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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By Redraptor141
Alright mate, I had the same problem with...

Alright mate,

I had the same problem with mine when I fitted it. I set mine up with a standard 4 pin relay powering the camera.

Pins as follows

85 - Chassis Ground I just found the nearest...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By Redraptor141
Oh before anyone else asks What’s the the year...

Oh before anyone else asks What’s the the year of the X5, engine type and mileage? All of this can help us help you a bit better.

As there are so many engine types mates to different boxes,...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By Redraptor141
Yeh when off the battery should be 12.4v or...

Yeh when off the battery should be 12.4v or somthing very close.

And with the car running most alternators put out 14.3-14.6v ish


Oops sorry Doug thought you were the OP asking if it should...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By Redraptor141
Regards the car being sluggish when the Trans...

Regards the car being sluggish when the Trans Fail caption illuminated. I believe that the ZF trans clutches for 1/2/3 disengaged and the trans is locked in 4th gear When in D. And still has reverse...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-31-2020, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 606
Posted By Redraptor141
Regards the battery being low it can throw up...

Regards the battery being low it can throw up tons of crazy codes in these cars when it’s low.

Now the battery is charged. With the engine running can you check that the battery is being charged...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 05:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,069
Posted By Redraptor141
https://youtu.be/dkPuEmwP4oQ Worth a punt if...

https://youtu.be/dkPuEmwP4oQ

Worth a punt if you suspect the solenoid. I’ve done this same thing on a Mercedes one a couple years back and it still works now.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,069
Posted By Redraptor141
Good Point WPoll. I’ve never had an issue...

Good Point WPoll.

I’ve never had an issue but i use hose with a large ID/OD wall. So definitely something to consider

Yeh I would definitely suggest buying one of the pumps above. So useful...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,069
Posted By Redraptor141
Item 1 (boost solenoid/vacuum solenoid) on your...

Item 1 (boost solenoid/vacuum solenoid) on your picture would be my next stop after checking the lines. As this solenoid controls the application of vacuum to the actuator. They can be serviced quite...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,069
Posted By Redraptor141
If you do find split or damaged vacuum hose, I’d...

If you do find split or damaged vacuum hose, I’d suggest getting some silicon replacement. It does the same job but takes heat,chemical,age damage a lot better..... and on top is much cheaper! (And...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Ahh damn, I’m not sure what else to suggest. Try...

Ahh damn, I’m not sure what else to suggest. Try using the smart VIN function again? As maybe your initial thing was due to low voltage.

Sorry I’m just throwing out suggestions now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Just give it a little longer, get it so it’s...

Just give it a little longer, get it so it’s definitely over 12v when the key is turned.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Yeh give her a while and it should go through...

Yeh give her a while and it should go through once she’s over 12v ��
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
I’m guessing the module has some coding in it...

I’m guessing the module has some coding in it that says anything too low it just disconnects the module. Which I guess is how the thing de-syncs in the first place
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Ahh that might be it. If you have got some time...

Ahh that might be it. If you have got some time just go grab a brew and let the battery charge up for a while, then come back. Mine was at somthing stupid like 11.5v and the buggar just said No lol
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Hmm that’s a werid one. Only thing I can suggest...

Hmm that’s a werid one. Only thing I can suggest is make sure the battery has over 12v in it. As that’s what was causing mine to throw a wobbly. I think the module is Very sensitive to voltage...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
No nothing wrong. So you get to step 5? And press...

No nothing wrong. So you get to step 5? And press continue. Then it just looses communication?
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Yeh so turn it to where the key is just before...

Yeh so turn it to where the key is just before you would turn to start it. So all lights on the dash.

Hmmm is the car on a battery charger/ fully charged battery? Mine did the same unless the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
No worries I hope it works for you! Let us know...

No worries I hope it works for you! Let us know how you get on.

Remeber the old take the key out bit! Took me ages to work that out as the Foxwell just thinks it’ll work straight away
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:05 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
So to make that clearer. In Step 2 don’t...

So to make that clearer.

In Step 2 don’t select Smart Vin or Imput it by typing in the VIN.

Manually input YOUR cars data..... so BMW....X5(e53)......2005.....Diesel/Petrol.....so on and so...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-30-2020, 03:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,025
Posted By Redraptor141
Yes mate, some of the X5s seem to be in a Werid...

Yes mate, some of the X5s seem to be in a Werid limbo between types of module (non-LCI/LCI).

Mine was one of them, so what you need to do is manually put the car In on the Foxwell, don’t use the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 08:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By Redraptor141
And I know they are cheap on eBay second hand...

And I know they are cheap on eBay second hand lol....... but I’m even cheaper and love repairing the stuff I’ve got!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-21-2020, 08:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 665
Posted By Redraptor141
Temperamental seat control switchpack

Afternoon all,


Annoyingly my front passenger seat position controller is on the fritz.

Part number: 61 31 8 099 073

Works in all modes other than forward and back.... some times. So all...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-17-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,685
Posted By Redraptor141
Yeh it depends if you talking about the aux cabin...

Yeh it depends if you talking about the aux cabin heater or the aux coolant heater. The Webasto heater in the 3.0d (UK model at least, but I assume it’s all Northern Europe models) is there to help...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-04-2020, 10:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,142
Posted By Redraptor141
If it’s like the ZF transmissions, these harden...

If it’s like the ZF transmissions, these harden up and can cause hard shifting. But they could definitely cause slipping, as if the leak causes a PX drop it would reduce the clamping pressure. But...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 06-26-2020, 02:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,237
Posted By Redraptor141
You said new suspension arms, did you do/check...

You said new suspension arms, did you do/check the lower balljoints on the front when you had the arm off?

I just did all of my front suspension and found the inner track rod ends were toast. Like...
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