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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2014, 05:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,040
Posted By avonside
Hi I had this issue a while back, it was the...

Hi I had this issue a while back, it was the steering angle sensor was out of its limits.
My steering wheel was a bit on the squiff but the car still drove in a straight line and didn't pull when...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By avonside
Hi , update on rear wiper. Aparently there is...

Hi , update on rear wiper.
Aparently there is no relay for the rear !!!:dunno::dunno:
Anyway Im feeling quite pleased with myself because it looks like I have fixed it saving myself at least £100...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By avonside
Good thought, do you know where it is and which...

Good thought, do you know where it is and which one 👍:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 952
Posted By avonside
Rear wiper stopped !!!

Anyone experienced this one, My rear wiper has just stopped working, screen wash still squirts but no wipe.
It stopped about a month ago for 24hrs, but then the next day I drive it and all was well,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By avonside
Update

Yes yes well done X forum does it again...thanks blktoptrvl taking out fuses 7,73 & 74 leaving the car for a good 15 minutes, I actually locked the car and went back indoors for a while.
Replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By avonside
Thanks I'll try that later... Is it poss to...

Thanks I'll try that later... Is it poss to damage the Bluetooth system in any way with the power failure or battery draining ??...hope I haven't killed my Bluetooth I was just getting to enjoy its...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By avonside
Bluetooth stopped working

The tailgate got left open at the weekend and it killed my battery, but after charging up with my super trickle charger all is good.......except I just noticed today that the Bluetooth isn't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-10-2013, 10:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,495
Posted By avonside
I was pleased with my DIY trimming job on my...

I was pleased with my DIY trimming job on my sport wheel.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/x5-e53-forum/92762-sport-steering-wheel-centre-retrimmed-alcantara.html


Just another option.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,410
Posted By avonside
Hi John, with regard to the 4x4 light , I had...

Hi John,
with regard to the 4x4 light , I had the same issue and my steering wheel was not straight even though the car tracked straight with no issues when braking.
Had a full wheel geometry...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2013, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,162
Posted By avonside
HI , I dont wish to teach anyone to suck eggs,...

HI , I dont wish to teach anyone to suck eggs, but I guess you have removed the dividing black trim that sits on the door.It has a fixing screw under it, its a bit of a pig to get off, i had to make...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-01-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 92,101
Posted By avonside
Well done guys, I was the one who wrote the...

Well done guys,
I was the one who wrote the origonal 2005 fog light install, its great to see there are cheaper and quicker options out there.
Still dont understand why rear fogs arent a global...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-20-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,212
Posted By avonside
sorry guys no beep when i press and hold the...

sorry guys no beep when i press and hold the talking head button on the steering wheel. Never mind , im still overjoyed to have BT working after having owned the car from new, nearly 8 years now and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-18-2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,212
Posted By avonside
I have a 12/04 build 3.0 with premium pkg and...

I have a 12/04 build 3.0 with premium pkg and assist, I am enjoying the joys of fully intergrated BT after 7 years of not being able to make it work with any phone, long story.Is there any chance...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-11-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,311
Posted By avonside
aux in question re Ipod instal options

Hi, can anyone answer this one for me.
I have installed the BMW aux in a few years ago and all is fine, but now I have an Ipod and wanted to know can I still now add Ipod funtionality using the CD...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-05-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 24,898
Posted By avonside
My SES light is permamently on, it is due to the...

My SES light is permamently on, it is due to the fact that I have added LPG fuel system to the car.So the fault code always tells me there is a problem with my speedo/tach/fuel sensor cos the car is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By avonside
Hi frozenwaffles Thanks for that, but it looks...

Hi frozenwaffles
Thanks for that, but it looks like the same issue would stop it working for me, it is programmed for the turn signal and stop light as one function.which is illegal here in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2013, 03:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By avonside
Sorry didn't explain myself very well about that...

Sorry didn't explain myself very well about that bit ......it's because in the Uk it is illegal to have the turn signal and stop light function together as one bulb.I did initially try to wire up the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-01-2013, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,851
Posted By avonside
Cycle/trailer lighting board project done :)

Sorted out a lighting board at last on my X, here in the UK its a legal requirement to have a light board if your bikes cover your tail lights.My problem was that my X is from the US so although I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,924
Posted By avonside
Hi, thanks for the comments, I am we'll pleased...

Hi, thanks for the comments, I am we'll pleased with the results.I used Alpha 1358 contact adhesive and full black Alcantara.
I just spread a thin coat of adhesive on both parts ,left to dry/go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-31-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,602
Posted By avonside
The only thing I noticed was that my US X5 now...

The only thing I noticed was that my US X5 now here with me in the UK has the hidden extra 12v socket tucked up under the right hand footwell area which is not fitted to right hand drive cars here in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-30-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,924
Posted By avonside
Sport steering wheel centre retrimmed in Alcantara

HI Just thought I would share my latest project, I had the usual scratched plastic part on the sport wheel on my 05 .
So after after reading the 'How to' section regarding the air bag removal etc...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,979
Posted By avonside
hi, there is a retaining ring that screws over...

hi, there is a retaining ring that screws over the connector, the same as if you used the plate it comes with in the kit. You just don't need to use the plate.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,979
Posted By avonside
Fitted mine in Ashtray area nice and tidy option...

Fitted mine in Ashtray area nice and tidy option me thinks

http://www.xoutpost.com/606706-post12.html


:thumbup::thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 16,754
Posted By avonside
This is one of those amazin quick fixes that I...

This is one of those amazin quick fixes that I wish I had found years ago.I did it myself after the roof being out of action for 2 years.It is great to be able to get almost full function of the pano...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-16-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,033
Posted By avonside
yipee :) fixed my pano roof after 3 years closed shut

It works , the pano roof fix thats goin around works.I had the standard broken rear tilt glass issue on one side.But the 15 minute mod works :thumbup::thumbup:.i now have a fully functioning front...
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