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by Callum89
Wed Feb 28, 2018 6:08 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Power steering
Replies: 2
Views: 2034

Power steering

Evening everyone,

My steering seems to be whining when the car is cold and going round a right hand bend, I have read online that the power steering fluid is in the tank labelled atf ? If so this is quite low is this the correct tank ?
Also where can I buy fluid and what type do I need ? It’s a 3 ...
by Callum89
Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2005 3.0i sport
Replies: 1
Views: 901

2005 3.0i sport

Evening chaps,

Just a couple of questions, the flipping drivers door handle carrier has broken AGAIN for the 5th time, anyone ever had bmw garage repair it if so how much was it roughly ? I’ve always used febi parts for it apart from
Once they all are as good as each other, so just wondering if bmw ...
by Callum89
Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Led lights.
Replies: 1
Views: 914

Led lights.

Evening guys,
I am trying to change my main interior lights to led but having bought 2-3 different types of bulbs that fit the bulb carrier but none of the bulbs fit back into the light unit as they are to big. Any one got any links for bulbs that fit the main interior lights and the reading lights ...
by Callum89
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Headlight bulbs
Replies: 25
Views: 6567

Headlight bulbs

Hello guys,
This has probably been asked before but I can't find the thread. I've got a 2005 3.0i sport, My dipped beam is really bad they don't light up anything. Any recommendations for bulbs or a fix for this ?
Cheers
by Callum89
Mon Nov 21, 2016 10:31 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Antifreeze
Replies: 6
Views: 4276

Antifreeze

Morning chaps,
I have checked my coolant levels this morning and the float isn't popping up when i removed the cap, so I'm guessing I need to top up. How much anti freeze to water do I need to put in ?
Cheers
by Callum89
Wed Nov 16, 2016 5:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bosch AR24U and AR22U wiper issue
Replies: 7
Views: 2174

Re: Bosch AR24U and AR22U wiper issue

I've just had the exact same problem with mine, halfway down the drivers wiper arm is a little clip/holder for the old type blades, I removed the clip and hey presto the wiper worked perfectly. Hope this helps
by Callum89
Thu May 12, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux
Replies: 2
Views: 1450

Aux

Afternoon chaps,
I have a 2005 3.0i sport (facelift) it has the standard business stereo with 6 disc changer, does anyone know if there is a aux plug in the back of the stereo ?
Thanks
by Callum89
Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 Events 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 2297

Re: X5 Events 2016

Any news on any meets ?
by Callum89
Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Boot
Replies: 1
Views: 1130

Boot

Hello chaps,
Has anyone got a picture of under the boot carpet where the spare wheel lives I'm sure there is something missing from under there but just can't put my finger on what it is the jack and everything is in there but it looks like there is a space for something but it's not there lol
Cheers
by Callum89
Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:33 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Subwoofer
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Re: Subwoofer

It's a 2005 facelift buddy
by Callum89
Sun Feb 22, 2015 11:03 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Subwoofer
Replies: 3
Views: 3841

Subwoofer

Hello guys,
I was looking on eBay for bits and bobs for my e53 and came across a subwoofer,
Where would this go in the car ? And is it just a case of plugging it in ?
Cheers
by Callum89
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Wiper blade fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 2982

Re: Wiper blade fitting

It's a 2005 facelift
by Callum89
Sat Jan 17, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Wiper blade fitting
Replies: 3
Views: 2982

Wiper blade fitting

Hello guys, I no this might sound stupid but I am having trouble fitting new wiper blades  :-[
I got some from halfords and I just can't get my head around putting them on the fittings are different to the old ones ? Any Ideas ?
Cheers
by Callum89
Wed Apr 09, 2014 2:45 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Parking sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 2200

Re: Parking sensors

I have listened to all of the sensors and they are all clicking
by Callum89
Tue Apr 08, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Parking sensors
Replies: 6
Views: 2200

Parking sensors

Hello guys, when I put the car into reverse the parking sensors make a countinuos noise from
The front then
The light just flashes and the front and back don't work, any ideas ? Sorry if this has been posted before