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by IronMonkeyPimp
Wed May 04, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fan engages when locked or unlocked
Replies: 1
Views: 894

Fan engages when locked or unlocked

Im having an potential issue with my X5. Recently Ive had to change the battery, and I wasnt sure why it died all of a sudden. Ive noticed that when I alarm or disarm the alarm via teh remote - it sounds like a fan is coming on in the engine bay. I had a look and it sounds like its coming from the ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 6500K Angel eye upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2494

Re: 6500K Angel eye upgrade

They are just your usual sidelights. So off by default and on when you flick the light switch to position 1. In case I have my terminology wrong - Sidelight - lowest setting headlight - used at night Main beam - used when its pitch black at night and no street lighting. I have auto lights on my car ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 6500K Angel eye upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2494

Re: 6500K Angel eye upgrade

They were really simple - it was the first time i opened by bonnet on the X5, undo a panel on the back of a light - unplug the bulb and twist it out. Plug in new bulb and twist it in. Put the panel back, do the other side, drop the bonnet - job done. or follow this guy - https://www.youtube.com ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Mon Jun 02, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help on how to use the iPod connection
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: Help on how to use the iPod connection

Whats the going rate for an Intravee II and KCA combo ?
Any common issues to look out for when buying used ?

Thanks
by IronMonkeyPimp
Sun Jun 01, 2014 7:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help on how to use the iPod connection
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: Help on how to use the iPod connection

I think I'm a bit more clued up on the iPod connection options now. I don't like the Parrot system for iPod control - My wife cant get the hang of it and its just too clunky. Looked at the Intravee and Alpine KCA-420i which will do what I need. Loose the CD changer and have a iPod hidden away in the ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Sat May 24, 2014 11:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Titan Grills
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

Re: Titan Grills

they look really good - I think titans a must on the grey or silver. Ive got a black X5, so they probably wouldnt look as good. Ive just ordered some used normal silver surround with black grill's from ebay. Ive got a friend at Jaguar that can spray them for me so overall I was lucky enough to sort ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Thu May 22, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Titan Grills
Replies: 3
Views: 1351

Titan Grills

Hi I like the look of the titan grills. Not sure about the bonnet grills, I'll probably keep those black but I'm going to go for the titan's. Does anyone know of a good clone to go for (55 facelift model). I'm going to keep my orginals in case I want to swap them out for a change, but I'd like to ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Thu May 22, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 6500K Angel eye upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2494

Re: 6500K Angel eye upgrade

I got them from the hids direct ebay shop, they were priced at 46 (buy now) but now price has gone back up to 55. They are advertised as 7000K but the box said 6500K. I didnt mind as they are bright enough for me. There were no errors and the fit and fitting was really good. Link to item : http ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Wed May 21, 2014 11:23 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 6500K Angel eye upgrade
Replies: 9
Views: 2494

6500K Angel eye upgrade

Thaught I'd share the first upgrade to my X5, I noticed the angel eyes were yellow looking so bought some cree 10W bulbs for 46pounds. This was actually the first time I'd lifted the bonnet and it took me about 5 minutes to swap the bulbs out. Was surprised that 1 bulb did both angel eyes ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Sun May 18, 2014 10:34 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help on how to use the iPod connection
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Re: Help on how to use the iPod connection

Hi Colin - cheers. I was being a dumbass - Theres also a Parrot system installed and the ipod connection was for that. I can play the ipod through there but its not great. It uses a small remote dongle for volume control - so its not ideal. I'll go through the aux on the back of the stereo and do it ...
by IronMonkeyPimp
Sat May 17, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help on how to use the iPod connection
Replies: 9
Views: 2578

Help on how to use the iPod connection

Hi - Ive recently bought a 55 plate X5 3.0d sport, and was told it had an iPod connection. In the glove box there is a cable which splits into 3 with a head phone jack, USB port and Ipod Cable. I hooked up my iPod 30GB (about 7 years old) with the large connector , I was expecting to be able to ...