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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-26-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,685
Posted By X5Sport
Not on the E53. It only works on the Driver's...

Not on the E53. It only works on the Driver's door on the E71. VW/Audi have been doing this for years, same as they have 'auto night mode' on their nav systems, but BMW seem not to be able to. Odd...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-25-2011, 05:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,602
Posted By X5Sport
Is there is a heater in the fuel pump assembly so...

Is there is a heater in the fuel pump assembly so you should not get any problems? Some cars have a small fuel heater in the pump system to reduce or prevent issues? Not sure about the E70, but the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-21-2011, 06:46 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 39,407
Posted By X5Sport
+1 for checking the plastic device. It's...

+1 for checking the plastic device. It's actually the vacuum control for the turbo. Are you hearing any turbo whistle at low speed with the windows open?
...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-20-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 161
Views: 60,472
Posted By X5Sport
Diesel systems are 'self-bleeding' and air in the...

Diesel systems are 'self-bleeding' and air in the system will be removed from the fuel system by normal use. There is another check before replacing the pump, and that is to ensure that e fuel pump...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2011, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,778
Posted By X5Sport
You have to do by taking the rear spoiler to...

You have to do by taking the rear spoiler to bits. Can't remember the exact process, but I think it's been done by a member on this forum.

EDIT> Found the link.
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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-19-2011, 05:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,352
Posted By X5Sport
No! No! No! And again...

No! No! No! And again No!:explode::explode::explode:

That's just not right :confused::confused:
Forum: Bluetooth 02-18-2011, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,160
Posted By X5Sport
I think they will only work on cars with the...

I think they will only work on cars with the iDrive tech in them, and certainly in the UK these adapters are out of stock until at least June. Every Dealer got 5 of the basic ones and now they're...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-17-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
The X6 now has plastic front wings and fender...

The X6 now has plastic front wings and fender assembly and an aluminium hood. BMW call them High Quality, lightweight materials...........plastic it is then..:nanana:
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-15-2011, 05:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
And the new 6-cyl 30d X3 is quicker than the X6...

And the new 6-cyl 30d X3 is quicker than the X6 40d!! Now that is depressing. Mind you it's a hell of a price in the UK! About $90k USD when fully specced up with the most useful toys. That's way...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-14-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
The 40d is the current technology with twin...

The 40d is the current technology with twin 2-stage turbos on the N57S engine not the engine found in 35d twin or the previous 30d single turbo setup.
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-12-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
Diesel is more expensive than petrol in the UK...

Diesel is more expensive than petrol in the UK too due to taxation, but the mpg improvements, increased torque and other advantages mean that across all car sales from all marques diesel sells more...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-11-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,699
Posted By X5Sport
If you go to pages 187 & 188 in the same manual...

If you go to pages 187 & 188 in the same manual it clearly states music can only be stored in the on board music library by use of the USB port in the Glovebox. The iphone however will not work...
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-11-2011, 05:19 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
Can you folks still only get a diesel X5 then?

Can you folks still only get a diesel X5 then?
Forum: X6 (E71 and E72) Forum 02-09-2011, 08:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,822
Posted By X5Sport
Nope - completely legit. The 35d has been...

Nope - completely legit. The 35d has been available in the US for a while after BMW got the engine and emissions control systems homologated across all of the States.

That version has been...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-09-2011, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,795
Posted By X5Sport
I've had exactly the same on non-OEM disc copies....

I've had exactly the same on non-OEM disc copies. One day they work, the next they don't. No idea why other than it seems the drives can be fussy about the disc types. Now I only use OEM discs.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,864
Posted By X5Sport
Not a question, but never ever open the damned...

Not a question, but never ever open the damned kit coz it's a cast iron PITA to get it back in again!! There must be a trick to it but even the Dealers hate em. It is a very good kit, just don't...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-04-2011, 04:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,598
Posted By X5Sport
Sounds like the ignition pulse is going to the...

Sounds like the ignition pulse is going to the lamp but then the ballast is not providing the correct voltage and current to keep the arc sustained and the lamp then goes out again. Most likely a...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 02-03-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,729
Posted By X5Sport
I have also been watching for this functionality...

I have also been watching for this functionality as well. Maybe they're holding it back until the iPhone4 adapters become available. I checked with my Dealer in the UK and the reply he got from BMW...
Forum: X4 (F26) Forum 01-30-2011, 05:48 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 126,037
Posted By X5Sport
The X1 is a hit in Europe? Really? The Dealers...

The X1 is a hit in Europe? Really? The Dealers in the UK just can't sell them so I'm a bit surprised at that statement. Which parts of Europe? I think I've only seen one or two. To be honest it...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,359
Posted By X5Sport
The kit I have on my 2005 X5 is from HIDS4U and...

The kit I have on my 2005 X5 is from HIDS4U and is a simple plug an play. No errors are thrown at all. The only thing I see is the cold lamp check causes them to flash a few times on startup but...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,965
Posted By X5Sport
Not a good thing to do. Attachments points are...

Not a good thing to do. Attachments points are different, floorpan is different, towing capacity is different, maximum loads and chassis stresses catered for are different.

Basically this would...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-27-2011, 10:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,021
Posted By X5Sport
Have you got headlight washers and auto-levelling...

Have you got headlight washers and auto-levelling lights already fitted? If not bear in mind that you will fall foul of the Lighting Regulations for which you can be issued with a Vehicle Defect...
Forum: X5 (E70) Forum 01-16-2011, 06:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,413
Posted By X5Sport
In the UK almost all service stations have both...

In the UK almost all service stations have both polythene or vinyl gloves as well as paper towels at every pump. I also carry a box of vinyl disposable gloves in each of our 3 Diesel cars for the...
Forum: X3 (F25) Forum 01-15-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,551
Posted By X5Sport
It's now the N57 single turbo engine with the...

It's now the N57 single turbo engine with the 8-speed transmission for the 30d powertrain. Europe also gets the N57S twin-two stage turbo plus + 8sp (we know it as the 40d and it replaced the 35d)...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-15-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 14,908
Posted By X5Sport
Take it back and demand they fix it.

Take it back and demand they fix it.
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