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by Grommit
Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Bluetooth Pairing has scrambled the Computer
Replies: 2
Views: 652

Bluetooth Pairing has scrambled the Computer

Hi there, I got a new phone (Samsung S9+) last week so decided to pair it with the car (E53 2005), as I have done with previous 2 phones. It took a few attempts, as usual, but eventually got the code request and paired it. However after pairing, the radio started switching on  and off randomly, none...
by Grommit
Thu Apr 26, 2018 6:18 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Windscreen wipers not parking properly.
Replies: 0
Views: 593

Windscreen wipers not parking properly.

Hi all, had a problem with the wipers on a recent trip. driving along quite happily using the wipers occasionally, on intermittent, suddenly they started parking in the middle of the screen . sometimes near the bottom, sometimes near the top, until they settlesd at about 45 degrees. Tried changing t...
by Grommit
Thu Nov 10, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Fault scanner / change car settings
Replies: 9
Views: 2155

Re: Fault scanner / change car settings

I bought the Scanner 1.4 a while back.
Works fine.
Used it to get the Webasto heater working on the built in timer. Alarm to chirp going on and off. TV to work when moving, although this is pointless as the reception isn't good enough.
Track down faulty PDC sensors, plus a few other things.
by Grommit
Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Parking Sensor System
Replies: 27
Views: 4943

Re: Parking Sensor System

Right hand side of the boot, in behind the fuse/relay box I think.
by Grommit
Wed Nov 09, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL
Replies: 47
Views: 37316

Re: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL

The straight ones are the centre 2 (and all 4 of the rear ones) and the angled ones are at the ends.
by Grommit
Fri Oct 21, 2016 1:23 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL
Replies: 47
Views: 37316

Re: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL

At the risk of sounding a bit like countdown, there are 2 from the front and 3 from the back.  :)
by Grommit
Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:10 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL
Replies: 47
Views: 37316

Re: E53 FACELIFT BUMPER REMOVAL

Thanks for the tips, a good mornings work!  :)

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by Grommit
Wed Aug 06, 2014 8:08 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: SatNav Head unit Display
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

Re: SatNav Head unit Display

Thanks guys,

it would appear to be something loose in the head unit. Took it out, had a look, reseated everything, put it back and it's working again, don't know how long for though :)
by Grommit
Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:22 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: SatNav Head unit Display
Replies: 3
Views: 1122

SatNav Head unit Display

Hi all, I've got a problem with the display screen (16:9)for the SatNav etc. It is constantly scrolling diagonally, it looks a bit like an old TV when you needed to adjust the vertical or horizontal hold. Is this repairable? If so does anyone have contact details for a repairer? If not is it worth g...
by Grommit
Wed Dec 04, 2013 5:36 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wind Deflectors?
Replies: 10
Views: 3569

Re: Wind Deflectors?

Thanks for the replies guys, I was beginning to get a bit paranoid. Jaynana C.D. is an aerodynamic property, but it is only one small area that measures the resistance of the vehicle to movement through the air and compares it with that of a similarly sized block. The drumming I am on about is cause...
by Grommit
Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wind Deflectors?
Replies: 10
Views: 3569

Re: Wind Deflectors?

Pretty sure it has everything to do with aerodynamics Jayana ;)  Given that there is no drumming when the car is stationary and it increases with speed, until at about 60 mph the vibrations actually hurt your ear drums. You are talking about Coefficient of Drag, which is how "slippery" it ...
by Grommit
Tue Dec 03, 2013 2:05 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wind Deflectors?
Replies: 10
Views: 3569

Wind Deflectors?

Hi All, There's a very noticeable "drumming" effect when I open any of the windows at anything above about 40MPH. I know the X5 isn't the most aerodynamic of cars, but I wasn't expecting it to be that bad. Any way, I want to fit some wind deflectors to try and get rid of, or at least reduc...
by Grommit
Thu Nov 14, 2013 5:33 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Sat Nav. Disc error
Replies: 5
Views: 1796

Re: Sat Nav. Disc error

I was having the same problem, after a lot of messing around, I sent it off to this guy. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Range-Rover-Discovery-NAVIGATION-MK4-DVD-SAT-NAV-REPAIRS-E60-E46-E90-X5-x6-/281202005247?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item4178f214ff Brilliant service, turned it round within 24...