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Okay having some fun with the old Bus she is now driving well as I had to have the Module on the Fuel system changed and not the Glow Plugs got my Xtron Radio Head Fitted and Working (Sort of) even got a reversing camera working which is great as the Distance sensors are not cooperating, and it looks like a front bumper off job!

Anyway, my question is about the Ressler unit I bought one and have a few more bells and whistles to fit, but anyone used one? Does the PDC issue I have render it  US?

Thanks Dave

I know what you mean about relying on Memory, yes I do have to buy the Licence for the set-up you can get a free one as a trial, but it is limited I believe. We have had some fun with the whole project, like running the cable all the way from the front to the rear only to discover it was the wrong way around and had to be reversed - Oh! How we laughed 😉 the worst thing is no written instructions are available, and every thing is online, well as we just alluded to by the time you read it in the house get out to the Car you have forgotten which wire is supposed to go where LOL!

Yes we have two USB ports one is in the glove box and one we fed through to the Astray as we felt that would be good for the charging of phones etc. but was looking to avoid pulling it back through but if that is my only option and a hub is not going to work then that is what we will have to do!

Thanks Dave - now what was I going to do next???? 😉

So hi again Guys I need your thoughts on this one I have my X5 E53 also known as Big Bucks as that is what she is costing me - still not able to get the PDC sorted but at least I know what is required - got her booked in to have the Glow Plugs all changed as they are shot (still at least it was NOT the injectors - have fitted an Xtron Android Head and at least I have DAB and a good up to date readable SatNav but does anyone know anything about these Resler USB devices I bought one with the Xtron but have run out of USB ports any suggestions?

As always in your hands but anyone any ideas on how to instal it it looks like a soldering iron for the wires but can I use a USB Hub to give me the needed capacity?

On 9/17/2021 at 7:59 AM, Greydog said:

Morning Jim

My brother inlaw had 2 failed injectors on one of his previous 5 series from memory his BMW Dealer quoted around £300 per injector plus diagnostic plus Labour fortunately he had an extended Warranty. However his car had covered over 200k at the time. He has had several 5 series all with the same basic 3.0d engine but in different versions 530d x 2, 535d x 2, all have run well over 200k,  his current 540d (same engine type just more turbo's). Only one has suffered injector failure. He runs injector cleaner every 4/5 fill up just to help. So I would guess at todays prices a BMW dealer would ask close to £500 per injector Plus fitting 😲

So are you suffering issues or is this a precaution? A Diesel specialist would be worth finding and talking to as refurbished injectors can save quite a bit in cost. Even perhaps a secondhand set from a low mileage car, there are several BMW specialist Dismantlers out there who are very knowledgeable and reliable I have used Quarry Motors several times over the years.

Dave

Thanks as always for the reply and sensible advice my X5 is running fine and there do not appear to be any issues with the engine it is just the warning message on the dash which has come up, so the Computer Diagnostic is showing an engine fault so not sure the BMW specialist (Not Main Dealer) Got a Little Arsey when I said I could runda diagnostic on her to see what it returns someone would have thought I had kicked his dog! So reconditioned or second had parts are out there, so I may look into a diesel specialist and see what the score is! Jim

My 3.0 D E53 which is new to me (2 owners good service records) and 98000 miles has been pretty good since I picker her up  and I know it is an old bus and will take some looking after but any idea what sort of bill I might be facing if I need to replce the injectors at a specialsist car shop but not BMW they have already quoted £48 just to hook it up to a diagnostic kit!

So am I looking at a second mortgage on this one or fingers crossed it is straightforward enough and I can buy food!

As always thanks in advance

Jim

On 2/4/2021 at 5:14 AM, Roz said:

I was wondering if anyone has an image of the underbody insulation for this model.  Any photos welcome. Trying to work out what came as standard. 

I have an X5 2005 so just to check what photos are you looking for?

Dave that must have been a bummer you see these things on TV but never think it could be your car I guess, but thankfully you were  not in it at the time!

4 hours ago, Greydog said:

Afternoon Jim

You only need the 5 m extension if your original set up had the screen up front all the rest CD Changer Nav Bluetooth unit are in the left rear cubby in the boot. The BM54 radio unit and TV are under the floor with the battery

If your original set up was Business Radio up front then you wont need the extension as the connecting Quad Lock is behind the dash.

The best place for the Extension if you need it would be from Extron then you know it will fit

Dave

Thanks, Dave yes looks like I will need the cable as my unit has TV Screen up front and the Cd Changer is in the rear I will be running a reverse camera cable anyway so the more, the merrier in the Bundle!

On a slightly different note any ideas why the Panoramic Sun roof would not close had a hell of a job trying to close in manually but got it closed before the rain started!

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Morning Jim

Hope you are fully recovered now.

With the Xtrons install, if your OEM install had the Nav screen up front you will need a 5m extension which will run from the BM54 Quad Lock connector to the front of the car (this gives all the speaker and power connections) When I fitted the Dynavin in the 4.4 I added a 5 m extension with SMA connectors for the Nav and a 5 m radio antenna extension along with a 5 m video lead for the reverse camera.

With your PDC sensors all rear sensors can be accessed from behind the bumper check the connectors first (get a good contact cleaner and some contact paste I got mine from RS Components) Front PDC sensors Centre are accessible but the corner ones are a bumper off job I am afraid.

Not sure about the OBD scanner tool ( if it is Bluetooth you may find it can't communicate with the cars Ibus system) I remember reading issues others had with Carly for BMW when trying to use it with I bus equipped cars.

Have fun

Dave

Dave thanks for the advice Covid has gone now thank god so looking forwards to rolling my sleeves up and getting things installed I think the front sensor is a front left inner so should get away without taking the bumper off (fingers crossed) - in regard to the 5 m cable where is the best place to get one from RS again?

The OBD unit was only cheap, so I threw it in the bundle in the hope the Blue Toot will work!

Eternal optimist me!

Thanks again

Jim

So been busy since my last post had Covid which was poo but also scanned the BMW and found two sensors one front and one back were out and also just ordered the following from Xtrons so should keep me and my son busy installing this little lot any suggestions or things to watch on changing the PDC sensors or this lot???

Thanks, Dave, getting to grip a bit more now I am beginning to understand which bits are working and which bits are not thanks to the tip from Stu - looks like several sensors front and back as US, so I definitely need to replace some but first step a SCANNER! and some diagnostics!

And thanks all for the welcome!

Jim

Thanks, Stu fills me with confidence to hear you say that! HaHa

Is there a particular make of scanner to get/avoid due to BMW codes?

Hi thanks for allowing me to join I have recently purchased a nice "oldish" lady an X5 E53 about to tip over the 100,000 miles but solid as anything. She is in very good condition considering her age 2005 with one or two things I would like to sort out - the Satnav/Radio and the PDC issue -basically not working but I will search through the various threads as I am sure I am not the only one who has come across these issues so hopefully I can find some answers to these issues!

One question from me if I go for an aftermarket Head is the Xtron brand any good?

Ben

How did you get on with the change out of your Sensors on the X5?