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by onedaymyfriend
Wed Jun 19, 2019 5:23 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is
Replies: 35
Views: 8217

Re: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is

All needles are at zero. No dials, text or lights (apart from abs light). :headbang:
by onedaymyfriend
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is
Replies: 35
Views: 8217

Re: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is

Thanks henrym3, I'll give it a go.

The error codes for front and rear passenger side abs sensors are back, although both sensors have been changed.
by onedaymyfriend
Tue Jun 18, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is
Replies: 35
Views: 8217

Re: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is

Hi guys, Had the battery tested today, and low and behold it was faulty. Fitted the new one with fingers crossed, unfortunately the dash still doesn't work (apart from the abs light) and neither does the stereo. henrym3 when you say doesn't it fall asleep, is that once the ignition is switched off? ...
by onedaymyfriend
Mon Jun 17, 2019 5:54 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is
Replies: 35
Views: 8217

Re: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is

Thanks guys, unfortunately I can't use the hidden menus as the cluster isn't working.

I've used a multimeter and the battery is ready 11.6v. When I started it up this dropped to 9.6v, and then gradually up to 13v. Does this seem right?

The battery was brand new in Dec '18.

Thanks again guys.
by onedaymyfriend
Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:20 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is
Replies: 35
Views: 8217

Possible electrical issues with the e53 4.6is

Evening guys, Unfortunately I experiences the trifecta the other day. The error codes suggested that the passenger front and rear abs sensors needed replacing. I had them replaced and all seemed OK. I jumped in the motor tonight and only the Abs light only on. But there were a few other issues. The ...
by onedaymyfriend
Thu Nov 22, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Cluster repair needed..
Replies: 1
Views: 610

E53 Cluster repair needed..

Evening all! I'm in desperate need of getting my cluter repaired, it's now become unreadable.

Can anyone recommend a company in the Cambridgeshire(Ish) area to repair it?

Thanks in advance.
by onedaymyfriend
Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlights strobing..
Replies: 4
Views: 909

Re: Headlights strobing..

Hi guys, they're definitely going left to right and they do this for about 10 secs.  :(
by onedaymyfriend
Tue Nov 06, 2018 12:16 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlights strobing..
Replies: 4
Views: 909

Headlights strobing..

Hi guys,

Just noticed that when I turn the key one click in my 2003 E53 the headlights strobe from left to right until I start the engine.

Any ideas?
by onedaymyfriend
Thu Oct 18, 2018 6:42 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Tinypic banned my IP address
Replies: 2
Views: 2053

Re: Tinypic banned my IP address

Got a message when trying to post in the Gallery section.
by onedaymyfriend
Wed Oct 17, 2018 8:45 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Tinypic banned my IP address
Replies: 2
Views: 2053

Tinypic banned my IP address

Hi guys, my IP address has been banned by TinyPic so I can't post pics to the forum, anyone else having this problem?
Thanks.
by onedaymyfriend
Sun Oct 14, 2018 7:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Retailer or eBay seller recommendation needed
Replies: 0
Views: 477

Retailer or eBay seller recommendation needed

Evening all,

I'm after a a black grille for my pre facelift E53. As BMW don't do one for the pre facelift, I was hoping that on the forum might be able to point me in the direction of a retailer or eBay seller that sell a decent aftermarket version.

Thanks in advance.
by onedaymyfriend
Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is
Replies: 3
Views: 595

Spark plug recommendation for 2003 4.6is

Hi guys, which spark plugs would you recommend for a 2003 4.6is?

Thanks in advance.
by onedaymyfriend
Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Decided on satin black for grills
Replies: 4
Views: 9771

Re: Decided on satin black for grills

Hi Toonarmy, can I ask where you got the grilles from please? Thanks,
by onedaymyfriend
Thu Oct 11, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Where to buy replacement grilles/badges etc
Replies: 6
Views: 1069

Re: Where to buy replacement grilles/badges etc

Thanks for that Sleepyfolk, how do I go about getting the discount from BMW Cotswold?