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by fatladandy
Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: self levelling susp inactive help needed cheshire
Replies: 18
Views: 5237

self levelling susp inactive help needed cheshire

Hi guys.

I currently have my 2002 4.4i x5 off the road while I am working my way round a number of jobs on it, and one of them has been a rear spring conversion. I now have the self levelling suspension inactive message showing. Is there anyone in cheshire who could code this out for me in exchange ...
by fatladandy
Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:37 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension inactive message removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: Suspension inactive message removal

Took a couple of hours to do. You need to undo the rear arms and also need slim spring compressors too. Its fiddley more than difficult
by fatladandy
Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension inactive message removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: Suspension inactive message removal

I bought it off ebay as a complete kit it was about £130 if i recall it was upper and lower spring pads and springs
by fatladandy
Fri Feb 14, 2014 7:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Suspension inactive message removal
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Suspension inactive message removal

Hi guys,

I have done a rear spring conversion on my x5 due to the compressor failing on me. All is well except for the susp inactive message, i believe this can be coded out. How is this done or Is there anyone one in cheshire/north west or north mids who could do this for me in exchange for beer ...
by fatladandy
Mon Sep 09, 2013 10:19 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: battery light stays on
Replies: 5
Views: 1673

Re: battery light stays on

I will check the connections tonight. I will also get my meter on it too.
by fatladandy
Mon Sep 09, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: battery light stays on
Replies: 5
Views: 1673

Re: battery light stays on

Battery is 6 months old. Car is a 2002 4.4i sport
by fatladandy
Sun Sep 08, 2013 7:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: battery light stays on
Replies: 5
Views: 1673

battery light stays on

Hi guys,

Been out in the x5 today and when i started the car the battery light stayed on until i blipped the throttle. It did this everytime i started the car. On the last occasion i left it idling to see if it went off on its own and until i set off it remained on.

I have not tested the ...
by fatladandy
Sat Jul 06, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Re: Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message

Its just on the rear axle. I had noticed that the compressor was running for longer than normal in the last couple of weeks. Will have a look at the ebay kits, will also give my local dealer a shout as they give me a decent discount.

Is it possible to code it out on the dash with ncs expert or is ...
by fatladandy
Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:59 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message
Replies: 5
Views: 2577

Self Levelling Suspension Inactive message

Hi Guys

Has the self levelling suspension inactive message pop up on the dash on the wifes 2002 4.4i X5 this morning I did notice on start up that the compressor didn't run, did a bit of poking around and couldn't find anything amiss until I checked the fuses. The 30A fuse in the fuse box on ...
by fatladandy
Tue Jun 11, 2013 8:58 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: radio not working
Replies: 1
Views: 1352

radio not working

Hi guys,

Been having an ongoing issue with the radio in the x5. I tried resetting everything by pulling the fuses. Which worked a few times. this then stopped working,so i tried disconnecting the battery, all i was getting was a blank screen when i turned the radio on. So i removed the bm54 and ...
by fatladandy
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:39 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: radio/cd issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2019

Re: radio/cd issues

already had it on carsoft and inpa for other now resolved issues and it only showed up the faults i was expecting nothing todo with anything electrical
by fatladandy
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: radio/cd issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2019

Re: radio/cd issues

thats what is confusing me. i get no sound and a blank screen when i select radio or cd but sat nav anf obc all work fine
by fatladandy
Mon Apr 15, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: radio/cd issues
Replies: 6
Views: 2019

radio/cd issues

Hi guys.

i am having a problem with my x5. the radio or cd are not working or giving any sound. i have tried to reset it by removing fue fuses and i have also unplugged the bm54 in the battery compartment.

when i select the radio or cd the screen is blank. all i get is the orange light by the ...
by fatladandy
Sat Dec 22, 2012 1:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Where to buy FSR
Replies: 11
Views: 4193

Re: Where to buy FSR

My indy fitted a genuine one to mine for about £150. didnt fancy my self with ridiculosly big hands.
by fatladandy
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Exhaust tips
Replies: 13
Views: 4663

Re: Exhaust tips

I have had mine off to clean them up and they just pull off. Well at least mine did. Mine didnt clean up ro well so will be spraying them satin black once the winter is out of the way.