Geoff K

Too late for brianforsyth, but I'd recommend Bell Lane Garage in South Kirkby, near Pontefract. The ECU upgrade was an instant fix for the hot start problem on my X type 2.0D and fuel economy was improved to 55-60mpg (from 45-50). Cost £108 inc VAT, well worth it, got it done while I went for a breakfast and read my book (less than two hours). Don't bother chasing the SDD/Mangoose solution, I'd say - far too many ways for it to go wrong. Book in, get fixed ;-)

Bluetooth phone connection was working fine in my 2006MY X-type , with one fatal flaw - nobody could hear me talking. Connected, transferred phone book contents just fine. There are several posts here and elsewhere recommending the re-pinning of a connector under the arm rest and there's no doubt that has been the solution for some BUT DO NOT DO THIS. Fitting the above module gave me two way communication, with no other change. The re-pinning option involves removing the whole centre console (under the driver's arm rest) and I found the relevant connector to be completely inaccessible. No guarantee of success even if you had more luck than me. After months spent researching, lifting the rear seat, checking connections I bought the 7W93 10D893 AB module, of which there are several on ebay for around 50 UK pounds, 80 USD , also bought a bluetooth aerial for under a tenner (google "Bluetooth WiFi GSM Fakra Z Antenna Cable Adapter Fit For BMW 1 Series X5", seller is ittoo. Direct replacement fit and all good now.