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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-16-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,569
Posted By sheepdip
Its an aluminium part and you can't replace the...

Its an aluminium part and you can't replace the bushes you need to change the whole thing. I did mine earlier this year as the bushes had completely gone. They need replaceing in pairs and BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,727
Posted By sheepdip
The wires are the ones in the plug that connects...

The wires are the ones in the plug that connects to the FSR. I made a pair of copper wire links to patch from the +12V feed to the FSR to the Fan and another to the ground lines. I used the same...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,727
Posted By sheepdip
Try reading the thread in this link, good luck ...

Try reading the thread in this link, good luck

BMW X5 • View topic - X5 Internal heater problem (http://www.x5drivers.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=5688)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-12-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,727
Posted By sheepdip
I haven't changed the fan but when mine didn't...

I haven't changed the fan but when mine didn't work after an FSR change I fed it with 12volts direct and it ran fine, turned out my problem was a dodgy connection to the FSR, cleaned out the plug and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-20-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,467
Posted By sheepdip
This link shows the procedure on a right hand...

This link shows the procedure on a right hand drive version. It has some clearer pictures of the FSR and the cable/plug. Procedure is pretty much the same as left hand drive but no glove box removal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-19-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,467
Posted By sheepdip
I had exactly the same problem and swapped out my...

I had exactly the same problem and swapped out my Final Stage Resistor (FSR) and the fan still didn't work. I cleaned out the plug to the FSR and reconnected it and it worked. So before you spend...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,407
Posted By sheepdip
Fantastic - you're a star :thumbup:

Fantastic - you're a star

:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,407
Posted By sheepdip
I took mine in for a couple of new tyres today...

I took mine in for a couple of new tyres today and asked them to check the alignment.

They tell me the alignment is fine, rear camber is fine too.

Passenger side front is is fine

Problem is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-13-2010, 04:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,624
Posted By sheepdip
I had this too. I changed my brakes discs...

I had this too. I changed my brakes discs (rotors) and pads and it improved but didn't go. A couple of weeks ago I had to change the sway parts (can't change teh bushes on these) on my rear axle...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-24-2010, 01:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By sheepdip
Door Handle carrier - again

Hi guys

Well I re-checked my door lock and the replacement drivers door handle carrier has failed (my own fault for using a second hand unit). I checked with the dealer on Saturday morning and it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-22-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,546
Posted By sheepdip
Door card removal with door shut

I can confirm that it is possible to remove the door panel when the door is locked shut. I can't explain how I did it as I just used sheer bloody minded determination, a lot of wiggling and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,546
Posted By sheepdip
That's exactly what I did but it broke the cable...

That's exactly what I did but it broke the cable retainer off the handle carrier
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,546
Posted By sheepdip
Thanks for the quick reply Brian I did try...

Thanks for the quick reply Brian

I did try the coat hanger fiddle but don't know if I actually found the lever

I've managed to get the door panel off at the top so I'll take another look as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-17-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 23,546
Posted By sheepdip
Drivers Door won't open - after changing handle carrier

I broke my drivers door handle carrier by being heavy handed during the recent freeze - though I could still open the door using the inside handle/opener after opening the windows with the remote.
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