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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-02-2011, 03:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,602
Posted By franknapoli1
engine light

hi all,

issue on a 2001 4.4i with 200000k. orange engine light comes on intermitantly, stays on for a day or so, then goes off? any ideas on whats causing this, and is it a sign of things to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-23-2011, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,372
Posted By franknapoli1
Thanks for the advice, I'll take it to a mechanic...

Thanks for the advice, I'll take it to a mechanic to look at.
Is it ok to continue driving? Other than the initial smoke and burning oil smell it seems to drive ok.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-21-2011, 12:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,372
Posted By franknapoli1
smokey on startup

hi all,
i have an 01 4.4i x5 with 194k and drives like a dream.
only this morning has it developed alot of white smoke from the exhaust on a cold startup. it would last 3-5 seconds and then stop....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2011, 02:11 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,767
Posted By franknapoli1
interior trim

hi all,
does anyone know of where i can purchase titanium interior trim for RHD x5? im a little tired of wood grain, and would like to give it a more sporty look inside.
any help would be...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-04-2010, 12:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By franknapoli1
air con problem

hi all,

im having a weird problem with my aircon. it works fine, but on a longer drive (after approx 40 minutes) it loses power and fan speed seems very low with minimal air coming out of the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-06-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,087
Posted By franknapoli1
coolant liquid

hi all,any help with my 2001 4.4i (158000km) loosing coolant fluid. it dosent leak , but seems to be topped up with 500ml every 500km. the warning message "check coolant level" comes up on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-10-2008, 07:14 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,188
Posted By franknapoli1
another aussie, from perth. great site. helped...

another aussie, from perth.
great site. helped me heaps over the years. always someone willing to help and share their experience.

cheers.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2008, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,816
Posted By franknapoli1
i will try a new plug. hopefully this works. is...

i will try a new plug. hopefully this works. is it as simple as draining oil swapping plug and refilling oil? do i have to do anything in particular when refilling with oil as i am not changing...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2008, 06:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,816
Posted By franknapoli1
oil drain plug

hi guys,

i have an 01 4.4i and am having problems with oil leaking from oil drain plug. it seems to rotate freely and not tightning. also i can't seem to see a washer of any sort. i have only...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By franknapoli1
a few people have had similar problems, but i...

a few people have had similar problems, but i can't seem to see an answer. i will keep looking
thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2007, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,252
Posted By franknapoli1
airbag light

Hi Guys,
just had a weird problem where my airbag light comes on when turning car on and radio and steering wheel controls dont work. has only happened today. was ok during the day, but just happen...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-16-2007, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Posted By franknapoli1
hi, i have had exactly the same problem. did...

hi,
i have had exactly the same problem. did you manage to find the cause?
thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2007, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By franknapoli1
thanks for that. can you buy window regulator...

thanks for that. can you buy window regulator parts separetly or do you have to buy the whole assembly!
thanks
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-31-2007, 08:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,136
Posted By franknapoli1
faulty drivers side window

hi all,
I have a problem with drivers side window, where if it goes all the way down it gets stuck and won't come back up. If it goes upto 3/4 of the way down no probs, but any lower it will make a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2006, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,162
Posted By franknapoli1
replacing 4:3 screen

Hi Guys,

Great forum. I have a X5 4.4i 2001 model with the 4:3 screen. The GPS,tv,etc work fine but the screen itself has a heap of surface scratches on it which makes it difficult to see at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-13-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,355
Posted By franknapoli1
straight pipe

Hi Guys,

i have an 01 X5 4.4i and was wanting feedback from anyone who has replaced the standard resonator with straight pipes? I know a few people have on this forum and been happy with it, but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2006, 01:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,232
Posted By franknapoli1
thanks for the reply, what do you mean by an "x...

thanks for the reply, what do you mean by an "x pipe"?
thanks
Frank
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-08-2006, 12:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,232
Posted By franknapoli1
improving exhaust note

Hi Guys,

I want a meaner and better sounding exhause note from my 4.4i X5 and have heard of taking the resonator out and putting straight pipes in their place. Has anyone done this and if so how...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-29-2006, 08:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By franknapoli1
thanks for the reply guys. greatly appreciated ...

thanks for the reply guys. greatly appreciated

frank
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2006, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By franknapoli1
engine failure program

Hi Guys,
having a few dramas with the X5. Started with an orange engine light with was diagnosed as a fault air flow meter. this was changed but within a minute of driving "engine failure program"...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-27-2006, 09:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,775
Posted By franknapoli1
help with the same problem

I know it was a while ago, but what was the problem? I originally had an amber engine lite and they changed the air flow meter, but with in a
minute of driving the same thing. Its got my mechanic...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-25-2006, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By franknapoli1
thanks. greatly appreciated

thanks. greatly appreciated
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-24-2006, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 996
Posted By franknapoli1
mystery air con

Hi guys,

have an intermitant problem with my aircon as it fluctuates the air flow now and then. Also a fan can sometimes be heard blowing air into the cabin after the car is stopped. Is this the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-21-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,143
Posted By franknapoli1
exhaust emission deterioration

Hi Guys,

i am a new member and was wondering if anyone can help with an orange warning light which has come up. in the manual it means "deterioration of exhaust emission". Upon taking it to a...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-20-2006, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 969
Posted By franknapoli1
problems with engine management

Hi Guys,

excellent site. I am a new member and have a 2001 x5 4.4i sports pack. I was wondering if anyone has had problems with an orange engine warning light which means "deterioration of engine...
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