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by Powercat
Thu Jun 27, 2013 10:15 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 fan blower
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

Re: X5 fan blower

Thanks,
it's the fan in the dash panel, having done some research it is the hardest fan to replace, that why I'm keen to find out which wire is the direct feed to the motor.
by Powercat
Wed Jun 26, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 fan blower
Replies: 6
Views: 1550

X5 fan blower

Hi everybody been a while since I've posted here, I guess I haven't had any problems until now :drive: , the fan blower motor has been making strange noises for over a year and sometimes it would stop completely I managed to get it restarted a few times by spinning it with my hand, ;) reaching in fr...
by Powercat
Wed Mar 28, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Driving abroad
Replies: 11
Views: 3027

Re: Driving abroad

[quote=""cognac""]I have located the lever on the nearside light but I'm unable to find any lever/switch on the offside :? The BMW main dealers here in Cognac have looked at it and say it can't be done even though it states otherwise in the handbook they seem only interested in f...
by Powercat
Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: **WARNING** Dodgy bmw x5 4.6 for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 7861

Re: **WARNING** Dodgy bmw x5 4.6 for sale

[quote=""pvr""]Agree with that. Wonder whose car that was that was stolen then, not that many about in Le Mans blue.[/quote] My Blue one is still outside :roll: I don't think the price is unreasonable.........try going to a car auction or two.......for that kind of money I expect...
by Powercat
Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:03 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: The original TopGear X5 Review
Replies: 19
Views: 8332

Re: The original TopGear X5 Review

Thanks for posting.....video looks like it was made in the 60's or something like that......... doesn't time fly :thumbsup:
by Powercat
Mon Feb 27, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Merc Car Wash... :(
Replies: 6
Views: 1734

Re: Merc Car Wash... :(

:lol: is the guy a minicaber and someone was sick in the car :lol: why would you clean your interior like that :? very quick anyway :rofl:
by Powercat
Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Folding Wing Mirrors
Replies: 7
Views: 2125

Re: Folding Wing Mirrors

Have a look at this thread it helped me out when I had a similar problem and good pictures
http://www.xdrivers.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=88
by Powercat
Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: boot is too big
Replies: 6
Views: 1979

Re: boot is too big

Don't drive so fast ;) most supermarkets have cardboard boxes available...... I can't think of a cheaper solution...... good luck
by Powercat
Sat Feb 18, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drive shaft making clicking noise
Replies: 1
Views: 1398

Drive shaft making clicking noise

Drive shaft is making a clicking noise when turning corners, I only noticed it because the stereo was turned off, I think it's the one on the off side, They seem to be very cheap on eBay........... looks like another thing to go on the to-do list :roll: http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&...
by Powercat
Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Safety Camera Detection in France outlawed
Replies: 8
Views: 3003

Re: Safety Camera Detection in France outlawed

I would suggest turning off your GPS if you get police attention, then argue The other countries and the country I come from do not have this law, but to respect the French law I switched off my GPS, you should have a roadmap in the car if you need to back up your argument. As already mentioned befo...
by Powercat
Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Seatbelts a bit slow
Replies: 14
Views: 5404

Re: Seatbelts a bit slow

I have the same problem.......now I have the solution.....we'll put it on my to-do list
Thanks
by Powercat
Thu Jan 05, 2012 7:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: It will go in the snow!!
Replies: 24
Views: 5743

Re: It will go in the snow!!

I remember when it was about 150 to the pound :D so a long way to go yet :cry: But a big improvement nevertheless :)
by Powercat
Tue Jan 03, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Slide-A-Boot (CV BOOT)
Replies: 10
Views: 6929

Re: Slide-A-Boot (CV BOOT)

[quote=""shadrack""]i bought two boots (ebay £3 each) split them with a scalpel straight down the middle, superglued them up 10k miles later and there fine. If i was paying labour i would get the whole driveshaft changed as there only £43 each complete of a place on ebay, and t...
by Powercat
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Slide-A-Boot (CV BOOT)
Replies: 10
Views: 6929

Re: Slide-A-Boot (CV BOOT)

Wow...there really is a solution out there that uses a split and glue boot.....never heard of such thing....care to enlighten please? You can make your own version, Just realised he was testing a ready made one :oops: Too much multitasking :roll: http://www.retro-renault.com/forums/pro ... ether.ht...