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by Mpowerrob
Sat Apr 28, 2018 11:04 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: How to get OEM Bluetooth streaming without modifications. All BMW
Replies: 6
Views: 11520

Re: How to get OEM Bluetooth streaming without modifications. All BMW

Sounds a good buy, Do you get music album art work as well as the music info?
by Mpowerrob
Sat Apr 28, 2018 10:54 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Rear Entertainment retro fit
Replies: 10
Views: 11516

Re: Rear Entertainment retro fit

Looking to do this as well as recently purchased a RES, I have a 2011 40d msport, will this be a simple plug and play and power lead alr day there or will I need to buy and fit a harness to get power to the RES?
by Mpowerrob
Thu Feb 08, 2018 7:23 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Grinding sound

Ok thought I’d update, so I’ve changed the wheels and tyres to original 17” with bmw stared tyres and the ride is so much smoother however I still have the grinding, have taken it to a transmission specialist and they’ve had the car for 2 weeks investigating! Trying to find the problem they’ve now t...
by Mpowerrob
Tue Dec 19, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Grinding sound

Bit confused so what tyre sizes should I go with as going to get new tyres this week are the 255/50/19 & 285/45/19 the wrong size and one of the reasons for the cause of my problems?
by Mpowerrob
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone recommend a good Indy
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Re: Anyone recommend a good Indy

[quote="Smeeagain"] Whats wrong with it? Smee [/quote] Got the 4x4 light on constantly, I changed the cog in the transfer case hoping this would solve it but it didn't and to be fair the original cog was not worn, I've started getting a grinding sound coming from the font of the car especi...
by Mpowerrob
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Grinding sound

Any ideas why it only makes the grinding noise when turning left? It's definitely from the front drivetrain as when I disconnect the plug to the transfer case, so only rear wheels are being driven, the grinding and shunting is completely gone, should I leave it disconnected to stop further damage? C...
by Mpowerrob
Sun Dec 17, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Grinding sound

Hi guys thank you very much for your replays so far The tyres are the same all round make is Nokian they look like winter style tyres sizes are 255/50/19 front and 285/45/19 rear treads are similar front and back with the fronts starting to wear on the outside edges. The car has also started to shun...
by Mpowerrob
Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:18 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone recommend a good Indy
Replies: 4
Views: 1096

Anyone recommend a good Indy

Hi all, I'm looking for a good independent BMW specialist in the north London/ Herts area to hopefully repair my X5.

Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
by Mpowerrob
Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Re: Grinding sound

Anyone?
by Mpowerrob
Fri Sep 22, 2017 11:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding sound
Replies: 17
Views: 3506

Grinding sound

Hi all, newbie hear. I've had my car e53 X5 for 3 years now and had no problems until recently I stated getting the 4x4 light on and occasionally 4x4 and traction light together, I changed the cog in the transfer case hoping this would solve it but it didn't to be fair the original cog was not worn,...