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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2014, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,604
Posted By danielsan
Disconnect the battery. Doing so will get the ecu...

Disconnect the battery. Doing so will get the ecu to relearn variable values like fuel trim and spark advance. I would only bother with doing this if the service doesn't help.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-30-2014, 02:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,604
Posted By danielsan
Give it a service, plugs, leads, coils, filters,...

Give it a service, plugs, leads, coils, filters, oil and reset the ecu.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-09-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,334
Posted By danielsan
IIRC the door lock actuator can cause problems...

IIRC the door lock actuator can cause problems with the central locking not working.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,446
Posted By danielsan
Might be a bit late for it but try adding some...

Might be a bit late for it but try adding some more trans fluid.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By danielsan
A factory bmw xenon setup has the ballast mounted...

A factory bmw xenon setup has the ballast mounted underneath the headlight and the igniter [is small silver squarish shape] is attached to the back of the globe, the igniter and ballast are attached...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2013, 04:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,706
Posted By danielsan
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Forum: Australia Forum 10-08-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,367
Posted By danielsan
you could have saved a couple of hundred $$ going...

you could have saved a couple of hundred $$ going with aftermarket pads, otherwise price looks ok.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-14-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,440
Posted By danielsan
This is true of any car with ABS, the only way to...

This is true of any car with ABS, the only way to safely cycle the ABS pump is with a scan tool.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,883
Posted By danielsan
I had one of my discs jam when trying to eject...

I had one of my discs jam when trying to eject the cartridge. Try removing the whole stacker and give it a good shake and plug it back in... otherwise pull it apart.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-12-2013, 08:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,440
Posted By danielsan
You've possibly got some air in the ABS pump from...

You've possibly got some air in the ABS pump from having low brake fluid.

For the reservoir to empty that quick you have a leak somewhere, find the leak, fix it and get your mechanic to cycle the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-07-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,152
Posted By danielsan
All i did was take the engine covers off, removed...

All i did was take the engine covers off, removed the ignition coils and stuck the socket wrench in, all up took 30mins.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-08-2013, 12:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,133
Posted By danielsan
watching that commercial reminds me of this one: ...

watching that commercial reminds me of this one:

Ford Falcon XR8 Ute Advertisement - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUbgfWTptoU)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 139,121
Posted By danielsan
I don't know about Auto-RX, not avaliable down...

I don't know about Auto-RX, not avaliable down under but i've had great results using Rislone Ring Seal Repair on my old corolla.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-22-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,993
Posted By danielsan
If the 4.6 is estoril blue buy it... otherwise...

If the 4.6 is estoril blue buy it... otherwise buy my 04 4.4i so i can!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-30-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,789
Posted By danielsan
The same transmission is used over here in oz on...

The same transmission is used over here in oz on a couple of factory high performance turbo cars. They can withstand a fair amount of abuse and horsepower.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-27-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,942
Posted By danielsan
Give it a week or two and see if the smoke...

Give it a week or two and see if the smoke reduces some more. Mine did.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-12-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 139,121
Posted By danielsan
I was thinking when i had my old LS1 engine...

I was thinking when i had my old LS1 engine rebuilt the shop that did it advised not to run a synthetic oil for the first 5,000kms to allow all the rings and seals to bed in properly.

I'm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 139,121
Posted By danielsan
5w20 is too thin, and will smoke more. Either...

5w20 is too thin, and will smoke more. Either stay with a 5w30 or go to a 5w40 weight oil.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-29-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 274
Views: 139,121
Posted By danielsan
i found changing to a 5w40 oil helped mine smoke...

i found changing to a 5w40 oil helped mine smoke less, althoe that could have also been the rear main seal treatment working on the valve stem seals too?

Below are the pics from when i last...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-25-2013, 01:09 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 79,071
Posted By danielsan
I've had new Atturo's sinces i bought the car,...

I've had new Atturo's sinces i bought the car, 275-40-20 all round. I was impressed at 1st, for a cheap tyre they gripped pretty well but after 25,000kms, the grip had diminished noticeably. They are...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2013, 02:01 AM
Replies: 17,635
Views: 3,746,434
Posted By danielsan
Replaced spark plugs. I have no idea how long...

Replaced spark plugs. I have no idea how long they've been in there for but you know they're long overdue for replacement when one of the ground tips is fused to the electrode tip.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2013, 01:56 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 34,217
Posted By danielsan
The e55 shroud is a tight fit, i remember having...

The e55 shroud is a tight fit, i remember having to trim a little off to mount it deeper on the projector. if anything i think it looks better than stock. The stock one had gaps between it and the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2013, 05:03 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 34,217
Posted By danielsan
E55-R Shroud was attached with a couple of drops...

E55-R Shroud was attached with a couple of drops of super glue.

top = stock xenon + shroud
bottom = FX-R + E55-R shroud
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2013, 12:52 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 34,217
Posted By danielsan
Having had the FX-Rs retrod for a year now i have...

Having had the FX-Rs retrod for a year now i have no complaints with them. The FX-R's are really overkill if you live in a built up area.
That said if the EVOX-Rs were avaliable in RHD i would swap...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2013, 12:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,719
Posted By danielsan
It's to create a flat cut-off pattern. Leave it...

It's to create a flat cut-off pattern. Leave it in the down position.

Your headlights would be (i hope) to suit our RHD traffic this lever makes the cut-off flat so you can also drive with LHD...
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