Recent content by J_D

Do the sensors plug in independently to the module? If so does the issue follow the sensor or where they are plugged into. Try just one sensor at a time. Maybe a damaged cable that's picking up interference, you could try oscilloscope on the sensors

Top up using syringe, chemist can supply them for kids medicine. Try bleading it

So you can't turn the key, that is mechanical on the steering column. You may need to remove the ignition to free it.

Did it knock before the clutch change?

Yes, could be useful although the head unit is close, unless you have the need to control it from the back seat.

I considered adding push buttons may be by the window switches on the centre console for other functions, but volume is all I use really

My opinion is the early x5 looks dated sometimes which may affect resale value.

That's put better than my explanation! Spot on. The other wire, key2, to the head unit could give extra functions by doing the same. Not sure where the settings are on the head unit but I imagine you can work it out!

The 2 above pics, top one shows which 2 wires cut from the steering wheel. Meter between them and the resistance will change with each steering wheel button. The second shows one of the above wires to earth and the other to the input on the stereo. Somewhere in the stereo menu you assign each...

Use either 1 or 2, from memory it's the resistance to earth. May need to earth one in the loom. I can check tonite. Then there is a menu to learn what function is what. Can use long press for different functionality.

Any wheel balancing weights come off? All the relevant bolts tightened up with the car on the floor, may be worth a double check they are tight.

If desperate, pic 2 above shows the little clip that holds the brake shoe in, one for each shoe, cut them off at the back( might not have to do this) and use a puller to remove the hub. Might only be a small lip but shoes could be dragging. The brake retaining clips should be replaced if they...

If its the fl2 then I think there is a tool to access it easier. Don't over tighten it. If you move it the it's bound to be in the way of something else. With practice it should become easier to to remove and not get so much oil down your arms, on the floor or in your hair. Or there might be a...

The more you take off the tray the easier it'll become. And the support will support the engine but sometimes you need to move the engine higher or to the side. Trolley jack is safer than a bottle jack. Decent ramps help, I use Halfords ones as they have a less steep slope. If under the car a...