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by Big Bad Boris
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: Just joined up.
Replies: 15
Views: 1753

Just joined up.

N4LLY wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:32 am Good morning.

Will have a good read of forum.

2008 X3 2.0D Winter workhorse 8)

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Hey, I know that guy !!
by Big Bad Boris
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?
Replies: 6
Views: 413

I wonder what's under the bonnet of this?

Probably been swapped for a 1.0 Ford Ecoboost engine… all show and no go, much like me :rofl:
by Big Bad Boris
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:50 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Windscreen washer jets
Replies: 2
Views: 22

Windscreen washer jets

I have noticed the jets on the Mrs X3 are aiming very low, not much above the wipers. The question is can they be adjusted? I have looked and there doesn’t seem to be any obvious way, or is it more likely the reservoir needs a clean (I have read several stories about sludge in BMW washer reservoirs)...
by Big Bad Boris
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Boot release
Replies: 3
Views: 5114

Boot release

An update that comes under the “better late than never” category….

It turns out the switch needed to be replaced (the one under the rubber cover in the boot handle)… relatively inexpensive fix even with the switch from BMW, all works now as it should.
by Big Bad Boris
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Boot release
Replies: 3
Views: 5114

Boot release

We have been persisting with opening the boot via the fob, but now that appears to have ceased to function as well. Usually when opening the tailgate from the fob there is a nice loud “boom” noise as it activates, now it makes a quiet click noise and does not unlock. As an aside my wife has just men...
by Big Bad Boris
Fri Jul 28, 2023 9:39 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Boot release
Replies: 3
Views: 5114

Boot release

Hello people, apologies for my radio silence for many months. Unfortunately I have been pretty ill this year, spending more time in hospital than in my var :cry: Hopefully things are now on the up for me, so I am back with my first question for a while to challenge your knowledge once again. It seem...
by Big Bad Boris
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:43 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Jump start packs.
Replies: 12
Views: 1616

Jump start packs.

This Noco looks like a good deal on Amazon at present….
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by Big Bad Boris
Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: iDrive sat nav 2013?
Replies: 4
Views: 5912

iDrive sat nav 2013?

Quick update. Downloaded the map version in the link I posted, which took hours and hours for some reason. Uploaded onto memory stick and have now updated into the car which now shows Map version as 2023-1.

So looks like Mrs Boris is all up to date 👍
by Big Bad Boris
Wed Sep 28, 2022 10:05 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: iDrive sat nav 2013?
Replies: 4
Views: 5912

iDrive sat nav 2013?

Thanks X5. I have set up a “connected” account (my Z4 doesn’t have iDrive so I’ve never needed one before). I have a new shiny memory stick, but first….. I assume this what I need and will work on our 2013 system? https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/shop/ls/dp/Base_FullMapUpdate_gb Here is the build spec from ...
by Big Bad Boris
Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:12 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: iDrive sat nav 2013?
Replies: 4
Views: 5912

iDrive sat nav 2013?

Below is a screen shot of the “version” on our 2013 iDrive. Does this show the maps have never been updated since the car was new? Alternatively is it just an indication that the system is from 2013?
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by Big Bad Boris
Tue Sep 20, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Retrofitting Electric Seats
Replies: 6
Views: 8759

Retrofitting Electric Seats

Sounds like that would make the whole idea prohibitively expensive, adding that to the cost of replacement seats and fitting :cry:
by Big Bad Boris
Tue Sep 20, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (G01 - 3rd gen : 2017+)
Topic: Retrofitting Electric Seats
Replies: 6
Views: 8759

Retrofitting Electric Seats

So the E53 had a standard wiring harness, was this carried over into the F25? It would be nice to add heated, electric, memory seats to our 2013 M-Sport… if as the OP says they are largely “plug and play”.
by Big Bad Boris
Fri Sep 16, 2022 7:27 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: A single front type 259 wheel
Replies: 8
Views: 6813

A single front type 259 wheel

Currently on EBay, this any good?
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by Big Bad Boris
Wed Aug 31, 2022 5:02 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Newbie here
Replies: 7
Views: 8352

Newbie here

Hi and welcome to the forum 👍
by Big Bad Boris
Wed Aug 24, 2022 4:38 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: EGR cooler recall letter
Replies: 31
Views: 24911

EGR cooler recall letter

Actually I’ve just looked back at the notes I made when speaking to the servicing dealers b4 we bought the car (we’ve only had a it a few months). There is a note that it had a used car check at Jardines, Bury St Edmonds in Feb 2019, this included a check of the EGR which I assume at the time did no...