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by Paulw
Wed Nov 22, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Screen/radio
Replies: 1
Views: 896

Screen/radio

Hi i have a problem with my screen /radio on my x5 e53  sometimes it works but most of the time its just blank and wondered if there was any known problems which would cause the fault,i have replaced the head unit and its still the same ,any help would be appreciated thanks
by Paulw
Tue Nov 21, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: hi all from manchester
Replies: 1
Views: 923

hi all from manchester

Hi new to the site ive got a 2006 x5 e53 model ,Le mans blue ,i love the car but does have a few electrical gremlins,IE aux heater not working and also the multi function display on the dash is just a dark screen ,Ive had it for 14 months now and fix a variety of things on so might be able to help ...
by Paulw
Mon Nov 20, 2017 11:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: X5 3.0D 2005 Wont start
Replies: 6
Views: 2060

Re: X5 3.0D 2005 Wont start

It could also be the final stage resistor,or hedgehog as some people call it ,what happens is the the resistor brakes down and the interior fans run slowly and flattened the battery ,they are only on low and you cant hear them ,you can buy the part of flea bay for under £20 and is not a bad job to ...
by Paulw
Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: what controls the dash board monitor
Replies: 0
Views: 1015

what controls the dash board monitor

Hi just wondered as ive got a problem with the dashboard screen being blank ,the back light is on but the screen is black displaying nothing ,is it the bm54 that controls it or is it the sat nav drive or the TV module thanks in advance
by Paulw
Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: multi function display help
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: multi function display help

thanks for your response ill have a look see if it sheds some light thanks
by Paulw
Mon Nov 20, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: multi function display help
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: multi function display help

Hi what im referring to is there a box near the battery that is linked to screen in the dash.or is there a common fault to point me in the right direction,like a broken wire or wiring fault,just some ideas would be appreciated thanks
by Paulw
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:22 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: multi function display help
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: multi function display help e53 lemans blue 2006

sorry been asked by the moderators to add what car it is ,its a bmw x5 e53 le mans blue 2006 thanks
by Paulw
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Cold snap, Webasto question
Replies: 4
Views: 1461

Re: Cold snap, Webasto question

just a thought new to this site could it be the water circulation pump not working and the unit is getting too hot and shutting down???? 
by Paulw
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: multi function display help
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

multi function display help

Hi im new to this site and would love if someone had a answer to my problem ,the problem is i have no display on the multi function screen ,i have changed the radio and had it working for a while and now again its gone off,i know the screen is fine as i bought a new replacement screen for it and ...