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by Storm
Wed Jan 20, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Central locking
Replies: 4
Views: 1716

Central locking

Car has just stopped working central locking on key fob but works if I put key in lock and turn it could it be a fuse ??? Or something else
by Storm
Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:13 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Glove box
Replies: 1
Views: 887

Glove box

Does anybody know how to open glove box leaver comes up but it won't open any advice appreciated
by Storm
Thu Aug 13, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Mirrors
Replies: 1
Views: 2579

Mirrors

Just a quick question on how do you split mirrors as have someĀ  surface corrosion on base and want to sort it out
by Storm
Fri May 15, 2015 4:50 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto trans
Replies: 9
Views: 2678

Re: Auto trans

I was mucking about with fuses 3 weeks ago & the one for the gear-box was not put back in, giving this identical warning.

The transmission fuse lives in the glove box fuse pack... possibly a blown fuse ?

Which fuse is it
by Storm
Fri May 15, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Transmission Failsafe Program
Replies: 4
Views: 1715

Re: Transmission Failsafe Program

Which fuse do I have to look for and where
by Storm
Thu May 14, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Ccfl halo rings
Replies: 5
Views: 1684

Ccfl halo rings

Hi I've just bought some halo rings for my x5 and was wondering if there was anybody that has fitted these before and are willing to do mine I'm in Northumberland but willing to travel a short distance and pay for your services thanks
by Storm
Tue May 05, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto trans
Replies: 9
Views: 2678

Re: Auto trans

Yes thanks googled it and got a gent from Arizona told me to fully depress accelerator with key in position 1 for 30 secs then brake pedal for 10 secs and it cleared it ok now
by Storm
Sat Apr 25, 2015 12:16 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wheel refurb
Replies: 2
Views: 865

Wheel refurb

Getting refurb on my tiger claws on Monday just after some opinions should I stay safe and have them done silver or go for maybe anthracite/ something different ???
by Storm
Sat Apr 18, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto trans
Replies: 9
Views: 2678

Auto trans

Just been out in car and TRANS FAILSAFE warning has come up on display is car safe to drive and what is the problem thanks
by Storm
Sat Apr 11, 2015 3:29 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Power steering problem
Replies: 1
Views: 799

Power steering problem

Just noticed when pulling off drive with lock on steering squeals went to check resevior to find cap silicones on how can I get to check fluid .
by Storm
Sun Mar 01, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Door handle carrier
Replies: 11
Views: 4440

Re: Door handle carrier

I have had 2 carriers off embattled now a pattern part and a fe I bilstein one and have found after a while they get play on the pivot arm that the cable attaches to don't know what to do next HELP
by Storm
Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:05 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Radio Pixel strip
Replies: 10
Views: 3104

Radio Pixel strip

Hi was wondering if anybody in North East newcastle area had repaired/replaced the pixel strip in radio and fancied doing mine or knew of anybody that did it
Thanks
by Storm
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Door handle carrier
Replies: 11
Views: 4440

Door handle carrier

As per my previous post I have fitted my new drivers side door handle carrier which worked fine for a day or two but now ceases to work
I have had door panel back off to check linkage to find all connected it's as if it needs another few mill of lift
Any help would be appreciated thanks
by Storm
Sat Jan 31, 2015 2:50 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers handle
Replies: 7
Views: 2292

Re: Drivers handle

Fitted new handle carrier worked for a few days then nothing took door panel off to check linkage and everything is connected
Help required as to any other ideas as what to do now
Thanks
by Storm
Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:07 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Battery in key fob
Replies: 3
Views: 1307

Battery in key fob

As above button stopped working on fob just like to know is it repairable or what