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by thommo
Sun Jan 10, 2021 1:36 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

Re: 2004 x5 4.8is problems

Is there a particular trickle charger anyone would recommend?many years ago I use to use optimate on a cosworth I use to have .
by thommo
Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

Re: 2004 x5 4.8is problems

Just to give update on problems,alternator checked and fine,put new Bosch battery on and all problems seemed to have been rectified,will cut out he short journeys and will install trickle charger.
by thommo
Sun Dec 27, 2020 2:27 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

Re: 2004 x5 4.8is problems

thanks for the help guys.
by thommo
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:10 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

Re: 2004 x5 4.8is problems

Ok thanks for replies,it is used for relatively short journeys which can’t be helped will get relevant bits checked
by thommo
Fri Dec 25, 2020 8:50 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

Re: 2004 x5 4.8is problems

Thx for reply,this is where it’s gets frustrating,had a diagnostic check in the garage but nothing has been logged in the computer brain at all !? Had a new battery in June, ran it yesterday and it ran like a dream with no problems at all
by thommo
Thu Dec 24, 2020 10:12 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 x5 4.8is problems
Replies: 14
Views: 6097

2004 x5 4.8is problems

purchased car in may,had no problems whatso ever until 10 days ago,failsafe trans program came on,4x4 light,been in garage since,picked upped yesterday within 2 miles 4x4 light back as well as every other dashboard light,and radio going on and off as well,would not change up thru the gears in either...