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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 04:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,910
Posted By bigjohnson
Angry ANY ADVICE OR COMMENTS?

Hi All,

I am currently (again) a very unhappy X5 driver.

My 2002 X5 3.0D has 170 000 kms (105 633 mi) on and I have had to replace the gearbox, the turbo and the front diff since it came out of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-21-2010, 01:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By bigjohnson
Somebody, anybody!?

Somebody, anybody!?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,251
Posted By bigjohnson
STRANGE BUT TRUE

I had to replace my BCM recently. Things were all fine, but now for some reason everything works the opposite way.

When I drive off it says "door open" and the interior light is on as if the door...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 197
Views: 59,073
Posted By bigjohnson
Hi All, Some guys in SA say they have stock...

Hi All,

Some guys in SA say they have stock and that its all "plug & play" or as I say, "plug and pray".

Asked them for a physical unit to see working and the look and feel. Will let you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-11-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By bigjohnson
Mujahid, I'm in JHB and would LOVE some help. ...

Mujahid, I'm in JHB and would LOVE some help.

The car has now gone back for about the 4th time in 2 months - it's driving me crazy - just wan to get to the bottom of it.

Where are you? PM me!!??
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-06-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,323
Posted By bigjohnson
BODY CONTROL MODULE QUESTION

Hi,

Greetings from South Africa!

I have a problem with my Body Control Module. Usual issues with central locking, wipers, locking as you pull off etc etc.

According to Realoem.com, the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By bigjohnson
But could this cause the wheels to lock up?

But could this cause the wheels to lock up?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-02-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,109
Posted By bigjohnson
Angry VERY UNHAPPY

Hi Guys,

At the moment I'm a very unhappy X5 owner. Maybe someone can help?

Almost a year ago I had the dreaded "transmission failsafe prog" come up on my dash. I had the gearbox re-done by a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-08-2010, 04:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 992
Posted By bigjohnson
Exclamation OEM HEAD UNIT UPGRADE

Hi, I want to remove my single din head unit and replace it with an aftermarket double din DVD unit.

How do I reset the computer, set date and time, consumption etc as this is all done off the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,243
Posted By bigjohnson
I did that recently tho - I left the battery...

I did that recently tho - I left the battery disconnected overnight (about 9 hrs). Did nothing. Remote locking not working and interior lights not working. I believe according to others on this forum...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 01:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,243
Posted By bigjohnson
Is this it?

Is this it?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2010, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,243
Posted By bigjohnson
Where do I find the ZKE/ BCM

Hi all,

I'm trying to find where in my X5 the ZKE or Body Control Module (BCM) lives. :dunno:

I have a problem with my interior lighting and remote locking and need to have the unit looked...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-10-2010, 02:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,553
Posted By bigjohnson
Hi All, The disconnect battery thingy never...

Hi All,

The disconnect battery thingy never helped :(

My remote locking doesn't work, my interior light doesn't work, the car goes terribly so I'm not a happy X5 driver at the mo.

BUT - I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2010, 01:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,553
Posted By bigjohnson
Thanks all for your advice! Gonna disconnect the...

Thanks all for your advice! Gonna disconnect the battery now and try in the morning. I'd love it to work right again. Lets hold thumbs!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-08-2010, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,553
Posted By bigjohnson
Cool CALLING ALL GURU's

I have recently developed some problems and I'm not sure if they're all linked. Funnily enough it started after a rain storm!

I have experienced poor idling and loss of power on my 2002 E53 3.0d...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,694
Posted By bigjohnson
WHERE IN THE ENGINE WOULD I FIND THIS?

Hi Guys,

Any clever guys out there knwo where I'd find ITEM 11 on the attached picture? I have a loose hose in the engine bay and it needs to plug into ITEM 11. It has to do with suspension....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2010, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 776
Posted By bigjohnson
TOO MUCH RAIN!?

Hi All,

I unavoidably drove through huge rain puddles yesterday. We have right hand drives here so the front left took the bulk of the water.

Now the X5 is idling tough and has much loss of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2009, 02:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 762
Posted By bigjohnson
Where in the engine is this part?

Hi All,

The attached image refers.

I have pipe "B" shown on the attached image loose in my engine bay. I know it's this one as I've traced it back and it meets up at point "C" on the image as...
Forum: Navigation System 03-11-2009, 05:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 910
Posted By bigjohnson
RETROFIT QUESTION

Hi,

I have a 2002 3.0d E53. I want to chuck out the standard radio and CD front loader in the dash and install the Widescreen NAV monitor only. I don't need the GPS function at all - just like...
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