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by binlo
Wed Oct 31, 2012 2:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Cigarrete Lighter Socket - Worried of battery drain
Replies: 2
Views: 1200

Cigarrete Lighter Socket - Worried of battery drain

I need some advice and help, I tend to have my radar detector connected to the lighter socket for charging etc. However after I remove the keys from the ignition power is still going to the socket as the light stays on. I have also left it for an hour thinking there maybe a time-out but the power ...
by binlo
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:33 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Going to buy a 4.8is
Replies: 18
Views: 6040

Going to buy a 4.8is

I would also be a little bit concerned that an inspection 2 has already been completed at very low mileage. So this too me would indicate the car has been used a lot as it is CBS serviced. My car had 63K on the clock and the stamps in the book are PDI, Oil, Inspection 1, Oil and now currently has 3 ...
by binlo
Mon Oct 08, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Going to buy a 4.8is
Replies: 18
Views: 6040

Re: Going to buy a 4.8is

Hi All, As soon as I saw this thread I had to contribute my experience as I have just become a proud owner of a 4.8is X5 and have no regrets in buying it and yes I am a newbie on this site. Actually this is perfect timing to post as I just completed my first long trip to Centerparcs in Nottingham ...