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by Rayman
Thu Jul 06, 2017 9:51 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How to wire up for caravan fridge
Replies: 2
Views: 897

How to wire up for caravan fridge

Hi. My 2001 x5 3.0 diesel seems to have bmw tow bar & wiring fitted to it. but there is no 12v at the 13pin tow bar plug to power the fridge in the caravan. I am going to wire up & relay for my fridge myself. what I need help with is where can I pick up a 12 v ignition feed for the relay as I can't ...
by Rayman
Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 diesel egr valve blank off advice needed
Replies: 4
Views: 2131

X5 diesel egr valve blank off advice needed

Hi. I have a 2001 x5 3.0 diesel e53 auto. It has just turned 1000 miles. I was considering buyin one of the egr blank off kits that is advertised. They claim better fuel consumption, smoother running, more power. Has anyone had one of these fitted? Is there an problems in the long term? Is there any ...
by Rayman
Thu Jun 02, 2016 5:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Towbar electric problem
Replies: 6
Views: 2789

Towbar electric problem

Was away with my caravan last week & the fridge didn't work off the car, connected my friends car to the van & it worked. Checked all the fuses on the car that in can find.I use a splitter cable from the 13 pin plug on the car to two 7 pin plugs on the van. My splitter cable is o k as I used that ...
by Rayman
Wed May 20, 2015 7:37 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Roof bars WANTED
Replies: 3
Views: 1505

Roof bars WANTED

E53 Roof bars WANTED Thule or genuine BMW.
by Rayman
Mon Apr 29, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: What size spanner for diff plug
Replies: 0
Views: 654

What size spanner for diff plug

Hi what size alen key fit the rear diff plug on my 2001 x5 diesel.
by Rayman
Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:28 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Urgent oil brether advice needed
Replies: 3
Views: 1010

Urgent oil brether advice needed

I have just fitted a new oil breather. I have fitted the new vortex one In place of the toilet roll type that was fitted. I fitted separated votex part by just dropping it into the hole in the manifold then fitting the housing part over the top and bolting down. Now just thinking about it,should I ...
by Rayman
Fri Mar 22, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Does my car have swirl flaps
Replies: 12
Views: 7284

Does my car have swirl flaps

I have a 2001 x5 3.0 diesel auto. I was thinking about blanking off the swirl flaps( preventative measures) I got I touch with a company recommended by the forum that does blanking kits for the swirl flaps. They told me that my car is to early & that mine won't have swirl flaps so I don't have to ...