Hi Thurlo

Glad to be of service 

Mine is still working fine two and a half years on !

A common problem with the boot lid coming unlatched is the failure of the microswitches or water ingress into the boot handle 

Check out the link below

http://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/https://xdr ... 540#p14540

I don't think a worn pump seal would be blowing a 30 amp fuse , unless it was so worn that the pump was seized up !

I bought a CR-Tech box off ebay for £78 - just checked but they don't seem to be listed for the X5 at the moment :(

When I fitted it I was very impressed , much smoother and more responsive. I think you quickly get used to the extra performance though, it wasn't slow before !

I have just returned ...

I got a set of Bosch Aeros off ebay - I can't remember exactly how much i paid - about £15 I think .

They are excellent but if you do put them on then remove the U shaped plastic piece from under the driver side arm as they will miss areas of the windscreen if you don't !

Hi & Welcome to the forum.

Very nice motor - both of them 

Am I getting warm ?  )  I still can't find it ! Can feel all around the strengthening plate ( I think ) but still no EWS

Great ! I am having problems uploading the picture to Photobucket . Uploaded ok to Flickr but can't display it !
Leave it with  me 

I think I am in the right area but can't find it 

I cannot see anything bolted to the dash support bracket neither front or back - providing I am looking at the correct bracket !
I tried to load a photo but couldn't , will try again.

Just had a look by removing the lower panel above the pedals but can't see anything !

Do I have to remove the binnacle to get access to it ? -  thanks 

Thanks - 

Job for the weekend !

Hi Jaynana

Have a look at this .

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/ ... issue.html


Supposedly cures it using an extra relay .

Regards

Terry

Oh  - not in the engine bay box  - anyone else any ideas  ?

I suppose I should dismantle the lower fascia below the steering wheel but I can find a couple of retaining screws but when I remove them the panel doesn't appear to want to come off .

Am I missing something ?

Hi

Yes there is - but a dealer can do it  or it may well be worth getting BMWScan 1.4 off ebay  ( approx £30 or less and you can program it yourself.

Or if you are lucky another member with BMWScan who lives near you will offer to do it for you 

Thanks Richard .

It may be worth a (careful) look inside there then.

Terry