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by Leslie
Mon Nov 11, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: LPG
Replies: 9
Views: 117

LPG

X5Sport wrote: Mon Nov 11, 2024 6:21 pm
I did see that if you’re buying some of the BMW petrol V8 cars next year, your first year’s VED will be £5,426. Ouch!
The good news though is after 6 years it will drop back to 170 :driving:
by Leslie
Sun Nov 10, 2024 10:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: LPG
Replies: 9
Views: 117

LPG

Great when trade dries up and they need to undo it :thumbsup: :
by Leslie
Sun Nov 10, 2024 9:09 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Shuttering, Smoking and low low power
Replies: 5
Views: 912

Shuttering, Smoking and low low power

It be looking at the egr valve too , if its not closing it wont run right , a lot of carbon can buiñd up in them, once clean remove the vacuum line to it if it has one and plug it with a bolt and no more egr.
by Leslie
Wed Nov 06, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Level control system malfuntion
Replies: 9
Views: 219

Level control system malfuntion

it would only run after parking in the garage usually if its on a slope to try and level up again
by Leslie
Tue Nov 05, 2024 9:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Level control system malfuntion
Replies: 9
Views: 219

Level control system malfuntion

With no error codes its going to be difficult , next time it happens note if you were going over say a pothole etc , and pull over and look at the rear ride height see if its too low etc on one side and note if the compressor is running and how long for . Its not easy to test the compressor and I ...
by Leslie
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Level control system malfuntion
Replies: 9
Views: 219

Level control system malfuntion

Those cheaper compressors don't last long either ,mine was on its 3rd at 9 years old , I bought a decent one and its been fine for 6 years now but I can't remember the brand but a new airbag was Arnott which are really good quality :D
by Leslie
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen
Replies: 13
Views: 543

Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen

I wouldn't be surprised if it started working again , mine has before after a few days , mine tended to not like very cold days
by Leslie
Tue Nov 05, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Level control system malfuntion
Replies: 9
Views: 219

Level control system malfuntion

It most likely hasn't reached the air pressure needed in the whatever it is ,30 secs or so , I had similar and not long after the compressor siezed, in an ideal world the compressor would only run a very short time after startup as it hadn't leaked out much so a couple of seconds and its back up to ...
by Leslie
Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:11 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Not BMW but a MB
Replies: 11
Views: 265

Not BMW but a MB

Not sure inner tubes are even legal on a tubeless tyre now and doubt they even come in 22" anyway ,maybe some tyre sealant is an answer ?
by Leslie
Sun Nov 03, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 4
Views: 328

Newbie

Welcome Mr pants :thumbsup:
by Leslie
Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen
Replies: 13
Views: 543

Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen

Thanks x5sport will know for again , all the systems seem slower to boot up now and post errors and only some of it is battery related I'm guessing ,much like us it ain't getting any younger :rofl:
by Leslie
Fri Nov 01, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anxiety Day approaching..........
Replies: 21
Views: 1465

Anxiety Day approaching..........

Over pricing on ordinary cars from Germany is starting to really bite them and China is coming soon and there is going to be a British Leland type bloodbath only this time its Mg is on the up ,most of their cars sold now are Ev's and they are cheap compared with rivals . Volkswagen is in big trouble ...
by Leslie
Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen
Replies: 13
Views: 543

Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen

I just have menu button and the dial its the earlier 2009 system but get warnings for pdc not booting up too so probaly battery voltage related as pdc is working.
by Leslie
Thu Oct 31, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen
Replies: 13
Views: 543

Rearview Camera Stopped Working - Blue Screen

My screen just went blank this morning , when I started it up the camera worked then as I moved of it went off to leave nothing ,couldn't adjust radio which was on or any I drive functions , after a stop and restarted down the road its back on again thankfully , I think mine is battery related as ...
by Leslie
Tue Oct 29, 2024 9:43 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anxiety Day approaching..........
Replies: 21
Views: 1465

Anxiety Day approaching..........

I I do recall a previous tester noted some issues with front brake backing plates. However two tests since and its never been mentioned again 🤔 There are what look like ittle inspection plates riveted on ,one each side must be for 4 wheel air suspension option that shake loose and rub , removed one ...