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by x5south
Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:55 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E70 2nd-gen, 2007-2013)
Topic: Possible E70 4.8 purchase
Replies: 44
Views: 9733

Re: Possible E70 4.8 purchase

Hi guys, its been a while since i let my x go, still have the van but the business is going well. Just a thought...... We are all spread out over the country. Just an example I drove past snows in Portsmouth yesterday, would have been more than happy to stick my head in and give you an opinion on ...
by x5south
Mon Mar 12, 2012 6:04 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Re: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(

Thanks for the good luck messages. If a Hog Roast is required for any meet I will be happy to do one...The good part.... i'd do my best to do it as near to cost as is possible :) There is always an option for half a pig which would feed up to 50 people max.

Thanks again and all the best, Stew.
by x5south
Thu Mar 08, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(
Replies: 12
Views: 4330

Goodbye to the X5 and hello van :(

Just wanted to say many thanks to all that have helped out with issues over the last couple of years. I owned a 52 plate 3.0i and overall the car was great. I sold the car over a week ago and still seem to find myself visiting the site daily. I was made redundant during last year and have decided to ...
by x5south
Tue Dec 20, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: FSR Hegdehog replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 3009

Re: FSR Hegdehog replacement

Many thanks guys.... Just what I was looking for. I'll aim to get the part tomorrow all ready for Friday.
Have a great Christmas :)
by x5south
Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:13 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: FSR Hegdehog replacement
Replies: 7
Views: 3009

FSR Hegdehog replacement

Merry Christmas everyone :) I was looking for some info on how to replace the fsr on my 52 plate e53 x5. I remember reading sometime ago how AW8 had changed his..... cant find the original post :( If any one has any information on changing the fsr it would be greatly appreciated. I am going away ...
by x5south
Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: Buy and sell
Topic: Drivers side Mirror Glass
Replies: 1
Views: 1251

Drivers side Mirror Glass

I posted in the discussions section of E53......oooppsss.

If anyone has a Drivers side 2002 Mirror glass please let me know.

Thanks, Stew.
by x5south
Thu Jun 09, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers side Mirror Glass cracked
Replies: 0
Views: 988

Drivers side Mirror Glass cracked

Hi Guys, I havent posted for a while, hope everyone is keeping well. I returned to the X today and some little s*d has tried to steal my drivers side mirror. They have cracked the mirror which has oozed fluid all down the door. (It took ages to get off) They were bloody useless at stealing it as ...
by x5south
Mon Jan 24, 2011 1:56 pm
Forum: The lounge
Topic: After an 18 yr absence I've just been awarded 3 points
Replies: 21
Views: 7997

Re: After an 18 yr absence I've just been awarded 3 points

9 Points in one envelope...... 3 different tickets all in the same envelope. When i opened and read the tickets I thought hey had made a mistake and sent me the same ticket three times. Three different tickes on three different days all by the same camera :( I used to work nights in New Covent ...
by x5south
Thu Jan 20, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: A/C MAX Button
Replies: 7
Views: 3343

Re: A/C MAX Button

Thanks for the replies guys. It was 6 degrees here earlier and it seems the 5 degrees theory is correct, thanks for clearing this up for me.
* note to self..."don't try and fix a problem that isn't there" *
by x5south
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: A/C MAX Button
Replies: 7
Views: 3343

A/C MAX Button

Hi Guys, a quick question for you all. I have a 52 plate 3.0i x5. Recently I pressed the A/C MAx button and nothing happened. After work today I jumped in and was playing with the buttons and it seemed to be working fine. When I returned home I tried it again...... Nothing. The question i have for ...
by x5south
Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Poor radio reception
Replies: 5
Views: 2638

Re: Poor radio reception

Hi Glenn822... Nothing was altered and the reception issue seemed to disappear. all is good again now... Very perculiar although a nice "cheap" fix.
by x5south
Tue Jan 04, 2011 12:04 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Comms screen slow to load up
Replies: 8
Views: 3208

Re: Comms screen slow to load up

I had a very similar problem with my sat nav screen and the blue text issues last year and a new battery once again sorted the problem..... It seems that the battery solves lots of gremlins and with the cold being issues for you both, it might possibly point to a weak battery.... Good luck getting ...
by x5south
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:13 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans fail safe....Repaired
Replies: 11
Views: 6430

Re: Trans fail safe....Repaired

Hi AW8, not sure what the hourly rate was for Barkers I can find out and let you know though. He currently owns an E53-V8.

All the best Stew.
by x5south
Fri Oct 01, 2010 12:04 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Poor radio reception
Replies: 5
Views: 2638

Re: Poor radio reception

Hi Turks.. No the head unit hasn't been removed,nothing touched disturbed or visibly damaged.
by x5south
Fri Oct 01, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Poor radio reception
Replies: 5
Views: 2638

Poor radio reception

Hi guys, could do with some advice. Recently I have noticed the radio reception on FM has become poor, I have googled etc but seem to have had very little luck. If anyone has any ideas what the problem could be (before I spend most of tomorrow scratching my head) please let me know. I am recieving ...