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by Darnicmax
Sun Jan 10, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Items missing from car spec? F15 7 seater?
Replies: 7
Views: 3318

Re: Items missing from car spec? F15 7 seater?

Hi
I have a new F15 with the 7 seat option. I've not used them yet (they've not even been pulled up from the boot floor). Can I check anything for you to see if my build differs from yours?
by Darnicmax
Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: Stop/Start and Auto wipers....
Replies: 3
Views: 2198

Stop/Start and Auto wipers....

Hi Two questions rolled into one here.....is anyone aware of a way in which the default setting for stop/start is automatically 'Off' and for the auto-wiper function, automatically on? (which is the exact reverse of how it currently works in my car!!!) By automatically, I mean when you get in the ca...
by Darnicmax
Fri Sep 04, 2015 12:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (F15 3rd-gen, 2014+)
Topic: TP Volume...scares the hell out of me each time a traffic announcement is made!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 2315

TP Volume...scares the hell out of me each time a traffic announcement is made!!!

When I have TP activated, any Traffic Announcement comes through at such at high volume its downright dangerous!! I have checked the manual, and I turn the volume down whilst the Traffic broadcast is underway but sure enough, next time I am in the car in 'resets' itself to what appears to be a defau...
by Darnicmax
Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:35 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Why would webasto activate after fitting towbar??!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2369

Re: Why would webasto activate after fitting towbar??!!

Thanks for your replies..... Jonniivy.....reassuring to know I am not the only one who noticed this.....! I'm going to specifically listen out for it in future (temp dependant obviously!) to see if if decides to run again.....although I am going to draw a line at removing and fitting the tow bar to ...
by Darnicmax
Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Why would webasto activate after fitting towbar??!!
Replies: 6
Views: 2369

Why would webasto activate after fitting towbar??!!

Fitted a westfalia towbar today using the excellent 'how to article' by Urbanflow. After finishing this evening I started the car up to put it in the garage. Immediately I noticed a ticking noise coming from the front passenger area and a ' turbine like' noise from under the bonnet. Strange.......ne...
by Darnicmax
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:38 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Anyone recommend a garage in Swindon
Replies: 6
Views: 2012

Re: Anyone recommend a garage in Swindon

There is a BMW/Mercedes specialist out at Lydiard Millicent called PC Autocare who I have used a few times - but for general servicing and minor repairs. I've found them to be very knowledgeable and they certainly care about the job they do...
by Darnicmax
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:34 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: changing air filter E53 30d
Replies: 38
Views: 32497

Re: changing air filter E53 30d

Excellent article - many thanks! Used it to change the air filter on my 2005 E53 3.0D today. Followed these instructions step by step - and no problems at all. Even the bolt at the very back came out/went in without problem. Also changed the breather assembly using Bazzyboys article. So - an afterno...
by Darnicmax
Sat Mar 03, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: CHANGING 3.0d breather assembly
Replies: 124
Views: 76130

Re: CHANGING 3.0d breather assembly

Bazzyboy - just wanted to say thanks for posting this excellent how to. I did my breather assembly today on my 2005 (September) 3.0d X5 - and it had the old style housing and filter. Replaced it with the modified version supplied by my local BMW dealer. All went very well - just took my time :-) I d...
by Darnicmax
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:45 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Battery,Bosch Silver plus
Replies: 57
Views: 13558

Re: Battery,Bosch Silver plus

Fitted this exact same battery yesterday. Bought from carbatteriesonline.co.uk for £94.50 delivered. No problems at all fitting. Under the spare wheel you will find a 'dome' covering the battery - all you need to do is undo the bolts of the frame of the dome and lift back and out of the way..rather...
by Darnicmax
Fri Aug 05, 2011 11:23 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Oil Sump Plug Torque Setting?
Replies: 2
Views: 2452

Oil Sump Plug Torque Setting?

Hi

About to do a home oil-change on the X5 (3.0 Diesel)- and was wondering if anyone knows what the BMW recommended torque setting is for 1) the oil sump drain plug and 2) the oil filter housing.

Many thanks!

- Darren
by Darnicmax
Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:14 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Using Resler with Navcoder
Replies: 16
Views: 11888

Re: Using Resler with Navcoder

Penny

Superb - thank-you.

Look forward to using your guide this weekend - and at long last my X5 losing the French connection! :D

Darren
by Darnicmax
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: updated sat nav now language is foreign
Replies: 13
Views: 3288

Re: updated sat nav now language is foreign

[quote=""BL02WAS""]hi Penny would also like to be cheeky enough to take you up on the offer, please get in touch.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/quote]

Just a thought...whereabouts are you? Perhaps we could do this together in one go? I am based near Swindon, Wilts.
by Darnicmax
Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: updated sat nav now language is foreign
Replies: 13
Views: 3288

Re: updated sat nav now language is foreign

Hi Penny
That's really kind - thanks. I've googled Navcoder and see you can download it...so that's that solved! So yes, I would like to borrow your resler please. I'll send you a PM...
by Darnicmax
Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:11 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: updated sat nav now language is foreign
Replies: 13
Views: 3288

Re: updated sat nav now language is foreign

Hi blo2was I have exactly the same issue......and am also away the date of the meet unfortunately..... I've looked to buy a resler tonight but is showing out of stock....so may have to wait for another meet and hopefully a kind xdriver to stop the camera warning ringing in my ears or having to learn...
by Darnicmax
Tue Jan 18, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Service Schedule...
Replies: 12
Views: 12432

Re: E53 Service Schedule...

[quote=""Dan1502""]You didn't happen to buy that at auction recently did you? Is it Le Mans Blue? The reason I ask is that BMW finance were having a big auction a week ago and I noticed one with that mileage and was tempted to go but mine came up in the meantime.[/quote] Hi, no.....