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by Themoog2
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:12 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Hedgehog
Replies: 27
Views: 15196

Hedgehog

I'm having the same agro with mine as well as trans failsafe etc. Could be related but my blower fan has been squeaking for months then started to really groan about 2 months ago. Doesn't run at all now but it's not seized cause I managed to get a stick up through the hedgehog cavity and it turns fr...
by Themoog2
Fri Mar 15, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Ctek charger
Replies: 5
Views: 3981

Ctek charger

Polarity correct. The mode button won't work either. It does the same thing on 4 different batteries so I think it's fubarred. I'm not having much luck with vehicle electrics at the moment.
by Themoog2
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Ctek charger
Replies: 5
Views: 3981

Ctek charger

Why is my ctek doing this on all my batteries.. 🤔
by Themoog2
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe
Replies: 12
Views: 5964

Trans failsafe

It's being collected tomorrow to go to Ecu testing in Derbyshire.
I the mean time I need to go over all the earth connections etc.
by Themoog2
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe
Replies: 12
Views: 5964

Trans failsafe

Latest..
All the symptoms points to the abs module so I whipped it out today.
Bit tricky I must admit..
Anyone recommend someone who can test / repair these modules?
I've emailed a few from a search so we will see.
by Themoog2
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Spotted..
Replies: 2
Views: 754

Spotted..

It had aftermarket quad tailpipes instead of the ovals.
by Themoog2
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Spotted..
Replies: 2
Views: 754

Spotted..

At Tesco Royston Friday circa 4pm..
4.6 not badged. Anyone on here?
by Themoog2
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe
Replies: 12
Views: 5964

Trans failsafe

Yes that's OK. I think I'm narrowing it down.. It can't be the ECU as the engine starts and runs OK. So that just leaves the TCM and Abs modules or something that they use for function ie wheel speed sensor etc. As the cluster also requires a signal from the wheel sensors that would point towards th...
by Themoog2
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:34 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe
Replies: 12
Views: 5964

Trans failsafe

Well it has crossed my mind but it seems to be ok on my stabber. It's normally left on a ctek anyway. What I have noticed however, is that my scanner can read the car when it's cold but after 30min or so when it's hotter it won't. Just this evening I've removed the glove box to check all the fuses e...
by Themoog2
Sun Mar 03, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Trans failsafe
Replies: 12
Views: 5964

Trans failsafe

Here's a good one.. The 4.4 has gone in trans failsafe mode. I've had it at the place where I had the transmission rebuilt but he couldn't get his diagnostic to communicate with the car. I scanned the car when it was cold before starting yesterday to take a look. Only the ignition was on. This time-...
by Themoog2
Tue Nov 07, 2023 10:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 14267

Heater

Although saying what I did I’ve just remembered our Cayenne that did that too. That turned out to be one of the flap motors which was an absolute pig to replace..
by Themoog2
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 14267

Heater

Ah. Just read your previous thread and you state that the hedgehog has been replaced. The only other thing I can think of would be a heater matrix blockage. Our L320 did that so I back flushed it and it was ok after.
by Themoog2
Mon Nov 06, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Heater
Replies: 7
Views: 14267

Heater

Hedgehog..
by Themoog2
Sun Nov 05, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Mirrors
Replies: 6
Views: 10528

Mirrors

My driver side doesn’t fold and the passenger side folds in but moves back out as soon as the key is removed.. Odd. One day I may repair them.
by Themoog2
Tue Oct 24, 2023 5:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Severe vibration at 50 mph +
Replies: 11
Views: 17253

Severe vibration at 50 mph +

And check this out - the average mpg for the journey I’m doing at the moment has gone from 19.7mpg to 23.2mpg. Just shows what a dragging brake does.