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by Al4693
Thu Feb 16, 2023 8:09 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

That is very helpful. Thanks both!
by Al4693
Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:56 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

Great, thanks. Mine is a 2005 M57.
by Al4693
Mon Feb 13, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

Ran test on the Carly and it showed camshaft sensor issue. I've booked it into my local BMW indie.
by Al4693
Fri Feb 10, 2023 4:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Steering shake

Thanks X5Sport, I will check with garage re this issue. I should have been only too aware of this as the previous owner had put the wrong size front tyres on which I had to remedy as soon as I took ownership, it was really screwing up the transmission. I got away with that one without causing damage ...
by Al4693
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:49 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

Thanks, I believe it is a dedicated bmw device.
by Al4693
Wed Feb 08, 2023 7:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

That's very helpful, thanks. My son has a tester which he loaned out but is recovering it this weekend so that we can run a test.
by Al4693
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:44 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Intermittent starting problem.
Replies: 11
Views: 3201

Intermittent starting problem.

My E53 3.0d 2005 facelift has just started with a fault on starting. The engine starts but Immediately stops. This repeats for about half a dozen times, but then it will start with no issues. It happens mostly when warm, just after a short journey and when the car has been stopped a short time. The ...
by Al4693
Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:30 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Steering shake

Great, thanks will check on that
The shake is consistent at 55-60 mph. I am changing front tyres this month to see if it improves.
by Al4693
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Steering shake

Sorry about the very long delay :( my phone failed and I lost all my logins and passwords. No excuse really I know. Anyway the indie garage diagnosed inner steering ball joints. In changing these it initiated a rack leak which I have been monitoring. The shake is still there and I am now electing ...
by Al4693
Tue May 11, 2021 8:04 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Re: Steering shake

Very interesting. I think I will bring forward the service and get this into the garage asap. I will update on the findings!
by Al4693
Sat May 08, 2021 3:16 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Re: Stceering shake

Thanks for all those pointers. Yes, a 4 wheel alignment check was done, tyres checked and OK. Not star marked but fairly new, brake discs changed about 10k miles ago. Have noticed since previous post a click when turning out of drive on full lock which seems to come from right hand side of car. Its ...
by Al4693
Fri May 07, 2021 11:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Steering shake
Replies: 13
Views: 14272

Steering shake

2005 3.0d. Had the car into independent garage for steering shake. They renewed the steering ball joints tested and said ok. Took car up to 80 on motorway and no shake until I accelerated hard on slip road to adjoining m-way. The acceleration started off the shaking which continued at all speeds ...
by Al4693
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:48 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheel wobble and vibration all speeds when cold
Replies: 2
Views: 1164

Re: Wheel wobble and vibration all speeds when cold

I was thinking that too, it goes in to local garage next week - owner runs same car so may be a plus!
by Al4693
Fri Jul 26, 2019 6:13 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheel wobble and vibration all speeds when cold
Replies: 2
Views: 1164

Wheel wobble and vibration all speeds when cold

My E53 facelift 3.0d has just started with wheel wobble from around 40mph up to 75mph and a faint rumble for around 10 minutes or so when on the motorway. The symptoms then fade away and don't return, only to reappear the next day when starting a journey. Car freshly MOT'd and no advisories, recent ...
by Al4693
Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Dim headlamps
Replies: 4
Views: 1191

Re: Dim headlamps

Good tips, many thanks!!