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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-13-2018, 10:20 AM
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Views: 819
Posted By UKenGB
Speaker wiring

Still trying to get to the bottom of this.

My UK 2005 has basic audio which means 6 speakers (2 x dash, 2 x Fr. doors and 2 x Rr. doors) with Nav/screen etc up front and radio/amp down beside the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By UKenGB
Interesting. Is that really strong enough or do...

Interesting. Is that really strong enough or do these mountings fall off again when next levering off the door panel?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By UKenGB
Looking at the back of the panel it appears that...

Looking at the back of the panel it appears that ALL the fixing clips are mounted in these glued-on mountings. So someone must have figured the best glue to use to re-attach them.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-11-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,126
Posted By UKenGB
Door panel clipping

Removed the Fr. RH door panel to replace the 'carrier' and as I look at the back of the panel, it looks like at least some of the round push in clips are actually attached to the holes in fixings...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Well, I have some ISO connectors and I was going...

Well, I have some ISO connectors and I was going to make up adapters to connect the Asteroid Smart (how did you know :-) into the original harness. But the ones you show could perhaps save me from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2015, 05:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Is the sub woofer cabling (with connector on the...

Is the sub woofer cabling (with connector on the end) likely to be tucked down behind the radio module, underneath whatever covers that? Would make sense so it could be simply routed instead to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-09-2015, 04:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
So why would the radio need speaker connections?...

So why would the radio need speaker connections? Normally there would be line level signal from various sources into a pre-amp that switches between them to feed the actual amp which outputs to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Mine has Nav and TV (not digital) and as fas as I...

Mine has Nav and TV (not digital) and as fas as I can tell, 8 spkrs. Front dash mids, mid woofers in each door and tweeters inside of the door mirror mounts, no sub. It may use an amp in the back,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-08-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Ha, what amplifier? I have a sneaky...

Ha, what amplifier?

I have a sneaky suspicion that the basic audio system in the UK had an amp in the head unit, but I might be wrong. That's the problem with BMW electrics, huge variation for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Well I pulled the plug on some JL 6.5" for the...

Well I pulled the plug on some JL 6.5" for the doors. One way or another, they're going in. :)

Re-iterating my earlier question, do the doors have 2 pairs of wires to each, so wiring direct to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-30-2015, 06:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,044
Posted By UKenGB
Speakers and sizes, again.

Sorry to have to return to this oft covered topic, but I've not been able to find the definitive answers.

I have a UK 2005 X5 with what I think is Mk IV Business Navigation, BM53? Does that make...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-10-2015, 03:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,421
Posted By UKenGB
So where can I access these ordering guides, by...

So where can I access these ordering guides, by year?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,421
Posted By UKenGB
Interesting. Thanks for that. Anyone else seen it...

Interesting. Thanks for that. Anyone else seen it on earlier cars?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 09-09-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,421
Posted By UKenGB
Active Cruise Control

I was careful to choose the correct name for BMW's Adaptive Cruise Control system, i.e. that uses radar to maintain a set distance/time from the car in front - like Mercedes Distronic. Anyway...
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Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 01-25-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By UKenGB
Tried those, but terribly expensive for such a...

Tried those, but terribly expensive for such a small piece of plastic. I was hoping someone has bought a set and has the fan button cap going spare for a sensible price...?
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 01-24-2015, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 927
Posted By UKenGB
WTB X5 E53 A/C [- fan +] button cap

Little pivot broken on mine so it falls out. Anyone got one of these = preferably in the UK, but cannot be expensive to ship such a small light part.
Forum: BMW SAV Items for Sale 01-24-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,494
Posted By UKenGB
Would you still have the fan button cover with...

Would you still have the fan button cover with the + and - ?

If so, is it undamaged?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 444
Views: 257,279
Posted By UKenGB
I just did the Fr LH outer CV boot. I removed...

I just did the Fr LH outer CV boot. I removed caliper and rotor and released the disc guard just because that was all very easy and made it easier to work on the rest. Overall, it's not complicated,...
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-08-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By UKenGB
Yes, most of it. But would it fit a UK car?...

Yes, most of it. But would it fit a UK car? Occurs to me that there may be differences which would prevent it. Anyone know?
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 02-08-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 916
Posted By UKenGB
Towbar for X5 E53

I'm after a US style towbar with 2" receiver to fit my E53 X5. This is the actual assembly that bolts to the car behind the rear fender and has the receiver tube into which 2" devices can be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2011, 06:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By UKenGB
The part number for the E53 is 67128362154. I...

The part number for the E53 is 67128362154. I found a supplier in the UK so not much help to you I fear.

As for fitting it. Looks simple enough once the tank has been moved (which is just 2 'nuts'...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2011, 01:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By UKenGB
OK, found the part number and found the pump for...

OK, found the part number and found the pump for sale for £6.45 delivered. So problem solved (hopefully).

Thanks anyway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2011, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By UKenGB
Rear washer failure

Yup, it's the motor:-( But what motor? Yes it's the one on the LHS as you look from the front and it's the same as the one on the RHS (for the front washer), but when I go looking for a replacement,...
Forum: Navigation System 12-12-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,505
Posted By UKenGB
Mine's been good for some months now, but I'm...

Mine's been good for some months now, but I'm sure it will play up again unless I fix it. I'm sure it is simply a bad connection in the video wires somewhere, but as I've not found where myself, I...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 04-13-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,777
Posted By UKenGB
Not sure what the bump is for, but in case it's...

Not sure what the bump is for, but in case it's about how I did it...

I left the BMW socket alone and made my own connector lead with adapters and stuff. If I was going to install it permanently I...
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