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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-29-2019, 03:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Have been away for a few weeks. Found a video on...

Have been away for a few weeks. Found a video on how to refurbish the ignition switch. Anyone following this thread, here is what l will be trying later today. Will update what the results were:...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
I was in the car just now and noticed that when I...

I was in the car just now and noticed that when I press the console lock button or the key remote, it activates the light near the gear stick. So at least that says a signal is getting through to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-13-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Thanks for everyone’s input. Having disconnected...

Thanks for everyone’s input. Having disconnected the battery twice, l have not been able to reproduce the original faults. “Inspection” is on the dash and stays on for approximately 5 seconds after...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
The sun visor did not have any effect. There...

The sun visor did not have any effect.

There have been occasions where turning the key did nothing. Usual signs of life from the dash but no engine start. I would move the gear stick to neutral to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-10-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Brilliant! Says it all really :D Sadly it...

Brilliant! Says it all really :D

Sadly it had no effect on my issue. I unplugged the battery again in the hope (false) that it might go away...

Thanks for the tip though. Appreciated!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Read the codes and got an E-10 error. After...

Read the codes and got an E-10 error.

After battery disconnection overnight, I am now seeing a different fault. The orange warning triangle, the red P, red ! and yellow ABS.

The brake pedal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2019, 06:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
There has been a dead battery but that was in...

There has been a dead battery but that was in September. Would that affect it now?

Is that a known method to reset everything?! Never heard of that before.

Thanks for your edited input :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-08-2019, 03:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Yes, with the Key in position 1 and 2 the brake...

Yes, with the Key in position 1 and 2 the brake lights are off. Am not sure when the engine is rundning.

I have a code reader and will check. Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,106
Posted By w3it
Brake lights on. Dash indicator lights no flash-sound. Cruise light on. Brake warning

Hi
E53 2003 iA Sport M62

With the key out of the ignition, I get the following:
1. the brake lights stay on
2. headlights stay on
3. green cruise control light on in dash
4. brake warning...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 736
Posted By w3it
3757AK amber bulb replacement with clear bulb/led

Hi

I have a 2003 X5 and it comes with the 3757AK amber bulbs and not the more available bayonet type. I cannot seem to track down a clear replacement. LED or otherwise. It has to be a clear...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2017, 03:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,898
Posted By w3it
I used a heat gun as I really did not like the...

I used a heat gun as I really did not like the idea of baking my headlights and then trying to work with them. Using a heat gun I methodically worked around the light and slowly opened it up.

My...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2014, 07:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By w3it
Thanks for the info! I'll get my alignment set...

Thanks for the info! I'll get my alignment set the same.


pnoyako85 thats a long thread lol! I'll have a read through and comment. Thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2014, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Posted By w3it
JCL, thanks for your input. I found that thread...

JCL, thanks for your input. I found that thread and others. What worried me was a comment about the ABS unit and that if air gets in then only a special machine at BMW can repair that. So I wondered...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Posted By w3it
I've actually ordered the replacements from BMW....

I've actually ordered the replacements from BMW. They come the correct length and with fittings. Good idea? Have to bend them to shape though... guess you can't have everything :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-05-2014, 06:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,199
Posted By w3it
How often should you change the trans fluid? Was...

How often should you change the trans fluid? Was there a problem and you decided to change yours or what was the reason for the change?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By w3it
Thanks, I'll get an alignment done. What...

Thanks, I'll get an alignment done.

What would I be looking for on the suspension and wheel bearings? How can I tell where the fault is?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 861
Posted By w3it
Tyre wear

Hi
My two rear tyres look fine and have a lot of tread on them However, when taken off, the inside edge is almost worn away! They have to be replaced. Is this normal?

There is a noise from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-04-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,492
Posted By w3it
rear brake pipe

Hi
I need to replace my two rear brake pipes and I have read through a few threads but not come across a definitive step by step process to do this. Any suggestions?

These are the pipes (no 6 and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2012, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,419
Posted By w3it
Not sure about disconnecting the module but the...

Not sure about disconnecting the module but the fuse is in the back fuse box. Cant remember exactly but its 73, 74 or 75... I think. Its labelled anyway.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2012, 02:30 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 42,922
Posted By w3it
I replaced my FSR 2 years ago and now have an...

I replaced my FSR 2 years ago and now have an electrical drain problem and wonder if it gone again. It was an ebay cheapy and Im seriously not convinced about ebay parts. I've had no luck with them!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-08-2007, 02:33 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,115
Posted By w3it
New guide for x5world but need final advise...

Hi

I recently replaced my steering rack lower outer ball joint and am writing a guide to place here at X5 World as there isnt one currently.

I had an issue getting the ball joint back in and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-07-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,438
Posted By w3it
URGENT: steering rack lower outer ball joint

Model: X5 '03 4.4iA

Hi

I have my car up of the ground and thought this job would take 30 mins but I've hit a snag (as usual http://www.x5drivers.co.uk/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif)
...
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