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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 741
Posted By fangbosun
Surging in reverse

My 3.0 D has started to surge/accelerate after selecting reverse. If you brake to stop it the engine stalls. When you restart, it can do it again but usually it only happens once each time. It...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 10:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By fangbosun
Haven't ruled that out yet!!!!

Haven't ruled that out yet!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,127
Posted By fangbosun
Noisy A/C belt

Hi! The A/C belt on my wife's 3.0D screeches when starting up from cold. You can see that the A/C pulley is not turning when you turn the A/C on. It goes away when you rev the engine and the pulley...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,124
Posted By fangbosun
Another Key Question!

Hi! I've gone through all the threads but none of them apply to my situation. The spare key (full remote) would unlock the doors/tailgate but did not drop the windows if you hold onto the unlock...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-15-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By fangbosun
Well fixed the problem!! I just unplugged both...

Well fixed the problem!! I just unplugged both connectors to the Ice Link and reconnected -
now works perfectly. Now the wife can stop busting my balls!!
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-26-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By fangbosun
Dear BB, what do you mean by pulling the battery?...

Dear BB, what do you mean by pulling the battery? Come to think of it the problem occurred about the time the battery started failing (it's been replaced since)
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-24-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By fangbosun
IceLink Plus problems

Greetings from Oz!

My 2003 3.0D has an Icelink Plus connected via the CD changer harness in the back of the car. It has recently stopped working properly with no access via the standard head...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,774
Posted By fangbosun
OK - got the car back. $6250 poorer. Apparently...

OK - got the car back. $6250 poorer. Apparently the ceramic rods in the valve body cause premature wear at their sleeves, which led to drop in oil pressure. They fitted Sonnax upgrade parts (AUD...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-06-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,774
Posted By fangbosun
No, it's bog standard. Bought it secondhand @ 46K...

No, it's bog standard. Bought it secondhand @ 46K kms.

No towbar. My wife doesn't flog it.

While I appreciate that using another manufacturers componentry is commonplace it appears to me that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-05-2009, 05:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,774
Posted By fangbosun
What do they recommend @ 100K miles - given that...

What do they recommend @ 100K miles - given that 100K km's =62.5K miles?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-04-2009, 04:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,774
Posted By fangbosun
Transmission Failure 2003 3.0D

Just 4000 kms after the 100k kilometre service, my wife's 3.0D transmission has failed. It had recently started to become a little clunky on downshifts. This was only intermittent.The local auto...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-28-2009, 01:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 873
Posted By fangbosun
Rear Diff Input Seal

Dear X5er's

my wife's 2003 3.0D was serviced recently and one of the problems diagnosed was a leaking input shaft seal into the rear diff. It is a 400+ km round trip to the nearest dealer so I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By fangbosun
Cheers- I'm in Coffs Harbour so the GC guy would...

Cheers- I'm in Coffs Harbour so the GC guy would be closer!

Could you please give me his details?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2009, 04:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 760
Posted By fangbosun
Independent Servicing Australia Recommendations

Hi, can anyone recommend an independent workshop in the Brisbane area for me and in Melbourne for my brother??? (I am over being ripped off at the dealers!)

Cheers
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-26-2009, 08:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,742
Posted By fangbosun
Good Luck! - my diesel doesn't smoke much at all

Good Luck! - my diesel doesn't smoke much at all
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,154
Posted By fangbosun
My 2003 3.0D has Bilstein as OEM (the stickers...

My 2003 3.0D has Bilstein as OEM (the stickers are still on them). My Alfa Romeo 147 has aftermarket Bilsteins as the OEM shocks are crap. They did lift the car a little bit, the rears actually came...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-19-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 70,693
Posted By fangbosun
Never been a huge fan of black wheels on ANY...

Never been a huge fan of black wheels on ANY colour car!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,057
Posted By fangbosun
I'm more than happy to stand corrected - but I...

I'm more than happy to stand corrected - but I don't think the diesel option was available till '03, so you may have no luck in finding a '01-02. My '03 has been trouble-free.

The '04 does have a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2007, 10:01 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,886
Posted By fangbosun
The access to my property is via a causeway which...

The access to my property is via a causeway which is a concrete creek crossing. Normally there is 3-4" of water but when it rains really heavily for a few days it not only gets really high but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-05-2007, 09:03 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 24,103
Posted By fangbosun
I hope you have converted the ppl into US$! If...

I hope you have converted the ppl into US$! If not you are buying the cheapest diesel in Oz!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2007, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,469
Posted By fangbosun
Gee, panel beaters in the U.S are as crap as they...

Gee, panel beaters in the U.S are as crap as they are in Oz. Make sure you get them to fix EVERYTHING to your satisfaction - can you get your insurance company involved?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,965
Posted By fangbosun
It is fitted to the 3.0d - I know 'cos mine...

It is fitted to the 3.0d - I know 'cos mine ripped off when i went through a deep puddle!![/QUOTE]

Mine too - cost $520 AUS !!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,076
Posted By fangbosun
Awesome Porsche!!!!!

Awesome Porsche!!!!!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2007, 11:03 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,507
Posted By fangbosun
Definitely consider a diesel! The update diesels...

Definitely consider a diesel! The update diesels have more power/torque but the older ones can be rechipped to similar (or greater) power
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-18-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,188
Posted By fangbosun
Onya Maaaaaaate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Onya Maaaaaaate!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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