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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-29-2009, 05:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,752
Posted By Nokmate
My X5 has only been hand washed for fear it might...

My X5 has only been hand washed for fear it might get damagd in a car wash. A few weeks ago I was checking my tyre pressure at my local petrol station when I saw the Washtec car wash engineer...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 07:00 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,201
Posted By Nokmate
Will bear that in mind when I have a go later....

Will bear that in mind when I have a go later. Thanks for the advice.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,201
Posted By Nokmate
That sounds expensive. How can I be careful?...

That sounds expensive. How can I be careful? Should I be careful pulling the small trim off or should I be careful with the clips? Sounds to me like you probably bent the clips too much.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,289
Posted By Nokmate
What happens when you use the biodiesel mix?

What happens when you use the biodiesel mix?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 05:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
Posted By Nokmate
DRL? I've never considered that because it isn't...

DRL? I've never considered that because it isn't needed here in Ireland and the UK as well. Will try it out later and see if I'll finally be able to light up those inner lamps. :)
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,289
Posted By Nokmate
I also find that premium diesels such as BP...

I also find that premium diesels such as BP Ultimate diesel or Shell V-Power diesel improves the smoothness of the engine, especially if you usually do short runs. I use them whenever I can find...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-28-2009, 05:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,201
Posted By Nokmate
Thanks. I found the instructions for manually...

Thanks. I found the instructions for manually closing the sunroof. Looks simple enough. Will give it a go later.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
Posted By Nokmate
Thanks. That's good to know. I was beginning to...

Thanks. That's good to know. I was beginning to think that I had dodgy lights. :)

I am surprised they still left the inside lens on when they could have blanked it off. The lens make it look like...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
Posted By Nokmate
Bi-Xenon with adaptive headlights

It's funny how I've only just noticed this after driving the car more than a year.

My E70 has xenon with adaptive headlights. Just noticed last week when parked in front of a glass door that only...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-27-2009, 10:55 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 17,201
Posted By Nokmate
After reading all your posts, I am thinking of...

After reading all your posts, I am thinking of replacing the interior bulbs with LEDs. I had a look at all the light and have figured out how to remove all of them except the front centre light...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-07-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
I removed the central vent assembly this weekend...

I removed the central vent assembly this weekend and managed to reinstall the tab. Just like you said, it came out without any problems. Thanks you verty much for your advice.

Would appreciate...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-04-2008, 05:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,621
Posted By Nokmate
HUD problem

The HUD always works in the morning for about 5 minutes then it goes off and then comes on and off at random. I have brought it in to the dealer for a check. They reset the system and told me to try...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
Hi Carl, Thank you very much. I will have a...

Hi Carl,

Thank you very much. I will have a go at it tomorrow when there is more light.

Would appreciate any advice on the tv thing once you get it sorted as well.

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-02-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
I will be eternally grateful if you could. I...

I will be eternally grateful if you could. I don't really want to break anything.

I would also be interested your experience with the installation of the TV cable. It is highly annoying having a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2008, 07:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
Thanks Carl. Did you remove the wood trim under...

Thanks Carl. Did you remove the wood trim under the vent first? I opened the glove box and tried to remove it from that end. However it felt that just the front plate was coming off instead on the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-01-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
Looks like I'm the only one with this issue....

Looks like I'm the only one with this issue. Never mind, I'll bring it into the local dealer.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 11-30-2008, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,224
Posted By Nokmate
Removing front centre air vent

The little tab on the left front centre air vent came off earlier today. I managed to retrieve 3 bits, the tab, what looks like a clip and a little metal spring. It all seems to clip together but I...
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