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by neil50
Thu May 21, 2020 11:16 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: unkonwn wire
Replies: 5
Views: 1820

Re: unkonwn wire

Its not causing me a problem and I am not getting any error messages.

I am just a very inquisitive person and don't like not knowing what something is for :) :)
by neil50
Thu May 21, 2020 9:47 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: unkonwn wire
Replies: 5
Views: 1820

Re: unkonwn wire

As it looks to be just brown it’s a ground wire so should be connected to the chassis. Maybe it’s used for an option you don’t have/need? Thanks for the reply, I would have thought if it was a standard ground wire for the chassis that it would have a ring on it and not a proper connector. I thought ...
by neil50
Thu May 21, 2020 9:19 am
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: unkonwn wire
Replies: 5
Views: 1820

unkonwn wire

Calling out to see if anyone knows what the wire is supposed to connect to? It hangs off one side of the rear heated screen and is the one with the purple connecter. It seemed to be taped up with "official" tape that holds the other cables in place but I cant see anything for it to connect to and I ...
by neil50
Thu May 14, 2020 10:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Engine code question
Replies: 18
Views: 5256

Re: Engine code question

Drove it today and I thought it drove perfect going back to buy it in the morning after he's tested it. Thanks for your input guys. Hi Daz, even though it has been serviced regularly, I would like to bet that the gearbox and transfer box oil hasn't been changed as it is often labeled as "for life ...
by neil50
Thu May 07, 2020 12:17 pm
Forum: Problems (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: rear view camera
Replies: 4
Views: 2294

Re: rear view camera

I know it is a basic suggestion but have you checked the fuse?

I am just about to retrofit a reversing camera and I have to route it via the fusebox.
by neil50
Thu May 07, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Engine code question
Replies: 18
Views: 5256

Re: Engine code question

Hi I have been looking for my first X5 and have read loads of posts on this site (cheers), I have seen a nice 58 plate msport with full history, car looks really clean its on 111000 miles and has been serviced every 10000 miles, I thought the engine changed from M57 to N57 prefix in 2010 but ...
by neil50
Sat Apr 25, 2020 12:00 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Short Number Plates?
Replies: 42
Views: 14509

Re: Short Number Plates?

I had some done a few years ago by the Jersey seller. A couple of years ago I couldn't find their website, so I've since been getting mine done by these people . Because they're offshore, they don't need your details, but the plates still conform to UK legislation. Up to now, I can't fault the ...
by neil50
Wed Apr 22, 2020 1:02 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Short Number Plates?
Replies: 42
Views: 14509

Re: Short Number Plates?

sapphireblack wrote: Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:34 pm Google for a plates maker in Jersey. They make them to the correct spec with post code etc and don't need personal details.

I had some made last year but can't find their details.
I will have a look, thanks
by neil50
Wed Apr 22, 2020 12:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Short Number Plates?
Replies: 42
Views: 14509

Re: Short Number Plates?

going to look online for the shorter plates, just wary about giving over personal and vehicle details on the internet that you usually have to show when getting plates made.
by neil50
Wed Apr 22, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Short Number Plates?
Replies: 42
Views: 14509

Re: Short Number Plates?

Both my plates are screwed on so have to check that a shorter plate wouldn't uncover the screw holes.
by neil50
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:35 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 4331

Re: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale

When I click on the link, the following is entered into my web browser and will not show me anything (I had to remove the https://www. so that it would display the full text in this message) autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202003048005618?postcode=KA74GB&advertising-location=at_cars?redcta&utm ...
by neil50
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:29 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Charging
Replies: 8
Views: 2284

Re: Charging

Are you charging with the battery still connected? Last year I put a trickle charger on our Range rover for about 4 hours. I didn't disconnect the battery. 3 days later the alternator failed.. The garage said it was a coincidence but I'm not sure. I've always disconnected the battery to charge it ...
by neil50
Sat Mar 21, 2020 1:27 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 4331

Re: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale

must be a setting on my laptop then as I still just get a white screen with autotrader not loading.
by neil50
Fri Mar 20, 2020 10:00 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Charging
Replies: 8
Views: 2284

Re: Charging

I have 4Ctek chargers for my cars and motorbikes. The recon will run a higher charge to break down the build up on the plates in the battery before dropping violtage accordingly.
by neil50
Fri Mar 20, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale
Replies: 10
Views: 4331

Re: X5 30D Msport (LCI) for sale

I have recently bought mine but thought I would point out that when I click on the link I just get a white page, no information.

I don't have any issues with other web pages.

Neil