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BMW X3 Years 2003-2010 (MK 1, E83)

BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Disassembly of the BMW X3 transmission

Today's guide will show us the main steps useful for disassembling and replacing the transmission of the BMW X3. First, we lift the vehicle and start by …read all…
Posted on 11 March 2024 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Replacement of the timing chain for the BMW X3 3.0d.

Below we will see the main instructions that will allow us to disassemble and replace the timing chain of the BMW X3 3.0d. First, we open the engine hood of …read all…
Posted on 27 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to reset the tire indicator light in the BMW X3?

In this tutorial, we can see how to reset the tire warning light in the BMW X3, an extremely simple and quick operation, to be performed only once the correct …read all…
Posted on 21 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where is the OBD port located on the BMW X3 E83?

In the Mercedes X3 E83, the OBD port is located, like in any other vehicle, inside the cabin. In this particular car model, it is positioned under the …read all…
Posted on 3 December 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where are the relays located in the BMW X3?

In this video, we can see where the relays are located in the BMW X3 E83, that is, the first elements to check, along with their respective fuses, in case one …read all…
Posted on 3 November 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to replace the cabin fan resistor of the BMW X3.

Below are the steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the blower resistor of the BMW X3 cabin fan. First, we get into the vehicle on the passenger …read all…
Posted on 21 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to open the fuel door that is stuck on the BMW X3?

In the BMW X3, it can happen that the fuel door gets stuck, for example due to a malfunction in the control button or the actuator of the corresponding lock. …read all…
Posted on 2 October 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW X3?

Inside the BMW X3, there are two boxes where the fuses are located: the first one is positioned inside the cabin, at the rear of the glove compartment on the …read all…
Posted on 26 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to disassemble and replace the external rearview mirror of the BMW X3.

Today in this guide, we will discover the main steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the external rearview mirror of the BMW X3. First of all, we …read all…
Posted on 11 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How do you replace the battery in the BMW X3?

In order to replace the battery of the BMW X3, you need to open the rear door to access the trunk compartment. Here, you will need to remove the carpet at the …read all…
Posted on 3 September 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to install the Westfalia towbar on a BMW X3 E83 version.

In this video, we see how to install a tow hook on a BMW X3 E83 version. The piece can be easily found on eBay for a price of 402.00 euros, including delivery, …read all…
Posted on 30 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW X3?

On the BMW X3, all the fuses are located inside the appropriate fuse boxes that are installed within the vehicle: in this type of car, there are two fuse …read all…
Posted on 19 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
To reset the service indicator on a BMW X3.

In this video today, we are shown how to reset the service indicator on a BMW X3 model e83. First, we press and hold the left button on the speedometer. Then, …read all…
Posted on 17 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to connect the phone to the Bluetooth of the BMW X3.

In today's video, we will see how to connect your phone to the multimedia system of the BMW X3 using Bluetooth. First, take note of the unlock code. You can …read all…
Posted on 5 August 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW X3?

In this short and simple guide, we will see where to find the fuse boxes (internal and external) of the BMW X3. First, we get on board the vehicle and start by …read all…
Posted on 29 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to set the time in the BMW X3?

In this tutorial, we can see how to set the time in the BMW X3, a very simple and quick operation to be performed in case we have replaced the battery or …read all…
Posted on 21 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
Where are the fuses located in the BMW X3?

In this video, we can see the position of the fuses and their respective diagrams in the BMW X3, useful in case a device is malfunctioning and we want to check …read all…
Posted on 16 July 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How do you replace the door lock of the BMW X3?

In order to replace the door lock of the BMW X3, it will be possible to open the door so that you have access to the screw that fixes the mechanism from the …read all…
Posted on 12 June 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How do you replace the wing mirror on a BMW X3?

In order to replace the exterior rear view mirror of the BMW X3, the corresponding door panel must be completely removed: the latter can be removed by …read all…
Posted on 11 May 2023 by ScegliAuto
BMW X3 (2003-2010 / E83, MK 1)
How to reset the service light in BMW X3

In today's video you will see how to reset the service light in the BMW X3 E83. This guide also applies to other contemporary models, such as the Z4, equipped …read all…
Posted on 18 April 2023 by ScegliAuto
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Where are the fuses of the Volvo FH located?

All the fuses of the Volvo FH are located inside the fuse box located in the vehicle cabin: in order to access the box it will be necessary to unhook the internal fixing clips that block the panel in the upper part of the dashboard, along its entire length. extension. Once this panel has been removed, it will be possible to access the fuses and replace them if necessary: here it will be possible to identify the fuses that take care of the operation of the windshield wipers, the cigarette lighter, the headlights, etc. In the vehicle manual each fuse is indicated with its amperage.

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