Hey mate, mine is for sale I just took it out as upgraded to android unit.

Hi Guys, I have for Sale X5 Sat Nav, TV Head Unit, Bluetooth Module, Cd Multichannel and DVD player. Make me offer for the whole lot or: TV headunit - £160 Bluetooth Module - £65 GPS DVD System - £110 CD Multichanger - £45 DVD Player - £30 http://i68.tinypic.com/2dl25u9.jpg http://i67.tinypic.com/2ib ...

So I got the car back today with no luck :(, the mechanic has suggested to take it to an auto electrician, the saga continues.... Thinking back at when the false trans failsafe prog message first came up, it started after I had to brake hard coming up to traffic, I am going to assume the brake ...

Well I just spoke to the bmw indi regarding my trans fail safe messge and brake light issue, and he said he has done all the checks and said there were a few errors and they are all pointing to the brake lights being on, he said he has tried an aftermarket switch and that hasn't fixed it and has ...

I have booked in to an bmw indi next to where I work conveniently, on Wednesday to do a full diagnostic see what he comes back with.

[quote="henrym3"] I feel I have to comment on the trans failsafe warning even though I am no expert nor can I see any real logic to what I did. Electricians please feel free to comment. I had this warning 8 months ago with everything working as normal. I had read somewhere that you should remove the ...

[quote="strummer"] you need to invest in a fault code reader that properly displays the fault and has the ability to clear it,money well spent ;) [/quote] I have scanned using Torque Pro and an OBD2 adapter an there were no errors. [quote="X5Sport"] The error should disappear from the display, but ...

[quote="Mikeheed"] Hi there i have just bought the xtrons unit and really need advice on how to install it as the plugs dont match and what is this extension cable all about i have it all but dont have a clue how to install it, thanks [/quote] I will help where I can, I apologise if this reply is ...

[quote="X5Sport"] Check your battery state at least 4 hours after last use with a meter, not the OBC. Starting current can cause a drop far enough to upset the 'sensitive' computer systems on board. Lots of reports of this error, and should always be checked with the car asleep. If the changes are ...

Hi guys few questions, anyone had experience with the trans failsafe prog error message, mine has came up and also disabled multifunction steering wheel however is not limiting gear changes drives as it should, I have tried resetting the dash using the obc but it is still there. Also did the voltage ...

If i'm sell the factory unit then I should remove it for who ever buys it?

[quote="X5-D-Sport Salisbury"] This would be some thing you can probably get from ebay - and it will be a 10th of the price from China & only a couple of extra weeks. I'm manufacturing 3D printers here in the UK... and buying Chinese electricals & cables etc has reduced my outgoings by 80%... and ...

Hi guys, I decided to upgrade the factory sat nav/tv unit with an aftermarket android system which is on its way. However I know it requires to use a 5M iso harness extension, does anyone know or have a DIY how to thread this through the car from the dash to the back??

Thanks in advance guys

Thanks for your responses guys, I need not worry then, I am getting my air con regassed and new brake pads done tomorrow asked the mechanic to check the pipes and make sure everything was ok just incase

Hi Guys, Having owned my first turbo car (2005 E53 3.0d Sport) and driven it for a couple of weeks I have noticed the turbo whistle when i put my foot down at roughly about 3000 - 3200 rpm, not that noticeable inside the car but clearly audible with windows down, I know they are supposed to make ...