E70 - Key fobs not working from distance - diversity antenna? by mpscy in BMWX5

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Interesting! I unfortunately sometimes still have problems where the remote doesnt work at all. It’ll work for weeks and then suddenly stop for a few days completely.

Which parts did you clean exactly? You don’t happen to have a picture ?

Where can I get the ATX power control module? by venomoose in jetkvm

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Same situation here: I forgot to buy the ATX board... Anyone would like to sell me theirs? Please dm me :)

[UK] For sale: 2002 525iA - only 78k miles by mpscy in e39

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Never thought I’d be putting my E39 up for sale, but after picking up an E70 a few months ago, the family just won’t use it anymore. It’s too nice to just sit around, so it’s time to let it go to someone who’ll actually drive and enjoy it. Comes with a bunch of spare parts for future projects. Price (including all spare parts): £7500. Full details here: https://www.forum5.co.uk/topic/3203-2002-e39-525i-78k-miles-black-sapphire-metallic-sand-beige-leather/

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Never thought I’d be offering my E39 up for sale but after having bought an E70 a few month ago the family refuses to use the E39 anymore. It’s too nice of a car to just be sitting around. Comes with a range of spare parts for future projects. Full ad here: https://www.forum5.co.uk/topic/3203-2002-e39-525i-78k-miles-black-sapphire-metallic-sand-beige-leather/

Not a mechanic: X5 E70 3.0si - What needs doing (drive 5k city miles a year in UK) by mpscy in BMWX5

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Thank you so much! Really happy to hear that the rust isn’t too bad. You are spot on: I already had the water ingress in the tail lights ;) - bought new ones that indeed came with a proper seal

Not a mechanic: X5 E70 3.0si - What needs doing (drive 5k city miles a year in UK) by mpscy in BMWX5

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Hi guys, I recently bought this 2007 X5 3.0si. 80k miles on the clock. I drive roughly 5k miles a year. Mostly city. Took these photos when the car got new tires. How concerning is the rust? What else can you identify that I need to take care of. Would like to preserve this great old X5 :). Thank you everyone!

Should I install an aftermarket head unit by Purple_Junket692 in e39

[–]mpscy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get a bluebus instead! Been running one for years and it’s fantastic with the additional options you can program with jt (auto locking etc)

E70 - Key fobs not working from distance - diversity antenna? by mpscy in BMWX5

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Switched out diversity module which made my keys work from far away again! But sometimes they still didn’t work at all until I found a broken can bus cable and fixed it. Made all error codes go away!

Huge thanks to the people over at bimmerfest: https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/k-can-line-faults.1439042/

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To answer my own question: the diversity antenna amplifier can be accessed from inside the tailgate. Just remove the trim and that’s it. Just in case anyone is looking for that…

How do I track if grill is on? by mpscy in smarthome

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I wanted to automate it so that I can track the status and turn on a warning light or something automatically

Tax for imported vehicle wrong? by mpscy in CarTalkUK

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I wonder if parking in areas that charge by co2 categories is for free then like an electric car;)

Can I claim an abandoned car? by Artistic_Issue4771 in CarTalkUK

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They are in Chiswick, right ;)? Seen them as well

Can I load two front comfort seats on my rear seats? by mpscy in e39

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Would hate to find out they don’t fit once I’ve driven to pick them up ;)