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by derk
Tue Dec 22, 2020 2:59 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Warning lights.
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: Warning lights.

Thanks all,
I hammered a torx into the screw and it worked.
by derk
Sun Dec 20, 2020 11:08 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Warning lights.
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: Warning lights.

That sound better than been aggressive.
by derk
Sun Dec 20, 2020 8:15 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Warning lights.
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: Warning lights.

I thought it was the sensor, I had seen a couple of vids on you tube. And getting the screw off seems aggressive but I'll give it a go.
by derk
Sun Dec 20, 2020 3:14 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Warning lights.
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Re: Warning lights.

I'v just seen the same, the lights been on, does anyone know how I could undo the rounded screw, thanks. And would it fail MOT.
by derk
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:04 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Warning lights.
Replies: 9
Views: 1884

Warning lights.

Hi everybody,
my ABS & Dsc & 4x4 lights are on, I no the problem but the screw holding the speed sensor on is rounded off, can't undo it. The question being, the MOT is due, would it fail with these lights on, thanks.
by derk
Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:33 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Rear Bowden cable
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: Rear Bowden cable

I'v found it, and yes it is most helpful, thanks.
by derk
Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Rear Bowden cable
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Re: Rear Bowden cable

No. What is it, thanks.
by derk
Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:50 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Rear Bowden cable
Replies: 4
Views: 1415

Rear Bowden cable

Hi one an all, I am having trouble with my right hand rear hand brake cable, the old one had snapped and I'm fitting a new one. So I released the old one from the hand brake and from the rear axel, great I thought! I then pulled the cable from the rear, blow me, it only came out halfway and got stuc...
by derk
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:56 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

I sorted the prob, left the car running and got to temp, the box took another 1.5 liters.
by derk
Sun Sep 08, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

Re: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

I checked the oil with the engine turned off, do you think I should start the car and then recheck.
by derk
Sun Sep 08, 2019 4:49 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: 2007 BMX x3 Auto box.
Replies: 4
Views: 1798

2007 BMX x3 Auto box.

Hi, I'v just change the auto oil and filter, every thing went fine, I came to refilling the oil and when it started to drip out I put the filler bolt back in, started the car with my foot on the brake and went through all the gear a few times, then went under the car undid the filler bolt refilled i...
by derk
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:58 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: DRL.
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

Re: DRL.

Thanks, I'll see if it can be done.
by derk
Tue Aug 06, 2019 4:22 pm
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: DRL.
Replies: 3
Views: 1855

DRL.

Hi, can anyone tell me how to have DRL on automatically, do I need to get a mechanic to put them on via a laptop, cheers.
by derk
Sat Jun 29, 2019 9:48 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Wheels.
Replies: 5
Views: 2462

Re: Wheels.

I check BMW Database and 235/50/18 is correct.https://xdrivers.co.uk/forum/posting.ph ... =7&t=18663#
by derk
Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:30 am
Forum: General X3 Forum (E83 - 1st gen : 2003+)
Topic: Wheels.
Replies: 5
Views: 2462

Re: Wheels.

Hi, at the moment I have 18" wheels with 235/50/18 tyres, thanks.