[quote="x5e53"] OK so all switches fitted. Rear Tailgate ones working. C pillar ones do not work, but without them, it breaks the circuit so even the tailgate ones stop working. I have ensured the relay is in place. Lost for ideas now on why it does not work. [/quote] C pillar switches for...

[quote="kkx5"] No, they are not all prewired. I had no harness on my facelift 2005 4.4i [/quote] Mine was pre wired 05 diesel. Kkx5 do you have the blue connectors either side of the boot ? If so yours will be pre wired. The wiring for switches that route to C pillars on facelift models is...

[quote="weirdfish"] During my search for another 4.6 I came across the above reg vehicle, can't insert link at the moment for some reason. Just wondering if anyone recognises the number, it would appear it's spent some time in Scotland judging by the flag on the number plate. [/quote] Don'...

Came across this post a few months ago, have a read ,may give you some ideas to try.

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showth ... p?t=668285

Have you checked the plug connector going to the FSR for any corrosion or dry terminals ?

I've done the rear blower retrofit on mine and had to change the complete blower wiring harness. The
Wiring harness from the donor car had quite a bit of corrosion on one of the terminals going to the FSR.

[quote="stu21t"] I've had my wheel arches and side steps painted  :) and need new rivets for all the arches but there's a million different types. Anybody know which ones I need? Cheers [/quote] http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/91D0A11E-E81A-4ADC-BC11-83981BE6D17F_zpsf25...

[quote="ustevep"] Hi all, trying to sort bluetooth issue, replaced TCU, but cannot locate antenna - vehicle is 2005 X5 E53 with sat nav, anyone know where it is located, i have an ariel amp mounted on top od cd/DVD rack where some picture show bluetooth antenna should be? thanks Steve [/qu...

[quote="fenj66"] well. i think ive found my problem, the pipe to the headlight jets appears to be leaking under the drivers side headlight. unfortunatley i couldnt work out how to remove the headlight to gain access to the pipework under there. i removed the 2x8mm top headlight screws and ...

[quote="bamberjim"] Hi, Has anyone got any good contacts for spares for E53, i am looking for a face lift 4.8is front bumper complete, I am presuming its a straight fit to a 2006 3.0d sport Thanks Jim [/quote]   http://stores.ebay.co.uk/marobmwspares/E53-X5-SUV-/_i.html?_fsub=514834119&...

You may be able to get software version from BMW scanner 1.4.0 Click on LCM and at the top of next page you should see the SW version along with UNIT NAME , BMWTNR and so on. INPA will also give you similar info under identification Failing both above just pull it out (no need to disconnect) you'll ...

On E46 models you can change the LCM to a later software version 4.0 or above for this function to work.
Any other models of the era require a intravee as far as I'm aware.

[quote="AW8"] The biggest issue with that car is whether someone would pay £500 a year to tax it or whether I could sell it on later when worth even less but with same annual tax bill. [/quote]   It would seem this particular X5`s date of first registration is 01/03/2006. Info from     htt...

[quote="andyrad"] seen this x5  http://www.premier-carcentrechorley.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-x5-4-4i-v8-sport-5dr-auto-chorley-201404113256169 what you guys think is price right [/quote] @ andyrad spec list for car in the link   Vehicle information  Type  Value VIN  WBAFB52090XXXXXXX Type code ...

[quote="Mpower"] Hello all as titled I've been on Wds bmw for some wiring diagrams but no matter what I can't get the online program to show any circuits. I'm after the connections/plugs (wire colours & PIN numbers)that connect up at the roof console that controls the panoramic roof an...

The blue plug in the right cubby is for rear seat electric backrest , there should be another blue plug
on the opposite side behind the cd changer.

  Unfortunately if your X was not equipped with DSP the wiring loom for the sub and amplifier
  will not be present.