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Forum: Mobile Electronics Forum 08-08-2007, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By AlecShort
Headunit not responding

Hi folks.
I have a 2001 4.4 sport with a weird problem that started today. Car started up, CD player switched on with a nice bit of volume. Pull up at the petrol station, press the off button on the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 07-09-2007, 03:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,373
Posted By AlecShort
I hadn't done any work on my X5 and replacing the...

I hadn't done any work on my X5 and replacing the Final Stage Resistor was easy and took about 45 minutes...nice and slow. Bit fiddly to take out but saved the dealer doing it. The guide on the site...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-25-2007, 01:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By AlecShort
I will get them to do the gearbox oil at the same...

I will get them to do the gearbox oil at the same time just in case when it goes in for it's oil service. Thanks for the warning!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 05-23-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By AlecShort
Update

The X5 went into our local BMW specialist for a service and I mentioned about the symptoms. He has suggested that it is the rubber mounts for the subframe that are not working as they should. I said...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-21-2007, 02:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By AlecShort
Hi there. The thump is a lot heavier than I...

Hi there.
The thump is a lot heavier than I have experienced on other vehicles with auto boxes. I will chat with the dealer and ask them to take a look as I had to change the transmission switch box...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 03-20-2007, 03:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,162
Posted By AlecShort
Transmission thump

Hi folks.
I have a 2001 4.4is which giving a weird sound from the back. If the car is "cruising" and I slam my foot down there is a thump sound from the back and you can feel it. Is this normal...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-27-2006, 02:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
My friendly mechanic wasn't able to look at it...

My friendly mechanic wasn't able to look at it for 2 weeks so i bit the bullet and rang up the local dealer in Salisbury. They agreed to look at it that day and it is now fixed. Great service and not...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-24-2006, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
Current situ is that after taking every wheel off...

Current situ is that after taking every wheel off and checking the brakes they seem OK. Drove yesterday absolutely fine with no probs and then today when I tried it again the same problem. Although I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
Basingstoke - know it well as I am working for a...

Basingstoke - know it well as I am working for a client there at the moment. Andover is an easy 20 mins away so a chance for the X5 to get a bit of a blast out...up to 70mph of course!

I will...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
It was just standing overnight. I had a quick...

It was just standing overnight. I had a quick look at the discs and the rims are quite rusted. I will check the brake pads tomorrow as it is a bit odd. Now you mention sensors I did have several...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
Thanks for your prompt reply. Is this something...

Thanks for your prompt reply. Is this something that I can sort out myself with a bit of sandpaper or are the rotors well hidden ?

Excuse the ignorance but am not that famil with the X5 yet!
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-22-2006, 11:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,330
Posted By AlecShort
Transmission or brakes ?

Hi,
I moved my X5 4.4 sport auto (2001) off the drive this morning and 10 metres down the road there is a grinding from brakes so much so that when I apply the pedal I can actually feel it. So I...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-07-2006, 03:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,430
Posted By AlecShort
I had a similar problem recently. The part of the...

I had a similar problem recently. The part of the mechanism that goes back and forth looking for a CD had got bent on the end it seems. I adjusted that very slightly and then it was able to find the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2006, 06:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By AlecShort
Folks...thanks for a fast response! Every day I...

Folks...thanks for a fast response! Every day I am learning more about my lovely purchase :-)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-31-2006, 06:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,150
Posted By AlecShort
4 wheel drive

Hi,
does a 2001 X5 4.4 Sport Auto have 4 wheel drive ? I have descent control on in but can only find a bit of info about x-drive which seems to have been released after mine was made.

Thanks as...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-18-2006, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,515
Posted By AlecShort
Hey folks! Thanks for all the really prompt...

Hey folks!
Thanks for all the really prompt replies. I think it is the iPod option then. I will have a look around for products that will work with the UK X5 and let you know how it goes.

Thanks...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-17-2006, 04:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,515
Posted By AlecShort
CD Changer or iPod

Hi,
I have just bought a 2001 X5 4.4 Sport. Love it! But CD changer in back is getting the "No disc" msg all of the time. So thought about replacing it.

Should I go for :
OEM replacement
Other...
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