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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 03:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,908
Posted By staffop
excellent, thanks guys. Good to see the UK crew...

excellent, thanks guys. Good to see the UK crew still about since the demise of x5drivers..:D
I remember reading how difficult the engine cover is to get off, but b*gger me its near on impossible !!...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,908
Posted By staffop
Ok, so I just pulled the dipstick with the engine...

Ok, so I just pulled the dipstick with the engine running, oil literally just p@ssed out all over my hand!
So presumably from your post that means its the oil breather. Whereabouts is this located?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,908
Posted By staffop
Having a nosey around under the bonnet this...

Having a nosey around under the bonnet this afternoon I noticed oil coming from what I think is the EGR valve?
Is this normal?
http://i53.tinypic.com/hvnry1.jpg
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,908
Posted By staffop
Burning oil smell and smoke from 3.0d exhaust

I'm not sure if this is a similar issue to what balongbalong is experiencing but I've recently being getting a lot of white smoke from the exhaust when the engine is warming up. It doesn't happen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,164
Posted By staffop
Anyone any idea if this pipe should be connected to something? (3.0d Sport)

Having a look round the engine bay this morning I noticed this pipe to the right hand side of the engine which doesn't appear to have anything on the end of it. I can't see a loose pipe anywhere...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 917
Posted By staffop
Gearbox problem?

Approximately 2 years ago I had my automatic gearbox on the E53 rebuilt as it had failed. Over the past few months I've noticed occasionally when I put the car into reverse it will want to shoot...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By staffop
Air Cleaner Element / Air Conditioning Micro-filter

I was looking at the service schedule for the E53 and was trying to work out the difference between the Air Cleaner Element listed as an item to change on the Inspection II vs the Air Conditioning...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-26-2009, 06:18 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 178,236
Posted By staffop
I got the Silverline Pro installed today, since I...

I got the Silverline Pro installed today, since I already had a Silverline in there it was an easy job just to pull out the Dice box and the cable from the box to the Iphone/Ipod.
I noticed the...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 07-23-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By staffop
Iphone 3GS AV Composite cable

I'm after a cable which is compatible with the new Iphone 3GS that has the dock connector on one end and composite Audio/Video (RCA) connectors on the other. I'm planning to use it in the X5 for the...
Forum: Vendor Forum 07-23-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,396
Posted By staffop
Ok, so it can be done with the iphone OR steering...

Ok, so it can be done with the iphone OR steering wheel. The instructions you posted for the SMART mode suggest this can't be done at the same time - it is one or the other depending on whether the...
Forum: Vendor Forum 07-22-2009, 03:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,396
Posted By staffop
So I don't have to do anything on the iphone to...

So I don't have to do anything on the iphone to enable it? Will I still have full control from the radio/steering wheel?
Forum: Vendor Forum 07-22-2009, 12:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,396
Posted By staffop
I've got a Silverline kit (not Pro) which I...

I've got a Silverline kit (not Pro) which I upgraded from the original DICE kit. Now it won't charge with the Iphone 3GS so it looks like I've either got to purchase a new cable or a new Silverline...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-03-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By staffop
Looking at the OBD codes in the link above they...

Looking at the OBD codes in the link above they are quite specific for some things but not others. Not sure if this one "Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DM-TL) Pump Control Open Circuit" is related...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2008, 05:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,377
Posted By staffop
How specific are the E53 diagnostics?

I'm wondering how specific the diagnostics are via the OBC port when trying to diagnose a fault?
Specifically I had a starting problem recently which the garage had a look at. They came back and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-28-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 908
Posted By staffop
Garage mis-diagnosed problem (UK)

Recently my 3.0D sport wasn't starting, it turned over ok - fully charged battery but not firing into life. I got it towed to the local garage and they diagnosed it as the fuel pump. They didn't call...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 06-25-2008, 09:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,049
Posted By staffop
DICE Ipod manual

Does anyone have a link to a pdf or similar of the DICE Ipod install/usage instructions for a DICE ipod kit (not SILVERLINE) for the X5?
I emailed Dice Electronics about this and to my amazement...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2008, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,204
Posted By staffop
Did you replace the fuel pressure sensor...

Did you replace the fuel pressure sensor yourself? Was it easy to do? How much was the part?
I have the same problem and am resisting going to Sytner as they are rip off merchants.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-22-2008, 05:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,929
Posted By staffop
Same problem here ref: vibrations. Can anyone...

Same problem here ref: vibrations.
Can anyone post a picture or diagram of the thrust arm bushings and lower control arms?
I'm trying to understand what these are, and how to check them for wear.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-10-2008, 06:29 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 178,236
Posted By staffop
So the Silverline doesn't address this issue...

So the Silverline doesn't address this issue either?
Do you think it is something DICE can address in the future by means of a firmware update? It is a pain not having this feature.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 01-10-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 932
Views: 178,236
Posted By staffop
I just found this out after installing my kit...

I just found this out after installing my kit which is deeply disappointing especially when I wasn't made aware of this fact in any of the DICE sales info, documentation or support. I really need...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-04-2007, 01:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By staffop
Further to the above, is it the CD player which...

Further to the above, is it the CD player which provides the support or the radio unit? I wonder if swapping one (or both) of the above will give me CD text capability?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,790
Posted By staffop
I'm sure I've seen this on mine as well but not...

I'm sure I've seen this on mine as well but not sure if it was just on unlevel ground.
When you say airbag, is this something in the suspension strut? Easy to replace?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By staffop
reason I ask is because I'm looking at an Ipod...

reason I ask is because I'm looking at an Ipod kit which says it will display text if the radio supports CD Text.
When was this introduced into the X5 family?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,113
Posted By staffop
CD Text support

How do I know if my Radio/MID supports CD text or not?
I have a 2003 X5 3.0d without NAV.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-02-2007, 05:56 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,130
Posted By staffop
Here is a diagram of the relay kit I have...

Here is a diagram of the relay kit I have currently:

http://xoutpost.com/gallery/files/2/7/3/4/relay-diagram.jpg

If the brown is actually meant to be a switched live then this doesn't really...
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