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by Greig
Fri Feb 19, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 PDC's, I know I know
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Re: E53 PDC's, I know I know

Just so you all know, they stopped working on Nov. 6th 2015.

I'll post again when they work again (any time now I reckon)  :))
by Greig
Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 PDC's, I know I know
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Re: E53 PDC's, I know I know

And here we are again. One week of no wet, sunshiney stuff, and they're working again! I was even on my knees listening for ticking on Sunday. Identified 3 out of the 8 that were duff, decided to bite the bullet and replace the lot. The lo and behold, they blipped at me correctly while parallel ...
by Greig
Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:15 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: brake lights on when lights on
Replies: 9
Views: 2772

Re: brake lights on when lights on

[quote="chrisn7"] There seems to be conflicting info in these posts on dual filament or not. Maybe this will help? http://www.bmwmotorsports.org/pdf/e53/BMW%20X5%20Tail%20Lamp%20Assembly%20Repair.pdf [/quote] I think you! Just done this to both sides of my rears. The Bulb Holders still seem a little ...
by Greig
Sat Jan 10, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 PDC's, I know I know
Replies: 7
Views: 2861

Re: E53 PDC's, I know I know

Yep, as i suspected. They worked just fine all year.

Into the first frost and the wet windy showery shit stuff. They're back on their own agenda.
by Greig
Fri Nov 14, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Remap at 100k
Replies: 8
Views: 3763

Re: Remap at 100k

[quote="ChrisLux"] [quote="chelsea"] Hi Mark and welcome to da group :) My new to me 05 X5 d sport has apparently been mapped at some time by the previous owner to the last one, I am going to try and confirm this and what state of tune soon but can defo confirm that mine is doing 44mpg (on the ...
by Greig
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 3.0sd pre and post remap (also economy)
Replies: 11
Views: 8138

Re: 3.0sd pre and post remap (also economy)

[quote="535dboy"]
When I had one I barely saw any increase in economy
[/quote]

^^ This. But on my 3.0 d Its a noticeable increase in throttle uptake and whoosh factor :) ::)
by Greig
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Vibration through car when going over 50mph.
Replies: 5
Views: 2847

Re: Vibration through car when going over 50mph.

Try for re balancing first. Helluva lot cheaper than replacing four boots  :'(
by Greig
Sun Nov 09, 2014 4:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: What average mpg do you get from a diesel 3.0sd?
Replies: 18
Views: 11386

Re: What average mpg do you get from a diesel 3.0sd?

My Computer says that too. I never trust computers. But that's what it says.
by Greig
Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow
Replies: 14
Views: 5562

Re: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow

Well chaps n chappeses. Very pleased with that result. An hour with the drill (After the cordless one lasted about 60 seconds) and theyre LOADS clearer. Didn't have the presence of thought to do ''Before '' Pics - Sorry. http://i58.tinypic.com/ibxnd5.jpg Looks great after my mates at the hand car ...
by Greig
Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow
Replies: 14
Views: 5562

Re: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow

Thanks Chaps!!

Maguires kit plus extra pot ordered and that's my Saturday morning taken care of.


Thanks. 8)
by Greig
Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow
Replies: 14
Views: 5562

Re: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow

Thanks Guys,

Its a Pre face lift (Tight arse version - didnt want to pay £500 a year in tax)

I'll have a poke around then.

Mr. Salisbury, It's the lenses that are grimey and horrid.
by Greig
Mon Nov 03, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow
Replies: 14
Views: 5562

E53 Headlights - Yukky Yellow

G'day Fellas (N Gals) My Headlights are ruining the look of my lovely (11 year old) X5. They're yellow and nasty and hazy. I phoned the stealer to enquire about replacement costs, and the least said about that encounter the better :blink: I've seen a few after market ones on ebay, but I didnt really ...
by Greig
Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:45 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Replacement Horns for X5
Replies: 10
Views: 2320

Re: Replacement Horns for X5

Can someone indicate where they feck they are? Mine sound awful but I'm not really up to a full bumper removal!
by Greig
Sat Jun 21, 2014 7:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53, Aux Input.
Replies: 10
Views: 3119

Re: E53, Aux Input.

Tested with both my Iphone4s and daughter number ones Ipod. Both do the same thing. As soon as you connect to power, it bombs out the connection. and refuses to let you have the AUX function while connected to power.


Must  be an earthy thing? More investigations required........
by Greig
Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53, Aux Input.
Replies: 10
Views: 3119

E53, Aux Input.

OK, so once I found the route through the dash down to the passenger footwell, the installation of this was pretty simple. I think it cost me £13 - £14 from ebay, and was all very easy to follow the wiring etc, and now i can enjoy music from my phone through the stereo. All well and good! BUT! And i ...