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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,294
Posted By thedweeb
Tighten up when the truck is back on the ground...

Tighten up when the truck is back on the ground as you will twist the rubbers.
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2012, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,410
Posted By thedweeb
Check out the post by Dville...transfercase...

Check out the post by Dville...transfercase removal and go to page 11 ( dont know how to place a link) looks like the same fault as you have.

Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-14-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,349
Posted By thedweeb
Hi, If your trans is slipping it should...

Hi,
If your trans is slipping it should throw a gear monitoring fault, or something like that. Have you had it checked for said codes ?
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,465
Posted By thedweeb
Any codes, I had similar problems back end of...

Any codes, I had similar problems back end of 2011. Now all sorted thankfully.
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By thedweeb
Pray.........Everynight before you go to sleep....

Pray.........Everynight before you go to sleep. On a serious note as already said these things are great to drive, but when they go wrong, can put a big dent in your pocket. At the millage you have I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,236
Posted By thedweeb
What an offer........:thumbup:

What an offer........:thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2011, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,236
Posted By thedweeb
Hi, I would get a good specialist to drive...

Hi,
I would get a good specialist to drive it and get thier opinion. I took mine in, they plugged it in, got code which was good (third gear monitoring),but it also had a TC fault which didnt...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2011, 07:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By thedweeb
[QUOTE=faranks;857690]I'm not sure if I...

[QUOTE=faranks;857690]I'm not sure if I completely agree with you.

I just rebuilt my ZF5HP24 that had never had an oil/filter change after 10 years and 149,000 miles. It looked beautiful inside...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2011, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By thedweeb
I wasn't 100% sure as I said above, however it...

I wasn't 100% sure as I said above, however it Matters not really as both boxes are crap...... Same would apply in either situation.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2011, 07:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By thedweeb
My GM box was replaced a couple of weeks ago by a...

My GM box was replaced a couple of weeks ago by a specialist. They said to me that they do up to 5 of thses boxes each week as it just isnt strong enough for the diesel engine,they dont do as many on...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2011, 05:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,014
Posted By thedweeb
Not 100% but I think its a GM box and not ZF....

Not 100% but I think its a GM box and not ZF. Checking the oil will be a good one though. The lock up fault you have may be related to the TC and not the transmission.
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,037
Posted By thedweeb
I think the Alternator is rubber mounted so would...

I think the Alternator is rubber mounted so would need a strap.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-23-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,614
Posted By thedweeb
If they wont stay folded in then you have a...

If they wont stay folded in then you have a problem with the micro switch inside, usually the metal lever brakes off the switch, witch can be botched if your lucky... If not, then its £250 from the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 34,605
Posted By thedweeb
Does it do it in manual ? I dont think its the TC...

Does it do it in manual ? I dont think its the TC ,as I believe the lock up happens at around 35 -40mph.
I had a gear monitoring and a TC fault on mine where the lock up was very prenounced and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,607
Posted By thedweeb
What lights do you have ? Dweeb

What lights do you have ?
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-20-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 16,037
Posted By thedweeb
I dont think it's the battery or alternator, as...

I dont think it's the battery or alternator, as you have zero power one minute then full power the next. As already said I would be checking the main battery connections, sounds as if something is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-18-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,293
Posted By thedweeb
Did you also have your foot on the brake whilst...

Did you also have your foot on the brake whilst going down hill? The reason I ask this is that a couple of weeks ago I took my X out at night, got about a mile down the road and my dash came up with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-16-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,942
Posted By thedweeb
Thats just what I meant,Happened to me slso......

Thats just what I meant,Happened to me slso... Are well you just carnt help some...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2011, 08:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,942
Posted By thedweeb
Turn up your dash board light dimmer switch. ...

Turn up your dash board light dimmer switch.
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2011, 07:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By thedweeb
Confussed , yes we do have the lock on the other...

Confussed , yes we do have the lock on the other side, but still only one lock.
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-15-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,448
Posted By thedweeb
I recon you need to get it hooked up to a scanner...

I recon you need to get it hooked up to a scanner to see what codes are there, as it could a whole host of things...
Dweeb
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By thedweeb
I have spoken to someone on another X5 site who...

I have spoken to someone on another X5 site who says it can be opened by adding power but for reasons of security it shouldnt be discussed on the net, which come to think of it sounds very logical....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By thedweeb
Ive just had a look at mine..Your right there...

Ive just had a look at mine..Your right there aint no lock, well I would of bet my last £ that there was one. As for the BMW tech getting in I have no idea. I will look on the UK x5 site to see if I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 07:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By thedweeb
Are you sure you have a flat battery ? Have you...

Are you sure you have a flat battery ? Have you tried another key? May be stating the obvious but always worth a try.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-12-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By thedweeb
I thought there was a key slot where the number...

I thought there was a key slot where the number plate lights are... Its pissing down with rain outside right now as i would take a look at mine.
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