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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By mikem
Exclamation Found the BM54

:D Finally found the BM54! I believe this is the problem with the sound as nothing else make sense! For future reference, it was located in the boot (trunk), under the spare wheel, under the self...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-21-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By mikem
Thank for the quick responses. Yes, the door...

Thank for the quick responses. Yes, the door panels have been off but they have both been refitted by me and I am sure that the speaker cables are connected. The speakers are sceured in the doors...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,135
Posted By mikem
Angry Front Right Speakers Not Working

:dunno: I have been without my front right speakers in my E53 for more than two years now and always thought that it was caused by a faulty central screen unit. Today I changed it for a new one as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By mikem
Thanks for the latest reply. Sorry to be thick...

Thanks for the latest reply. Sorry to be thick but what does the steering angle sensor have to do with the dead spots on my LCD screen?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2009, 05:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By mikem
Question: Is it easy to disconnect the battery...

Question: Is it easy to disconnect the battery without having to have various things reset by a BMW service dept? Should I perhaps just remove the satnav/TV block and disconnect it from behind?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-27-2009, 05:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By mikem
Thank you for the replies to my posts. I do...

Thank you for the replies to my posts. I do indeed have a sports steering wheel and it does sound like something small and metallic inside the hub. Regarding the TV Screen dead spots, I'll try the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-26-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,330
Posted By mikem
Angry Nav Screen and Steering Wheel Problems

I have a 2003 X5 3.0i Sport. I have had the car from new and it has today clocked 77000 miles. This year I have had a failed central locking mechanism on the driver's door, failed intensive wash...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-15-2008, 08:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,236
Posted By mikem
Thumbs up At Last!!!!!!

I am pleased to report that the dreaded persistent rattle is GONE!:thumbup: I still can't believe that the noise was coming from the Hatch/Tailgate of the car. Sound must really travel! The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2008, 01:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,236
Posted By mikem
Thanks for the Help

:D Well I had a look at the car. Checked the rubber support pillars either side of the tailgate and adjusted them up a bit to make the lid a tighter fit. So far so good. I did a short test drive...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,236
Posted By mikem
Thanks for your input Marc, sounds like you and I...

Thanks for your input Marc, sounds like you and I have exactly the same problem.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,236
Posted By mikem
Thumbs up Thanks for the messages and the help. I'll...

Thanks for the messages and the help. I'll certainly try the recommended "fixes". Having read all the threads and comments, the rattle in my car is worse when it's hot outside (most of the time in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-14-2008, 04:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,236
Posted By mikem
What is the knocking noise at the back?

I have a 2003 X5 that I've had from new. About a year ago it developed a "rattle" at the back of the car.

Try as I might, I cannot find the source of it. Checks so far have included removing...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 03-07-2007, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By mikem
Thanks for your help. Unfortunately, there is no...

Thanks for your help. Unfortunately, there is no sign of the amp in the cargo area. I have had all the parts out and there is only the CD changer, NAV DVD and Bluetooth interface. Still no luck so...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 03-07-2007, 04:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By mikem
Thanks for your comments. I have posted a...

Thanks for your comments. I have posted a similar question in the BSW forum. I have already checked under the CDchanger of the boot (trunk) but the bluetooth interface is housed there.

Still no...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 03-06-2007, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By mikem
Why don't my speakers work?

I have a 2003 X5. Had it from new (November 2003). Great car with all factory extras. Satnav, TV, Traffic Master, Bluetooth phone. The right front speakers have stopped working. Checked all the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,048
Posted By mikem
Why don't my speakers work?

I have a 2003 X5. Had it from new (November 2003). Great car with all factory extras. Satnav, TV, Traffic Master, Bluetooth phone. The right front speakers have stopped working. Checked all the...
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