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Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 10-25-2013, 04:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,156
Posted By masq
Here's a thought -- wiring a couple LED lights to...

Here's a thought -- wiring a couple LED lights to reverse lights, so that they can illuminate your rear view a bit more. Any thoughts on that?
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-13-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 25,543
Posted By masq
You can use a plastic putty spatula to pop it off...

You can use a plastic putty spatula to pop it off with a bit of force. My first time around, I thought I was about to break the knob off with the force I put on it.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2011, 11:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,711
Posted By masq
don't do that. wax isn't made for the chrome...

don't do that. wax isn't made for the chrome tips, nor will it handle the heat of the exhaust gases.

you can try some chrome polish, which i typically apply once every month or so.

and yes, my...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-26-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,350
Posted By masq
Is this one of those things that would require...

Is this one of those things that would require reprogramming for it to work? I only ask, because my front heated seats are controlled by iDrive and probably wouldn't switch on if it wasn't...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2011, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,452
Posted By masq
Already considered, and decided I wouldn't do a...

Already considered, and decided I wouldn't do a rear view mirror monitor. Aside from being a cop magnet, I wouldn't want to lose the ability to look back while the video is on. I also think the...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,370
Posted By masq
couple things about comfort access: 1. i...

couple things about comfort access:

1. i locked myself out of my x5 while washing my car because of comfort access. since the damn car would lock/unlock every time water hit the handles, I just...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-12-2011, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,452
Posted By masq
I have an 07 model as well, and probably have...

I have an 07 model as well, and probably have spent more time on trying to get video to the front seats for this MY E70 than anyone else on this board so far.

The DVD drive you're asking about is...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-06-2011, 06:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,302
Posted By masq
I purchased a 3rd party warranty through a dinky...

I purchased a 3rd party warranty through a dinky site for my Porsche 911-- InsurancePoliciesOnline (http://insurancepoliciesonline.com). Like I said, the site is pretty dinky. So when I originally...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-30-2010, 01:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
lol load management system? am i driving around...

lol load management system? am i driving around an enterprise server or something?

i guess in theory, it's cool
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,182
Posted By masq
... i was referring to my oyster metaphorically. ...

... i was referring to my oyster metaphorically. :D

i have black seats.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,182
Posted By masq
I know my oyster is much much cooler with the...

I know my oyster is much much cooler with the ventilated seats. :thumbup: must-have option in warmer areas.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
good thing is that the X5 seems to retain value...

good thing is that the X5 seems to retain value much better than other BMW models. I geeked out a little earlier in 2010 and decided to trend depreciation of BMW's for MY2005+. X5's did the best by...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
To be honest, I'm really worried what I would do...

To be honest, I'm really worried what I would do after my CPO warranty runs out... in 3 years. And I don't think it'll get any better with future versions of BMW's, since more electronics are being...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
blehhhhhahhhh! this car is so frustrating. ...

blehhhhhahhhh! this car is so frustrating.

I get in my garage this morning and checked both fuse boxes (front and back) for any fuses relating to the sound system to make sure everything was...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 02:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
It's 2007 4.8. I live in the US, and the car is...

It's 2007 4.8. I live in the US, and the car is sitting very quietly in the garage. :(

I guess lost programming for audio is a possibility, but that really happens from a drained battery???
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-29-2010, 02:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,308
Posted By masq
Battery died -- radio and all sounds do not work???

After my battery died, I jumped it and had no issues restarting the car. But now, the radio, and all sounds don't work! It's like the car forgot if it had a radio system at all. In fact, all of...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2010, 10:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By masq
This is exactly what I'm looking for... but it...

This is exactly what I'm looking for... but it doesn't have any of the manuals for us. :(

BMW TIS Online Repair Manuals (http://tis.spaghetticoder.org/)
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-27-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
Posted By masq
actually, can you tell me what color those two...

actually, can you tell me what color those two wires were? i found the video wiring that went to my factory screen, which I could tap in to. But in the harness, I found three wires -- blue,...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2010, 08:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By masq
i don't believe in paper. i believe in saving...

i don't believe in paper. i believe in saving the earth.

... disregard the fact that i'm averaging about 10 mpg right now in my gas guzzler.
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 12-27-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,367
Posted By masq
Online Service Manuals

For my other cars, I'm able to find online service manuals that I can reference for quick how to's on removing body panels and such. But for the X5, I can't seem to find anything like it in the past...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-25-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,633
Posted By masq
E70 Rear Entertainment DVD Player Removal

Trying to do 2 things here:

First, I want to pull out the DVD player out of the rear seat entertainment console.

Second, I want to tap the video signal so I can feed video to some aftermarket...
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-25-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
Posted By masq
yea, my bad. I guess i'll start another for E70

yea, my bad. I guess i'll start another for E70
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-23-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
Posted By masq
okay I just realized this whole thread could have...

okay I just realized this whole thread could have been about an E53 system... =/
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-23-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
Posted By masq
I actually have an E70.

I actually have an E70.
Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 12-23-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
Posted By masq
okay this is great! any chance you'd have...

okay this is great!

any chance you'd have instructions on how to pull that DVD player out of the RSE console? :)
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