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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2025, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 980
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Bulb holder. I have to replace mine regularly....

Bulb holder. I have to replace mine regularly. They are available quite cheaply online, though I had to adjust mine with a file a little to get a decent fit. Holding the car in drive on the brakes at...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2025, 03:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,449
Posted By ajgregory3tr
I have the same ongoing problem and have found it...

I have the same ongoing problem and have found it it to be a bad connection between bulb and pcb. I renewed the bulb holders which sorted one of the bulbs, but still have intermittent problem with...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2022, 02:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Thanks Wayne, the highlighted areas are indeed...

Thanks Wayne, the highlighted areas are indeed the items I have referred to. I did suspect that the missing part is item number 12. Only I did search for the part, at the point of impact with cone...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By ajgregory3tr
It does look like item number 11, thank you very...

It does look like item number 11, thank you very much for your help on this. I will get this confirmed at my local garage and get the part ordered.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2022, 10:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Having a problem with uploading images. I'm...

Having a problem with uploading images. I'm wondering whether this is in fact an under vehicle tray of some description that has fallen off?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-08-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 637
Posted By ajgregory3tr
E53 front bumper part

The other day I nudged a cone in a car park and later I noticed that part of the lower front bumper trim appeared to be missing. There are rubber straps hanging down which I assume held it in place....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-26-2019, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1,137
Views: 260,781
Posted By ajgregory3tr
3.0 diesel, 143k - changed trans this and...

3.0 diesel, 143k - changed trans this and transfer box oil because idiot prev owner had put wrong sized front tyres on causing all kinds of problems - correct tyres sorted problem and no apparent...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Will try that - thanks!

Will try that - thanks!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2018, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By ajgregory3tr
As per Zulu95's suggestion vecle(s) added to...

As per Zulu95's suggestion vecle(s) added to signature!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-05-2018, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Thanks for all replies, I found that a narrow...

Thanks for all replies, I found that a narrow tongue was stopping the tang going in but by pressing the release button this moved slightly allowing me to insert a small screwdriver and move it across...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 09-04-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Seat belt

My driver side seat belt buckle (the fixed part with the release button) has suddenly failed to allow me to insert the tang of the belt. Is this a serviceable part or is it a replace only item?...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-22-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Thanks for that reply - yes correct BMW 6 speed...

Thanks for that reply - yes correct BMW 6 speed auto fluid and filter fitted and work carried out by BMW independent garage who regularly perform this procedure so confident that filled correctly....
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Forgot to answer the question re tyres. Front are...

Forgot to answer the question re tyres. Front are 255/50/19, rear 285/45/19. The reason for replacing driveshaft boot was a split, so clean, regrease and new boot was fitted by supplying dealer. They...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-21-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Thanks for all replies, to my mind it seems to be...

Thanks for all replies, to my mind it seems to be coming from the rear. I am taking it into my local Indie to have the bushes and the drive shafts checked.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Mileage is 132k and no - not had diff service but...

Mileage is 132k and no - not had diff service but driveshafts were checked and new boots fitted.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Transmission issue

Thanks Wayne, unsure re the reset I will check with Garage. I should have made it clear that the thump only occurs when setting off. When turning right whilst underway or rolling there is no issue,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-18-2018, 04:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,929
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Transmission issue

Vehicle is X5 E53 3.0d 2005 facelift. When turning right and under hard acceleration to join traffic I experience a hard thump from the transmission. I don't get this when travelling straight. Any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 04-18-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,499
Posted By ajgregory3tr
I had the same problem with the rear bulb holder....

I had the same problem with the rear bulb holder. Arcing had pitted the contact area so I built it up with a layer of solder. This cured the issue no further problem to date (6 months).

Sent from...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-04-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Problem has been diagnosed as transfer case....

Problem has been diagnosed as transfer case. Removing fuse 46 stopped the symptoms and car drives normally but without benefit of drive to front dif, dsc, or abs. Organising repair.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Many thanks!! Sent from my SM-G935F using...

Many thanks!!

Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Thanks for that, I was thinking dif - I...

Thanks for that, I was thinking dif - I discounted brakes as under hard acceleration on a damp road recently the car shimmied/swerved to the left and corrected when I lifted off.

Sent from my...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,403
Posted By ajgregory3tr
Transmission issue

My 2005 3.0d E53 auto is making rumbling noises in 1st and 2nd gears and also thuds and thumps before changing into 3rd when all then becomes normal. In addition in 1st when pulling away the car...
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