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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-19-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 172,865
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Tom, I have I think an original Dice module but...

Tom, I have I think an original Dice module but with the USB based charging end on it. It worked fine until the fuse blew recently, I replaced the fuse. Audio and related functionality are fine but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,544
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Wow some interesting responses my little post has...

Wow some interesting responses my little post has generated. I also see alot of mis-information that I might as well address:


Diamaris are not directional. I have bought 2 sets and there are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,544
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Can't see it.

Can't see it.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,544
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Yet another Tire thread- Something finished on both sides?

I need tires for my 4.8IS and all I want is something that is finished both inside and out (Not talking about the inside of the tire I mean the sidewall that faces out vs the sidewall that faces in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2008, 07:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,587
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Change Battery/Radio COdes?

I don't have my original manual so do not have radio codes. I want to change the battery. Am I going to need the radio codes afterwards?

4.8IS, DSP with NAV
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Oh, yeah I didn't even notice that. Its funny...

Oh, yeah I didn't even notice that. Its funny how one's perspective on such things changes when suddenly I want my car to be easy to break into. The first couple guys I called wanted nothing to do...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2007, 11:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
I should have stated that better. He did an...

I should have stated that better. He did an excellent job and took only a couple minutes to do so.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2007, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Thanks guys. I managed to find a guy that...

Thanks guys. I managed to find a guy that specializes somewhat in breaking into high end cars and he did so with almost no sign he touched it.

So now the trick is not to do it again since the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2007, 08:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
I've never been less proud to have the only...

I've never been less proud to have the only Bimmer in the neighbourhood.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-19-2007, 07:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,011
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
OMFG! Locked Out - have Key, need help. Please.

I'm locked out of my X5 right now because a) the drivers door handle basically broke today (not the actual handle but the internal mechanism doesn't seem to do anything when I pull the handle) so all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2007, 11:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 974
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Read it carefully, not sure what year yours is...

Read it carefully, not sure what year yours is but the newer ones require BMW Longlife 1 compatible oil and I cannot at the moment think of a 5W-50 that is easy to find in Canada and meets that spec....
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 01-12-2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 820
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
X5 Launch Shirt

I'm not a big logo-wear type but the dealer here had a pretty nice black and brown golf shirt, sort of a polyester DRI-FIT or similar fabric only they didn't have my size and told me they couldn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-05-2006, 11:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,737
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Thanks all. Will proceed with dealer.

Thanks all. Will proceed with dealer.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2006, 08:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,737
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Cracks in wood trim

Anyone else had this problem? Basically they are tiny cracks in the wood trim particularly on the doors... enough to be noticeable and they run right across the trim piece. Don't seem to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-17-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,031
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Winter rims caliper clearance

I picked up some 18" replicas for my winters, they clear the calipers on the front by about 3mms which seems too tight to me.. any thoughts? Also, my dealer sells an 18" OEM for this car but is that...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 08:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
I would think at some point if you have too much...

I would think at some point if you have too much Octane you would actually have less power, like if you tried a full tank of 100 I can't imagine you would gain anything though I suppose the computer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
tonight I will try a few things but I was in the...

tonight I will try a few things but I was in the car a second ago and was playing with the release button, trying to push it into the lock position and all seems to be just fine with it. The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 06:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Lame, the passenger side one does it too. Maybe...

Lame, the passenger side one does it too. Maybe not quite as bad but close to as bad and will probably get worse every day.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,054
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Headrest slipping down from higher settings.

Ok, my dealer is 2 months out for an appointment, even though I told them this is a driver safety-issue. Also I am a long ways away from my next service appointment so the question is:

Does...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Fantastic, very helpful.

Fantastic, very helpful.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 857
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Tire pressure monitors for your winters?

I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times but I couldn't find it in a quick search and I plan to get my new winters installed on Monday.

The tire pressure monitor light is a really simple...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 09:53 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
Well, I've never heard him actually say that. He...

Well, I've never heard him actually say that. He has said you might have a slight difference in emissions which is why they tell you to use Premium in the first place. He has said if you drive your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 01:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,694
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
I do know the dealer can reprogram the odometer...

I do know the dealer can reprogram the odometer to read in kms, I know this because mine has been switched over in this manner. The analog guages; however still read with MPH as the primary measure...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-16-2006, 01:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,936
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
This is a good topic because Dr. Bill Wattenburg...

This is a good topic because Dr. Bill Wattenburg clearly says: "If it isn't pinging, it isn't a problem" in regards to simply using regular gas in any engine. I think he's probably right and I am...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2006, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By 4.8ISInCanada
ALLDATA says I should have about 500lbs of weight...

ALLDATA says I should have about 500lbs of weight in it, I agree it probably isn't necessary but thought I'd do it "right". Thought of weight plates which would be ideal but all I have around here...
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