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by karllap
Sat Jun 11, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: how do I reset transfer adaptions on 2004 E53?
Replies: 3
Views: 1149

how do I reset transfer adaptions on 2004 E53?

Hi, I have replaced the oil in my transfer box and hoped I would be able to reset the adaption using INPA but I can't see how. Do I need to use DIS and if so is there any easy way of locating and installing it? Alternatively is there any willing members in the North West who can help me out (I'm ...
by karllap
Tue Dec 06, 2011 12:52 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Maybe selling my 2001 3.0 sport LPG
Replies: 0
Views: 891

Maybe selling my 2001 3.0 sport LPG

Hi, Not long since had it and due to a change of circumstance I may need to sell it, gutted isn't the word! I have a 2001 LPG converted 3.0 sport. It has 144k miles with part stamped history and loads of receipts and mots etc. Also has 11 months current MOT. Its silver with gloss black 19" wheels ...
by karllap
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Gear lever locking pin sticks (I think)
Replies: 0
Views: 917

Gear lever locking pin sticks (I think)

Hi, Only a slight problem but worried in case it becomes a big problem! The locking pin that prevents you putting the gear selector into drive with the brake doesn't seem to disingage completely. To put my car into drive I have to mive the gear selector slightly to the left as if the pin is still ...
by karllap
Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: few niggles with my new car
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

Re: few niggles with my new car

Thanks for the help everybody. Brakes, I am pretty sure that it is the disks or pads after reading the replies. WIll replace them when I have chance Tailgate was exactly as suggested, un wound the 2 rubber stoppers a bit and no rattle Climate control seems to have sorted itself out! Will keep an eye ...
by karllap
Fri Nov 25, 2011 1:33 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: For Sale: 4:3 TV Screen and TV Tuner
Replies: 0
Views: 972

For Sale: 4:3 TV Screen and TV Tuner

I bought this for my X5 to replace the business radio as the pixels went. I thought it would be a straight swap out but turns out it will be easier to replace the ribbon in my MID.

Open to offers.

Thanks
by karllap
Fri Nov 25, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: few niggles with my new car
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

Re: few niggles with my new car

[quote=""x555""]Welcome along....just speculation but the wobble could well be worn drop link bushes.[/quote] Seems to be a minefield this wobble thing! Using my vast knowledge of mechanics (of which there is very very little). I would have thought if it was bushes it would just be a bit of a wobble ...
by karllap
Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: few niggles with my new car
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

Re: few niggles with my new car

[quote=""Sanj""]I'll go for Item 2 then - try some electrical tape around the lock in the lower boot lid. Just wrap it round that catch - worked for me. Make the catch have to bite that bit tighter. Oh err![/quote] Funny you should say that, I looked this morning whilst I had good light. It looks ...
by karllap
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: few niggles with my new car
Replies: 11
Views: 3298

few niggles with my new car

Hi, I got a 2001 x5 last week which I am really happy with but it does have a few niggles 1: Brake judder. I have read quite a few posts on here about this and have various answers, just thought I would put all the info I have on here and see if you think the same as me which is warped disks I get ...
by karllap
Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New member saying hello
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

Re: New member saying hello

[quote=""Waka""]Welcome to a great forum, oh and...
:worthless:

:D :thumbsup:[/quote]

I'll get it washed at weekend and get some uploaded, promise ;)
by karllap
Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:28 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: New member saying hello
Replies: 7
Views: 1859

New member saying hello

Hi, I bought my first X5 a couple of weeks ago so thought it would be worth finding a good forum so I can see the do's and don'ts and how to's Its a 2001 3.0 with an LPG conversion and I am very impressed. I swap my cars like my underwear but really can't see what I would want instead of this other ...