i removed the crappy non working bmw torch from the glove box and removed the guts from it then soldered the dash cam power supply wires straight the the torch terminals and ran the cable out the torch bulb hole.
When plugged back into the charging point in the glove box you have a switched live ...
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- Wed Apr 20, 2016 9:00 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Switched Live
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5107
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:46 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: 4 new tyres + fresh 4-wheel alignment = still pulling to the left
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1863
Re: 4 new tyres + fresh 4-wheel alignment = still pulling to the left
How old are the front lower arms and track rods? Could be down to play in the suspension linkages causing movement.
- Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:33 pm
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: E53 shudder when cold, worse in gear.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2946
Re: E53 shudder when cold, worse in gear.
Exact issues i had with the shuddering, but i had no dash warning lights.
I ran a bottle of Millers Eco diesel injector cleaner through it and it disappeared within 3 tanks of treated fuel.
Came back again a year later and another bottle of millers treatment sorted it. Been running the diesel ...
I ran a bottle of Millers Eco diesel injector cleaner through it and it disappeared within 3 tanks of treated fuel.
Came back again a year later and another bottle of millers treatment sorted it. Been running the diesel ...
- Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:16 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: tyre opinions please
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8775
Re: tyre opinions please
I looked at the Toyo choices as mine are due replacement shortly, the only ones i could find that came up in correct sizes were the Toyo T1's. After looking at the cost they worked out around £85 cheaper a set than the Michelin Diamaris so i will be going with the Michelins to keep the Star rating ...
- Sun Feb 07, 2016 12:13 am
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Best egr valve bypass kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6727
Re: Best egr valve bypass kit
I think someone misread "Kit" as "Car"
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- Mon Jan 11, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: I need a bit of advice on how to connect my dash cam to my e53 M62
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1334
Re: I need a bit of advice on how to connect my dash cam to my e53 M62
I am in the process of fitting a Transcend 220 dash cam in mine at the moment. I am going the easy route and wiring a 12v plug socket to the glove box fitted flash light supply and running the wire in there where it will be left plugged in as the flash light power supply is an ignition live.
Fuse ...
Fuse ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:06 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Thermostat fixed 3.0d - improved mpg
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3616
Re: Thermostat fixed 3.0d - improved mpg
Noticed my MPG dropping off lately and thought it was just a result of my impatient/ over enthusiastic driving but have noticed temp gauge has dropped to 1/4 so mine is due a replacment!
Just out of interest where did you purchase your new thermostat from? And if not direct from BMW do you know who ...
Just out of interest where did you purchase your new thermostat from? And if not direct from BMW do you know who ...
- Sat Jan 02, 2016 9:37 am
- Forum: Problems (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: auto locking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2071
Re: auto locking
If you mean you have set it to auto lock the doors when travelling over 15mph which is what mine does and is annoying as hell, then i don't think it will automatically open them again when switching of ignition, well mine doesn't.
Need to press the unlock button on centre console or do a double ...
Need to press the unlock button on centre console or do a double ...
- Sun Dec 27, 2015 12:43 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Best egr valve bypass kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6727
Re: Best egr valve bypass kit
What one did you go with in the end? The type that has the blanking plugs built in or the type where you have to remove the flexi recirc hose?
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:31 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Best egr valve bypass kit
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6727
Re: Best egr valve bypass kit
There are plenty on flea bay to choose from and all pretty much in the same price range. Not sure what will make one piece of straight through metal pipe better that any other? As long as the one you choose has the correct blanking points included i don't think it will make any difference who ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:31 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: steering wheel wobble under braking 2004 E53 3.0D Auto
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5256
Re: steering wheel wobble under braking 2004 E53 3.0D Auto
Im getting a crappy rumble noise from my near end of life tyres and slight vibration at certain motorway speeds so due a full replacement set. Just can't bring self to go non star rated due to the possibility of future problems and also my crap luck that it will cause me issues!
- Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:39 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: The LURCH
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13539
Re: The LURCH
Mine has had the "Lurch" for nearly two years, almost goes when new tyres fitted (* rated) and as they wear and the rolling circumference difference between front and rear increases it starts to get worse.
New tyres due soon as the rear tyres have scrubbed out a bit quicker than the fronts due to ...
New tyres due soon as the rear tyres have scrubbed out a bit quicker than the fronts due to ...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:39 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Rear antiroll bar bush size???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1044
Re: Rear antiroll bar bush size???
Thanks grey dog, will have a proper look now i have the joy of using my laptop and not on my phone.
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 9:41 pm
- Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
- Topic: Rear antiroll bar bush size???
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1044
Rear antiroll bar bush size???
Guys,
About to give the rear end a freshen up :blink: and have got all new bushes, control arms, etc on the way. The one thing i have not been able to find is what rear antiroll bar bushes i need.
I see there are loads of the 22mm diameter ones for sale but many places state these are not for ...
About to give the rear end a freshen up :blink: and have got all new bushes, control arms, etc on the way. The one thing i have not been able to find is what rear antiroll bar bushes i need.
I see there are loads of the 22mm diameter ones for sale but many places state these are not for ...
- Wed Sep 16, 2015 11:20 pm
- Forum: General car-related discussion
- Topic: Paint Correction
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5248
Re: Paint Correction
[quote="chris.t"]
Thats easily corrected i would buy a das pro da polisher some megs 105/ megs 205 and do it my self over a weekend then a good wax and thats the cars winter protection done at the same time
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Exactly what i would be doing, megs 105/205 is spot on for a 2 step finish on ...
Thats easily corrected i would buy a das pro da polisher some megs 105/ megs 205 and do it my self over a weekend then a good wax and thats the cars winter protection done at the same time
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Exactly what i would be doing, megs 105/205 is spot on for a 2 step finish on ...