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by Alan Gunn
Tue Nov 19, 2024 3:57 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Glow plug issue
Replies: 10
Views: 303

Glow plug issue

Some are 5v some 7v not sure if there any others but could be 12v ones.
by Alan Gunn
Tue Nov 19, 2024 5:53 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Glow plug issue
Replies: 10
Views: 303

Glow plug issue

Did you check the voltage on the original plugs.
Had the wrong voltage plugs for my 320d but the plugs looked the same.
My e53 has had all failed plugs for the last 6 years and never failed to start it did have 1 good one 7 years ago lol.
by Alan Gunn
Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:29 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z
Replies: 225
Views: 335966

Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z

Battery is good then.
Not sure what the problem is.
Does the wiring on the heater look original pr has it been played about with.
by Alan Gunn
Sat Nov 16, 2024 5:25 am
Forum: New members section
Topic: New B - X5 e53
Replies: 5
Views: 273

New B - X5 e53

I fitted a 9" screen Chinese unit some years ago now and it works well.
One thing you need the long cable that runs to the rear of the car and it connects to the dvd and stuff in the ps cubby hole.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Nov 15, 2024 5:50 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z
Replies: 225
Views: 335966

Testing and Diagnosing the E53 Webasto Thermo Top C/Z

+1 on battery age and condition will stop it working.
???? you open the doors and not start the car ???..
by Alan Gunn
Thu Nov 14, 2024 6:00 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 42
Views: 75482

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

Basically if it didn't come new with them then it's a mot fail that is what the bible say's. If you fitted new lights then you might get away with it but up to the tester on the day. Retired now but was a tester for years and my m8 who test's my cars always ribb's me over my led number plate lights ...
by Alan Gunn
Thu Nov 07, 2024 5:15 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Handbrake question
Replies: 11
Views: 381

Handbrake question

Why park in D and not P.
I never use the handbrake it's pointless.
Same on my MB and that has the exact same setup drum/disc and the adjuster exactly same.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:17 am
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Not BMW but a MB
Replies: 11
Views: 496

Not BMW but a MB

Send Uncle the bill for fixing the rim's.
by Alan Gunn
Mon Nov 04, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Handbrake question
Replies: 11
Views: 381

Handbrake question

Have you looked in realoem parts catalog it will show you and give you the correct part number.
Just enter the last 7 of your VIN number.
https://www.realoem.com/
by Alan Gunn
Tue Oct 29, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Anxiety Day approaching..........
Replies: 21
Views: 1881

Anxiety Day approaching..........

Mine is 22 and gets everything it wants.
My m8 of 45 years has a garage and any noise or anything i hear gets looked at asap.
But at test time i still panic and deep down i know it will pass i was a tester myself for a long time and check my cars all the time.
by Alan Gunn
Sun Oct 27, 2024 3:58 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Electric nightmare
Replies: 9
Views: 796

Electric nightmare

Might sound daft but you could try the magic reset.
Disconnect the car battery for 20 minutes then put it back it can sometimes sort things out.
If the battery is in the boot DON'T shut it or bonnet as you won't be able to open it with no battery connected.
by Alan Gunn
Sat Oct 26, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Crank no start
Replies: 21
Views: 1977

Crank no start

Hope you didn't take it for a beer.
lol.
by Alan Gunn
Fri Oct 25, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Crank no start
Replies: 21
Views: 1977

Crank no start

9 year old plug's and filter are due a retirement party.
by Alan Gunn
Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Drivetrain noise
Replies: 8
Views: 11051

Drivetrain noise

Fronts are easy on bmw cars i have found but the rear ones can be hard going.
by Alan Gunn
Sat Oct 12, 2024 5:54 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Judder at low speed with steering lock
Replies: 3
Views: 1527

Judder at low speed with steering lock

Diff windup.
Mixing new and old tyres.