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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-10-2015, 03:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,307
Posted By wydra
Does anyone have any insight? If all else...

Does anyone have any insight?

If all else fails I might be able to trace the two antenna cables that go to the oem analogue tuner and see where they go back to. This might not be possible as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-05-2015, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,307
Posted By wydra
Anyone have any idea how the TV antenna system...

Anyone have any idea how the TV antenna system works?
I see some people are selling these boosters, which I guess are in the system somewhere:
BMW X5 E53 TV AMPLIFIER BOOSTER BOX MODULE 8377658 |...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-03-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,307
Posted By wydra
e53 - TV amplifer and aftermarket DVB tuner

Hey guys,

I was having a couple of issues with my 2004 factory 16:9 headunit (analog TV but no nav) so I have changed it over to a new Android head unit. I purchased an extension power cable and...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-16-2014, 03:24 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,454
Posted By wydra
How did the install go? I have an 04 4.4i...

How did the install go?

I have an 04 4.4i and am having the same issue as you with the radio intermittently dropping out. Driving along it will just cut out for about 5-10 seconds then come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
mike_dmt... unless you have input in the thread...

mike_dmt... unless you have input in the thread maybe you should keep quiet.

I started this thread and most things said to date (besides your post) have been about the problem and information...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-14-2011, 01:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
Well yes and no. To this date I have not...

Well yes and no.

To this date I have not "fixed" the issue.
I have ordered the valley pan gasket and am going to install this (and inspect everything else back there while i have the cabin...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-15-2011, 01:02 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
I have the N62 engine in mine. On the...

I have the N62 engine in mine.

On the weekend i'm going to pull out the cabin filter assembly and see if i can see anything.

Nik,
You had the same symptoms as me, did you have a dealer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-11-2011, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
I pulled the expansion tank out and couldnt see...

I pulled the expansion tank out and couldnt see anywhere it was leaking.

I let the car sit for a couple of days again to let the cooland flow out. I tried to find where it was coming from but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
Ok i'll pull the expansion tank out and have a...

Ok i'll pull the expansion tank out and have a look.
Was yours leaking all the time or only when the car was cold as well?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-07-2011, 10:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,059
Posted By wydra
2004 4.4i coolant leak

Hi guys,
It seems i cant catch a break. Now my car is dropping coolant.

Its bit of a strange one though, when the car is running or even warm it doesnt appear to be leaking. It only seems to be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-06-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By wydra
I know this thread is pretty old now but i...

I know this thread is pretty old now but i thought id give anyone who cares an update.

BMW advised this was not a recall item for the e53 so it was not covered.
The brake servo / booster was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-30-2011, 01:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By wydra
I wish it was something simple like this. I...

I wish it was something simple like this.
I have totally bled the system with new fluid and it is still like this.

The pedal is firm when pressed, almost the opposite of when you need to bleed...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-29-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By wydra
I am currently checking with BMW to see if this...

I am currently checking with BMW to see if this is a re-call item.
Has anyone else see this issue?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2011, 03:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,085
Posted By wydra
2004 4.4i Brake Issue

Hey guys,

I thought I’d check to see if anyone else has noticed this.
I recently replaced my front rotors with Slotted rotors and DBA pads front and rear.
Before I did the rotor and pad swap i...
Forum: Bluetooth 05-25-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,893
Posted By wydra
Yep I have tried this procedure but no joy. I...

Yep I have tried this procedure but no joy.
I cant get into the pairing mode to remove the other connected devices.

As i can see it, there is 3 possible things wrong:
1. the ULF is faulty and...
Forum: Bluetooth 05-25-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,893
Posted By wydra
Keep holding it for 10seconds when? I think i...

Keep holding it for 10seconds when?
I think i have held it for 10seconds in ever position now but i'll give it another try.
Forum: Bluetooth 05-25-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,893
Posted By wydra
It is a ULF unit. In the past i have...

It is a ULF unit.

In the past i have sucessfully used this method to pair a phone:
1. Put the key into position 0
2. Hold the pairing button (in the centre console) for 10 seconds
3. Turn the...
Forum: Bluetooth 05-24-2011, 07:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,893
Posted By wydra
Bluetooth not pairing - late 2004 E53

Hi all,

I am unable to pair any new phones with the bluetooth system. I had an old phone that was paired with it and that still connected but nothing new.
When I run throught the method to pair...
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