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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2013, 12:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,179
Posted By dlclarke
You also need bolt seals and some high temp RTV...

You also need bolt seals and some high temp RTV sealant.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/65512-how-replace-engine-valve-cover-gasket-x5-4-4-a.html

BMW Engine Valve Cover...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2013, 12:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,457
Posted By dlclarke
SHould be fairly straight forward to install. ...

SHould be fairly straight forward to install.

Potential areas to consider:

1. You can probably put the GPS puck under the dash on top on the unit and it will work just fine.

2. Microphone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2013, 12:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,391
Posted By dlclarke
I have the Dynavin D99 (WinCE) version in my...

I have the Dynavin D99 (WinCE) version in my wife's X5. Replaced the widescreen nav with it. In short, was a beastie to install, took me about 6 weeks of weekend work to get all the issues sorted...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-12-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,680
Posted By dlclarke
Kirk, Clean out your mail box, can't reply ....

Kirk,

Clean out your mail box, can't reply . yes it fakes the seat occupancy sensor and no chimes. Get your soldering iron out.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-12-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,680
Posted By dlclarke
Thanks for that, I had used my GT1 to figure out...

Thanks for that, I had used my GT1 to figure out it was the sensor mat already :thumbup:

Resistors and diode fitted, covered in shrink-wrap (I used an IN4007 as its just a 1000V version of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2012, 02:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,680
Posted By dlclarke
Old post but Brilliant! Will be doing this in...

Old post but Brilliant! Will be doing this in the weekend to get rid of the airbag light.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-03-2012, 03:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,900
Posted By dlclarke
anyone?

anyone?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,900
Posted By dlclarke
E53 4.4i with engine light on

I need some advice as to where to start looking on this, some searches have turned up few ideas, so here we go I guess...

Here is what I am getting from INPA.

Any suggesting or experience...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-27-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,695
Posted By dlclarke
Could you please advise how you did this with...

Could you please advise how you did this with INPA? I have the unit visible as a TCU in INPA and can turn Bluetooth on and off, but there doesn't seem to be a pairing option of any sort. Can you...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-25-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
I suspect my problem is that the BIT-II and the...

I suspect my problem is that the BIT-II and the SA-633 Euro TCU use overlapping iBus commands (or unit IDs) and thus we need to delete the BIT-II in order for the control software such as INPA to see...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-25-2012, 05:11 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
OK, Jochen is the man, but still, to my knowledge...

OK, Jochen is the man, but still, to my knowledge this thread is the only documented BIT-II to TCU conversion on a Euro spec car that has succeeded and using the USA ones seem to be a common...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-25-2012, 03:59 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
By all means buy a TCU, but get a late model CDMA...

By all means buy a TCU, but get a late model CDMA one from the US. Not the Euro GSM one that I bought. The USA ones seem to be easy to get going. However I can document the pin changes for your...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-23-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
I still don't have mine working, I have been...

I still don't have mine working, I have been messing around with coding the vehicle from time to time and have added the 633 option, but haven't been able to delete the BIT II option. I think I need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2012, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,287
Posted By dlclarke
Engine light on, carn't figure out why from log

Some help please, have the following log from IPNA and the engine light come on. Reset the first time yesterday, and it came on again today. Anyone understand what might be causing the below log ??...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2011, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,409
Posted By dlclarke
Castrol TRANSMAX Z is in my X5, has been for the...

Castrol TRANSMAX Z is in my X5, has been for the last 5k. Its approved for the gearbox (was the only one to be so when I checked), very happy so far. (approved by ZF who made the gearbox , I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2011, 02:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,222
Posted By dlclarke
I have exactly the same mess going on right now. ...

I have exactly the same mess going on right now. To remove the fan you can use a 300mm crescent spanner and a very big flat bladed screw driver. Wedge the driver in from the left under one of the 4...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,682
Posted By dlclarke
If you have a screen in the front, its under the...

If you have a screen in the front, its under the spare tire, under the compressed air tank, under the plastic battery cover, next to the battery. Its a bit of an archeological dig to get to it
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,209
Posted By dlclarke
I have 3 cable ties holding together the drivers...

I have 3 cable ties holding together the drivers door catch in my X5, 6 months so far, so good. Mine broke at the catch that holds the end of the wire cable. One side of the split hook broke off. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-23-2011, 04:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,918
Posted By dlclarke
As above, don't buy a part second hand that's...

As above, don't buy a part second hand that's subject to wear. If you wanted a new guard or door, then a breaker is a good bet.

Looks like the Cardone CV gets a good recommendation from jgood!...
Forum: Bluetooth 06-19-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
Very nice! Despite the above of mine post I have...

Very nice! Despite the above of mine post I have only just got all the software on my Mac (pretending to be a PC) working. Now trying to figure out how to read the Vehicle Order number...

Any...
Forum: Bluetooth 05-28-2011, 06:01 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
Now have SSS installed and working (thanks Bob)...

Now have SSS installed and working (thanks Bob) so catching up tomorrow on my settings - which will also be wrong as I had a Bit II system from factory. Will post results.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 05-27-2011, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,988
Posted By dlclarke
The software app for the upgrade runs on a PC, so...

The software app for the upgrade runs on a PC, so grab a copy of VMware or borrow a PC for the day from someone you know who is less advanced. You need to register and ask nicely on the forum to get...
Forum: Bluetooth 05-20-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
Getting there, have installed all the software...

Getting there, have installed all the software and windows 7, now just trying to get the head emulator to work, will advise soon
Forum: Bluetooth 05-19-2011, 01:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,759
Posted By dlclarke
Been traveling and just home tonight, so planning...

Been traveling and just home tonight, so planning on giving it a bit more effort in the weekend. Setting up the virtual PC on a PC continues to be a challange, but have a more modern PC arriving in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-13-2011, 05:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,351
Posted By dlclarke
It is very possible to copy the chip in an...

It is very possible to copy the chip in an existing key to a new key, there is an industry around this, mostly in eastern Europe, Asia and here in New Zealand. It gets around the 10 slot...
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