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by Lobster Pot
Fri Jun 14, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: 2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault
Replies: 14
Views: 4741

2010 E70 X5 3.0d - Parking Brake Fault

Mine went couple years ago drove it for ages until I finally took it to a chap in Southport who repairs them had a walk into town had fish and chips walked back and all repaired and working again :) think it was around £350 obviously cheaper if you send him the part and fit yourself there’s also an ...
by Lobster Pot
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (F25 - 2nd gen : 2011+)
Topic: Windscreen washer jets
Replies: 12
Views: 7160

Windscreen washer jets

For what it’s worth I placed a tube down the filler neck disconnected the washer jet hose near the o/s bonnet hinge sucked water up through the hose so gravity pulls the water out the washer bottle place a hose pipe slowly filling the bottle up and at same time blow air down the washer jet hose and w ...
by Lobster Pot
Thu Dec 07, 2023 4:03 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: Car jumps on full turn
Replies: 4
Views: 30466

Car jumps on full turn

Thanks for the reply, only had the car 3months .Bought the car with general grabbers on so now I now what the problem may be . Only 12 more issues to sort out :cry: thanks again . I had all these problems last year when I bought mine changed the tyres had transfer box reset nothing helped ended up ...
by Lobster Pot
Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 42
Views: 75550

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it Probably a naive question but did they remove all six to test? Just wondered if there is a method of t ...
by Lobster Pot
Mon Nov 06, 2023 2:31 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 42
Views: 75550

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it Did you recondition the injector or buy new? I bought new it was £392.30 plus vat for testing all inje ...
by Lobster Pot
Mon Nov 06, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 42
Views: 75550

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced
P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it
by Lobster Pot
Sun Nov 05, 2023 10:14 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure
Replies: 42
Views: 75550

E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

Mine ran without knowing with 1 electrically faulty injector wasn’t picked up until the hpfp went down and I had the injectors tested but when the hpfp did go it just went without warning after being stood it would fire up and die again within seconds
Hope you get it sorted
by Lobster Pot
Mon Oct 30, 2023 3:43 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Code reader for X5 diagnostics
Replies: 14
Views: 37936

Code reader for X5 diagnostics

I use bimmerlink also got BimmerCode for coding both work faultless for me
by Lobster Pot
Fri Oct 20, 2023 5:08 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: X5 Tyre Compatibility (Incompatibility)
Replies: 3
Views: 8091

X5 Tyre Compatibility (Incompatibility)

I’ve got the Goodyears which are star marked been brilliant I’m on 15k miles and still 5mm on all corners I think they still around £880 for all 4 on tyresavings.com fitted
by Lobster Pot
Thu Sep 21, 2023 4:49 pm
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: Paddle shift
Replies: 37
Views: 130317

Paddle shift

We are using hvo fuel at min in our trucks it’s bizzare stuff no smell to it and looks like water down side you loose a few horses which is a nightmare on hills and dropped from 52 to 51 mph on flat
by Lobster Pot
Fri Aug 25, 2023 6:02 am
Forum: General car-related discussion
Topic: RECALL - BMW Front Airbags (not just X models)
Replies: 22
Views: 23091

RECALL - BMW Front Airbags (not just X models)

Mine just comes back with this doesn’t say what it’s for yet This vehicle has an outstanding recall. If you're the owner or driver of this vehicle, contact the local BMW dealership to arrange a free repair. If the recalled component has been repaired recently, it can take several weeks for the man ...
by Lobster Pot
Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: How to detect shock absorber issue?
Replies: 12
Views: 14937

How to detect shock absorber issue?

I fitted meyle on my 5 series was solid product and if you use hd they come with 5 year guarantee
by Lobster Pot
Sun Jul 09, 2023 9:00 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: iPod leads
Replies: 23
Views: 21382

iPod leads

I wasn’t sure what car or system they had my music from my phone is connected through Bluetooth and all info from it is on the idrive screen and all controlled from steering wheel or through voice when it can understand what I’m asking it
by Lobster Pot
Sun Jul 09, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Forum Discussion
Topic: iPod leads
Replies: 23
Views: 21382

iPod leads

Not sure what car or system you got but can’t you connect using Bluetooth?
by Lobster Pot
Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Oil change
Replies: 5
Views: 7369

Oil change

Tbh I’m not sure if it’s good on fuel or not I get around 500 mile per tank compared to what I got in my 5 series which was over a ton lighter and a turbo less I’m guessing it’s decent
Blimey I bet between is we could have rebuilt a x5 lol