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by 30boz
Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:10 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot
Replies: 5
Views: 1084

Re: Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot

Thanks for the link to the part. I take it it's dump the water to fit?
by 30boz
Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:08 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot
Replies: 5
Views: 1084

Re: Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot

Thanks for that.

What does one look like and roughly where are they in the engine bay? Stupid question but the one that's cold is the nackered one? I was willing to bet the problem would be buried in the dash somewhere so I'm relieved to hear it isn't !
by 30boz
Sat Mar 17, 2018 3:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot
Replies: 5
Views: 1084

Drivers side heater cold passenger side hot

Hello. I've got a 54 plate 4.4 v8 that's got a problem with the heating The passenger side is fully controllable hot and cold work as they should. The drivers side, however is only 'warm' no matter what, even if set to 32.  The heater controls are a bit dodgy. You have to press the fan button a lot ...
by 30boz
Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding and bumping at low speeds
Replies: 9
Views: 2520

Re: Grinding and bumping at low speeds

The garage says thereshe nothing wrong. Checked everything prop shafts half shafts cv joints suspension etc. Theyve put it down to the wheels not being standard but they're only 19" I can't believe the originals are smaller?
by 30boz
Thu Dec 29, 2016 10:09 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding and bumping at low speeds
Replies: 9
Views: 2520

Re: Grinding and bumping at low speeds

Thanks all. Off to the local BMW specialist after ny then. I'll let you know the damage!
by 30boz
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Bluetooth Connectivity
Replies: 78
Views: 187840

Re: E53 Bluetooth Connectivity

I've got the button in the arm rest. How would I know if it's failed or simply not there in the first place?
by 30boz
Wed Dec 28, 2016 9:14 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding and bumping at low speeds
Replies: 9
Views: 2520

Re: Grinding and bumping at low speeds

I did a diagnostic and it revealed nothing :(
by 30boz
Wed Dec 28, 2016 10:20 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 Bluetooth Connectivity
Replies: 78
Views: 187840

Re: E53 Bluetooth Connectivity

Not getting phones to connect is a popular thread! I've got the same problem. I've got a 2005 facelift 4.4v8 with sat nav. I've done all the usual stuff (finger crossing, facing east etc) and no joy I don't get the three lights on the head unit lit but also the word 'telephone' isn't on the display ...
by 30boz
Tue Dec 27, 2016 11:29 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Grinding and bumping at low speeds
Replies: 9
Views: 2520

Grinding and bumping at low speeds

Hello. I've just bought a 2005. X5 4.4 v8 auto. With 162k miles. I've noticed a 'metal on metal' sound at around 15mph. It does it in 1st,2nd, and 3rd gears. The auto box won't let me select 4th at the speed the noise happens but. Suspect it's a speed related issue. It makes a lot of noise then some...