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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2010, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,788
Posted By Wally
Oh yeah I'm still around just don't own an X5...

Oh yeah I'm still around just don't own an X5 anymore :( So I don't follow up on this forum.

Got this message in my inbox at work.

The ARB compressor connects using crocodile clips, 1 to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,326
Posted By Wally
Ditto happened to mine about a week ago. ...

Ditto happened to mine about a week ago.

Ran a diagnostics on the car all clear.

It disappeared after turning the engine off and on again.

We had a 43C day here in Melbourne...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,269
Posted By Wally
I have had 2 Carsoft 6.5 units (had first module...

I have had 2 Carsoft 6.5 units (had first module replaced as it didn't work), it is extremely limited to what it could do actually all it seems to do is reset the airbag light and the service lights...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2008, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,269
Posted By Wally
Yep I have a ScanGauge II. The only issue I see...

Yep I have a ScanGauge II. The only issue I see it when you leave it plugged in and start the engine it brings up an engine fault warning. Unplug it and the fault is gone. So you need to plug it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2008, 09:04 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,567
Posted By Wally
I had a faulty sensor replaced last year around...

I had a faulty sensor replaced last year around August and all was fine...for a while, now it started again from the rear, the sensors think something is behind the vehicle when in fact there is...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-01-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,912
Posted By Wally
Agreed, X pipe 200% better than straight pipes. ...

Agreed, X pipe 200% better than straight pipes. Straight pipes have an awful sound. I switched to x pipe after 2 days of straight pipes.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 08-31-2007, 06:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By Wally
I have never heard mine even with the spare wheel...

I have never heard mine even with the spare wheel cover removed. May be you have a slow leak. I tow a trailer around a fair bit with various loads, the car always sits level, I never hear the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Wally
I have seen those dongles to convert USB to...

I have seen those dongles to convert USB to serial. I actually bought a Belkin brand to see if it made a difference, but no change the unit gives the same error. Maybe it's my car??

I don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2007, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Wally
Yep I tried that to see the Live Data part......

Yep I tried that to see the Live Data part... which on mine is not very exciting :rofl:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-29-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Wally
I had been to the BMWScanner site before. I had...

I had been to the BMWScanner site before. I had to sign up for the second link... which took me to the rules section for posting messages.

Still no luck there's not much info on these units...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-27-2007, 11:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,353
Posted By Wally
BMWScanner 1.3.6 anyone used it??

Hi All, I have just purchased a BMWScanner 1.3.6 kit for my X5.

I have installed the software but, when I run it all I get is an error saying module does not respond. Initially I thought it was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2007, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,686
Posted By Wally
Whoo hoo.... Will give that a try in about half...

Whoo hoo.... Will give that a try in about half an hour. Much appreciated. Thank you.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-03-2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,686
Posted By Wally
Adaptive shift transmission reset question.

Hi All, I recently had the dealer reset the transmission and delete the adaptive settings that were stored, this made a huge difference.

I know there is software, reset tools etc. to do this...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-30-2007, 10:29 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 22,135
Posted By Wally
Any updates on the availability of 5W yet?

Any updates on the availability of 5W yet?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2007, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,961
Posted By Wally
Very nice mate. In Australia we have water...

Very nice mate. In Australia we have water restrictions in place which means no washing your car and no watering your plants, the drought has been in some parts for over 10 years.

You can go...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-16-2007, 05:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,473
Posted By Wally
Sump bolts.... Mine were only finger tight,...

Sump bolts.... Mine were only finger tight, after taking it back to the dealer twice to have it rectified it was fine for about a month or so then it reappeared back I went, same thing, OK for a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-02-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,018
Posted By Wally
How do we get them down to Australia??? We have...

How do we get them down to Australia??? We have to do our bit to promote the site....

Come on where's the rest of the Aussies.

Email sent to Kevin.

Andrew
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-05-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,000
Posted By Wally
Sorry guys I didn't realise you were waiting for...

Sorry guys I didn't realise you were waiting for an update.

I had the straight pipes fitted for a short time. The noise for my liking was far too raspy.

The x pipe was by far a better...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2007, 07:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By Wally
Correct, no alarm. I'll check the battery...

Correct, no alarm. I'll check the battery tonight. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2007, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By Wally
Oh yes the Aircon fan went up to full as well.......

Oh yes the Aircon fan went up to full as well.... That I can understand as it was 30C (86F) as I left for work at 7.30am.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-22-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 982
Posted By Wally
LIGHTS ON strange things.

Morning All,
Had a strange thing happen this morning. I inserted the key into the ignition this morning and all the lights came on including the Hazards lights, headlight switch was in the off...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By Wally
Hey Colin, Do you have self levelling rear...

Hey Colin, Do you have self levelling rear suspension? I do on mine but, I can notice the angle of the wheels you are talking about. If anything I think the rear of mine should sit approx 10mm...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2007, 05:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By Wally
Nope not directional.

Nope not directional.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-15-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By Wally
Hi Colin, I have Bridgestone Turanza's, the...

Hi Colin, I have Bridgestone Turanza's, the front tyres have now done 67,500kms and will need replacement soon if we get rain :rofl: . I replaced the rears about 5 months ago.

I rotate the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2007, 03:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By Wally
I'll second that, been in a drought for more than...

I'll second that, been in a drought for more than 10 years....we are lucky to see rain. Unless you live at the pointy end of Oz.
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