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by X MAN
Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Cigarette lighters not working ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1807

Re: Cigarette lighters not working ?

[quote=""clats""]My car is a 2004 54 plate[/quote]

This is in the wrong section.


Front fuse box, fuse No 25.
Rear fuse box, fuse No 83.
by X MAN
Tue Mar 13, 2012 5:29 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: Discount code - 7.5% off at i4detailing.co.uk
Replies: 2
Views: 4326

Re: Discount code - 7.5% off at i4detailing.co.uk

Also came across this one few days ago

use promotional code VC25 for 25% off at http://www.hpicheck.com/

Multi check will cost you £22.48 (expires 31/3/12).
by X MAN
Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Car tax
Replies: 4
Views: 2148

Re: Car tax

CO2 Emissions 198g/Km , based on a june 2011 model X5 40D

6 months - £134.75
12 months - £245.00

The 2012 X5 40D should also be in the low tax band.
by X MAN
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:49 am
Forum: The lounge
Topic: Happy New Year
Replies: 16
Views: 2685

Re: Happy New Year

Wishing everyone a very happy and prosperous 2012.
by X MAN
Sun Jan 01, 2012 3:47 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Sunglasses Holder Retrofit
Replies: 2
Views: 4105

Sunglasses Holder Retrofit

Thought i`d start the new year with a how to . This has been sitting in my notepad for a few months now, just got round to finishing it tonight ,i did this retrofit last summer and thought I`d share. Please note my car does not have a sunroof. As far as i`m aware this will not work for X5`s with pan...
by X MAN
Thu Nov 10, 2011 8:43 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?
Replies: 18
Views: 8655

Re: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?

Here you go post 16 , it was a while ago i read this, HTH.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/ ... -work.html
by X MAN
Thu Nov 10, 2011 5:34 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?
Replies: 18
Views: 8655

Re: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?

Will try and find it for you.
by X MAN
Thu Nov 10, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Reverse Camera Install (E53)
Replies: 160
Views: 183570

Re: Reverse Camera Install (E53)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CAR-REAR-VIEW ... 3cbb27514c

Sanj - Having installed a camera in the boot release and given the measurements for the camera in the above link would you say this camera will fit in the boot release with respect to the depth at the back of the camera ?
by X MAN
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:56 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?
Replies: 18
Views: 8655

Re: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?

[quote=""Sanj""][quote=""x man""]Maybe worth swapping from another car[/quote] Before he even thinks it - no f**king chance! My car is still working - I want it to stay that way![/quote] :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: How did i know yours would be the next post . Sorry ...
by X MAN
Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:39 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?
Replies: 18
Views: 8655

Re: Steering Wheel adjustment not working?

I`m sure i read somewhere item 4 in the link is the culprit , although your electric seat function works fine the electric steering does not . Maybe worth swapping from another car to diagnose before you spend any money.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=52&fg=10
by X MAN
Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:00 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 13427

Re: scanner 1.4.0

@ malc1950. I followed these instructions and installed first time on my laptop running Windows XP P.S Follow instructions carefully. http://www.resettools.com/quick_start_g ... etup_guide @ shadrack. I bought mine from this UK Ebay seller http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-1-4-0-Sca ... 2c6080f0ca
by X MAN
Sat Oct 29, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: URGENT - Torque settings for rear subframe bush bolt??
Replies: 6
Views: 2181

Re: URGENT - Torque settings for rear subframe bush bolt??

Glad all sorted, did you use genuine or powerflex bushes ?
by X MAN
Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: URGENT - Torque settings for rear subframe bush bolt??
Replies: 6
Views: 2181

Re: URGENT - Torque settings for rear subframe bush bolt??

Maybe the mods can move this to the E53 section :thumbsup:
by X MAN
Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:16 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear door handle removal?
Replies: 6
Views: 2357

Re: Rear door handle removal?

No need to remove the rear door panel . This should help . http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/reardoorcoveronhandle.jpg http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/reardoorhandle.jpg http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad257/zamirakram/reardoorhandle2.jpg I could be wrong but...