Forum: Australia Forum
07-14-2013, 01:37 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,473
Towing capacity and tow ball load
Hi seeking some advice.
The X5 seems to be rated to 2700kg towing capability but only 120kg tow ball load in all the documentation I have found to date. This tow ball load is too low for my needs....
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-26-2013, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,762
oops, not ignoring you. Different country and...
oops, not ignoring you. Different country and admittedly a rash generalisation based on my experience. eg AT issues related to "all that non standard stuff connected to the car" is my history.
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Forum: Australia Forum
01-16-2013, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,899
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-13-2013, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,762
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if you play you are treading a fine...
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if you play you are treading a fine line. But then I speak from X3 experience. Any issue with the car will be blamed on the after market audio (amp etc) install. The stealer technicians will...
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
01-13-2013, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,735
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Forum: Australia Forum
01-13-2013, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,899
I too am looking at E70. My investigations to...
I too am looking at E70. My investigations to date are that post 2009 models (and maybe late 2009) have encrypted ECU - ie 2009 and earlier can be remapped via the OBDC port. Post 2009 a tad harder....
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Forum: Australia Forum
12-28-2012, 06:56 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 7,871
A question for those fitting the tow bars, are...
A question for those fitting the tow bars, are the E53 and E70 pre-wired to accept the trailer lights module? By this I mean that the plug near the battery is available to accept the module - I do...
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Forum: Australia Forum
12-28-2012, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,657
This one.
eBay Australia: Buy new & used...
This one.
eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160794082826&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:AU:3160)
I think the wifi...
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Forum: Australia Forum
12-28-2012, 06:08 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,657
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
12-19-2012, 05:38 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,446
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Forum: Australia Forum
10-03-2012, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
Two choices. Buy alpine distillate at inflated...
Two choices. Buy alpine distillate at inflated prices near the snow or you can buy additives at approx. $15 per small bottle per tank.
I have not yet worked out which is lower in price although I...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
08-25-2012, 09:58 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 3,153
ozzielad, how did you go with this? I have a...
ozzielad, how did you go with this? I have a 2006 and cannot imagine the cover being much different?. For my 2006 once all the visible screws are removed including the two near the strut brace,...
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Forum: Australia Forum
08-17-2012, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
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Forum: Australia Forum
08-16-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,710
You should be ok for anitfreeze. Alpine...
You should be ok for anitfreeze. Alpine distillate is a good idea. A very cold winter we are having. Just a matter of judgement - how much fuel to buy in the city before leaving so you get a good...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
08-15-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,446
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
08-11-2012, 07:56 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,446
Oh I have cricket sounds too. But to remove the...
Oh I have cricket sounds too. But to remove the blower the entire dash has to be removed. So a very very expensive option. I turn up the stereo. There is a video out there somewhere showing what is...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
08-11-2012, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,446
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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum
05-13-2012, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 13,504
OK I have an X3 not X5 but traced the flat...
OK I have an X3 not X5 but traced the flat batteries I was having to the Business CD head unit not turning off - even though the display goes off the unit was still drawing power.
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Forum: Australia Forum
05-13-2012, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,152
AT in the E70 GM or ZF?
Might meet higher twing capacity than the X3 so starting to look at the E70. Not new though. Most of interest have a 6 speed but if the GM unit I have in the X3 I would not consider hence the...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
03-15-2012, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 12,720
Door handle trim pops off but the how is the...
Door handle trim pops off but the how is the issue. Some videos (youtube) show leverage from the bottom - this will likely damage the trim - not that it matters in your case I assume but better to...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
03-11-2012, 05:16 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,993
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
02-04-2012, 09:11 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,993
Using this link: SP0000025324 - WDS...
Using this link: SP0000025324 - WDS (http://wds.spaghetticoder.org/en/svg/sp/SP0000025324.svg?m=e8385)
By clicking the green connector numbers and following up with the model number of x3 you can...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
02-03-2012, 01:03 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
02-02-2012, 11:34 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,250
Did you look in the centre console? Under the...
Did you look in the centre console? Under the metal work though after you remove the bin - my cables were really buried and wrapped in the normal BMW black foam. The metal is really sharp so be...
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Forum: X3 (E83) Forum
01-27-2012, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,993
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