure is the most likely issue.  Have a read and see if it fits what you are seeing. Given it includes 'ticking' that could well be the problem, or at least connected with them and a cylinder being over fuelled wil...
by M40CCA
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:26 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expensive problem I think!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Re: Expensive problem I think!!

I also have a problem when starting from cold for last few months
Juddering and white smoke but after 5 mins it run fine
Only got codes for 6 glow plugs knackered


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by M40CCA
Tue Mar 08, 2016 4:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Expensive problem I think!!
Replies: 3
Views: 1251

Expensive problem I think!!

Over the last few days my partner has said that her x5 has been making a "ticking" noise from under the bonnet and then smoke pouring out the back of it. I've drove it today and for once she is right The car drives spot on no loss of power or anything, till the noise starts and then a mass...
by M40CCA
Tue Feb 16, 2016 10:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 shudder when cold, worse in gear.
Replies: 7
Views: 2369

Re: E53 shudder when cold, worse in gear.

I get the exact same on the wife's x5 2006
I've had it plugged In and the only Codes that come back are all 6 glow plugs knackered


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by M40CCA
Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Leeds Meet
Replies: 13
Views: 15961

Re: Leeds Meet

[quote="Ryoken"]
didn't notice this had any replies :)
can do something this year, hell were local :)
[/quote]

Sounds good to me Steve


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by M40CCA
Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Looks interesting
Replies: 1
Views: 704

Looks interesting

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by M40CCA
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:50 pm
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Leeds Meet
Replies: 13
Views: 15961

Re: Leeds Meet

[quote="PhilT"] Got rid of the E53 last year, now got a black X6 with anthracite wheels - the cars nearly as big as the village so you can't miss it [emoji23] You in an E53 or E70? I've seen the White Merc knocking about. [/quote] I've seen the x6 v.nice It's the girlfriends x5 it's a e53 ...
by M40CCA
Sat Feb 06, 2016 1:48 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: High Beam Assist 5AC
Replies: 7
Views: 2325

Re: High Beam Assist 5AC

I have this on my e class also


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by M40CCA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 3:37 pm
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Leeds Meet
Replies: 13
Views: 15961

Re: Leeds Meet

[quote="M40CCA"] [quote="PhilT"] [quote="M40CCA"] I'm in LS26 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk [/quote] Me too [emoji33][emoji106] [/quote] What x5 are you running Phil I must have seen you Rothwell is not the biggest place I've also a new white Merc E class with M40C...
by M40CCA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Leeds Meet
Replies: 13
Views: 15961

Re: Leeds Meet

[quote="PhilT"]
[quote="M40CCA"]
I'm in LS26


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Me too [emoji33][emoji106]
by M40CCA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 3:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: warped discs - again 2004 E53 3.0 D
Replies: 44
Views: 7864

Re: warped discs - again 2004 E53 3.0 D

I've had pagid discs fitted 250 miles ago and I've now got a wobble under braking knew I should have bought some decent ones!!!
Can I send these back under any sort of warranty/guarantee ??


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by M40CCA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 1:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Little mod today
Replies: 5
Views: 1504

Re: Little mod today

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by M40CCA
Fri Feb 05, 2016 9:05 am
Forum: Meets/Events
Topic: Leeds Meet
Replies: 13
Views: 15961

Re: Leeds Meet

I'm in LS26


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by M40CCA
Thu Feb 04, 2016 9:37 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Little mod today
Replies: 5
Views: 1504

Re: Little mod today

[quote="Sanj"]
How'd you do it, paint?

Need a pic from further back too.
[/quote]

I did it with coloured wrap

I'll post another pic up tomorrow


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by M40CCA
Tue Feb 02, 2016 9:41 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: x5 3.0d smoke on start up
Replies: 35
Views: 12192

Re: x5 3.0d smoke on start up

Mine does the exact same shreksta
White smoke on cold starts for around 30secs then nothing when I drive even when I give it some
Was advised it may be the glow plugs
I also had a Evo Vii before where smoke was classed as bad!!!



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