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by Sye
Fri May 13, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Front drivers side whinning please help
Replies: 3
Views: 956

Front drivers side whinning please help

Hi i have a 2004 e53 with a whine it starts around 30mph sound like drivers side. I thought it sounded like wheel bearing so i changed it but the noise is still there.
Any ideas?

Thanks in advance
by Sye
Fri Apr 29, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Front wheel bearing replacement
Replies: 1
Views: 753

Front wheel bearing replacement

Hi a what i thought was a decent mechanic changed a front driver wheel bearing on my 2004 e53 when i went to collect my car abs was on he told me that i must of had a faulty sensor. But abs was not on when i took the car to him i did say to him the bearing only fits in one way as the abs pulse runs ...
by Sye
Wed Apr 06, 2016 9:26 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: BMW Code 4501 help if possible please.
Replies: 0
Views: 1385

BMW Code 4501 help if possible please.

Hi i have a BMW X5 E53 2004 3.0l diesel 4501 code has come up MAF controlled EGR flow to high intermittent. I have checked the egr looks clean but car does smell like its running a little lean. I do have a crack in exhaust manifold which i am getting done next couple of weeks would that cause it? Or ...
by Sye
Sun Mar 27, 2016 11:11 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: What diff oil to use
Replies: 3
Views: 2517

Re: What diff oil to use

Many thanks im still new to the site im still finding my way around
by Sye
Thu Mar 24, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: What diff oil to use
Replies: 3
Views: 2517

Re: What diff oil to use

No one knows?
by Sye
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: What diff oil to use
Replies: 3
Views: 2517

What diff oil to use

Hi i have a 3l diesel x5 2004 facelift i was just wondering what oil do i use for front and rear diffs? And how many liters? i was thinking of changing it as all the other oils have been done. I dont have a owners manual which is why i have come here.

Thanks
by Sye
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Major squeak on rear drivers doing the head right in
Replies: 3
Views: 949

Re: Major squeak on rear drivers doing the head right in

Ok great i will give that a try is there a thread anywhere on how to de-pressurise the air system?
by Sye
Tue Mar 15, 2016 5:12 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Major squeak on rear drivers doing the head right in
Replies: 3
Views: 949

Major squeak on rear drivers doing the head right in

Hi i have a 2004 x5 rear drivers is squeaking like crazy its doing my nut in i have checked subfranes bushes and its not them. It is a proper rubber squeak i just cannot pin point it.
by Sye
Tue Mar 15, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Major squeak on rear drivers doin the head right in
Replies: 2
Views: 867

Major squeak on rear drivers doin the head right in

Hi i have a 2004 x5 rear drivers is squeaking like crazy its doing my nut in i have checked subfranes bushes and its not them. It is a proper rubber squeak i just cannot pin point it.
by Sye
Thu Feb 18, 2016 8:22 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help if possible on fault codes from my 2004 X5 diesel 3l 2004
Replies: 2
Views: 1390

Re: Help if possible on fault codes from my 2004 X5 diesel 3l 2004

Cheers i will give these a go first and will let you know the out come.
by Sye
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Help if possible on fault codes from my 2004 X5 diesel 3l 2004
Replies: 2
Views: 1390

Help if possible on fault codes from my 2004 X5 diesel 3l 2004

Hi I have a 2004 x5 e53 3l diesel. had a "Fuel Injection System" warning on my dash when I hit about 4000 rpm to overtake a clown, the car still drove fine I put my diagnostic on it when I got home and these are the codes that came up. 4501: MAF controlled EGR system, EGR flow to high - permanent ...
by Sye
Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Hi all newbie here :)
Replies: 3
Views: 1226

Hi all newbie here :)

Hi nice to be here thanks

Im Sye from Wolverhampton in the UK