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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-30-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,209
Posted By pm_wizard
Hopefully my quick fix (see post above - slamming...

Hopefully my quick fix (see post above - slamming the hood in anger!) will hold the repair off until I can work in warmth and comfort..... a heated garage anyway!

Thanks for everyone's help,
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,209
Posted By pm_wizard
Thanks for the suggestion, but they are both...

Thanks for the suggestion, but they are both good. However I did find that the left angel aye was out. Rather thna take an academic approach, I swore and slammed the hood shut, and it came one...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-29-2010, 05:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,209
Posted By pm_wizard
Check Side Light

I have had the check brake light /check rear light error message, but today I have a new one - "CHECK SIDE LIGHT"
has anyone had an experience with this one. i tried searchiing but the search...
Forum: Bluetooth 12-21-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,369
Posted By pm_wizard
Loading Phonebook repeatedly and slow

Hello all:

With my 2006 4.8is the bluetooth and/or my Blackberry 9000 is misbehaving.'

This started a few weeks ago, before which the phoe synced easily. Now when I turn the key on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-27-2009, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,493
Posted By pm_wizard
I have the tire pressure monitor system (one...

I have the tire pressure monitor system (one version or other) in my 2006 4.8is. I was thrilled to get it when I bought the vehicle (new), but I get so many false alarms. Every time I religiously...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,278
Posted By pm_wizard
I have a 2006 4.8is as well. With the stock...

I have a 2006 4.8is as well. With the stock summer wheels and tires I have no problems, but I bought (from BMW$$$) winter tires and wheels (18 inch) and have a similar problem. In fact I blew the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By pm_wizard
Did either of you have any difficulty getting it...

Did either of you have any difficulty getting it to connect the first time? what vehicles are you using the units in?

Perhaps i am doing something wrong, but my understanding is that the BMW...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By pm_wizard
Blackberry Bold and X5 Bluetooth

Hello,
has anyonemanaged to get a BB Bold 9000 connected up with the bluetooth in a 2006 X5 4.8 (full nav etc)?

I had a BB 8700r and it worked almost perfectly with bluetooth. I just replaced...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-24-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By pm_wizard
I bought a 2006 4.8is new from the dealer. ...

I bought a 2006 4.8is new from the dealer.

It came with:

1.heated steering wheel YES
2.rear flares YES
3.adjustable rear seats (not sure how they adjust?) NO
4.extended rear cargo floor...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-12-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,321
Posted By pm_wizard
Sounds more that it is the AUX plug-in kit from...

Sounds more that it is the AUX plug-in kit from BMW.

Select AUX (if you can - if not I am wrong!) and then start the ipod and see if you get sound.

John
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2009, 12:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By pm_wizard
I find if there is a transformer on a hydro pole...

I find if there is a transformer on a hydro pole nearby the remote doesn't work. I happened to me again last week at the tire shop, I finally had to go and use the key! there must be soem frequency...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2009, 11:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By pm_wizard
I have four Pirelli Snow and Ice Scorpions...

I have four Pirelli Snow and Ice Scorpions 255/55-18 and they are great in the snow and ice, apart from cutting the sidewall in a pothole on Boxing Day and needing to buy a new tire! Made a great...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2008, 01:14 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 17,648
Posted By pm_wizard
I experienced the frozen spray nozzle for the...

I experienced the frozen spray nozzle for the first time this past week. My 4.8 is supposed to have the cold weather package, so the problem may be bigger than just frozen. I will add it to the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2008, 11:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,304
Posted By pm_wizard
Twinspoppa, Thanks for the reply. I am...

Twinspoppa,

Thanks for the reply. I am with you right up until the end. The green light is on steady on the switch, the lights go through the up and down routine when i start up, but the lights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-19-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,304
Posted By pm_wizard
I have a 2006 4.8is. i have the Auto setting,...

I have a 2006 4.8is. i have the Auto setting, and I leave the switch there always. Am I supposed to have adaptive lights? If so they have never worked from new. How do i turn that feature on?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-18-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,326
Posted By pm_wizard
I have also found that lubricating the pivot in...

I have also found that lubricating the pivot in the wiper arm (by the post) helps. It corodes a bit in the pivot and gets stiff. A shot of WD-40 or some other lubricant/cleaner helps ease things...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-25-2008, 04:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,333
Posted By pm_wizard
I have one of these that I pull behind the X5. ...

I have one of these that I pull behind the X5. The only catch is that you need to get a drawbar that has about a 5 inch + drop to get the trailer level. It folds up nicely and I stick it in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By pm_wizard
Fair enough, but I always have tape in the truck,...

Fair enough, but I always have tape in the truck, so it is a no-brainer!

At first i tried to keep the chains out of the way doing what you described, but I found that there was not always enough...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-13-2008, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,151
Posted By pm_wizard
I have a 4.8 so I assume it is the same. I...

I have a 4.8 so I assume it is the same. I either run a piece of duct tape around the chains and the draw bar so they are held out a bit, or if I remember to bring one I use a nylon tie wrap to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-26-2008, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,344
Posted By pm_wizard
I have 30,000 km on my 2006 4.8is, and it has...

I have 30,000 km on my 2006 4.8is, and it has averaged 14.6 litres/100 km since new. I use it around town, slow highways (80 km/hr limits) and express highways (100 km/hr limits). Best I have done...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,078
Posted By pm_wizard
I guess I wasn't too alert on that one..... ...

I guess I wasn't too alert on that one.....

I'll have to rush outside and look... sometime!

John
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-16-2008, 03:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,078
Posted By pm_wizard
Can't you just unlock the hatch and climb in? Or...

Can't you just unlock the hatch and climb in? Or have you eliminated the key hole there too....

John
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-07-2008, 03:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,005
Posted By pm_wizard
You are going to love it! I am thrilled...

You are going to love it!

I am thrilled with my 2006 (black on Black).

John
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 11-22-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Posted By pm_wizard
Thanks for the feedback. John

Thanks for the feedback.

John
Forum: BMW SAV Items Wanted to Buy 11-22-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,290
Posted By pm_wizard
I have now ordered a set of 30 mm H&R spacers...

I have now ordered a set of 30 mm H&R spacers from Turner Motorsport for my 2006 X5 4.8is. I am looking forward to getting the 18 inch snows looking more part of that cavernous fender flare area!
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