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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,157
Posted By far
Swirl Flaps

Hi All

Removed the swirl flaps from my 530 e60 - have read various references to the X5 not having these buggers but also read some contradicting threads saying that it DOES have them - could...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,943
Posted By far
I had the sway bar replaced but the noise was...

I had the sway bar replaced but the noise was still there.

I took my car into bmw croydon for an oil service and the guy there did it for free, he said there were some loose bolts which had some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,077
Posted By far
is the u.s wiring for headlights different to the...

is the u.s wiring for headlights different to the uk?

msborg, in the uk the terminology for 'sidelights' is not indicators( I think this is where the confusion has come from in your post?) the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2007, 09:04 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,285
Posted By far
there is a similiar product here in the uk to...

there is a similiar product here in the uk to remove gasket and sealent made by evostick - its sold here in the B&Q stores

I certainly wouldnt cut them open, even if you manage to cut them open I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2007, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,077
Posted By far
I have unplugged my sidelights and tapped into...

I have unplugged my sidelights and tapped into the wiring harness so now when I switch on my sidelights from the dial in the dash the angel eyes come on instead.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-25-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 874
Posted By far
Knocking noise still there round 2!

After changing the sway bar link and lower control arm it was suggested the noise may be coming from a worn tie rod here
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2007, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By far
ok cool - no uneven tire wire will have a look...

ok cool - no uneven tire wire will have a look into replacing them
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2007, 02:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By far
thanks Alpac and well diagnosed earlier, am I...

thanks Alpac and well diagnosed earlier, am I correct in thinking that this problem can happen whatever 'turn' you have on the steering wheel and is not restricted to just full lock? I defo wanna...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2007, 01:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By far
Top marks mate! I took the steering wheel...

Top marks mate!

I took the steering wheel lock off and moved the steering wheel left & right and the EXACT same noise happened - You da man!

Cant believe someone diagnosed this remotely...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-19-2007, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By far
It also knocks at 75% lock and 50% lock,...

It also knocks at 75% lock and 50% lock, basically it does it at low speeds but also at higher speeds when I go over a bump etc

Its doing my head in and no one can diagnose it!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,719
Posted By far
problem still persists - help needed!

Replaced lower control arm and sway bar link as suggested here

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/32298-clunk-clunk-clunk.html?highlight=control+arm

still getting a clunking noise coming...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-06-2007, 02:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By far
mc - is your fan staying on after 'ign off' if...

mc - is your fan staying on after 'ign off' if its not and doesnt switch on randomly then it might not be the final stage resistor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2007, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By far
....by the way MC when you remove the keys from...

....by the way MC when you remove the keys from the ignition can you hear the air-con fan is still on? If this is the case then its defo the final stage resistor
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By far
Original Part Number 64 11 8 383 835 ...

Original Part Number 64 11 8 383 835
Replacement Part Number 64 11 6 923 204


Tell them that there is a battery drain problem and the Air con appears to stay on after ingnition off, tell them...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By far
I know there was a problem with the earlier ones...

I know there was a problem with the earlier ones and BMW changed them on later models - so BMW are aware there is a known problem with them
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 915
Posted By far
Side light wiring colours

Doing the Angel eyes conversion on my X - going to connect the angel eyes ballast direct to the sidelight wiring which has one brown wire and one green wire, can someone confirm the following is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 11:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By far
Top marks to Zulu95, final stage resister...

Top marks to Zulu95, final stage resister replaced and all resolved
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By far
yes it does, I have tried 'unselecting' all the...

yes it does, I have tried 'unselecting' all the different buttons including Max and then turning the iginition off - still the same, its stuck on

Could this be a faulty condensor ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-04-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By far
Air- con wont go off help needed please!

Hi All,

On my 2001 X5 when I take turn the ignition off the air con fan for the footwell remains on, it did this last night and I had to jump start the car this morning as the battery had gone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2007, 06:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,943
Posted By far
thanks gentlemen, seems like its the offside sway...

thanks gentlemen, seems like its the offside sway bar link
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,943
Posted By far
Clunk Clunk Clunk!

Hi All - Greetings from London :thumbup:


Well picked up the X5 today, on the test drive I had noticed the 'Clunk' which I recognised as control arm/ball joint issue after reading up on this...
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