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by steve1986
Sun Aug 13, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater Fan Blower Not Working At All
Replies: 2
Views: 1002

Heater Fan Blower Not Working At All

Hi Guys, My fan blower in my X5 has stopped working, the display still works abut even when set to full no air comes out at all, before it stopped working i noticed a while back that if set to the slowest speed i was getting a small squeak from the dash area that cleared when turning the fan off ...
by steve1986
Sat Mar 25, 2017 1:40 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Front and rear diff swap, 3.91 to 3.73
Replies: 19
Views: 6230

Re: Front and rear diff swap, 3.91 to 3.73

Yes tyres ! I had two new rear tyres fitted to my X5 but some little oik punctured the n/s, I had another n/s new tyre fitted made by Accelera, it often brought on the traction control light, the car felt as if rumbling when accelerating hard and it also whined slightly, this was a few months/ 2k ...
by steve1986
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Diff for E53 3.91
Replies: 0
Views: 724

Diff for E53 3.91

Hi All,

Unfortunately my differential on the rear of my E53 has exploded  :noexpression: it is a 55 plate 3.0d i think i need a 3.91 diff, does anybody have one available, or know anybody who has one ?

Thank you

Steve
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by steve1986
Fri Mar 24, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Front and rear diff swap, 3.91 to 3.73
Replies: 19
Views: 6230

Re: Front and rear diff swap, 3.91 to 3.73

Hi Guys,

I need a 3.91 rear diff for my X5 unfortunately as it exploded  >:( , does anybody have one available ?.

Thank you
by steve1986
Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:33 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex
Replies: 7
Views: 4196

Re: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex

Thanks Horizon.

Will se if it fires tomorrow if cold enough.

Thanks again

Steve
by steve1986
Wed Feb 17, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex
Replies: 7
Views: 4196

Re: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex

Hi I used to be a service advisor at Cooper BMW in Chelmsford. Peter Mould owner of PMW was a technician there before I started and although i am the other side of Essex I agree he may be a good person to contact. In fact you saying that has jogged my memory and I think a few of the tec's from ...
by steve1986
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex
Replies: 7
Views: 4196

Re: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex

Oh dear. I've had my head in the wheel arch hoping for diesel fumes but none lol !!!, every time I unlock or do anything to the car the fan starts and whirs but no hot exhaust. I suspect pcb failure as I don't think the fan should run all the time when unlocking and opening doors . Should I try ...
by steve1986
Wed Feb 17, 2016 8:25 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex
Replies: 7
Views: 4196

Coding software or someone who can code aux heating in Essex

Hi guys, I am trying to find the best software for turning on aux heating or someone in the south east who can turn it in for me (not worried if it costs). I'm happy with all the other setting its just I want to start the road to making the aux heating timer work for them frosty mornings. Many ...
by steve1986
Wed Dec 30, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Still have three problems that I need help with
Replies: 1
Views: 940

Still have three problems that I need help with

Hi guys hope you are all well. My pano roof rattles when closed like it needs tightening if I thump the glass in the front section you can feel it jumping and it makes the noise. Noise clears when set to open or vent. Roof works fine Lcd screen / Nav display cuts out intermittently. Sometimes stays ...
by steve1986
Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:46 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Screen has gone black
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Re: Screen has gone black

It has now come back but the television option is completely missing and it has rearranged the menus ???
by steve1986
Tue Sep 22, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Screen has gone black
Replies: 2
Views: 1073

Screen has gone black

Hi guys.

I'm a bit worried my main display that does the satnav and TV had gone black, it does power up as the PCs goes darker but no display. Every now and then the menu flashes on for a split second. When the fault occurred this morning it faded to black :( has anybody had this.

Thanks
Steve
by steve1986
Wed Sep 09, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: New buyer E53.
Replies: 60
Views: 19298

Re: New buyer E53.

Must admit I traded an Audi A6 v6 tdi for my x5 3.0d and the x5 sounds so much better. I've had multiple straight six Bmw's e23 735i e28 535i e34 535i e36 328i e36 M3 , v6 other makes 5 cylinder other makes. I used to work as a service advisor at a Bmw main dealer so got to drive them all (dropping ...
by steve1986
Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Coding My e53 (aux heating)
Replies: 6
Views: 2699

Re: Coding My e53 (aux heating)

Could anyone explain how to load the windows 7 drivers, just cant seem to get this to work lol.

Thanks
Steve
by steve1986
Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: New buyer E53.
Replies: 60
Views: 19298

Re: New buyer E53.

I got the 3.0d sport le mans edition, so it looks similar to the 4.8is with the wider arches nappa leather and 20inch wheels just hasnt got the tailpipes or front and rear splitters....... unfortunately lol
by steve1986
Tue Sep 08, 2015 1:10 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Genuine arms or aftermarket ??
Replies: 5
Views: 2127

Re: Genuine arms or aftermarket ??

Thanks for your reply.

Is there anyone that does a full kit or do you have to look them up separately. Who did you use for your ones.

Thanks
Steve