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by maddocks21
Sun Aug 04, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1587

Re: Trans problem

Just plugged code reader in and got P0500  which comes up as speed sensor.

Where abouts is this sensor??

cheers
by maddocks21
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:50 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1587

Re: Trans problem

Ill give that a blast after work tomorrow.

Yeah ive still got reverse gear.
by maddocks21
Sun Aug 04, 2013 9:23 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans problem
Replies: 5
Views: 1587

Trans problem

Hi all. Car is a 2001 4.4v8. Been driving fine all day. Parked up for 2 hours this evening and driving back home in auto mode it now wont move up out of 1st gear. Try in in manual mode and only gears that lighton on lcd are 4 and 5. Doesnt seem be making any strange noises and no error codes ...
by maddocks21
Sat Jun 29, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fuel gauge help *UPDATE*
Replies: 2
Views: 1302

Re: Fuel gauge help

UPDATE. Right bit of a strange one. Whilst driving the ful gauge doesnt go down. If i look on the obc the display is showing the correct amount of fuel in both side tank (have measured fuel etc) Now if i turn the ignition off and back on again the needle then moves to the correct level. It just ...
by maddocks21
Thu May 30, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fuel gauge help *UPDATE*
Replies: 2
Views: 1302

Fuel gauge help *UPDATE*

Ive had a few probs with the fuel gauge / running out of petrol. Its a 2001 4.4v8 To start with the needle would go no lower than 1/4 showing 50mile range and run out of petrol. on the obc it would show as 0litres on lhs side of tank Took it in to my local indy and along with other work diagnosed ...
by maddocks21
Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:17 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Full heated interior
Replies: 4
Views: 1825

Re: Full heated interior

Adjustable and heated. All motors and heating element work fine. Will upload a pic later.
by maddocks21
Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Full heated interior
Replies: 4
Views: 1825

Re: Full heated interior

E53 sorry
by maddocks21
Sat Apr 13, 2013 1:53 am
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Full heated interior
Replies: 4
Views: 1825

Full heated interior

Ive got a full grey leather interior for sale. Both front seats, rear seats, and 4 door cards. Seats all heated and work fine. All in good nick apart from wear on drivers bolster. Available to collect as from this weekend (im fitting black leathers in) Not sure what to ask but as i live in a flat ...
by maddocks21
Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Seat swap uestion
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Re: Seat swap uestion

I can see the cover comes off the bit you sit on but do they come off the back parts? looks like its non removeable?
by maddocks21
Sun Apr 07, 2013 6:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Seat swap uestion
Replies: 5
Views: 1444

Seat swap uestion

The horrible grey interior in my x5 was badly worn so today i bought a virtually new set of black leather front seats, rear seats and all 4 doorcards. My old grey set had full heated seats. This new set the fronts are heated but back seats arent. Can the heating element be swapped over from old to ...
by maddocks21
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: starting problem :(
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

Re: starting problem :(

Problem solved. Found i had faulty jump cables (no continutity throught pos lead) bought some heavy duty cables and connected it to the van. Left an running for 10mins get some charge through. x5 started first time and is running at 13.8v. Took car for a spin and doesnt seem be any probs. Have ...
by maddocks21
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: starting problem :(
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

Re: starting problem :(

Update.

Just got home from work and measured the voltage. 11.2v sitting and 10.8v with ignition on. Now obviously this is too low, at this voltage would it be too low to even get the starter motor kicking in?
by maddocks21
Thu Apr 04, 2013 3:09 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: starting problem :(
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

Re: starting problem :(

[quote="Jamine16"]
[quote="maddocks21"]
Ive only got one key  :(
[/quote]

Ouch, where abouts are you located?
[/quote]

Cannock in the west mids
by maddocks21
Thu Apr 04, 2013 12:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: starting problem :(
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

Re: starting problem :(

Ive only got one key  :(
by maddocks21
Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:25 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: starting problem :(
Replies: 13
Views: 3816

starting problem :(

Hi all. Went to start the car (2001 4.4v8) and wouldnt start. Dorrs unlocked ok and ignition comes on on ok, no warning lights etc. All i hear is one click then nothing. Starter doesnt kick in and engine doesnt crank. Tried jumping it off the connections under bonnet but still same. Didnt have time ...