Forum: Navigation System
07-17-2009, 03:48 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,123
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Forum: Navigation System
07-12-2009, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,123
Nav/display gone dim
Odd problem here.
2001 model retrofitted with Nav 4 and widescreen display, software version 4-1/00 Everythings been perfect for months and no recent changes to software, maps or hardware
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
03-08-2009, 05:10 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 12,689
Anyone have any variations on solutions on this...
Anyone have any variations on solutions on this one?
My tailgate kept opening randomly when I engaged reverse, put lights on or off, etc. so I replaced the microswitch and harness inside the upper...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-23-2009, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,134
By pure chance I've had a terrible whistle for...
By pure chance I've had a terrible whistle for months and had given up on finding it but the X5 was called in for a recall today, so I asked them to investigate. 30 mins and no joy so I authorised...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-31-2008, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,058
Interesting observation re the drivers door...
Interesting observation re the drivers door opened alone. Mine has real odd times to open a favourite is when turning the healights on.
Way too cold at -3c today to even think of looking at it....
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-29-2008, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,058
Thanks for the lead to the other thread. No...
Thanks for the lead to the other thread. No definitive answers there, but it does give me a couple of clues to go work on :)
Also reassuring that I'm not alone on this odd and annoying problem
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
12-28-2008, 06:22 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,058
Tailgate opening at random
Over the last couple of weeks a very strange problem has arisen.
The tailgate simple unlatches itself as if the key or open button were being pressed when starting off. This mainly happens when...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-18-2008, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Thanks Brian for pointing out the location. I...
Thanks Brian for pointing out the location. I know where I'm headed right now to fix it.
Please don't compound the potential problems by adding a second location....it's frustrating enough...lol...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
08-18-2008, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,447
Final Stage Resistor - Yes another one!!
Just got my car back from a 2 week vacation and I find my sat Nav dead, battery obviously been flattened, all computer settings zeroed and the car park decided not to tell me, just handed me the keys...
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Forum: Bluetooth
05-08-2008, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,991
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Forum: Bluetooth
05-08-2008, 12:41 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,991
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Forum: Bluetooth
05-06-2008, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,991
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Forum: Bluetooth
05-05-2008, 04:16 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,991
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
02-03-2008, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2008, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
JayX5 - I wold not use 3m tape. I did initially...
JayX5 - I wold not use 3m tape. I did initially and the heat of the lamp loosened it off in days. I ended up using high temp transluscent silicone sealer (a few £'s for a 400ml tube off Ebay) . After...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-26-2008, 02:13 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-25-2008, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
HiDon't you have them on the bottom of your...
HiDon't you have them on the bottom of your existing light units? I did on my non xenons before I conveted to xenon and they already had the depression to hold the ballast. As far as I'm aware they...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-25-2008, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-24-2008, 05:48 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
I did similar to Zerochief, making specific...
I did similar to Zerochief, making specific holes, not simply forcing them out of an existing connection. All sealed up with black RTV
BTW- I'm not sure if you are keeping the lenses as I chose...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2008, 02:17 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
Hi,
Getting near to finished now....
...
Hi,
Getting near to finished now....
OK you can test assemble the kit on the bench and hook it up to a 12v battery to test it. This is a good way to see what goes where.
I actually kept...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-23-2008, 05:55 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
Silver is looking good
BTW - when you cut...
Silver is looking good
BTW - when you cut out the amber corners did you keep a small (3") long lower silver lower 'eyebrow'. I think it adds to it if you recall where it was originally and then...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-22-2008, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-22-2008, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 10,918
You might want to consider spraying the black...
You might want to consider spraying the black internal waffle mounts silver. IMHO it looks a lot more classy on a silver car than the black.
Manufacturers also seem to have adopted a trend of...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-20-2008, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,950
I understand fully the point you make but have...
I understand fully the point you make but have several situations that I find it really useful:
My home city is full of underpasses where lights shoudl be used - the car handles this perfectly...
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum
01-19-2008, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 963
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