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by Chrish13
Tue Oct 18, 2016 6:49 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 7
Views: 2700

Re: Dash warning lights

Quick update

Took it to the local independent garage today
After a scan codes for right rear wheel sensor supply, right rear wheel sensor air gap and steering wheel angle sensor where logged,

The mechanic suggested that the ABS ring had rusted and swelled causing the problem, he said it was a ...
by Chrish13
Sat Oct 15, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 7
Views: 2700

Re: Dash warning lights

[quote="Horizon"]
Star rating is not needed if not the staggered setup. ( star rating ensures that different profiles match when different width tyres are fitted on the Msport models. Make sure you have simular tyre depths front to rear. And. Heck to see if the wheels have been mounted correctly ...
by Chrish13
Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 7
Views: 2700

Re: Dash warning lights

[quote="Horizon"]
X3's are notoriously fussy to the rolling circumference, and should be of the same tread depths and makes, and preferably star marked tyres. Are you running the staggered set up ( wider rear tyres) .did you refit the tyres back on the same hubs as they came off. Sounds like your ...
by Chrish13
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:39 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Dash warning lights
Replies: 7
Views: 2700

Dash warning lights

So I've just recently purchased a 2005 2.5i X3, 120000 miles, FSH and VGC, ( see Newby post )

After removing the wheels to spruce them up, I drove about 5 miles no problems, then went out again and whilst driving uphill in a car park, 1st gear applying full lock, the car started juddering and the ...
by Chrish13
Sat Oct 15, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: new owner from Sheffield
Replies: 2
Views: 946

new owner from Sheffield

Hi to everyone,
Purchased my 2005 X3 about a month ago, first time I've owned a beamer, wanted a 4x4 ready for winter, I've owned an Audi TT which had awd via the haldex diff, but was very small, and I've owned 2 nissan navara, very big and a little agricultural,

Thought the X3 was a nice in ...