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by strummer
Thu Mar 02, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Engine Check Light: P0313, P0300, P1347, P1349, P1353, P1351, P0174, P0171
Replies: 15
Views: 3018

Re: Engine Check Light: P0313, P0300, P1347, P1349, P1353, P1351, P0174, P0171

Replaced my disa valve today,I wasn't getting any problems but thought it wise to check it,it was in one piece but where the flap locates with the spigot it was rounded off so the flap moved but the piston didn't.
by strummer
Wed Mar 01, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers door handle
Replies: 8
Views: 1585

Re: Drivers door handle

Cheers have ordered a carrier ;)
by strummer
Wed Mar 01, 2017 9:37 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers door handle
Replies: 8
Views: 1585

Drivers door handle

Drivers door won't open from outside but will open from inside,any ideas?
by strummer
Sat Feb 18, 2017 1:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Nobody seems to know what's wrong with my car !!!
Replies: 19
Views: 3647

Re: Nobody seems to know what's wrong with my car !!!

I've owned my 3.0i for 5 years pretty much every time the 3 lights come on it has been the throttle body needs cleaning.Comes up with "throttle body to mass air flow" warning when I plug my hand held scanner in. Remove the intake to the throttle body and spray some carb cleaner into the t/...
by strummer
Tue Feb 14, 2017 2:54 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Window/Electrical Issue
Replies: 9
Views: 1465

Re: Window/Electrical Issue

great security feature by BMW!!
by strummer
Mon Feb 13, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

I have replaced the aux fan temp sensor and a sensor in the coolant system but still not working,I may buy the fan and as I said earlier will plug in first to see if it works.
by strummer
Sun Feb 12, 2017 3:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

[quote="Ryoken"] i did mine a few years ago, nightmare it was, I had to remove the bumper,  then slide it out from underneath, what was the kicker though is the new one I got , didn't work either,  so I wasted my time , and I bought an aux fan for nothing :) [/quote] what was the problem i...
by strummer
Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:59 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

[quote="Ryoken"] i did mine a few years ago, nightmare it was, I had to remove the bumper,  then slide it out from underneath, what was the kicker though is the new one I got , didn't work either,  so I wasted my time , and I bought an aux fan for nothing :) [/quote] thanks for that mate,i...
by strummer
Sun Feb 12, 2017 8:32 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

Yes I watched them I asked about doing it without removing bumper
by strummer
Sat Feb 11, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

plenty of problems no info on anyone actually changing one..
by strummer
Thu Feb 09, 2017 11:40 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Re: Aux Fan

I did minimal information  ;)
by strummer
Wed Feb 08, 2017 8:08 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux Fan
Replies: 15
Views: 2387

Aux Fan

Has anyone replaced the above without removing the bumper?Is it possible to unbolt the impeller from the housing and fit the new one in situ?
by strummer
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fault code reader recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1312

Re: Fault code reader recommendations?

carly module and phone app seems to be the way to go  ;)
by strummer
Tue Jan 17, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: ENgine management warning light (3.0l Petrol, manual)
Replies: 31
Views: 5068

Re: ENgine management warning light (3.0l Petrol, manual)

I had lean running codes,cleaned throttle body all ok after
by strummer
Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: ENgine management warning light (3.0l Petrol, manual)
Replies: 31
Views: 5068

Re: ENgine management warning light (3.0l Petrol, manual)

maybe just your throttle body needs cleaning,remove intake hose and spray some throttle body cleaner in to the throttle body