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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,423
Posted By RichardSA
Masq, Mine is a 2005 model and I don't know...

Masq,

Mine is a 2005 model and I don't know if earlier models had the PDM. On mine it is situated behind and to the left (if looking into the luggage compartment from the rear) of the spare...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-23-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,423
Posted By RichardSA
:iagree: It was put there for a reason. I...

:iagree:

It was put there for a reason. I used the PDM for my subwoofer amp power connection - found a spare slot, put in the required 40A fuse - perfect!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,812
Posted By RichardSA
Hi Powers, I'm with you on the look - the rear...

Hi Powers,
I'm with you on the look - the rear really does look more complete with a set of pipes in place so I'm going to do the same as you.
Thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2010, 10:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,812
Posted By RichardSA
Red face Hi Terry, Thanks mate! I missed that - stupid...

Hi Terry,
Thanks mate! I missed that - stupid of me. :D
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-19-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,812
Posted By RichardSA
This is something that I am going to do. I know...

This is something that I am going to do. I know it's a big ask but would you be able to post any pics of this? I'm really keen to see how you routed the oem outlets to the new tips and where you...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-18-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,791
Posted By RichardSA
Brit6 - The dealer originally refused to cover...

Brit6 - The dealer originally refused to cover the rack as the car had just come out the mainteneance plan and so I considered a remanuafctured item as it was 20% of the cost of a new rack. The local...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,791
Posted By RichardSA
Foose - the dealer did both jobs on mine so I...

Foose - the dealer did both jobs on mine so I can't comment.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,791
Posted By RichardSA
Initailly the lower joint assembly was replaced....

Initailly the lower joint assembly was replaced. Then the whole rack was replaced. It is called Hydro Steering Gear in the parts manual.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 03:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 29,739
Posted By RichardSA
Please accept my apologies.

Please accept my apologies.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,423
Posted By RichardSA
Thanks Weasel - I'm also doing an amp and wanted...

Thanks Weasel - I'm also doing an amp and wanted to avoid wiring directly to the battery. I figured that the unit was put there for a good reason.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,456
Posted By RichardSA
I had the same thing - the auxiliary fan had...

I had the same thing - the auxiliary fan had failed. The dealer assured me that it either worked or it didn't - no need to do a diagnosis. He also said this was a fairly common ocurrence on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 02:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,791
Posted By RichardSA
I had this exact same problem. The dealer...

I had this exact same problem. The dealer replaced the nuckle joint on the steering column and this improved the issue but did not solve it. The issue was then diagnosed as worn gear and bushes in...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2010, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,423
Posted By RichardSA
Power Distribution Module

Hi All,

Has any body got any advice on how to open the PDM unit in the luggage compartment in order to add a positive cable point. In my vehicle it is the blue/white box behind the spare wheel...
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