The 5 Series E39 Forum

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e39 530dA 2001 questions??? - code84x 2010-03-09 13:12:29 (20 views)
- Re: e39 530dA 2001 questions??? - bimmern00b 2010-03-12 12:43:11 (0 views)

Another member of the ABS ASC illumination club - 97540i596 2010-03-10 12:16:43 (25 views)
- Sounds similar to what happened with my '98 - Roderick 2010-03-10 14:17:51 (10 views)
  - Re: Sounds similar to what happened with my '98 (pic) - 97540i596 2010-03-10 14:24:17 (24 views)
    - Just did 3 weeks ago... (pic) (url) - bosoxfan 2010-03-11 16:55:39 (15 views)
      - Correction: Mine was a 5.7 Bosch (with ASC), not 5.0 (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-03-11 16:56:55 (7 views)
        
        Re: Correction: Mine was a 5.7 Bosch (with ASC), not 5.0 (pic) - 97540i596 2010-03-12 11:27:15 (5 views)
- Re: Another member of the ABS ASC illumination club (pic) - 97540i596 2010-03-10 14:03:08 (20 views)

AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - snoops 2010-03-08 11:16:24 (26 views)
- Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - jimcash 2010-03-08 13:16:46 (26 views)
  - Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - snoops 2010-03-08 14:16:09 (9 views)
- Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - snoops 2010-03-08 11:27:57 (11 views)
  - Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - joako 2010-03-08 16:35:14 (10 views)
    - Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - jimcash 2010-03-08 22:00:01 (12 views)
      - Re: AutoTrans problem 528i 1997 - luuk 2010-03-11 18:52:12 (7 views)

Strange service interval indicator display (pic) - matt535i 2010-03-08 17:49:51 (47 views)
- Re: Strange service interval indicator display - jimcash 2010-03-08 21:57:09 (20 views)
  - Re: Strange service interval indicator display - matt535i 2010-03-08 22:07:29 (19 views)
    - Re: Strange service interval indicator display - jimcash 2010-03-09 10:12:09 (15 views)
      - Re: Strange service interval indicator display - matt535i 2010-03-09 16:51:25 (16 views)
        
        Re: Strange service interval indicator display - rick540 2010-03-11 17:11:21 (10 views)
        Have you read the latest? - duggan776 2010-03-10 04:30:13 (19 views)

Xenon starters ??? - concepo 2010-03-11 14:53:41 (13 views)

NEW OWNER - 528schnitzer 2010-03-07 11:39:59 (29 views)
- Congratulations! (url) - bosoxfan 2010-03-07 18:42:54 (22 views)
- Re: NEW OWNER - jimcash 2010-03-07 14:00:39 (18 views)
  - Re: NEW OWNER - 528schnitzer 2010-03-07 20:42:55 (15 views)
    - There is a thread about this very problem a ways down (url) - bosoxfan 2010-03-08 17:46:37 (19 views)
      - Re: There is a thread about this very problem a ways down - 528schnitzer 2010-03-10 15:28:29 (7 views)
        
        Good news - Bad news - jimcash 2010-03-10 17:49:07 (17 views)

Unwanted Gangsta Rapper In My Car - duggan776 2010-03-08 16:31:47 (36 views)
- And its at idle not moving? - bosoxfan 2010-03-08 16:45:43 (13 views)
  - Re: And its at idle not moving? - duggan776 2010-03-08 16:55:13 (14 views)
    - Re: And its at idle not moving? - jimcash 2010-03-09 11:39:41 (8 views)
      - Re: And its at idle not moving? - jimcash 2010-03-09 11:40:47 (7 views)
        
        Thanks Jim, will do & revert. - duggan776 2010-03-10 04:32:11 (5 views)
    - So its climate control related - matt535i 2010-03-08 17:36:32 (16 views)

Backlights on MID display (pic) - Roderick 2010-03-09 20:44:30 (32 views)
- Close Up Pics & bulb info (url) - five 2010-03-10 02:42:05 (15 views)

Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - tcday 2010-02-18 09:33:55 (50 views)
- Re: Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - jimcash 2010-03-09 10:10:22 (18 views)
  - Re: Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - tcday 2010-03-09 14:57:41 (9 views)
- Re: Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - tcday 2010-02-20 21:56:29 (21 views)
  - Re: Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - tcday 2010-03-09 00:25:57 (5 views)
- Re: Cam Sensor Code 2000 540i/6 - tcday 2010-02-18 09:36:29 (19 views)

wheels fixed - 528schnitzer 2010-03-08 17:09:57 (10 views)

D'oh! That Airbag Light Again. - duggan776 2010-02-08 16:26:14 (117 views)
- I wouldn't trust carsoft - joako 2010-03-08 16:32:13 (13 views)
  - Error Codes - duggan776 2010-03-08 16:44:14 (8 views)
- Bump - duggan776 2010-02-25 13:37:19 (21 views)
  - More likely the wiring - rick540 2010-02-27 06:34:48 (19 views)

Fixed Own MID (pic) - joako 2010-03-06 23:09:07 (84 views)
- Nice Fix. - duggan776 2010-03-08 09:42:55 (19 views)

Broken Map Pockets (pic) - duggan776 2010-02-03 08:44:46 (146 views)
- Mine looks like that and they have never been used - bimmer5michael 2010-02-07 15:39:50 (33 views)
- Hard to ID, but... - joako 2010-02-07 14:38:48 (41 views)
  - That helps! - duggan776 2010-02-07 16:31:56 (31 views)
  - That helps! - duggan776 2010-02-07 16:30:00 (20 views)
- Re: Broken Map Pockets - matt535i 2010-02-04 18:51:06 (39 views)
- ? PLASTIC screws (at local - CNN-090 2010-02-03 12:12:12 (48 views)
  - FIXED. (pic) - duggan776 2010-03-08 09:35:01 (24 views)

misc. problems with 1997 BMW 528i - someblueflower63 2010-02-28 18:40:48 (62 views)
- Re: misc. problems with 1997 BMW 528i - someblueflower63 2010-03-07 22:49:50 (14 views)
- Re: misc. problems with 1997 BMW 528i - jimcash 2010-03-03 11:28:10 (48 views)
  - How hard is it to remove a heater core? - matt535i 2010-03-04 19:13:03 (21 views)
    - Re: How hard is it to remove a heater core? - jimcash 2010-03-04 22:01:39 (28 views)
      - Re: How hard is it to remove a heater core? - matt535i 2010-03-04 22:19:16 (23 views)

Instrument Cluster Retrofit - platinum911911 2010-03-06 16:38:37 (39 views)
- Re: Instrument Cluster Retrofit - jimcash 2010-03-07 13:57:56 (21 views)
- Re: Instrument Cluster Retrofit - Johan750 2010-03-07 13:27:16 (17 views)

DSP retrofit - Halfway done. could use some help! - Johan750 2010-03-06 09:22:11 (26 views)
- Re: DSP retrofit - Halfway done. could use some help! - jimcash 2010-03-06 16:16:46 (20 views)
  - Re: DSP retrofit - Halfway done. could use some help! - Johan750 2010-03-07 06:12:45 (12 views)

Rear view camera - fermi 2010-03-02 23:10:24 (29 views)
- Re: Rear view camera (url) - Roderick 2010-03-02 23:29:21 (39 views)
  - Also an OEM camera - joako 2010-03-06 23:13:26 (12 views)
  - LOL! That's my writeup! Glad to see it's still being used. - sealbeach740 2010-03-05 23:03:16 (18 views)

Rear Ball joints - kenazaki 2010-02-18 13:05:27 (108 views)
- Re: Rear Ball joints - kenazaki 2010-02-18 16:16:27 (67 views)
  - Re: Rear Ball joints - kenazaki 2010-03-01 16:56:57 (48 views)
    - Re: Rear Ball joints - bosoxfan 2010-03-04 17:31:21 (19 views)
    - Pretty fast times - assuming not a lot of rust? (nt) - Roderick 2010-03-02 23:31:00 (25 views)
      - Re: Pretty fast times - assuming not a lot of rust? - kenazaki 2010-03-03 01:37:47 (20 views)
- I attempted this a few years ago (url) - bosoxfan 2010-02-18 13:39:18 (88 views)
- Re: Rear Ball joints (url) - Roderick 2010-02-18 13:29:10 (85 views)
  - Re: Rear Ball joints - bosoxfan 2010-02-18 13:55:45 (41 views)
    - Sometimes I think I should buy a California car - Roderick 2010-02-18 18:24:08 (39 views)
      - Re: Sometimes I think I should buy a California car - bosoxfan 2010-02-18 18:36:49 (47 views)

e39 528i coolant problems...... help - jonathanridgway 2010-02-25 09:16:37 (92 views)
- Sounds like Air in the system - jimcash 2010-03-04 10:01:38 (41 views)
- Re: e39 528i coolant problems...... help - samaraius 2010-03-03 15:46:02 (30 views)
- Re: e39 528i coolant problems...... help - oembimmerparts 2010-02-25 11:25:29 (49 views)

e39 struts - bige913 2010-03-01 19:56:34 (33 views)
- Re: e39 struts - sdennis 2010-03-03 19:56:10 (21 views)
- Re: e39 struts - jimcash 2010-03-02 13:28:24 (18 views)
  - Dampeing rates may be stiffer on the V8 struts - matt535i 2010-03-02 20:35:49 (16 views)

New Owner, 1999 540iT (pic) - oiltrader 2010-02-28 23:24:22 (88 views)
- Re: New Owner, 1999 540iT - duggan776 2010-03-02 11:10:15 (39 views)

Need RH fog lamp assembly for 2000 528i (pic) - drdocument 2010-03-01 18:36:27 (38 views)

Service Indicator Display: fuel is only value used to determine ''load'' (pic) - Q 2010-02-27 12:30:23 (67 views)
- Re: Service Indicator Display: fuel is only value used to determine ''load'' - jimcash 2010-02-27 12:53:14 (39 views)
  - JC, for folks like you & I who only reset the lights after the OIL SERV or INSP (pic) - Q 2010-02-28 10:20:05 (44 views)
    - Depends what version of documentation you have - jimcash 2010-02-28 16:20:26 (26 views)
      - Again...thanks for the info...which ties into some other docs relating (pic) - Q 2010-02-28 20:02:55 (30 views)
        
        I think it is related to legislation - jimcash 2010-03-01 13:42:11 (18 views)

Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-21 12:53:13 (46 views)
- Re: Power locks and dome light not working - jimcash 2010-02-21 14:03:43 (39 views)
  - Re: Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-21 14:46:45 (29 views)
    - Re: Power locks and dome light not working - jimcash 2010-02-21 18:10:00 (43 views)
      - Re: Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-23 08:59:28 (25 views)
        
        Re: Power locks and dome light not working - jimcash 2010-02-23 16:49:51 (34 views)
        
        Re: Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-23 18:44:42 (38 views)
        
        Re: Power locks and dome light not working - jimcash 2010-02-23 21:24:32 (24 views)
        
        Re: Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-24 19:08:16 (22 views)
        
        Re: Power locks and dome light not working - jimcash 2010-02-25 17:11:19 (25 views)
      - Re: Power locks and dome light not working - agolferdan 2010-02-22 08:56:40 (24 views)

broken radiator neck - 98e39paul 2010-01-29 03:01:50 (133 views)
- Re: broken radiator neck - velo32 2010-01-29 19:51:12 (63 views)
  - Yes, Cooling Overhaul (url) - CNN-090 2010-01-29 22:29:34 (91 views)
    - Re: Yes, Cooling Overhaul - 98e39paul 2010-01-31 09:42:38 (35 views)
      - TRY THIS (url) - CNN-090 2010-02-02 14:43:29 (80 views)
        
        Do NOT use 'MTC' Fan Blade (url) - CNN-090 2010-02-25 13:20:07 (34 views)
        Re: TRY THIS - paulv 2010-02-24 17:11:31 (27 views)
        Re: TRY THIS - 98e39paul 2010-02-03 16:42:16 (53 views)
      - Re: Yes, Cooling Overhaul - velo32 2010-02-02 09:08:11 (35 views)
    - Re: Yes, Cooling Overhaul - velo32 2010-01-30 07:10:00 (33 views)

ABS sensor & trans shifting? - Roderick 2010-02-21 13:35:20 (65 views)
- Update: problem solved - Roderick 2010-02-24 21:49:28 (53 views)
- Re: ABS sensor & trans shifting? - jimcash 2010-02-21 14:00:14 (60 views)
  - Thanks Jim, makes me feel a little better - Roderick 2010-02-21 14:07:25 (27 views)
- Hopefully you're not beginning my issue (url) - bosoxfan 2010-02-21 13:52:20 (64 views)
  - No codes - I'll keep my fingers crossed (nt) - Roderick 2010-02-21 14:06:12 (21 views)
    - Yes you have 'codes' - joako 2010-02-21 21:24:04 (23 views)

Infamous V8 E39 front shimmy - matt535i 2010-02-01 20:53:26 (212 views)
- I see FCP groton is now offering lifetime warranty on parts. Trying to correct - zapperjoe 2010-02-02 00:04:11 (85 views)
  - Re: I see FCP groton is now offering lifetime warranty on parts. Trying to correct - matt535i 2010-02-02 17:19:10 (85 views)
    - Parts arrived today- look good. (pic) - matt535i 2010-02-11 04:47:55 (156 views)
      - Re: Parts arrived today- look good. - fcpgroton 2010-02-11 12:51:33 (84 views)
        
        The finished verdict- perfect! No more shimmy!! - matt535i 2010-02-24 01:07:36 (59 views)
        
        Re: The finished verdict- perfect! No more shimmy!! - duggan776 2010-02-24 06:29:07 (47 views)
        
        Greg- Yeah I did.. - matt535i 2010-02-24 16:12:03 (52 views)
        
        And no, nothing in particular was well shot- - matt535i 2010-02-24 21:18:17 (37 views)

Radiator / Transmission Cooling Lines Capacity - Could Level cause TFS/ABS? - bosoxfan 2010-02-03 09:45:54 (124 views)
- Re: Radiator / Transmission Cooling Lines Capacity - Could Level cause TFS/ABS? - joako 2010-02-07 14:28:02 (53 views)
  - Re: Radiator / Transmission Cooling Lines Capacity - Could Level cause TFS/ABS? - bosoxfan 2010-02-09 18:23:05 (39 views)
    - Re: Radiator / Transmission Cooling Lines Capacity - Could Level cause TFS/ABS? - joako 2010-02-21 21:16:46 (25 views)
      - OK, I went out and looked; I stand corrected - bosoxfan 2010-02-23 20:34:07 (20 views)
- Current Status and Radiator ATF Quantity. - bosoxfan 2010-02-04 20:19:47 (64 views)
  - Well, not so fortunate - it returned and could use some recommendations - bosoxfan 2010-02-05 17:04:29 (45 views)

bmw e39 (pic) - bigcj12345 2010-02-23 17:38:37 (120 views)
- Re: bmw e39 - sdennis 2010-02-23 19:51:47 (44 views)

Ignition Switch replacement but no change - rsc 2010-02-20 10:30:46 (42 views)
- So does the MID display any of it's other functions? Like the CLOCK or (pic) - Q 2010-02-21 11:42:26 (48 views)
- Re: Ignition Switch replacement but no change - jimcash 2010-02-20 14:59:01 (22 views)
  - Re: Ignition Switch replacement but no change - rsc 2010-02-20 15:41:33 (20 views)
    - Re: Ignition Switch replacement but no change - rsc 2010-02-23 06:34:21 (30 views)

E39 Noise in the Engine Compartment - hooyahcam 2010-02-22 21:44:08 (42 views)
- Re: E39 Noise in the Engine Compartment - jimcash 2010-02-22 22:27:37 (34 views)

Help with low MID - trevenarj 2010-02-09 09:05:34 (141 views)
- **** FILE IS HERE **** - five 2010-02-22 04:20:20 (66 views)
- Re: Help with low MID - moby 2010-02-18 10:05:37 (58 views)
  - Re: Help with low MID - trevenarj 2010-02-19 13:15:16 (29 views)
    - Re: Help with low MID - moby 2010-02-20 09:46:12 (27 views)
      - Re: Help with low MID - trevenarj 2010-02-20 16:01:00 (23 views)
        
        Re: Help with low MID - moby 2010-02-21 13:57:43 (17 views)
        Re: Help with low MID - five 2010-02-20 20:41:56 (20 views)
- I've (Finally) documented it for E39's - five 2010-02-15 08:02:04 (117 views)
  - If someone sends me the PDF I can host it. (nt) - joako 2010-02-21 21:26:35 (25 views)
  - My e-mail address - trevenarj 2010-02-19 13:28:01 (24 views)
  - Re: I've (Finally) documented it for E39's - trevenarj 2010-02-19 13:11:58 (35 views)
  - Can I upload PDF's - five 2010-02-18 08:14:08 (54 views)
    - Yes, just click the MY ACCOUNT link at top of page...then click the YOUR FILES - Q 2010-02-18 10:42:26 (66 views)
      - Invalid File - five 2010-02-19 20:12:02 (24 views)
        
        Wow...I wonder what's wrong...I have several PDF files stored with no problems. (url) - Q 2010-02-21 11:30:28 (31 views)
        
        I've also got a number of pdfs stored in my acount (nt) - Roderick 2010-02-21 13:16:08 (12 views)
        
        Please email - Roderick 2010-02-21 09:49:41 (19 views)
  - File Size... - five 2010-02-18 07:43:06 (26 views)
  - Please post pdf here! - CNN-090 2010-02-16 10:49:24 (32 views)
  - Any chance of posting the pdf here? (nt) - Roderick 2010-02-15 22:16:15 (40 views)
- BUMP - trevenarj 2010-02-13 22:35:50 (26 views)
  - It's very similar to the MID's used in the e38 7-series cars. (url) - DavidC 2010-02-14 03:22:27 (84 views)

Temp Gague Problem - five 2010-02-18 07:53:31 (42 views)
- Re: Temp Gague Problem - five 2010-02-21 15:22:52 (15 views)
  - Re: Temp Gague Problem - jimcash 2010-02-21 18:12:49 (23 views)

Tailgate wiring problems [E39 Touring] fixed. - duggan776 2010-02-20 14:17:00 (47 views)
- Nic tip...thanks for posting. Will definitely add this to my mental rolodex. (nt) - Q 2010-02-21 11:45:49 (20 views)

Angel Eyes Strobe Lights—Not on Purpose! (url) - copywriter 2010-02-11 16:17:59 (91 views)
- You need to have the LCM coded to the car - rick540 2010-02-12 15:27:35 (56 views)
  - Re: You need to have the LCM coded to the car - copywriter 2010-02-21 07:44:14 (32 views)

Codes - greenbeast 2010-02-16 08:06:07 (32 views)
- Are you referring to the STOMP test..that ended with OBD I (1996 OBD II starts) (nt) - Q 2010-02-18 15:53:39 (23 views)
- Re: Codes - tcday 2010-02-18 09:40:50 (26 views)

1998 BMW 528i - artminton 2010-02-14 20:45:29 (65 views)
- Re: 1998 BMW 528i - bosoxfan 2010-02-15 09:29:58 (65 views)

Bizarre PDC quirk - matt535i 2010-02-10 23:21:55 (62 views)
- Re: Bizarre PDC quirk - jimcash 2010-02-11 15:56:51 (38 views)
  - swimming E39s - matt535i 2010-02-11 16:32:21 (45 views)
    - Re: swimming E39s - jimcash 2010-02-12 09:50:59 (37 views)
      - Re: swimming E39s - matt535i 2010-02-13 01:37:50 (34 views)
        
        Re: swimming E39s - jimcash 2010-02-13 12:28:01 (35 views)

FS: 2003 540i/6 Sterling gray/black. One-owner car. (Link to FS board post) (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2010-02-06 20:22:33 (195 views)
- (Sale pending) (nt) - M.Wong 2010-02-08 20:48:37 (46 views)
  - That didn't take long - I'm not surprised - Roderick 2010-02-08 22:21:12 (40 views)
    - I did not want to sell it - M.Wong 2010-02-08 22:58:19 (50 views)
      - Watched it drive away last night. =( (nt) - M.Wong 2010-02-11 12:06:04 (43 views)

Battery terminals under the hood - trevenarj 2010-02-09 22:06:35 (63 views)
- Yes, there are remote jump locations in the engine bay... (pic) - Q 2010-02-10 17:54:13 (107 views)
  - Re: Yes, there are remote jump locations in the engine bay... - trevenarj 2010-02-10 18:34:06 (35 views)

Starting Problem - greenbeast 2010-01-07 03:29:37 (85 views)
- Re: Starting Problem - greenbeast 2010-02-10 08:55:33 (42 views)
- Re: Starting Problem - jimcash 2010-01-07 08:58:59 (62 views)
- Re: Starting Problem - five 2010-01-07 05:25:03 (68 views)

2002 525 high oil consumption - northcoasthfrt 2010-02-06 19:34:14 (78 views)
- Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - poolman 2010-02-07 16:38:37 (89 views)
  - Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - northcoasthfrt 2010-02-08 19:37:25 (65 views)
    - Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - poolman 2010-02-09 08:02:30 (49 views)
      - Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - northcoasthfrt 2010-02-10 07:23:31 (30 views)
- Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - alanv 2010-02-07 14:37:51 (55 views)
  - Re: 2002 525 high oil consumption - northcoasthfrt 2010-02-08 19:39:14 (45 views)

2000 540i electric system cuts out - wala0003 2010-02-09 01:36:26 (40 views)

Annual test fail - rolph 2010-02-09 01:01:55 (35 views)

Alignment - alanv 2010-02-05 10:44:40 (71 views)
- I dont like to reoalce tires too often as well and - bimmer5michael 2010-02-07 15:53:24 (45 views)
- Re: Alignment - jimcash 2010-02-05 16:39:04 (76 views)
  - Re: Alignment - alanv 2010-02-07 14:26:24 (35 views)

Front heat seats stop working - mazzta 2010-01-30 11:22:14 (69 views)
- Re: Front heat seats stop working - mazzta 2010-01-30 11:50:53 (50 views)
  - Re: Front heat seats stop working - jimcash 2010-01-30 12:41:28 (53 views)
    - Voltage checked - mazzta 2010-01-31 04:43:39 (46 views)
      - Discharged battery - jimcash 2010-01-31 13:37:39 (49 views)
        
        Voltage checked-New Voltmeter - mazzta 2010-02-06 14:20:58 (33 views)

May all these be a FSU problem? - mazzta 2010-02-05 11:12:53 (69 views)
- Re: May all these be a FSU problem? - jimcash 2010-02-05 16:43:04 (62 views)
  - Now things starts to become weird - mazzta 2010-02-06 13:57:57 (33 views)

2001 E39. won't go into sleep mode. Light at shifter stays on after 16min. Not - zapperjoe 2010-01-31 16:49:43 (127 views)
- UPDATE- It was the Denison IPOD adapter! They had a firmware update on there - zapperjoe 2010-02-05 14:26:50 (58 views)
- Re: 2001 E39. won't go into sleep mode. Light at shifter stays on after 16min. Not - jimcash 2010-01-31 22:10:29 (95 views)
  - Fuse 56 pulled allows light to go off! Need to trace whats on that 30a circuit. (nt) - zapperjoe 2010-02-01 00:39:04 (80 views)
    - Re: Fuse 56 pulled allows light to go off! Need to trace whats on that 30a circuit. - jimcash 2010-02-01 16:39:27 (76 views)
      - Fuse 56 powers - amplifer,nav unit, on board monitor, GPS receiver ,cd changer - zapperjoe 2010-02-02 11:26:17 (51 views)
      - Jim- DIS 52 shows no erros in radio. Any idea which BMW test system to use? (nt) - zapperjoe 2010-02-01 23:59:45 (56 views)
        
        Re: Jim- DIS 52 shows no erros in radio. Any idea which BMW test system to use? - jimcash 2010-02-02 11:37:36 (41 views)
        By the way- fuse replacement results in system mot going to sleep. I see 2003 - zapperjoe 2010-02-02 00:01:14 (45 views)
      - Thanks Jim. I'll see what happens when I put fuse back in. I have DIS so I'll - zapperjoe 2010-02-01 20:49:40 (45 views)
  - thanks for ideas. I ran progman and it let me update the GM but says there is - zapperjoe 2010-01-31 23:27:53 (54 views)
- Re: 2001 E39. won't go into sleep mode. Light at shifter stays on after 16min. Not - stevehbt 2010-01-31 20:48:49 (50 views)

BMW mp3 cd changer id3tags. - brown4g 2010-02-05 14:10:28 (47 views)

Service Engine Soon - 2000 540i mit M62 - crsnipes 2010-02-03 14:36:10 (64 views)
- Code Reader PROBLEMS - crsnipes 2010-02-03 20:44:34 (61 views)
  - Re: Code Reader PROBLEMS - Roderick 2010-02-04 11:29:46 (29 views)
    - My Peake plugs straight into the round connector - matt535i 2010-02-04 18:46:44 (28 views)
- Re: Service Engine Soon - 2000 540i mit M62 - jimcash 2010-02-03 15:09:26 (74 views)
  - A friends E39 set a code when she left the car running - bimmer5michael 2010-02-03 15:45:11 (59 views)
    - Re: A friends E39 set a code when she left the car running - matt535i 2010-02-04 18:41:57 (49 views)

Alarm System Failure? - crackbaby 2010-02-04 10:02:35 (61 views)
- Re: Alarm System Failure? - jimcash 2010-02-04 13:09:27 (51 views)
  - Re: Alarm System Failure? - crackbaby 2010-02-04 18:12:46 (36 views)

Banjo Bolt for Vanos? - lewis 2010-01-25 15:35:42 (90 views)
- Re: Banjo Bolt for Vanos? - lewis 2010-01-31 09:50:02 (52 views)
  - Re: Banjo Bolt for Vanos? - bosoxfan 2010-02-03 18:44:12 (34 views)

Heater control valve aux pump issue - frankofobia 2010-01-21 11:25:46 (132 views)
- aux pump location - jase007 2010-01-24 00:11:08 (81 views)
- Since you have the Latent Heat - jimcash 2010-01-21 13:08:52 (79 views)
  - Re: Since you have the Latent Heat - frankofobia 2010-01-21 15:32:52 (68 views)
    - Re: Since you have the Latent Heat - frankofobia 2010-01-21 16:04:53 (57 views)
      - Ahh - no you don't have Latent Heat - jimcash 2010-01-21 17:40:04 (69 views)
        
        New info that came to my attention (pic) - frankofobia 2010-01-22 17:15:00 (188 views)
        Here are som pictures... (pic) - frankofobia 2010-01-22 07:47:54 (118 views)
        
        Re: Here are som pictures... - jimcash 2010-01-22 17:38:10 (68 views)
        
        Re: Here are som pictures... (pic) - frankofobia 2010-01-23 11:51:08 (103 views)
        
        Re: Here are som pictures... - jimcash 2010-01-23 13:27:40 (63 views)
        
        Re: Here are som pictures... - frankofobia 2010-02-03 03:28:35 (46 views)
        
        Well that is interresting - jimcash 2010-02-03 12:35:27 (49 views)
        
        Re: Here are som pictures... - frankofobia 2010-01-22 17:57:16 (91 views)
- Re: Heater control valve aux pump issue - frankofobia 2010-01-21 11:38:20 (64 views)
  - Re: Heater control valve aux pump issue - matt535i 2010-01-23 05:02:10 (67 views)

I need a link - crsnipes 2010-01-31 08:59:46 (50 views)
- This the one you're thinking of? (url) - bosoxfan 2010-01-31 09:47:10 (54 views)
  - Yep. But, I need more help.. - crsnipes 2010-01-31 15:23:47 (32 views)
    - Re: Yep. But, I need more help.. - bosoxfan 2010-01-31 15:36:36 (32 views)
      - Found it... is this what you need? (pic) - bosoxfan 2010-01-31 15:48:08 (72 views)
        
        LOL - an extra one laying around? (nt) - Roderick 2010-01-31 15:56:41 (34 views)
        
        Re: LOL - an extra one laying around? - bosoxfan 2010-01-31 17:11:17 (33 views)
        
        Re: LOL - an extra one laying around? - Roderick 2010-01-31 23:15:38 (21 views)
        I've got box's of that stuff - crsnipes 2010-01-31 18:01:36 (33 views)
        
        Re: I've got box's of that stuff - bosoxfan 2010-02-01 18:35:26 (28 views)

Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - joeboxer 2010-01-05 10:53:41 (187 views)
- 430K km. - duggan776 2010-01-05 14:51:01 (75 views)
- Re: Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - duggan776 2010-01-05 14:49:40 (99 views)
  - Re: Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - joeboxer 2010-01-05 14:51:08 (81 views)
    - Re: Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - matt535i 2010-01-05 20:59:02 (82 views)
      - Re: Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - joeboxer 2010-01-06 01:09:42 (86 views)
        
        Re: Its got 430K km on it now, and tranny is in TFP - generaljoe67 2010-02-01 16:29:34 (35 views)
        Re: Ah ok... - matt535i 2010-01-06 20:52:30 (84 views)
        
        Matt535i - how do I go about renewing friction plate? - joeboxer 2010-01-06 23:07:46 (61 views)
        
        Re: Matt535i - how do I go about renewing friction plate? - matt535i 2010-01-07 20:38:11 (59 views)
        
        Re: Ah ok... - joeboxer 2010-01-06 23:03:04 (52 views)
        
        Re: scanner results - matt535i 2010-01-06 23:09:02 (62 views)

Bad Noise From Front of my 540i - sixspeedbmw 2010-01-27 20:30:34 (75 views)
- Turns out it was the alternator, replacement should be here in a few days. (nt) - sixspeedbmw 2010-01-31 18:04:00 (40 views)
- Similiar Sound - bosoxfan 2010-01-30 09:01:43 (42 views)
- Re: Bad Noise From Front of my 540i - jimcash 2010-01-27 22:35:36 (49 views)
  - Could also be rumblings of wheel bearings? (nt) - matt535i 2010-01-28 19:26:33 (46 views)

Broken Beam Adjusters? - duggan776 2010-01-28 14:59:52 (83 views)
- Question about headlight pattern (pic) - russ 2010-01-31 00:49:31 (79 views)
  - Re: Question about headlight pattern - e39godspeed 2010-01-31 10:00:53 (60 views)
    - Here's a link - duggan776 2010-01-31 15:43:53 (47 views)
- Re: Broken Beam Adjusters? - e39godspeed 2010-01-29 22:49:41 (61 views)
- Re: Broken Beam Adjusters? - Roderick 2010-01-29 09:03:57 (64 views)
  - Sorry - forgot link (url) - Roderick 2010-01-29 09:23:00 (69 views)
    - Question for you. - duggan776 2010-01-30 13:12:33 (33 views)
      - Re: Question for you. - Roderick 2010-01-30 13:35:07 (46 views)
        
        Got'em done. (pic) - duggan776 2010-01-31 16:15:55 (69 views)

My immobiliser has a mind of its own. Car refuses to let me sleep. - matt535i 2010-01-22 07:12:06 (79 views)
- Possibilities - jimcash 2010-01-22 16:34:51 (56 views)
  - definitely check the battery voltage - suzeeeque 2010-01-28 18:44:24 (45 views)
  - Re: Possibilities - joako 2010-01-24 03:23:09 (38 views)
    - Re: Possibilities - jimcash 2010-01-24 10:08:26 (45 views)
- Have you furry dice? - duggan776 2010-01-22 10:02:33 (59 views)
- It could be your hood alarm sensor. Disconnect it and for the next few days (pic) - Q 2010-01-22 09:29:14 (70 views)
  - Thanks for the ideas-will check.. - matt535i 2010-01-23 04:57:21 (40 views)
    - Re: Thanks for the ideas-will check.. - stevehbt 2010-01-24 22:05:13 (26 views)
      - Re: Thanks for the ideas-will check.. - matt535i 2010-01-24 23:07:26 (29 views)

1999 523i - Thermostat / Pump / Belts - replacement observations - velo32 2010-01-25 18:10:34 (122 views)
- Thanks for the write up. (vid) - duggan776 2010-01-27 17:00:12 (67 views)
  - Re: Thanks for the write up. - velo32 2010-01-27 18:02:08 (31 views)

E39 front spring problems - didier 2010-01-22 08:01:23 (140 views)
- In the US there was a recall for this on '97 models (nt) - Roderick 2010-01-22 10:22:13 (95 views)
  - Re: I think the recall was worldwide - matt535i 2010-01-26 16:53:10 (55 views)
    - It seems to be more local - jimcash 2010-01-27 12:54:35 (53 views)
      - Strut: when to replace? - CNN-090 2010-01-27 16:39:16 (64 views)
    - Re: I think the recall was worldwide - didier 2010-01-27 03:55:20 (43 views)
  - Here is the link (url) - CNN-090 2010-01-22 10:42:38 (72 views)
- A known problem! (url) - CNN-090 2010-01-22 09:09:35 (90 views)

Lights control module problems - vmn 2010-01-23 13:33:38 (107 views)
- LCM - duggan776 2010-01-23 15:08:35 (80 views)
  - Re: LCM - joako 2010-01-24 03:19:59 (64 views)

Dead (New) Battery Cause?? - ov735i 2010-01-07 06:57:30 (146 views)
- Re: Dead (New) Battery Cause?? - jimcash 2010-01-07 08:56:52 (93 views)
  - Re: Dead (New) Battery Cause?? - ov735i 2010-01-14 10:36:55 (63 views)
    - Re:Aux fan cycling - jase007 2010-01-24 00:28:53 (61 views)

P0128 code - trevenarj 2010-01-19 22:20:15 (89 views)
- Re: P0128 code - jimcash 2010-01-20 17:35:23 (65 views)
  - Re: P0128 code - trevenarj 2010-01-20 19:46:18 (36 views)
    - Re: P0128 code - jimcash 2010-01-20 22:18:22 (40 views)
      - Re: P0128 code - trevenarj 2010-01-21 19:16:59 (49 views)
        
        Re: P0128 code - jimcash 2010-01-21 19:37:30 (53 views)
        
        Re: P0128 code - trevenarj 2010-01-23 14:35:51 (49 views)
- Re: P0128 code - trevenarj 2010-01-19 22:34:38 (65 views)

Engine oil analysis done @ 250,000km - matt535i 2010-01-21 02:18:23 (114 views)
- Re: Engine oil analysis done @ 250,000km - jimcash 2010-01-21 13:26:28 (66 views)
  - Re: Engine oil analysis done @ 250,000km - matt535i 2010-01-21 17:23:16 (62 views)
    - Alusil cylinder bore wear @ 190,000km- photos (pic) - matt535i 2010-01-22 07:31:42 (137 views)

2001 lighting - alternator ??? - mwaderansomecom 2010-01-14 13:33:02 (94 views)
- I would suggest UNLOCKING your OBC so that you can run TEST 9...that way (pic) (vid) (url) - Q 2010-01-20 13:13:40 (107 views)
- Re: 2001 lighting - alternator ??? - musa 2010-01-19 23:26:49 (46 views)
  - Re: 2001 lighting - alternator ??? - mwaderansomecom 2010-01-21 12:11:18 (33 views)
- Re: 2001 lighting - alternator ??? - jimcash 2010-01-14 16:18:22 (62 views)

6-CD Changer - sduclaux 2010-01-15 20:42:14 (98 views)
- Re: 6-CD Changer - stlbmw 2010-01-21 09:28:19 (41 views)
- Would you take $50-$75 for it? If yes, I'll take it off your hands (nt) - Q 2010-01-18 10:02:50 (48 views)
  - Re: Would you take $50-$75 for it? If yes, I'll take it off your hands - sduclaux 2010-01-18 21:58:21 (49 views)
    - Sean..you've got mail (check your email) (nt) - Q 2010-01-19 01:21:30 (46 views)

Can I change the thermostat without removing the fan? - goodtohave 2010-01-15 17:10:01 (123 views)
- Re: Can I change the thermostat without removing the fan? - joako 2010-01-19 05:15:53 (77 views)
  - I did it with a 1 1/4 key and a hammer, came out easily I was lucky (nt) - goodtohave 2010-01-19 08:05:07 (81 views)
- So that was easier then I thought....info inside! - goodtohave 2010-01-17 17:09:23 (91 views)
- Sorry I take it all back of course I do... - goodtohave 2010-01-15 17:14:31 (58 views)

99 528I - jasmen 2010-01-17 15:38:46 (61 views)
- Re: 99 528I - joako 2010-01-19 05:14:02 (35 views)
- Re: 99 528I - goodtohave 2010-01-17 18:04:30 (50 views)
  - There may be an airbag >> - Roderick 2010-01-17 23:04:47 (37 views)

Adjust overscan on TV screen - psoma 2010-01-19 00:35:20 (57 views)

Coolant temp VS guage - goodtohave 2010-01-18 15:55:58 (83 views)
- You know you can display the temp on the dash? (pic) - Roderick 2010-01-18 18:48:33 (131 views)
  - Cool do you know a link to hidden codes like that? - goodtohave 2010-01-18 20:11:47 (68 views)
    - Yep - have to look for it & will post in a while (nt) - Roderick 2010-01-18 20:19:26 (59 views)
      - Here it is (url) - Roderick 2010-01-18 21:11:47 (85 views)
- Very cool indeed, and very high tech. - bosoxfan 2010-01-18 17:43:42 (49 views)

occasional starting failure - dilldh 2010-01-18 07:08:48 (67 views)
- Search 'Ignition Switch issue' - CNN-090 2010-01-18 19:04:05 (52 views)
- Starter Motor? - duggan776 2010-01-18 16:14:01 (49 views)
- Re: occasional starting failure - jimcash 2010-01-18 10:33:20 (57 views)

DIY: 1998 BMW 528i, PARKING Brake Overhaul (pic) - CNN-090 2010-01-17 10:34:46 (213 views)
- Did this a few months ago (pic) - bosoxfan 2010-01-18 12:28:25 (92 views)
  - A comment - jimcash 2010-01-18 12:43:53 (56 views)
    - Yes, Grease the Wheel Hub (pic) (url) - CNN-090 2010-01-18 13:04:51 (86 views)
      - I always wire brush the surface- ring and wheel - bosoxfan 2010-01-18 17:32:42 (36 views)
- Follow-up with Pagid Shoes - CNN-090 2010-01-18 11:08:47 (46 views)
- Both my backplates rusted and pulled the bolts out... - goodtohave 2010-01-17 18:08:06 (41 views)

Rear parking sensors - kenazaki 2010-01-16 05:41:54 (100 views)
- Re: Rear parking sensors - kenazaki 2010-01-18 12:07:39 (59 views)
  - When you reinstall bumper - jimcash 2010-01-18 12:34:44 (55 views)
- Re: Rear parking sensors - jimcash 2010-01-18 10:44:47 (64 views)
- Re: Rear parking sensors - kenazaki 2010-01-18 02:12:00 (45 views)

Waterpump Alt belt - kenazaki 2010-01-16 15:42:26 (57 views)
- Re: Waterpump Alt belt - duggan776 2010-01-18 06:13:55 (52 views)
  - Re: Waterpump Alt belt - kenazaki 2010-01-18 12:10:26 (39 views)

1999 523i - Torque Wrench for Spark Plugs? - velo32 2010-01-14 19:09:28 (105 views)
- Torque Wrench for Spark Plugs - bosoxfan 2010-01-17 14:20:47 (54 views)
  - Re: Torque Wrench for Spark Plugs - velo32 2010-01-17 19:05:55 (45 views)
    - Per the Bentley's Manual... - bosoxfan 2010-01-17 20:01:06 (46 views)

Need DSC Module for '99 540i - Garth. C 2010-01-12 12:52:16 (103 views)
- If you really can't find one I can try to find you one here in Montreal - goodtohave 2010-01-17 19:14:35 (32 views)
- Try Ebay.. - five 2010-01-15 06:24:46 (33 views)

Vacuum Brake Flushing - bmwfan37 2010-01-15 11:07:09 (78 views)
- Re: Vacuum Brake Flushing - rick540 2010-01-17 05:12:42 (68 views)

I'm looking for a muffler i was thinking of magnaflow 14816 or 14815? (vid) - larryathotmail 2010-01-13 15:30:15 (101 views)
- Re: I'm looking for a muffler i was thinking of magnaflow 14816 or 14815? - bimmer5michael 2010-01-16 11:23:39 (85 views)
- any suggestions? (nt) - larryathotmail 2010-01-13 19:21:05 (58 views)

Preper E39/E46 remote key repair (pic) (url) - yaofeng 2010-01-14 20:00:49 (386 views)

Source for ATF Part # 83229-407807 - bmwfan37 2010-01-14 14:54:09 (69 views)
- Re: Source for ATF Part # 83229-407807 - jimcash 2010-01-14 16:12:06 (74 views)
  - You are right. - bmwfan37 2010-01-14 17:55:11 (44 views)

Hood latch - camilol 2010-01-06 13:25:19 (60 views)
- check the rubber plugs under the hood - CNN-090 2010-01-06 14:25:28 (55 views)
  - Re: check the rubber plugs under the hood - camilol 2010-01-14 13:37:26 (38 views)

No Wipers - Keith in VA 2010-01-14 10:33:09 (62 views)
- Re: No Wipers - jimcash 2010-01-14 11:25:16 (59 views)
  - Re: No Wipers - Keith in VA 2010-01-14 13:03:20 (38 views)

Rear Window Regulator and Window Shade Repair DIY - rasmith9 2010-01-12 14:01:04 (151 views)
- Re: Rear Window Regulator and Window Shade Repair DIY - rasmith9 2010-01-13 23:12:48 (71 views)

key realignment (url) - yaofeng 2010-01-07 08:58:07 (134 views)
- Electric Toothbrush Charger - bmwfan37 2010-01-12 14:01:35 (85 views)
  - Re: Electric Toothbrush Charger - yaofeng 2010-01-13 12:54:30 (113 views)
    - CHARGING MINE NOW - bmwfan37 2010-01-13 18:43:12 (82 views)
  - Re: Electric Toothbrush Charger - yaofeng 2010-01-12 15:25:16 (69 views)
- Re: key realignment - jimcash 2010-01-07 09:10:31 (86 views)
  - ditto what JC said...and a question...when you go to program the 2nd key...are (pic) - Q 2010-01-07 10:51:53 (95 views)
    - Re: ditto what JC said...and a question...when you go to program the 2nd key...are - yaofeng 2010-01-07 11:18:02 (57 views)
      - key realignment..more - yaofeng 2010-01-07 11:58:07 (66 views)
        
        Re: key realignment..more - yaofeng 2010-01-07 18:37:24 (55 views)
        
        Re: key realignment..question - yaofeng 2010-01-07 18:46:53 (61 views)
        
        Yes...the key needs to be inserted and turned to either pos 1 or 2 to recharge (nt) - Q 2010-01-08 12:15:46 (65 views)
        
        Re: Yes...the key needs to be inserted and turned to either pos 1 or 2 to recharge - yaofeng 2010-01-08 13:13:17 (61 views)

Heat controls at rear of console - sdennis 2010-01-11 20:54:41 (88 views)
- You know...I've never been back there at night so I don't know... (pic) - Q 2010-01-12 16:09:58 (91 views)
  - Re: You know...I've never been back there at night so I don't know... - jimcash 2010-01-12 22:08:47 (56 views)
  - Re: You know...I've never been back there at night so I don't know... - matt535i 2010-01-12 20:07:28 (51 views)
    - Are the later ones illuminated? - rick540 2010-01-13 03:36:53 (45 views)
      - Re: Are the later ones illuminated? - sdennis 2010-01-13 16:42:58 (42 views)
        
        Yeah but thats a 7 series. - matt535i 2010-01-13 16:56:36 (38 views)

Can someone please help me out with VIN-options on a Jap-spec e39? - matt535i 2010-01-12 20:57:15 (44 views)
- Re: Can someone please help me out with VIN-options on a Jap-spec e39? - jimcash 2010-01-13 11:43:15 (49 views)
  - Re: Can someone please help me out with VIN-options on a Jap-spec e39? - matt535i 2010-01-13 16:52:27 (43 views)

weird rumble - maciekjr06 2010-01-10 14:09:12 (72 views)
- Possible?? - five 2010-01-11 01:24:09 (46 views)
  - Re: Possible?? - maciekjr06 2010-01-11 16:56:34 (41 views)
    - Re: Possible?? - five 2010-01-12 03:10:14 (36 views)
      - Re: Possible?? - maciekjr06 2010-01-12 16:12:53 (43 views)

p0171 p0174 sytem too lean bank 1 bank 2 help please - ghost02 2010-01-10 11:55:56 (180 views)
- Re: p0171 p0174 sytem too lean bank 1 bank 2 help please - Garth. C 2010-01-12 13:04:27 (111 views)
  - Re: p0171 p0174 sytem too lean bank 1 bank 2 help please - ghost02 2010-01-12 15:49:45 (73 views)

Defroster - adamzack 2010-01-10 14:50:45 (37 views)
- Re: Defroster - jimcash 2010-01-10 22:58:35 (50 views)
- Re: Defroster - matt535i 2010-01-10 20:38:56 (30 views)

Ticking noise - help - vid. (vid) - dado540 2010-01-06 02:16:06 (142 views)
- Re: Ticking noise - help - vid. - bimmer5michael 2010-01-08 11:27:09 (110 views)
- Re: Ticking noise - help - vid. - jimcash 2010-01-07 09:07:58 (62 views)
- Re: Ticking noise - help - vid. - dado540 2010-01-07 02:21:15 (51 views)
  - Re: Ticking noise - help - vid. - dado540 2010-01-08 02:39:09 (59 views)
    - Re: Ticking noise - help - vid. - rick540 2010-01-09 02:48:30 (98 views)

Air pump vacuum control switch location - antique 2010-01-08 07:41:12 (71 views)
- realoem.com has diagram under Intake Manifold (nt) - CNN-090 2010-01-08 19:54:45 (62 views)

need to replace block (nt) - amkrs 2010-01-07 14:14:41 (74 views)
- Re: need to replace block - amkrs 2010-01-07 14:18:55 (65 views)
  - Re: need to replace block - yaofeng 2010-01-07 15:48:32 (49 views)
    - Re: need to replace block - poolman 2010-01-07 16:37:31 (53 views)
      - Re: need to replace block - amkrs 2010-01-07 19:15:09 (59 views)
      - Re: need to replace block - yaofeng 2010-01-07 18:33:42 (41 views)
        
        Re: need to replace block - poolman 2010-01-07 22:12:06 (39 views)

Driveline Noise - tcday 2010-01-06 13:11:10 (67 views)
- Rear wheel bearing? - jimcash 2010-01-07 09:24:37 (55 views)
  - Thanks Jim, on the agenda for today (nt) - tcday 2010-01-07 10:29:22 (41 views)
    - CV Joint on Propeller Shaft - tcday 2010-01-07 18:06:58 (81 views)

murphy - amkrs 2010-01-07 14:13:30 (36 views)
- Re: murphy - poolman 2010-01-07 16:39:11 (23 views)

Testing a Cluster - five 2010-01-04 19:50:24 (76 views)
- Yes, should be possible - kiwijochen 2010-01-05 07:04:58 (65 views)
  - Re: Yes, should be possible - jimcash 2010-01-05 10:06:55 (48 views)
    - Sorry - reply was for lower message (nt) - jimcash 2010-01-05 10:07:42 (52 views)
      - Is it possible to see mileage when applying power to cluster? - matt535i 2010-01-05 21:03:08 (40 views)
- Re: Testing a Cluster - jimcash 2010-01-04 20:51:16 (47 views)
  - Thanks Jim - five 2010-01-05 02:31:45 (62 views)

Suspension Problem Cured With New Tyres. - duggan776 2010-01-05 15:25:12 (76 views)

Do I need to have my Front Strut Mounts replaced?? - ilian007 2010-01-05 01:22:52 (59 views)
- Re: Do I need to have my Front Strut Mounts replaced?? - joeboxer 2010-01-05 14:24:44 (61 views)
- Re: Do I need to have my Front Strut Mounts replaced?? - bosoxfan 2010-01-05 12:07:06 (85 views)