Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
04-03-2007, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 0
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2 CDs in 1 CD slot - help!
Don't ask how, but we have 2 CDs in the single CD slot in the Business Radio. Can someone please de-stress me by telling me that it is possible to get them out - and that it isn't a sealed unit that...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
10-18-2006, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,231
Noisy steering column
Steering column squeaks when turning on and off. Had it "fixed" a couple of weeks after delivery and then supposedly once since, but each time the noise returns. Anyone else had this problem and...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-19-2006, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,258
I agree with the other posts that say keep the...
I agree with the other posts that say keep the pressure on the dealer. Where I live, there are plenty of bumpy roads, pot-holes, you name it - and I don't get any noticeable creaks or other noises -...
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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum
03-19-2006, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
BSW - MBQ vs Rainbow?
Considering a Bavarian Soundwerks Stage 1 upgrade with midranges. There seem to be a few positive comments on the forum re the MB Quartz option - has anyone gone for the Rainbows? Is the sound very...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
I bought a solar charger - similar price. It's...
I bought a solar charger - similar price. It's difficult to know whether this helped or not. I left the car for abour 4-5 weeks and it was ok. Then I left it for 6 weeks and, even with the solar...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 03:19 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Well, right now I don't know if it will be 3...
Well, right now I don't know if it will be 3 weeks or 2-3 months. Last time I had to leave it for about 6 weeks and the battery died completely. So I am taking precautions.
Why do you need to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-12-2006, 02:07 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,528
Urgent help needed with battery disconnection
This is actually a 330 question (but I also have an X5, so I thought you guys might give me a break!).
I need to disconnect the battery because I am about to leave the 330 for a few weeks but as...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-24-2006, 06:18 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2006, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,217
X5 335
Probably old news to all you guys (I haven't checked in for a couple of weeks), but while at my dealer today I noticed that a copy of UK Autocar magazine had a piece on a new X6 (a coupe/SUV?) but...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2006, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
I agree that unplugging/re-plugging is a...
I agree that unplugging/re-plugging is a workaround - but that involves two hands, delay, etc. All I am asking for is a simple little firmware tweak - iPod UI + text display - seems so simple!!
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-02-2006, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-01-2006, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,193
Icelink opinions + (short) wishlist
1. I got an Icelink from Tom G. Everything is true: good service, great support! Even though I could have bought cheaper in the UK, I ended up buying from Tom (collected in NY) because of the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-08-2006, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,753
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-05-2006, 10:34 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,753
I went for 35%. Now wish I had gone for 20%. ...
I went for 35%. Now wish I had gone for 20%. 35% is fine, but it falls short of providing privacy. My feeling is that 20% is probably the ideal compromise between (i) privacy and (ii) not so dark...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2005, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,463
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2005, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Are you absolutely sure about the Professional...
Are you absolutely sure about the Professional radio. I think I also read that BMW's icelink equivalent doesn't work with the Professional radio - can't imagine why, given that my understanding is...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2005, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,489
Carbon black ... after a few weeks
I've had Carbon Black a few weeks now. My views so far...
- It's a very cool/different colour. It's relatively rare and so looks more "individual".
- Yes, it gets dirty quickly, but probably...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2005, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,126
Ipod connection woes
I have the Professional radio with single CD player (plus 6CD changer).
Bought the aux audio retrofit kit to use with Ipod. Installed beautifully by BMW but it turns out it doesn't work with the...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-22-2005, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,463
I asked about retrofitting of electric folding...
I asked about retrofitting of electric folding mirrors and was told it is not possible. This was for a Euro spec vehicle. Not really sure why this should be so difficult, but maybe the combination...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-14-2005, 09:48 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 888
Help! Business vs prof radio (and aux input)
I bought the auxiliary audio input retrofit kit. Dealer installed it. Doesn't work.
Then read that the reason is probably that I have the professional radio and it seems that the aux input only...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-12-2005, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2005, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,856
Interestingly, our other car has 35% titanium...
Interestingly, our other car has 35% titanium (slightly mirrored?) tints and that seems to achieve a good compromise between privacy and "true view" of the outside. But the tinting shop said that,...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2005, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,856
35% or 20% black tints?
Decision time:
I have carbon black with black leather. Where I live, 35% is legal, 20% is borderline. I want to be able to see the outside world pretty much as it really is - I don't want to...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
11-29-2005, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,071
A work colleague had a similar problem (in the...
A work colleague had a similar problem (in the UK) - except he had a better excuse - he genuinely couldn't remember who was driving the car, himself or his wife, and apparently the police had a real...
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