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by Smarty10
Tue Apr 28, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Need help with head unit
Replies: 2
Views: 917

Need help with head unit

Hi I have a eonon ga6166x head unit and I need these cables in the back, pic attached, or a pic of the 20 pin plug that goes to the head unit as I need to make a new harness, any help is appropriated thanks
by Smarty10
Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:12 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear sub frame bushings change
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

Re: Rear sub frame bushings change

Lol all four were like this. Yh fills like a car now and not a boat lol
by Smarty10
Sun Sep 01, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear sub frame bushings change
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

Re: Rear sub frame bushings change

One so far 🙈 not to bad if u ask me lol
by Smarty10
Sat Aug 31, 2019 9:41 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear sub frame bushings change
Replies: 4
Views: 1334

Rear sub frame bushings change

Hi I'm changing my rear subframe bushes tomorrow, I have the tool and am confident on doing this but has any one done a write up from start to finish? Also is it best to remove air suspension fuse before anythink thanks for any help
by Smarty10
Sat Aug 31, 2019 9:31 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Rear sub frame bushings change
Replies: 0
Views: 1102

Rear sub frame bushings change

Hi I'm changing my rear subframe bushes tomorrow, I have the tool and am confident on doing this but has any one done a write up from start to finish? Also is it best to remove air suspension fuse before anythink thanks for any help
by Smarty10
Sat Aug 31, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: How-To
Topic: Changing rear subframe bushes
Replies: 0
Views: 6118

Changing rear subframe bushes

Hi I'm changing my rear subframe bushes tomorrow, I have the tool and am confident on doing this but has any one done a write up from start to finish? Also is it best to remove air suspension fuse before anythink thanks for any help
by Smarty10
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Confused????
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

Re: Confused????

I'm even more confused now lol. I'm guessing I just tell insurers what's on the v5, cheers fellas
by Smarty10
Thu Feb 07, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Confused????
Replies: 4
Views: 1299

Confused????

Hi iv got a 2003 e53 x5 d on log book it says saloon but my insurance company says it's a estate and wants to charge me an extra 113, I take it log book is the correct one. Sorry if it's a stupid question but really confused
by Smarty10
Mon Feb 04, 2019 11:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Internal door handle lights!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 757

Internal door handle lights!!!!

Hi all Im looking at replacing all my internal lights with bright white led' s is it possible to change the Internal door handle lights? Also in the process of changing the door lock motor iv lost the door lock pin trim, does any one know where to get these? Iv looked on eBay and there £11.99 a pair...
by Smarty10
Fri Feb 01, 2019 10:01 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Remap
Replies: 12
Views: 11804

Re: Remap

Hi iv researched this and engine detox is much better way to go thay use gas throw the air intake, instead of fuel. There's a company near me in Essex that iv spoken with and thay guarantee it will not harm nothing, I got a price of a stage 3 detox ( engine turbo the lot ) and a economy remap with g...
by Smarty10
Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:54 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Door handles..
Replies: 6
Views: 2021

Re: Door handles..

I had the same problem the other morning, I take a bottle of warm water and and pour over the handle leave untill u defrost the rest of car then should be defrosted 🤞👍
by Smarty10
Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:41 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: E53 rear wiper working backwards
Replies: 3
Views: 1144

Re: E53 rear wiper working backwards

Hi is it possible to undo nut and take arm off and rotate 180 deg? I assume that would work
by Smarty10
Wed Jan 30, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Couple of issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Re: Couple of issues

Hi guys thanks for the replys, The check coolant msg has gone now typical Lol, will check the expansion tank but I don't believe it's losing fluid. That's good news on the eml light thought someone took the bulb out. If just got a cheap one from eBay, it's does work on my 5 series, have all so tried...
by Smarty10
Tue Jan 29, 2019 10:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Couple of issues
Replies: 3
Views: 1029

Couple of issues

Hi all I'm a new owner of a x5 diesel, I have a couple of issues. First off my check coolant msg on the dash does not go off even when there is enough in there? Sensor maybe. My eml does not light up on self test nor does it light up when I do the on board test via dash? Lastly I can't get a scanner...