[quote="Lloydy"] I do require the cargo load cover though in black and if anyone knows anyone selling any then please send them my way :)[/quote]   Congrats on your purchase and welcome to the forum,   http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-X5-PARCEL-SHELF-LOAD-COVER-BLACK-/191062578843?pt=UK_CarsP...

[quote="sonny007"] No not that post. I was talking about the post that has pictures of every single optional extras with a short description. Not sure if it was in this site. [/quote]   This one ?   http://www.xoutpost.com/articles/x5/general-information/31660-how-tell-options-you-have-you...

[quote="ozzyhufc"]
Can someone please send me some links to videos  on how to change both rear air suspension on my bwm x5 e53 2002 thank you
[/quote]

  Try this

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmQ8XqPy4B8

[quote="mikem"] Don't mess around under the bonnet, the OEM plug is in the boot next to the battery compartment. [/quote][quote="Sanj"] Got more info, pics, etc? [/quote]   This is the plug in the boot for the telestart module ,lives next to the trailer module behind the battery ...

[quote="Johnny-p"]
Looks like its part 9 I'm after..
[/quote]

  If yours is a facelift chances are its item 10 you need, they have the little led fitted to them...

Not mine, browsing the net and came across this tow bar with swan neck and electrics, thought someone on here might be interested,  has been advertised for a while though.

  http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-moto ... to-content

[quote="Ant"] OMG, I think for £600 I will carry the fob in the car  :o I admit to seeing the mirror thing with the buttons (on OEM BMW) but I dismissed it as I could have swore it went where I have a blanking plate, on the unit that holds the interior lights, and electric sunroof switch. ...

RichardP over from http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/ has been doing some excellent work with firmware updates.

Heres a dropbox he setup a couple of months ago for new and old firmware updates .


https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ljjltzqez0azlke/dD3VlEDuyH


Latest firmware 6.02-7059

[quote="grantsmtih82"] also whats the connector that the sub plugs into?  im guessing I wont have that and its part of the DSP wiring loom ? [/quote] Sub connector http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/8d217cf2-b29b-4adc-90cb-c36244ec58c0_zpsea66d697.jpg http://i941.photobuck...

[quote="grantsmtih82"]
where about are you based XMAN?  where did you source your harness from?
[/quote]

  Based in Oxfordshire and got lucky on ebay with the wiring harness

The audio and nav wiring harness can possibly be had from BMW parts dept but i guess it will not come cheap, got mine from a breakers yard and is 100% plug and play. The wiring harness runs from the rear (cargo area) along the n/s of the car and to each A and B pillars for speaker connections along ...

[quote="grantsmtih82"] can this be done in a E53  that has nav/tv/bluetooth?  would prewiring be there for it to be plug in play? or would i need to get / install the correct wiring looms? [/quote] Yes it can be done . E53 X5`s are not pre wired for DSP and will require the correct wiring ...

That`ll be the fuel pressure sensor, should be secured with a bolt/screw 

[quote="RichardP"]
[quote="X MAN"]
On mine if selected both upper and lower illuminate together or individually with firmware - V6.02-7044
[/quote]
Is that a facelift or pre facelift X5?
[/quote]


Facelift  X5  (2005)

[quote="RichardP"]
Do both upper and lower rear lights work, or just the upper ones?
[/quote]

On mine if selected both upper and lower illuminate together or individually with firmware - V6.02-7044