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by muttley
Tue Sep 17, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5, 2005, Central Locking Problem
Replies: 0
Views: 946

X5, 2005, Central Locking Problem

Hi
Sometimes the rear doors and lower tailgate will not unlock. Not even from inside the car. Sounds like a wire is breaking down . Has anyone else had the problem and found where the problem lies, Cheers folks for reading
by muttley
Mon Jan 30, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53, 3.0d. 2006 Air filter replacement
Replies: 2
Views: 2036

E53, 3.0d. 2006 Air filter replacement

Hi E53, 3.0d. 2006 Air filter replacement Has anyone done this, Engine cover comes off esily with 4 bolts. Do you then need to remove part of the bulk head as i removed all the bolts i could find but the filter cover still will not come off. Presume you need to do this to change the oil breather as ...
by muttley
Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Diesel Smoke
Replies: 10
Views: 4904

Diesel Smoke

X5 3.0d 2005 Exclusive Recently got my first X5 and loving it, when driving normally very little smoke is visible in my rear view mirror but if i "give it some welly" eg full throttle acceration then the cars behind are left in a cloud of smoke, not dense but very visible. Should I be looking to ...