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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,241
Posted By windy
The one on the back of the ignition barrel?

The one on the back of the ignition barrel?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,241
Posted By windy
I find with mine that, when it's not starting, it...

I find with mine that, when it's not starting, it will still sometimes catch and start for a split second, but die instantly. I'm guessing it can't be the filter as that wouldn't be intermittent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-17-2011, 05:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,241
Posted By windy
How is the green relay accessed? Do I need to...

How is the green relay accessed? Do I need to remove the glove box, or is ir accessible with the glove box in place?

PS, mine's a UK car if that makes a difference.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-15-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,241
Posted By windy
Mine's started doing exactly the same!!! A week...

Mine's started doing exactly the same!!! A week ago it wouldn't start for about 20 secs, then did, and the other day it took about 5 mins, but today it was nearly 15 mins (I eventually fiddled with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2011, 09:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,297
Posted By windy
Yeah, that's right. If I put the seat-back down,...

Yeah, that's right. If I put the seat-back down, then there's enough slack for me to feed it back into the reel, but is feel like the reel is wound back as far as it will go. I've tried unbolting the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,297
Posted By windy
Jammed middle rear seatbelt

The middle inertia-reel seatbelt on our X5 has jammed. I've tried unbolting it under the base and trying to feed the belt back into the mechanism, but it seems that the reel is as far in as it will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-25-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,468
Posted By windy
3.0D — what oil?

What oil are people using for these? The recommended one, or something else?
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 10:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Yeah, looked into getting one of those a few...

Yeah, looked into getting one of those a few months back, but pretty rare, and i'm told they're not too good either.
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Ah. I take it there's no way I could copy the...

Ah. I take it there's no way I could copy the V50 plug off, and rewire an iPhone one on the end is there? Clutching at straws here I think... :dunno:
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Ah, so it wouldn't 'connect' the iphone to the...

Ah, so it wouldn't 'connect' the iphone to the comms the way the current one does for the V50?

Will have a rummage...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Or could I simply get an iPhone snap-in adapter...

Or could I simply get an iPhone snap-in adapter like this (http://www.mydigitallife.us/2009/01/bmw-e53-x5-iphone-snap-in-adapter-installation.html)
...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Found the Mototola thing here...

Found the Mototola thing here (http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA53&mospid=47745&btnr=84_0108&hg=84&fg=20&hl=5)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/k/y/110.png
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Well this is the phone I have: ...

Well this is the phone I have:

http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/phone/02.jpg

And this is what's below:

http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/phone/01.jpg

I found this...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 07:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Those last 2 pics aren't of mine mate — it's the...

Those last 2 pics aren't of mine mate — it's the top ones that are mine...

http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/phone/IMG_3561.jpg
http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/phone/IMG_3567.jpg...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,136
Posted By windy
Was thinking that, but I'm stumped with some of...

Was thinking that, but I'm stumped with some of the connections:

Link (http://www.xoutpost.com/electronics/bluetooth/78312-stumped-bluetooth-retrofit.html#post793351)
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,012
Posted By windy
Stumped with Bluetooth retrofit

My car's an 07/2001 3.0D Sport, and it came with the Motorolla/BMW phone built into the armrest and Nav. I want to upgrade to Bluetooth. I took some shots of what I have at the moment:
...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,136
Posted By windy
Ah, so it's by the battery. Thanks. Are you...

Ah, so it's by the battery. Thanks.

Are you referring to the top picture? If it's the silver box, then I think that's for the built-in Motorolla phone, not BT.
Forum: Bluetooth 01-06-2011, 06:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,136
Posted By windy
Is it this: ...

Is it this:

http://www.xoutpost.com/images/articles/58/P1010047.jpg

Or somewhere in the CD-changer panel?

http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/phone/IMG_3561.jpg
Forum: Bluetooth 01-05-2011, 11:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,136
Posted By windy
Yeah, I'd rather do the install myself to be...

Yeah, I'd rather do the install myself to be honest.

Looks like I can get a Connects2 interface thingy for my car — how do I tell if mine's a quad-lock 40-pin, or a round 30-pin?

Their...
Forum: Bluetooth 01-05-2011, 01:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,136
Posted By windy
I want to do the same, and have the same spec —...

I want to do the same, and have the same spec — how do I work out which lead will work? Am I best just heading to an audio shop?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By windy
Did you have any pics though?

Did you have any pics though?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By windy
Not got a pic have you?

Not got a pic have you?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,792
Posted By windy
Ah, must be the light then, as those arches...

Ah, must be the light then, as those arches (fenders as you boys call 'em) look really pumped up.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By windy
This is what she looked like when I bought her...

This is what she looked like when I bought her about a month ago:

http://www.soloartist.co.uk/public/X5/X5_1.jpg

Anyone know how to remove the amber from the headlights?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-05-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,494
Posted By windy
I snapped a drop link after fitting these. ...

I snapped a drop link after fitting these.

However, that was to do with it being knackered and the stress of me jacking the X5 up in the air — the second I drove off it was knocking.

I can...
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