[quote="X MAN"] [quote="RichardP"] Try this firmware (hope the link works). Should enable the lights on pre facelift X5's and at least the top tail lights on post facelifts. [/quote] Thanks, will let you know how i get on. [/quote] Just tried firmware - V6.02-7044 and can confirm...

[quote="RichardP"]
Try this firmware (hope the link works).

Should enable the lights on pre facelift X5's and at least the top tail lights on post facelifts.
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Thanks, will let you know how i get on.

[quote="psychosis"] For the facelift (mine is 2004) neither the L Bk. Side or R Bk. Side light on either entry or exit. I am using my brake lights at the moment. Just add that I appreciate the work that goes into this. Often a thankless task :) [/quote]   Also got a facelift 2005, L Bk. Si...

[quote="UrbanFlow"] OK, so I'm being a bit lazy here, but I can't work it out from the microfiches on realoem.com I want to remove the interior door handle and replace the black handle part as it is chipped/scraped/scratched. If I remove the silver trim panel are the bolts underneath? I tr...

Hey buddy, Fitted rear door roller blinds a few months ago to my X5 . Like you had been looking for a very long time and got lucky on ebay, they very rarely come up for sale and when they do the door cards must have the right spec as yours (with or without rear airbags, with or without rear speaker ...

Lamp, door entrance rear  63 31 6 962 035 My guess is the lens cover cannot be purchased separately . The lamp assembly should come with the lens  cover but without the bulb and plastic nuts. About £9 from dealers. Item 4 in the link . Click on photo http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=FA5...

Here you go




Special tool release hook



I`m guessing a flat head screw driver may work just as well.

[quote="marlin758"] BMWScan is showing that I have 2 faulty glow plugs - Apart from the blue fog ( and neighbours coughing ) in exceptionally cold weather starts it doesn't appear to cause any problems. I have bought 2 to replace them but am wary about starting the job after reading variou...

Press and hold the interior light button for 5 or so seconds , that will stop them coming on.

When you want them to come on again with ignition off or door open briefly press the same button once.

I fitted mine a few years ago too ,only took about 10 mins to fit and configure the compass , got it of ebay . http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/IMG_0904_zps588643eb.jpg £690 is a bloody cheek , is this price from a BMW dealer ?  BMW direct are selling them for £210..... http://www...

[quote="Sanj"] So I had to get the wife an updated 1 series, went diesel this time - much better for our lifestyle. It's a  December 2005 build and I have 2 mods I'd like to get done on this one. 1. Bluetooth (it doesn't have it - or so I think it doesn't) 2. iPod connectivity - just want ...

No need to remove interior door panel , just follow the first few pics of Sanjs` how-to  to access the allen key bolt to remove the lock barrel.  Pic 8 shows location of allen key bolt.

[quote="Scotty"] Had a go at fitting the new carrier today that I bought from a dealer. Getting it all back together to find that the lock does not line up for the Allen bolt (so can't secure it) and there is a gap between it and the handle. Have the stealers sold me a duffer as nothing I ...

Here you go,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFb2JpzdMRM

[quote="UrbanFlow"] Phil UK, I've just ordered a new motor, gears and metal internal cover for my mirror from this company in Taiwan. They also sell the micro switches: http://www.hongmei.com.tw/?fits-to-bmw-outside-mirror-parts,17,3 [/quote] Found this european supplier selling X5 E53 mir...