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by ayat
Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Next instalment of the endless self levelling suspension saga
Replies: 14
Views: 4511

Re: Next instalment of the endless self levelling suspension saga

I replaced the rear of my x5 this week to springs and the ride is so much better. I had eibach springs on the front But the rear was never level and one side sat a bit higher I purchased rear springs from eibach to match the front And the conversion kit ( minus the standard springs ) for £50. Just n...
by ayat
Wed Nov 20, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Losing Coolant E53 3.0D
Replies: 3
Views: 2217

Re: Losing Coolant E53 3.0D

please update how you get on, ive had a coolant leak for as long as i have owned the car, ive given it to one of the best bmw specialists and my own mechanic to no avail. no visible signs, pressure tested hot and cold, but im having another look at it now with the winter months coming it seems to lo...
by ayat
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:06 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: heaters not working any ideas ?
Replies: 0
Views: 587

heaters not working any ideas ?

hey all definately the wrong time of the year but heaters decided to pack up day before yesterday so ive been stuck with the problem as the wife didnt want a cold/dangerous car at this time of the year with the kids. so all the heating lights come on as normal but no blower and no heat. ive checked ...
by ayat
Fri Jun 22, 2012 12:41 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: CD Changer
Replies: 14
Views: 4284

Re: CD Changer

Alpine cha-s634 I think, eBay second hand is your best bet.
by ayat
Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can u stall the x5
Replies: 10
Views: 3880

Re: How can u stall the x5

Just a quick update after my scary moment. Turns out the turbo was ok took it off looked like there was a bit of play but when I gave it to gap turbos in Birmingham they said it was all good which was a huge releif so stuck it back on. Turned out to be the fuel pump, so diesel was mixing with the en...
by ayat
Sun May 20, 2012 8:29 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intravee
Replies: 7
Views: 2492

Re: Intravee

What's the best iPod to use? I'm gonna get a second hand one instead of using the iPhone so don't have to keep disconnecting.
by ayat
Sun May 20, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can u stall the x5
Replies: 10
Views: 3880

Re: How can u stall the x5

Thanks black x5, got it recovered on a flat bed (Rac), will look at it on Monday. If I remember did your turbo go too how did u get on with a recon unit, new garetts are just shy of 1000, rebuilds from about 350. I've changed my crankcase ventilation less than 20k as well, bit gutted but have to fix...
by ayat
Sun May 20, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Swap CD Changer to MP3 CD Changer
Replies: 19
Views: 9516

Re: Swap CD Changer to MP3 CD Changer

I have a alpine dha-s690 connected with an Intravee switch, need to play around with the settings and get an update when I get a chance, it does makes things a bit more difficult. Ive got alpine screens in the headrests and hoped that I could get everything to work independently, but prob won't be p...
by ayat
Sat May 19, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How can u stall the x5
Replies: 10
Views: 3880

How can u stall the x5

Bad news, just driving the wife and kids to coventry and had a scary moment when it seemed like the car wanted to accelerate, smoke at the rear. Managed to calm it down and pulled in to services which luckily was coming up. I think the turbos on its way out, I had oil light flicker but oil level in ...
by ayat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 1:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: wheres the obd port?
Replies: 5
Views: 2140

Re: wheres the obd port?

Thanks mate.
by ayat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: wheres the obd port?
Replies: 5
Views: 2140

wheres the obd port?

just a quick one wheres the port for the scanner, searched but couldnt find any info. wanted to have a play around with it today. thanks
by ayat
Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: sat nav settings
Replies: 0
Views: 805

sat nav settings

hi all, i recently upgraded to dvd based sat nav mkIV i have up to date maps and software. when i press gps, 'please wait' message comes on and can take quite along time to egage? when it does i have to pick uk as the country (full europe map). is this normal, i dont remember it taking so long plus ...
by ayat
Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: cd changer and intravee advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4312

Re: cd changer and intravee advice

excellent thanks.
by ayat
Wed Feb 22, 2012 2:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: cd changer and intravee advice
Replies: 10
Views: 4312

Re: cd changer and intravee advice

quick question. where have you guys put the kca-420i at the front or have u left it at the rear. i remember someone sayimg the cable for the iphone/ipod is long enough to get to centre console. im getting everything fitted in a fortnight. have alpine dha-s690 dvd player for the rear and some alpine ...
by ayat
Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux heating enabled - questions
Replies: 23
Views: 13665

Re: Aux heating enabled - questions

Just received my scanner, Can anyone give me a quick summary what it can do. Need to get a laptop with xp I have windows7 on everything now.