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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-01-2014, 05:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By imi7
Car has 160000 km on the ODO. What other...

Car has 160000 km on the ODO.

What other suspension parts could have worn out due to the excessive heat here?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By imi7
Really need some help on this issue now as...

Really need some help on this issue now as pulling my hair out over this. Since my last post, I replaced both front guide mounts and also had passenger wheel adjusted to full positive camber - BUT...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 901
Posted By imi7
Car pulling left

I had my control arm bushes recently changed from the dealer. Also had 2 new rear tyres fitted...same as the previous set.

Car is pulling left therefore had to correct steering to right to keep...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-28-2014, 08:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
BMW make loads of money here from...

BMW make loads of money here from servicing....temp does reach 50c here but surely a normal BMW battery could be sufficient..i am just learning to live with this new characteristic as the car drives...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Thank you guys. Picked up the car from the dealer...

Thank you guys. Picked up the car from the dealer and tested the HID fog lights issue - all seemed OK. My service manager friend sais the battery had charged overnight well enough not to need a new...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Been to the dealer today - here is the outcome:- ...

Been to the dealer today - here is the outcome:-

- Coolant leak - new radiator - I am posted out in Middle East and temp hitting 51C during day - so you can imagine that over a shorter period...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-20-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Ok so done a full load test just now. ...

Ok so done a full load test just now.

Multimeter registered voltage which was +0.6V more than the OBC - I will state the OBC readings:-

Car switched Off: 12.5V
Car Idle: 13.5V
Car...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 11:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Warranty expired in March this year for the...

Warranty expired in March this year for the battery/alternator.

Will continue to charge battery and see how I get on. Going to load test shortly and will update soon.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 10:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Also how can I tell the battery is fully charged...

Also how can I tell the battery is fully charged before load testing?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 10:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
For charging I am borrowing a friends 10 yr old...

For charging I am borrowing a friends 10 yr old charger. Im no expert but it has 2 charge settings (im on the lowest setting) and the charger display is showing 3A.

What specs do you refer to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-19-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,535
Posted By imi7
Battery or Alternator?

Would be grateful for your advice on the following issue please:-

Background: replaced the battery and alternator at BMW dealer back in March 2012.

Current: Left inside light on for 2 days and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-07-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 961
Posted By imi7
Front Strut Mount '03 4.6is

It turns out that my drivers side strut mount is broken, so needs replacing. I managed to get one genuine BMW mount from Ebay for a very good price - it was the last piece.

Just wanted to ask if...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-24-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
Sure, it's www.gsfcarparts.com...

Sure, it's www.gsfcarparts.com (http://www.gsfcarparts.com). I have replaced my faulty MAF and its now perfect - problem solved :). I still cannot believe this original MAF sensor is only £96.20...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
Found a place in the UK that sells the exact...

Found a place in the UK that sells the exact Bosch MAF for a bargain price of £94 so decided to get it, instead of cleaning the old sensor (dealer price here for exactly the same part in Middle East...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-10-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
I managed to disconnect the MAF sensor, and hey...

I managed to disconnect the MAF sensor, and hey presto, the idle revs are fine - looks like the culprit is the MAF sensor on its way out. Here's whatI plan to do - do you think I should replace the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
The air filter is not the oil one...just a...

The air filter is not the oil one...just a standard OE one. I will test the MAF tomorrow and report back. If it's not the MAF, what else could it be?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
Hi, Thanks for the comments - I just had an...

Hi,

Thanks for the comments - I just had an oil change 4 weeks ago - used Magnatec standard rating. Also changed the air filter from a normal garage - he installed a standard BMW air filter (not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-09-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,065
Posted By imi7
MAF or Throttle body (or something else) ???

Hi,

I have an X5 4.6is (2003). Recently have been driving through some major sandstorms here in the Middle East, so had the air filters replaced about 4 weeks ago during a routine service.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By imi7
So will you be buying a new one or still sticking...

So will you be buying a new one or still sticking with a reman, as you had problem with your rebuild? I am tempted to buy new one, but the price tag is very steep - not sure yet!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By imi7
Thanks Drkenigma1. Would you recommend buying a...

Thanks Drkenigma1. Would you recommend buying a new alternator in this case or to buy a rebulit one? - the Ebay links above show sellers that have 100% +ve feedback in the 100's so I'm thinking of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,406
Posted By imi7
Abutayyeb I am a UK expat living in Riyadh....

Abutayyeb I am a UK expat living in Riyadh. Please could you let me know which BMW mechanic you can recommend as I need to have an alternator changed.

Thanks.
Imi
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2012, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,886
Posted By imi7
Bongo, please could you let me know which UK site...

Bongo, please could you let me know which UK site you bought it from, and how is the alternator now? Cheers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-23-2012, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By imi7
An update - after 1 week the car does not start,...

An update - after 1 week the car does not start, but the lights seem to be working ok (for now). Decided to replace the alternator and saw the folowing on Ebay - which one would you choose? Thanks.
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-16-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By imi7
HI. Just to add, if it is not an alternator issue...

HI. Just to add, if it is not an alternator issue and all seems well, is there any way to reset the red battery light?

Thanks.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-15-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,795
Posted By imi7
Alternator issue?

Lent my 4.6is to a mate whilst I'm away. He called me today to let me know that the car struggled to start initially, and warning lights flickered briefly - problem now is the damn battery light...
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