NEW TO E53

[kitsrider]

Hey gents, just picked up a 2003 3.0 Topaz Blue 95,000 miles. Nice unit with a couple cosmetic issues, and a mechanical. Ive had a couple of BMWs prior, but this is my first X5.

Interior has typical wear on Driver bolster, and Driver interior grab handle is worn bad.

At some point, a USB interface was added to factory deck, and has knocked out my dash blinkers, volume on wheel, and reverse lights. I have read many posts on this, and could care or less about the USB, and would like to remove it to get this stuff working again, any tips would be great, oh forgot to mention (No CD Changer) so maybe the USB is wired directly to the deck? Still have to look.

Mechanical seems really good, accept for one issue, while traveling at 35 miles or more, I get a drone or a hum from the rear, At first I thought it was the front, and could be the ever so common thrust arm bushings, but def. rear. From what I've read, check the sub frame bushings x4 first. Again any other input would be great.

Thanks
Curtis