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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-22-2019, 05:38 PM
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Views: 2,729
Posted By Paulpen
Cheers guys :)

Cheers guys :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Posted By Paulpen
Ideal :)

Ideal :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-20-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,729
Posted By Paulpen
Will my battery died if I leave the lower tailgate open ?

Hi guys - off question eh ?!

I need to transport a long item that will involve the lower tailgate being open so it can fit.

I'm going to need to stop for a few hours but will the tailgate being...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-01-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
It seems to hold the top pad in place :)

It seems to hold the top pad in place :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-30-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
I got them from a friend of a friend at BMW. ...

I got them from a friend of a friend at BMW.


You need the bottom rubber, top rubber and top plastic cup
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-24-2019, 05:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
Did mine this weekend and was hoping for the same...

Did mine this weekend and was hoping for the same plan but it wont work im afriad chap.


With the front pipes disconnected it will keep trying to level the front when you move or unlock it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2019, 06:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
I managed to get some today from a fried of a...

I managed to get some today from a fried of a fried at BMW.


If not threre are some on ebay in Latvia that are reasonably priced :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
Im not sure as its not turned up yet but i...

Im not sure as its not turned up yet but i believe it can stop the instrument cluster displaying the suspension fault.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-18-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
Ordered all my bits today :) Second hand...

Ordered all my bits today :)


Second hand front strut assemblys
Second hand rear springs
BMW Scanner 1.4


Just need to find the rear spring rubbers as everyone in the UK seems to want £80 !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 22,756
Posted By Paulpen
Are the part numbers in the first post still...

Are the part numbers in the first post still correct ?


Is it possible to do it with second hand parts as I need my car back on the road and can upgrade to Bilstein in the summer then ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-14-2019, 06:32 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,983
Posted By Paulpen
Im currently in the same boat and as much as id...

Im currently in the same boat and as much as id like the Bilstein and Eibach setup on a rather tight budget currently !


I didnt know if all the OEM front struts were the same (different engine...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,696
Posted By Paulpen
I missed that tbh :rolleyes:

I missed that tbh :rolleyes:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-13-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,377
Posted By Paulpen
From a quick look (im at work) the reservoir...

From a quick look (im at work) the reservoir pressure screams you have a leak or a dead compressor to me.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-12-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,696
Posted By Paulpen
Many thanks :thumbup:

Many thanks :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-11-2019, 04:59 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,696
Posted By Paulpen
Hi guys - sorry to hijack the thread but can...

Hi guys - sorry to hijack the thread but can someone explaing the PHASE thing ?


Mine has the opposite symptoms of yours - I fill the tank up but the gauge never goes over 3/4 so these hidden...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-06-2019, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 13,377
Posted By Paulpen
Simple things first - what is your accumulator...

Simple things first - what is your accumulator pressure and compressor temp readings ?


From just your info it sounds like the ECU is requesting the compressor to run but there is a wiring issue...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2019, 04:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Paulpen
I did some digging over night and found some...

I did some digging over night and found some documents with some numbers in them :


Max pressure the compressor can make is 300psi
Operating EHC2 pressure is 225psi with an allowance of 10psi...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2019, 04:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Paulpen
Over 200,000 :yikes: Ive not got any...

Over 200,000 :yikes:


Ive not got any pictures at the moment as concentrating on getting it reliable but then ill be refurbing the wheels, removing a few small dents etc :thumbup:
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2019, 08:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Paulpen
Hopefully it will end up all working although it...

Hopefully it will end up all working although it needs to be driveable and reliable first !
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Paulpen
Old member - new 4.8is

Glad to back as a member of the forum at last :D


Purchased a high mileage 2005 4.8is in black sapphire metaillic and black interior.


No fancy spec other than standard and a few issues to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-25-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 717
Posted By Paulpen
Twin axle air - known good figures ?

Hi guys


Starting to chase a twin axle air suspension issue - I know that first im going to be checking for leaks and then refurbing the compressor due to code 74 (filling requested but no...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,032
Posted By Paulpen
Thats fair enough chap - ive always found...

Thats fair enough chap - ive always found bmwplanet diagrams to be pretty good unless you have already looked there ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-20-2019, 04:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,032
Posted By Paulpen
If you had a diagram for yours would you be able...

If you had a diagram for yours would you be able to wire it correctly ?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-19-2019, 07:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,032
Posted By Paulpen
Wpoll - might be worth sending them an email to...

Wpoll - might be worth sending them an email to see what they can do for your unit ?


Gregory - Im not sure what ive got yet as not viewing it until tomorrow but im certainly interested in your...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-18-2019, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,032
Posted By Paulpen
There's a company over here called carphonics...

There's a company over here called carphonics that seem to upgrade the standard unit to accept Bluetooth, aux or iPod but I'm yet to email them about how.

They seem to take your CD54 unit and add...
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