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by garioch
Sat Mar 19, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 e53 Dog guard/rubber mats/boot liner etc.
Replies: 0
Views: 1507

X5 e53 Dog guard/rubber mats/boot liner etc.

Happy to do a deal on multiple items/buy it now outwith eBay. Collection preferred as all bulky items so postage is pretty steep.

Metal dog guard
Mesh dog/luggage guard
Boot liner
Rubber mats
Retractable boot cover

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/garioch01/m.html?item=131756955659&hash=item1ead53980b ...
by garioch
Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:30 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: FS - E53 Cargo Net / Dog Guard
Replies: 4
Views: 2276

Re: FS - E53 Cargo Net / Dog Guard

would you be willing to post this?

pm me, im happy to sort out courier etc.
by garioch
Thu Jun 28, 2012 9:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
Replies: 14
Views: 17908

Re: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG

NOW FIXED!!!

After that link you posted X5sport, The guys at the garage had look at that fuse 5 and the oil sensor. it had blown and was blowing straight away after ignition turned on.

After thy started looking into wiring to sensor etc, it was clear what the problem was. the three wires going to ...
by garioch
Mon Jun 25, 2012 11:20 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
Replies: 14
Views: 17908

Re: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG

Once again thanks for your detailed reply X5Sport. Much appreciated.

that link you posted sounds familiar, i shall have a look tomorrow and report back!
by garioch
Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:35 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
Replies: 14
Views: 17908

Re: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG

Thanks for the replies guys.

X5sport I know what you mean, however if this was the case would that not mean that it wouldn't change/drive in either D or R and also work in N and P?

I checked it with scanner and threw up a few codes.

48c3 - Message EGS1
5f43 - EGS Error: gearbox output speed ...
by garioch
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
Replies: 14
Views: 17908

Re: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG

battery voltage seemed ok, and made no difference when tried jump leads on it.

thanks for the reply though,

I am seeing a recurring theme whilst searching the net. most of the cars with this message can all still start ok and drive etc.
by garioch
Sun Jun 24, 2012 10:02 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG
Replies: 14
Views: 17908

TRANS. FAILSAFE PROG

Hi,

Today I started my car as normal then went out, drove around 30miles then stopped (everything still as normal). Was in the shops for about 30mins then when I came out and went to start car i got "trans. failsafe prog" come up on the dash as soon i put the ignition on. I was unable to start the ...
by garioch
Sun Mar 25, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear suspension [squeak]
Replies: 33
Views: 17231

Re: Rear suspension [squeak]

I'm having the same problem atm. I think I've narrowed it down to the airbag! Is there any way to lube/grease this to stop the noise.

Dirtymonkey, I jacked the car up and took wheel off, then put axle stand on disc/hub, this allowed me to work the jack up and down whilst working all the suspension ...
by garioch
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

aux heater worked a treat yesterday morning, set it for 5am and when i left at half 5, inside was cosy and no de-icer on the windows was needed!

really pleased ive got this working now, worth the wait!
by garioch
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Borders Lad
Replies: 5
Views: 2291

Re: Borders Lad

welcome along mate, what he said ^^^
by garioch
Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:19 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

jaynana, thanks for the link, it worked a treat! once again the forum comes to the rescue!!

thanks for your help too gchristofi.

Had a wee play tonight, so far ive enabled aux heater, beep on unlock and tv in motion. i even managed to pair my iphone 4 to the bluetooth using it which impressed me ...
by garioch
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:45 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

thanks for the link, ill give that a bash tomorrow and see how i get on... will report back as soon as ive tried it.
by garioch
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

yep monkey got them. hopefully someone can help, would save alot of hassle!
by garioch
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

yep mate, looks exactly like on the listing. thats what asked earlier, could i either buy a disc with the correct software or get someone to make me a copy?

ive emailed the seller to ask him as Gchristofi ordered from same seller and his works fine. hopefully the seller will resolve the issue ...
by garioch
Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: scanner 1.4.0
Replies: 50
Views: 17089

Re: scanner 1.4.0

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 3008wt_952

advertised as a bmw scanner.

yep johnny, mines looks nothing like that! before i ordered htis one i was looking for the link you'd posted for yours. wish id looked harder now!