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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2008, 01:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,510
Posted By john4231618
YES, WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE.

YES, WHEN YOU START THE ENGINE.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2008, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,807
Posted By john4231618
Yes, This was a 100% solution. John

Yes, This was a 100% solution. John
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2008, 04:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 25,510
Posted By john4231618
The aux heater heats air that is routed directly...

The aux heater heats air that is routed directly into the interior. I DOES NOT preheat the coolant.
On early UK delivery X5s this heater is fitted, but innactive. On all facelift X5s, it is active....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2007, 12:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,396
Posted By john4231618
There've been numerous problems with my E70. ...

There've been numerous problems with my E70.
Just TOO often the dealer says he's no idea how to fix them BECAUSE IT'S A NEW MODEL!!!
I'm still waiting for parts on back order after over a month..
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,590
Posted By john4231618
I've an E70 X5, and the scratching described is...

I've an E70 X5, and the scratching described is trivial compared to another problem with the front seat belts.
There's no height adjustment, and my wife who's all of 152cm from toes to top, has the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-23-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,532
Posted By john4231618
In UK, I was invoices £105 ($215?) for mats...

In UK, I was invoices £105 ($215?) for mats supplied at delivery... I checked the price from the dealers own store. It was £75 ($154?). When I pointed ouit the "overcharge", I was told that the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2007, 08:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By john4231618
Perhaps the E70 seats have this raised stitching,...

Perhaps the E70 seats have this raised stitching, and the others don't?
The remainder of the seat is 110%
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2007, 05:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,229
Posted By john4231618
I wouldn't disagree that all the adjustments are...

I wouldn't disagree that all the adjustments are really nice, but the raised stitching on the E70 Comfort Seat bases is not very comfortable on a long (or short for that matter) journey!
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2007, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By john4231618
Gratefull Thanks. I'll try motoring the column...

Gratefull Thanks. I'll try motoring the column around, and then resetting
Odd isn't it that the Dealer doesn't know this?
John
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-14-2007, 03:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By john4231618
X5 E70 Steering Column Memory

The key memory function of the steering column on my E70 X5 often fails to operate. All the other key memory functions are 100%.
The seat button memory is always 100% for everything including the...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 08-11-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By john4231618
Anyone out there??

Anyone out there??
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 08-08-2007, 07:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,604
Posted By john4231618
Exchanging Wheels E70/E53

Before I start, I apologise, as a Brit, for not already finding the answer to my query......
Tell me. Can you exchange 18"+ wheels between the E53 and E70 X5s. (I have one of each)
I already...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-27-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,956
Posted By john4231618
Winter tyres (tires to you) Thanks for the very...

Winter tyres (tires to you)
Thanks for the very comprehensive info above. I have absorbed and agree with every word
I've coped on newish all-season tyres on two E53 X5s to this point, but from this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By john4231618
I should add to my earlier post, that if you wear...

I should add to my earlier post, that if you wear polaroid type spectacles, you may see very little.......!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2007, 08:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,246
Posted By john4231618
I bought a new 2002 X5. The nav monitor was very...

I bought a new 2002 X5. The nav monitor was very "dull". It simply needed an adjustment to the brightness. The only way then, was to ask the dealer to do this. On a subsequent (2005) model, this can...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,956
Posted By john4231618
Thanks to both of you. My only concern is...

Thanks to both of you.
My only concern is winter use. I know that the only real answer is dedicated winter tyres for use on light snow, ice or when the tyre temperature is (typically) below 8degC....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 06-25-2007, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,956
Posted By john4231618
Question X5 E70 Tyres

Just took delivery of 3.0 diesel X5. Overall, very pleased.
I specified All Season Tyres for the standard 18" wheels rims. Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400 tyres came fitted. These don't look very "All...
Forum: Navigation System 05-23-2007, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By john4231618
1. Select a map on the screen- either half or...

1. Select a map on the screen- either half or whole. 2. Turn the radio on. 3 find the button bottom right of the screen that says "Mode" on the left and has a picture of a radio on the right. 4....
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 05-23-2007, 05:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By john4231618
Not sure in USA, but UK X5s all close everything...

Not sure in USA, but UK X5s all close everything including the roof if you hold down the lock button. It takes a while to start, perhaps 15 secs?
Forum: Navigation System 05-23-2007, 05:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,538
Posted By john4231618
You do know how to flip between the map and the...

You do know how to flip between the map and the radio?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2007, 03:16 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 35,224
Posted By john4231618
I solved this problem. I was lucky because the...

I solved this problem. I was lucky because the intermittent failure to start when hot happened at the BMW Service Centre. So, the fault came up on the reader.
It was the Camshaft sensor. Clearly it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-22-2007, 09:29 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,822
Posted By john4231618
If the dipstick (England, not sure what you call...

If the dipstick (England, not sure what you call it in USA) is not fully pushed in/down, then you can lose anbout 1qt/50miles. The oil is obviously coming out of the tube, but it's not that messy as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 34,443
Posted By john4231618
Make sure that the plastic spacers that fit in...

Make sure that the plastic spacers that fit in the lock are both present and complete?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2007, 09:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,212
Posted By john4231618
Question X5 3.0D Intermittent fail to start

I've a UK 3.0D. Recently it has been failing to start from time to time.
The batterie's fine.
What happens is that it turns over but simply fails to start. I then leave it 20? minutes and it's ok!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2007, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,741
Posted By john4231618
ok, tell me how to fix the hatchback door...

ok, tell me how to fix the hatchback door rattle!!!!!
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