I'm pretty sure that all X5 E53 cars have the phone loom right up to the centre console, even if the actual phone cradle and wiring was never fitted.

There's a ton of video and DIY guides on accessing it, inc. some pictures in the links above.

Here's an example...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO3-J8llk7E

Confirmed.It is in fact the phone loom that caused this problem...its a quick fix

X5 radio shuts off every 20 mins fixed
 

Sunnydaze I fixed the radio issue! If you still have the problem/car, send me a mssg. In the BC button. Check fuse 73 and 74 as good first.

Fuse 73 blows as soon as I replace it.

Follow the wiring from fuse F73 to unloader relay and there to connectors X322 and X229. Disconnect those connectors and use a multimeter to check resistance against ground to see which line is shorted.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...0i-sav/pyjtu0A

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...0i-sav/nnVWvKx

Thanks, I'll give it a try in a few weeks. I'm in the middle of a divorce and my key fob just became inoperative after sitting for 2 weeks. I only have one so I'm debating cracking it open or ordering a new one.



Anyway, I'll post back after I have more time to troubleshoot the 73 and 74.