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by jamesturner
Mon May 07, 2012 4:24 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 486925

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Hi

Front door drivers side

Jt
by jamesturner
Mon May 07, 2012 4:20 pm
Forum: How-To
Topic: Door Handle Fix (E53)
Replies: 156
Views: 486925

Re: Door Handle Fix (E53)

Hi,

I am today trying to do the afore-mentioned however seem to be struggling to remove door card from the top near window. How do you go about removal with the black lock/unlock still in place. Are they poppers still or something different ?. Dont want to break anything.

Look forward to some ...
by jamesturner
Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi,

Thanks for the info on injectors and mpg. I get around 35 to the gallon which I am really pleased with, I average around 2000 miles a month and have 128000 on the mileage to date. Clutch has been fine (Touching Wood as I type). I was told by dealers when I requsted a Manual version that ...
by jamesturner
Sun Oct 30, 2011 9:55 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi,

How much did it cost to sort your injectors out, and what sort of mpg do you get. Dont find many manuals about bit of a rare breed me thinks.

Jt
by jamesturner
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: DSC 4x4 inactive
Replies: 11
Views: 10907

Re: DSC 4x4 inactive

Hi All,

Finally sorted out DSC inactive issue. As Buster advised earlier in the thread it was found to be an issue with the actuator on the transfer case. A local indy dismantled the actuator and found a plastic gearing mangled. A new actuator was sourced from Germany and fitted today. All ok at ...
by jamesturner
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:41 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 X5 3l Sport squeaking rear!
Replies: 14
Views: 11939

Re: 2004 X5 3l Sport squeaking rear!

Hi,

I had same fault last year on the rear axle. I found a rubber casing which i pinpricked with a needle and syringed some WD40 into it. 1 year on still no problem. Hope this may help in some way

Regards Jt
by jamesturner
Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:40 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: 2004 X5 3l Sport squeaking rear!
Replies: 14
Views: 11939

Re: 2004 X5 3l Sport squeaking rear!

Hi,

I had same fault last year on the rear axle. I found a rubber casing which i pinpricked with a needle and syringed some WD40 into it. 1 year on still no problem. Hope this may help in some way

Regards Jt
by jamesturner
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:06 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Low on power
Replies: 5
Views: 2273

Re: Low on power

Hi

I had same fault after having some work done on mine, A worrying time as I kept thinking about Turbo replacement. Glad you are sorted now and appreciated the help from this forum in rectifying the problem.

Regards Jt
by jamesturner
Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tyre pressures on 19's
Replies: 2
Views: 1763

Re: Tyre pressures on 19's

Hi,

32 is the correct figure all round. I have a slow puncture so have to pump it up about every 2 weeks. The light comes on in the car re tyres at about 25. Have taken the tyre for inspection but they couldnt find anything wrong.

Hope this is of help

Jt
by jamesturner
Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: DSC 4x4 inactive
Replies: 11
Views: 10907

DSC 4x4 inactive

Hi Guys and Gals,

As the subject above says I keep getting the DSC 4x4 inactive lights on and message on the dash. If I drive nicely it doesnt come on but if I push it a bit ie getting out of a junction or overtaking then it comes on. Has anybody experienced similar and what did you do to overcome ...
by jamesturner
Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi X5Sport,

I am intrigued to where you are based, ie Eastern Flatlands of Uk. I am in Norfolk on the border with Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. Would I be right in thinking we are in the same area.

Regards Jt
by jamesturner
Fri Sep 16, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi All,

Just to finish the thread, Car was booked in yesterday for not having any oompth and indeed one of you guys were correct in thinking they had disturbed a pipe to the turbo. Within the hour it was sorted and I can now over take things again. Thanks for all your comments they are always ...
by jamesturner
Tue Aug 23, 2011 2:08 am
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi all,

Just to give you an update. The garage changed the breather and then took it for a long test drive and it smokes no more, however once I had picked it up I have found it to be gutless albeit everything sounds good but doesnt seem to have that boost when required. I rang the garage and they ...
by jamesturner
Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi,

The wife has told me it was white/grey smoke, and I tend to let it warm up for 5 minutes before clearing it but only to 3000 -3500 revs

Regards Jt
by jamesturner
Fri Aug 19, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Lots of smoke.
Replies: 19
Views: 8711

Re: Lots of smoke.

Hi Sanj,

What is Mapping and Remap. Would appreciate a simple answer if there is one

Jt