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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-25-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 886
Posted By Oscarguitar
AC Condensor

My X is in the shop tomorrow to have the AC Condenser replaced. The AC stopped working and when it was tested the Condenser was leaking. This is the second Condenser I have had to have replaced. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2011, 01:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Thanks! Good advice re the mapper. I'll try the...

Thanks! Good advice re the mapper. I'll try the dealer first though, since they coded it in the first place!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-11-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
I have owned the car from new and it has never...

I have owned the car from new and it has never been remapped. The reason I haven't really noticed it before is that I have been mainly driving my 3 series. My wife has been using the X5. Last...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 06:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Further update The car has run well since...

Further update

The car has run well since the ECU was replaced. I have to original on my desk as a memento! However it doesn't seem to have as much "grunt" as it used to have. Could this be down...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,014
Posted By Oscarguitar
The 335d is an awesome car. I had one for a...

The 335d is an awesome car. I had one for a couple of years. The torque is massive and economy is great. Handling on the right side of fun as well. The only negative was a lumpy ride which was...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2011, 05:57 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,684
Posted By Oscarguitar
Diesel will often try to start in 2nd. Using...

Diesel will often try to start in 2nd. Using Sport means it will always start in 1st.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-11-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 25,934
Posted By Oscarguitar
And another grateful owner, thanks for the...

And another grateful owner, thanks for the information. Just wish the dealer could have done this when they replaced the ECU rather than leaving it for me to find and sort out. Shouldn't complain...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-08-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,824
Posted By Oscarguitar
If you have nothing loaded 35 in the back could...

If you have nothing loaded 35 in the back could be too high. If it is just you 32 psi in the rear is fine. Mind you that doesnt explain the inner wear. Run flats on my 335d had the same problem, so...
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-05-2011, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,824
Posted By Oscarguitar
BTW, those tyres look under inflated, arched in...

BTW, those tyres look under inflated, arched in the middle, could just be the way the picture is taken, but that can really increase inside tyre wear, especially with the camber.
Forum: Tire, Wheel, Brake and Suspension Forum 07-05-2011, 09:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,824
Posted By Oscarguitar
I just don't understand this level of tyre wear. ...

I just don't understand this level of tyre wear. I got 49,500 miles out of a set of 19 in Michelin Damaris. All even wear and there was still life in them, just got fed up waiting to replace them. ...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2011, 12:45 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 64,557
Posted By Oscarguitar
Replace DDE/ECU

Hi,

2005 X5 3.0D. 55,0000 miles Owned from new, full main dealer service history. Recent intermittant errors, fuel injection system / transfail safe. Either would not start or would start and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2011, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Final Update (I hope) Finally the X is back....

Final Update (I hope)

Finally the X is back. The DDE 7 unit (Diesel Engine Management) has been replaced and installed (part cost £1050 plus fitting and diagnosis). All seems to be working ok so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-24-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Main dealer traced it to Bus communication errors...

Main dealer traced it to Bus communication errors in the DME (engine management system). They ruled out other potential sources of the error and confirmed the diagnsis from the indy.

I am having...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-23-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Update, £260 later and another visit to the...

Update,

£260 later and another visit to the main dealer the diagnosis is the DME? (or ECU in laymans terms) This is what the indy told me was faulty after 15 minutes with a multimeter for free!
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-22-2011, 02:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
I had a thought yesterday after speaking to the...

I had a thought yesterday after speaking to the dealer again, the Steering Angle Sensor fault and the 4x4 system fault could both be assocaited to the battery change.

When I changed the battery...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Just spoken the the dealer. They agree that it...

Just spoken the the dealer. They agree that it drives fine. They have identified faults on the stering angle sensor, Gearbox sensor and 4x4 system sensor. No cause found so far. They now want to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-21-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
X is in the main dealer now for full diagnosis. ...

X is in the main dealer now for full diagnosis. Dreading the call back for some reason. Cost of diagnosis is a full hour labour so not cheap!

Will report back once I know the outcome. Nail...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Powers1 Sorry for the incomplete info...

Powers1

Sorry for the incomplete info earlier.

If the errors come up when I switch on the motor will crank but will not start. So far I have been able to clear them by switching off, waiting...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Powers1 Main dealer did initially diagnosed...

Powers1

Main dealer did initially diagnosed the faulty injector during a service. I forgot to mention that before it was changed the car was missing on idle and smoky on start up. It ran OK and...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2011, 05:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Yes I did pay all that for injector replacement...

Yes I did pay all that for injector replacement and a new evaporator. The injector was £299, the evaporator was £320. Plus Labour and VAT = £1100. Would have been £1500+ from a main dealer.

The...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-15-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
Thanks that is good advice I will get it tested...

Thanks that is good advice I will get it tested somewhere else.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,546
Posted By Oscarguitar
X5 3.0D Replace ECU

Hi,

I have already raised this in another thread but in relation to another issue so appologies if you have read this already.

Just before taking my X5 into an indy last week to have an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-14-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,374
Posted By Oscarguitar
Just been back to the service centre. Still...

Just been back to the service centre. Still getting the Fuel Injection and Trans Failsafe error messages.

They did a full diagnostic and traced it to the ECU. Total repair cost just shy of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-13-2011, 03:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,374
Posted By Oscarguitar
Well one thing is for sure, don't take my advice!...

Well one thing is for sure, don't take my advice! I changed my Battery to a new Bosch S5 on Saturday. More CCA and Ah than original. Started up, no error codes all fine, used the car a couple of...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-10-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,374
Posted By Oscarguitar
Had the same problem today. 5 1/2 year old X5...

Had the same problem today. 5 1/2 year old X5 3.0d. Long story, but was at an indy (replacing an injector) who put it striaght on the diagnostic box. Error codes all over the place. Then checked...
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