Cool "Hidden" features of the E53 X5

[Mart]

I know it is keyed, but when I pushed it in the socket, both the flashlight and socket fell behind the glove box. The PO may have tried to force it. There is a broken lip on the socket. Anyone have the part number, I couldn't find it on Realoem. I was only trying let people know what happened to my flashlight.

[Qsilver7]

not sure if you need the support base (#12) or the electrical socket (#13) in the digram below...but if you click the following link, it will take you directly to the diagram and part nbr index. Once you have the 11 digit BMW part nbr for the part you need, you can order it from any BMW parts dept...or you can type "BMW xx xx x xxx xxx" (where x=bmw part nbrs) into a google search box to see if other aftermarket vendors may sell the part, too:

RealOEM.com * BMW E53 X5 4.4i VARIOUS LAMPS/SPARE BULBS BOX

[Mart]

Thanks, I looked all over the oem site for this. I even got another part number I needed from that page. The logic of how they groups parts always amazes me.

[1MEAN4.8IS]

not sure if this one has already been said, forgive me for not scrolling past page 28 I got bored. anyways..

-the front coin holder / ashtray is easily removed/released by pushing the door further in the opening direction!

[Whitecat]

Originally Posted by bimmerFanatic

I only found this out recently (This wasn't in my manual) so no making fun of me!

If you push the moonroof button up instead of sideways, it will go into a grill mesh mode for high speeds. The inner roof will go ajar and a mesh will spring out. Then the outer glass roof will tilt open. Way cool!!

Wow thanks for that !!! I use it all the time since )

[Berko]

Great thread this. Found my sliding armrest and discovered that my torch works!

Now if I could only solve the problem with my rear upper hatch, I'd be a really happy bunny!

[MacProo]

Originally Posted by Clockwork

FYI, much much simpler to just pull fuse 46 from glovebox fuses.
does exact same thing

Besides removing fuse #46 for the tranny module have you else played around with any of the other fuses and found anything interesting?
i know its not ideal to mess around with them but i cant help my curiosity

[X5nHI]

Originally Posted by Mart

I know it is keyed, but when I pushed it in the socket, both the flashlight and socket fell behind the glove box. The PO may have tried to force it. There is a broken lip on the socket. Anyone have the part number, I couldn't find it on Realoem. I was only trying let people know what happened to my flashlight.

"I pulled it and marveled at its small size and dim light."


You're probably right about the PO.

Just wanted to add that on my car (truck? wagon?) the plug has a sliding cover like an electrical socket. So that might be a reason why others may miss the plug not seeing the socket holes. Plus it's black so kind of disappears on it's on if not know what looking for.

Fortunately this isn't my first go 'round with BMW so knew about the flashlight, nor German cars so knew about the parked light trick and auto windows/sunroof via the key or lock.

The spare tire lift is pretty cool though! I've got the luggage loader shelf and that thing weighs a ton. Haven't tried the wedge yet but it surely needs it.

[MacProo]

Do any of you guys know how to make a fuse switch such that i can turn it off and on when necessary ?

[omodos]

Originally Posted by Aimster

wow cool I didnt know I had a 12v

I take it that it is meant for little things like cell phone chargers and stuff, correct? It would be cool if I could connect my laptop to it but that would probably be a big no no, huh?

hmmm can I stick a solar panel trickle charger in this? if i can find it that is