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by Phil D
Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: PDC sensor
Replies: 11
Views: 3683

Re: PDC sensor

If it's a straight one you're after i just got one from here.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221060731547#ht_2526wt_1218

It took just over a week to arrive, so far works fine.
by Phil D
Fri May 04, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Temp Needle notch behind half way mark
Replies: 10
Views: 4675

Re: Temp Needle notch behind half way mark

Sounds like your thermostat is stuck open. Shouldn't be a big job.
by Phil D
Tue Feb 14, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering Wheel trim
Replies: 5
Views: 2293

Re: Steering Wheel trim

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-S ... 581wt_1217

Easy to swap over following the other link
by Phil D
Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Goodbye X5, Hello X5 - fingers crossed!
Replies: 20
Views: 6699

Re: Goodbye X5, Hello X5 - fingers crossed!

[quote=""b4bby""]That looks identical to mine apart from being approx 18 months newer.

Is it fitted with black leather with silver interior trim?[/quote]

Yeah, good taste around here :thumbsup:
by Phil D
Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:44 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: that funny paint
Replies: 6
Views: 2170

Re: that funny paint

Just checking that you know a replacement part from the dealer is only £35ish ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-S ... 2a14ba79ba
by Phil D
Tue Dec 20, 2011 11:15 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: central locking
Replies: 15
Views: 4720

Re: central locking

This youtube video helped me for pairing the keys. It also shows you how to pair a second key.(i know it's an e39 but it's the same process) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-TI1jc_nbA If you have a key that's not working, next time you go for a drive 45mins+ use that key in the ignition so it ...
by Phil D
Sat Dec 17, 2011 9:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rubber Mats
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Re: Rubber Mats

Thanks chaps, i've had a bit of a search but can't find any on the web in the UK.

Might have to give the main dealer a ring on Monday.
by Phil D
Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rubber Mats
Replies: 4
Views: 1534

Rubber Mats

I need to get some rubber mats for my X5, can anybody recommend some good ones?
My in-laws have a farm and it's muddy this time of year, Mrs D laughs at me when i say we have to go in her car as the farm's too dirty :lol:

I get the "What's the point in having a 4wd etc...."
by Phil D
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:18 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Aux in socket rear of centre console
Replies: 14
Views: 7645

Re: Aux in socket rear of centre console

It's really easy.

The plastic surround needs unclipping from the obc. That the reveals the torx screws that need undoing.

Slide the obc out - job done :)
by Phil D
Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth
Replies: 19
Views: 4892

Re: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth

Mine's a 2003 and has it.

When you the car into pairing mode are you getting "bluetooth paring" on the cars display?

"Activate Phone" is not the same
by Phil D
Mon Nov 07, 2011 5:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth
Replies: 19
Views: 4892

Re: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth

It should be a 4 digit pin no. Mine was on a card with the car's handbook. Is that the one you are using?
by Phil D
Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:34 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth
Replies: 19
Views: 4892

Re: Help paring iPhone 4 with Bluetooth

Enter passcode, wait till the display says paired. Then turn the ignition off, then back on again.

Your phone should then connect.
by Phil D
Sat Oct 15, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Cleaned out my washer bottle & filters, but.........
Replies: 39
Views: 16004

Re: Cleaned out my washer bottle & filters, but.........

That sounds like the type of thing that happens to me!

Was it full of gunk?
by Phil D
Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: PDC confirmation required please
Replies: 8
Views: 3309

Re: PDC confirmation required please

Mine's a pre facelift but has the new style (round) sensors fitted (53 plate) strange eh
by Phil D
Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:48 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Confused about replacement headlamps Xenon/Angel Eyes
Replies: 0
Views: 864

Confused about replacement headlamps Xenon/Angel Eyes

I have a 2003 pre facelift e53 with factory xenons I'm interested in getting rid of the orange reflector in the indicator and possibly fitting angel eyes. From reading on the net you can't bake open the 2003 lights as BMW changed the adhesive Are there replacement headlights that will let me use the ...