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- Sun May 12, 2024 5:30 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: No check engine light on E53 3.0d
- Replies: 16
- Views: 350
No check engine light on E53 3.0d
MOT centre selects the wrong vehicle to test for the DVLA, really?
- Sun May 12, 2024 1:02 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: Would i compromise anyhing if.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 133
Would i compromise anyhing if.........
Aside from the frame that holds the foglamp which predominates the space, i do recall noticing the arch liner on the passenger side.. i think the M50d additional rad is that side? I dont feel inclined to pull these out again unless it was to swap them. Maybe i should just leave them "as is"...
- Sun May 12, 2024 10:41 am
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: Would i compromise anyhing if.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 133
Would i compromise anyhing if.........
The only thing behind the closed trims is obviously the foglights access, and in my case the CANbus adapters for the LED bulbs.
As pattern parts, they're not expensive, i think I'll have a punt for some.
As pattern parts, they're not expensive, i think I'll have a punt for some.
- Sun May 12, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: Would i compromise anyhing if.........
- Replies: 4
- Views: 133
Would i compromise anyhing if.........
I swapped the solid fog light vents to the open mesh type, principally designed for hotter climate usage? I think the M50d has these for radiator cooling.
Obviously more water will get through them, but i can't imagine that would generate any issues?
Obviously more water will get through them, but i can't imagine that would generate any issues?
- Thu May 09, 2024 9:33 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Advice on engine failure..
- Replies: 5
- Views: 169
Advice on engine failure..
I dont think I'd be driving it anywhere. Surely, for the dealers' own sake, it should be transported away, preferably back to them for a refund.
If you drive it and the enging lets go, it has the potential to become a whole world of pain about liability.
If you drive it and the enging lets go, it has the potential to become a whole world of pain about liability.
- Thu May 09, 2024 9:27 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: E53 power folding mirrors.. a bit of help required
- Replies: 6
- Views: 185
E53 power folding mirrors.. a bit of help required
Its a long time since i delved into these but once troublesome, they become a significant pita. Best way to establish if the large connecter is/isnt for a puddle light is check the lens /bulb in the lower edge of the casing and trace the wiring back. Also check if there's illumination from the mirro...
- Wed May 01, 2024 8:12 am
- Forum: New members section
- Topic: Hello Everyone!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 537
Hello Everyone!
We like visitors, better still if they stay and become part of the 'team'.
- Wed May 01, 2024 7:33 am
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 906
LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
davidclarks wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 7:05 am Philips CANbus adapter resolved bulb out warning issue. The new adapter seems to be more advanced and works in any configuration.
Good morning 'bot'.
- Tue Apr 30, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 906
LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
For the possible benefit of others? Having undertaken this 'mod' i was mindful that the car still pinged a bulb out warning on start-up, though self extinguished shortly after. It also pinged on engine switch off. I queried this with Philips 'Lumileds' and they sent me completely FOC what i assume i...
- Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:52 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: Insurance
- Replies: 29
- Views: 2845
Insurance
As much as it grieves me, I'm going to roll over and stay with the NFU
Yes i can get cheaper but the savings aren't enough to walk a new unknown path. Frustrating for sure
Yes i can get cheaper but the savings aren't enough to walk a new unknown path. Frustrating for sure
- Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:53 pm
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: ZF service centre
- Replies: 12
- Views: 645
ZF service centre
Interesting, but I dont think ill be travelling to Germany specifically.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Car Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 226
Car Insurance
I just tried Saga. No convictions no issues, only the wheels business and under 5k pa mileage
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:52 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Car Insurance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 226
Car Insurance
I've just been speaking to M&S insurance following an online quote of £641. (£750 if paid monthly) When you get into the nitty gritty details, having declared a modification by way of a wheels change it topped out at £1100. Are the wheels wider? Yes but BMW wheels are always wider on the rear. T...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 8:49 am
- Forum: Forum Discussion
- Topic: LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
- Replies: 6
- Views: 906
LED bulbs in the fog/cornering lights
It wasn't dark enough really but the ouput is equal to the Xenons, imo
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
- Topic: Windscreen washer jets
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1658
Windscreen washer jets
Pretty similar then, aka a royal pita.