The BMW 5 Series (E39) Message Forum

What is this part for?? (pic) - Dean 2007-07-16 23:07:41 (383 views) (937 thread views)
- Re: What is this part for?? - caisson12 2007-07-17 17:14:53 (93 views)
- It is the AUC Sensor - Jim Cash 2007-07-17 12:24:37 (167 views)
  - By the way, this is basically an O2 sensor, right? (nt) - Panos 2008-10-14 01:07:05
  - Is this something that still works at 133k miles? - Panos 2008-10-14 00:55:21 (2 views)
  - Re: It is the AUC Sensor - Dean 2007-07-17 14:23:20 (82 views)
    - Re: It is the AUC Sensor - Jim Cash 2007-07-17 14:50:34 (90 views)
      - Re: It is the AUC Sensor - jimfwalker 2008-10-12 20:46:59 (18 views)
      - Re: It is the AUC Sensor - Dean 2007-07-17 14:58:15 (69 views)
- A/C sensor for AUX fan - M5 LiTE 2007-07-17 10:25:28 (71 views)
- Hvac Controls - Auto temp controls - Sunload sensr (nt) - tpham 2007-07-17 00:15:01 (46 views)
  - Should it be connected to anything? (nt) - Dean 2007-07-17 09:06:16 (40 views)
- Looks like cabin filter sensor - knobtwirler 2007-07-16 23:34:31 (77 views)
- Sorry for the huge pic. forgot to resize (nt) - Dean 2007-07-16 23:08:30 (50 views)

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Panos was this the color combo u r looking for? (nt) (url) - bud4ya 2008-10-10 19:53:06 (62 views) (88 thread views)
- that guys crazy! he aint getting that price (nt) - K-Bud ©⁶⁵ 2008-10-11 00:49:17 (8 views)
- Re: Panos was this the color combo u r looking for? - Pans 2008-10-10 21:50:57 (30 views)
  - Another I came accross (nt) (url) - bud4ya 2008-10-12 20:31:31 (16 views)
  - Did you ever get in contact with the one - bud4ya 2008-10-12 20:16:33 (9 views)
    - the 00 model? (nt) - Panos 2008-10-14 00:51:34

Looking 4 NEW Indy Shop N Atlanta (Gwinnett) - BMWtank 2008-10-13 12:01:08 (29 views) (69 thread views)
- Re: Looking 4 NEW Indy Shop N Atlanta (Gwinnett) - Yan 2008-10-13 23:55:57 (6 views)
- Going w/ Black Forest - BMWtank 2008-10-13 19:06:47 (14 views)
  - Check with your local Better Business Bureau... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-13 19:29:25 (5 views)
- If he puts a 2.81 in you will need to change the(m - JimLev 2008-10-13 12:31:50 (20 views)
  - ^----I misread your post, you have a 2.81 now (m - JimLev 2008-10-13 13:36:11 (17 views)
    - no problem, thanks for the info (nt) - BMWtank 2008-10-13 13:43:07 (6 views)
- anyone ever had shop refuse to do work on your car - BMWtank 2008-10-13 12:02:23 (26 views)
  - Re: Do it yourself - Eurodavid 2008-10-13 12:21:34 (19 views)
    - Re: Do it yourself - BMWtank 2008-10-13 12:31:52 (19 views)

Retrofittin non-autodim to autodim+compass mirror? - Gadjo Dilo ©⁶⁶ 2008-10-13 15:36:33 (23 views) (48 thread views)
- Re: Retrofittin non-autodim to autodim+compass mirror? - Tyrone 2008-10-13 23:41:55 (5 views)
- I installed the that mirror on my... - Bilbmw 2008-10-13 18:27:07 (13 views)
  - PS: My car does not have the rain sensor... - Bilbmw 2008-10-13 18:30:13 (10 views)
- I did this in my 2003 525it........... - deputer 2008-10-13 17:20:50 (15 views)
- I'm sure Tyronne will have an answer for you (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-13 15:55:25 (8 views)
  - Thanks! Mail sent (nt) (nt) - Gadjo Dilo 2008-10-13 20:11:27

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anyone put a OE BMW floormat in a washing machine? - Kent D -- 99 528iT w/ fixed vanos 2008-10-13 13:15:50 (24 views) (55 thread views)
- I did, mats clean, washer scuffed. - fah 2008-10-13 23:03:14 (9 views)
- Re: anyone put a OE BMW floormat in a washing machine? - Tyrone 2008-10-13 22:37:38 (8 views)
- Garden hose, Tide detergent, Scrub brush - slowboat 2008-10-13 22:05:30 (10 views)
- You got to get them out before the spin cysle - Nelson..... 2008-10-13 15:31:47 (20 views)
- What about soaking it in the bathtub? (nt) - cmbg 2008-10-13 13:33:55 (11 views)
  - Re: What about soaking it in the bathtub? - Kent D -- 99 528iT w/ fixed vanos 2008-10-13 14:36:17 (23 views)

How to clean brown sidewalls? - Colin Campbell 2008-10-13 21:24:05 (10 views) (15 thread views)
- Eagle1 A2Z All Wheel+Tire Cleaner (url) - Craig in Canada 2008-10-13 22:23:25 (4 views)
- Try one of the foaming cleaners for use on tires.. - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-13 22:03:18 (6 views)

Questions On Checking Out An M5 - bud4ya 2008-10-13 18:52:12 (38 views) (75 thread views)
- Here's what I did on a long distance buy - Marty505 2008-10-13 21:29:49 (16 views)
- Wheres the car? maybe a member or the local - K-Bud ©⁶⁵ 2008-10-13 20:09:48 (17 views)
  - It is in NYC (nt) - bud4ya 2008-10-13 20:49:09 (7 views)
    - shoot me an e-mail - Blue4U 2008-10-13 21:06:25 (13 views)
- Tough call. You really need a wrench who is... (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-13 19:19:21 (13 views)
  - Asking price is $28K - bud4ya 2008-10-13 20:46:18 (19 views)

JimLev, we need 1 of ur pic tests on Weds SQW (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-13 12:24:49 (3 views) (43 thread views)
- I was thinking about that yesterday, standby (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-13 12:32:41 (4 views)
  - Why wait until Wed? What is this part (m) (pic) - JimLev 2008-10-13 17:45:26 (32 views)
    - Re: Why wait until Wed? What is this part (m) - jj546 2008-10-13 20:07:20 (17 views)

HELP - 1999 528iT codes - joe 2008-10-13 18:48:12 (8 views) (8 thread views)

E39 Floor Mats - CL 2008-10-13 18:38:53 (29 views) (29 thread views)

Sportronic tranny fluid change (how long ?) - jamesbarnes 2008-10-13 13:49:04 (21 views) (34 thread views)
- The attached link tells you all you need to know > (url) (pic) - Filehorse ©⁴⁶ 2008-10-13 18:13:33 (21 views)

AC/Heater woes... - Alan 2008-10-13 17:43:50 (12 views) (17 thread views)
- Sounds like a bad FSU and it may need to be (m) - JimLev 2008-10-13 17:51:23 (9 views)

Dr. Color Chip- Has anyone used? - Brett 2008-10-13 16:57:52 (10 views) (10 thread views)

ABS/DSC module up for Auction @ 8pm EST (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 16:40:17 (19 views) (21 thread views)
- Starting bid = $0.99 Buy-it-Now = $599, no reserve (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 16:41:53 (7 views)

how is 98 BMW 540 after 90k miles? - New yorker 2008-10-01 13:14:05 (193 views) (768 thread views)
- Re: how is 98 BMW 540 after 90k miles? - SF540i 2008-10-13 12:36:29 (20 views)
- I'm nearing 250,000 miles - so far so good - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 09:31:13 (46 views)
  - My '97 540 is... - jdubbs 2008-10-13 16:39:19 (14 views)
- 98 w.145K.. still a wet dream but i did mod - chivas 2008-10-09 08:20:23 (54 views)
- Re: how is 98 BMW 540 after 90k miles? - david540 2008-10-05 15:38:57 (89 views)
  - Re: how is 98 BMW 540 after 90k miles? - New yorker 2008-10-06 21:33:29 (55 views)
    - Mass Air Flow meter. It is part of the fuel... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 12:29:21 (26 views)
- 177,000 miles on mine - Ahmed 2008-10-03 14:40:57 (107 views)
- I have 99 540 with 128xxx miles >>> - Silo Johnson ©⁴⁸ 2008-10-02 18:37:43 (98 views)
  - Re: I have 99 540 with 128xxx miles >>> - New yorker 2008-10-06 21:34:37 (43 views)
    - About 150 lap dances (nt) - Silo Johnson ©⁴⁸ 2008-10-07 14:43:13 (27 views)
- I've got over 223K on my '97 540i/6 - M5 LiTE 2008-10-02 13:28:13 (149 views)
- Expect known wear items, but nothing major. - ExAlfa 2008-10-02 11:34:40 (101 views)
- No matter what it costs to maintain, it's cheaper> - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-02 00:59:44 (170 views)
- 190k miles, avg. $0.127/mile. - ExAlfa 2008-10-01 17:33:54 (132 views)
  - A friend of mine just sold a 97 528 - lawrence c 2008-10-01 21:20:09 (166 views)
  - A friend of mine just sold a 97 528 with (nt) - lawrence c 2008-10-01 21:18:45 (70 views)

ABS Pressure Senosr and Brake Bleeding - cobbage 2008-10-08 08:40:09 (94 views) (300 thread views)
- hmmm.... a new ? has arisen - cobbage 2008-10-09 16:49:04 (42 views)
  - A man can hope... right??? - cobbage 2008-10-10 09:17:50 (25 views)
    - Is your DSC issue fixed? (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 16:14:50 (7 views)
- HOLY S@*$ - cobbage 2008-10-09 11:29:29 (73 views)
  - Nice scam (nt) (nt) - Gadjo Dilo 2008-10-09 12:48:25 (23 views)
  - Thats too bad. I sold a whole hydro unit >> - Panos 2008-10-09 12:43:24 (43 views)
  - That's obscene! So, what did we do before ABS?> - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-09 11:43:38 (40 views)
    - ABS activated with old front suspension - betz2000 2008-10-09 12:24:00 (35 views)
    - Heck, I don't remember ever invoking ABS (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-09 11:59:09 (17 views)
- From the "For what it's worth" department > > > - Filehorse ©⁴⁶ 2008-10-08 18:53:26 (49 views)
- "...Grave warnings of bleeding brakes.." What?? - Eurodavid 2008-10-08 12:05:47 (68 views)
  - If one cracks the fittings on the ABS block, and.. - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 12:13:39 (59 views)
    - Re: If one cracks the fittings on the ABS block, and.. - cobbage 2008-10-08 14:11:22 (49 views)
      - Note that you can still "flush" the brake system.. - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 15:21:42 (51 views)

DSC light stays on 540IA - Ti317 2008-09-12 00:25:52 (64 views) (136 thread views)
- Heads UP!!! My DSC module will be for sales ...... (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 15:59:50 (3 views)
- What code did he read? The ABS electronics... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-09-12 00:46:37 (63 views)
  - Re: What code did he read? The ABS electronics... - Ti317 2008-09-12 19:45:00 (64 views)
    - Re: What code did he read? The ABS electronics... - Ti317 2008-10-12 22:17:38 (11 views)
      - OBD-II computer won't read ABS related codes. (nt) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 04:45:47 (5 views)

Awesome... My ABS light is on along with the DSC - hagenmi1 2008-03-02 20:22:18 (293 views) (1093 thread views)
- FINALLY FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - hagenmi1 2008-10-13 12:25:55 (35 views)
  - LOL!!!!! I have an DSC Control module if you need (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 15:42:44 (7 views)
    - Auction starts 8pm EST - Not yet viewable - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 15:50:53 (6 views)
- has this issue been brough upon bmwna? - uNcLeWiGgLy 2008-03-10 00:47:14 (97 views)
- Get codes read @indie / dealer - mine was sensor - ExAlfa 2008-03-09 10:10:13 (131 views)
  - New sensor fixed my ills. Not the module. (nt) - ExAlfa 2008-03-12 22:21:23 (72 views)
- Re: Awesome... My ABS light is on along with the D - Sam 2008-03-09 07:47:00 (104 views)
  - By "Control Module" are you referring to the ABS - sddale 2008-03-10 14:18:40 (95 views)
    - Re: By Control Module are you referring to the ABS - Sam 2008-03-10 15:13:56 (82 views)
      - Thanks (nt) - sddale 2008-03-10 16:08:20 (48 views)
- I need help with this too. I read the archives but - sddale 2008-03-09 03:29:31 (101 views)
  - Take it to the dealer & for $40.00, get it (m) - PB 2008-03-09 09:34:13 (101 views)
    - What dealer charges $40 to diagnose anything? (nt) - sddale 2008-03-09 22:25:53 (69 views)
- Re: Awesome... My ABS light is on along with the DSC - hagenmi1 2008-03-03 12:23:32 (158 views)
  - Re: Awesome... My ABS light is on along with the DSC - e36fl 2008-03-03 13:10:05 (168 views)
    - Re: Awesome... My ABS light is on along with the DSC - hagenmi1 2008-03-03 13:51:46 (143 views)

I love my BMW!! - brett 2008-10-11 15:32:32 (126 views) (266 thread views)
- Don't worry about repairs - it's a reliable car! (nt) - Philipp 2008-10-13 01:17:02 (22 views)
  - Well ... maybe just a little bit > > > > (pic) - Filehorse ©⁴⁶ 2008-10-13 14:35:55 (37 views)
  - yeah no worries :) (pic) - K-Bud ©⁶⁵ 2008-10-13 13:26:32 (38 views)
- You will understand love/hate sooner than later!.. - deputer 2008-10-12 23:40:44 (25 views)
- Re: I love my BMW!! - stokdgs 2008-10-12 23:31:32 (25 views)
- Which Jag did U own? Did you see the post (m) - JimLev 2008-10-11 18:48:35 (41 views)
  - Re: Which Jag did U own? Did you see the post (m) - brett 2008-10-12 01:23:11 (45 views)
- Welcome to the addiction - SheB ©¹⁹ 2008-10-11 17:30:15 (40 views)
- Good to see another person has discovered why - AussieBob 2008-10-11 16:48:04 (58 views)
- Save your pennies for repairs! But, these cars... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-11 16:19:25 (71 views)

Search and forum reply - jamesbarnes 2008-10-13 12:30:41 (10 views) (15 thread views)
- Have you tried scrolling all the way down to the (nt) - bottom of the page? cmbg 2008-10-13 13:03:09 (1 view)
- What brouser are U using? IE works fine here. (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-13 12:33:46 (3 views)
  - SORRY. I logged on from BMWtips.com. - jamesbarnes 2008-10-13 13:24:49 (5 views)

Ordering new brakes today, need recommendations - hagenmi1 2008-08-15 12:45:51 (119 views) (556 thread views)
- Rotor wear limits - jamesbarnes 2008-10-13 13:05:41 (14 views)
- All replaced, went with..... (url) - hagenmi1 2008-10-13 12:36:59 (32 views)
- Re: Ordering new brakes today, need recommendations - Dave 2008-08-16 21:46:24 (65 views)
- drilled and slotted here (url) - Blue4U 2008-08-15 21:19:24 (90 views)
  - THX, but $100 over budget (nt) - hagenmi1 2008-08-15 22:53:59 (30 views)
    - sory - you want chea - buy a Saturn - Blue4U 2008-08-16 10:17:13 (45 views)
      - LOL, I knew that was coming.... - hagenmi1 2008-08-17 14:01:04 (35 views)
- Get cheap disk, and good pads - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-08-15 18:51:57 (73 views)
  - I would get the regular rotors Balo (?) or Brembo - sddale 2008-08-15 21:14:00 (69 views)
  - Re: Get cheap disk, and good pads - hagenmi1 2008-08-15 20:03:41 (62 views)
    - About 1 year - see here .... (pic) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-08-15 21:54:18 (114 views)
      - Re: About 1 year - see here .... - hagenmi1 2008-08-15 22:55:19 (59 views)
        Won't if it was slotted as well, but more chance - of cracking .... JoeBoxerVR6 2008-08-16 01:29:33 (49 views)
        Re: Won't if it was slotted as well, but more chance - hagenmi1 2008-08-16 08:05:14 (43 views)
- I don't think they sell cross drilled and slotted? (nt) - hagenmi1 2008-08-15 18:12:50 (36 views)
- Check w/ Crevier internet sales part forum>>>>>> (nt) - tpham 2008-08-15 16:06:29 (50 views)

Starting to get really loose handling.... - hagenmi1 2008-09-06 21:53:32 (204 views) (1101 thread views)
- All Fixed!!! - hagenmi1 2008-10-13 12:18:25 (32 views)
  - Re: I knew it was the tie rods...glad it's fixed!! (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-13 12:23:23 (9 views)
- Re: Starting to get really loose handling.... - Ronald H 2008-09-12 13:34:03 (50 views)
- I think I found the problem, see video!!!!! - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 14:47:05 (255 views)
  - Yep - you have - Jim Cash 2008-09-07 17:48:14 (229 views)
  - U really shouldn't be driving it, that looks bad(m (url) - JimLev 2008-09-07 17:30:28 (124 views)
    - Re: U really shouldn't be driving it, that looks bad(m - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 17:54:27 (71 views)
      - You think that this is the failed end? (pic) - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 18:09:07 (199 views)
        From your description, I would say yes (nt) - JimLev 2008-09-07 20:24:00 (50 views)
        THX, just ordered form Bavauto... - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 21:18:29 (54 views)
        Tie Rod install 528i - Eurodavid 2008-09-08 06:25:33 (100 views)
        Re: Special Tool Modified Open End spanner - 6 Cyl - miniron 2008-09-08 03:01:46 (72 views)
        Never replaced one on a BMW. (m) - JimLev 2008-09-07 21:23:39 (60 views)
        I think he meant hours. (nt) - cmbg 2008-09-08 07:52:11 (19 views)
        Yes, hours... THX! It's about 3 miles to the - hagenmi1 2008-09-08 16:34:27 (34 views)
- My money is on your rear ball joints. I had (m) - PB 2008-09-07 09:52:58 (85 views)
  - How to test ball joints? - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 12:32:49 (86 views)
- Re: Starting to get really loose handling.... - Jim Cash 2008-09-07 09:46:11 (104 views)
  - Strut lube - hagenmi1 2008-09-07 10:57:27 (66 views)

BMWs For Sale - Daily Update (url) (pic) - webmaster 2008-10-13 11:30:21 (31 views) (31 thread views)

Coilovers - Nelg Snillum, 2008-10-13 10:50:30 (19 views) (19 thread views)

111 - 111 2008-10-09 02:22:26 (105 views) (205 thread views)
- Slow news day? (nt) - Steve 2008-10-11 22:51:41 (9 views)
- i (square root of -1) (nt) - Michael '97 540iA 2008-10-10 18:03:46 (13 views)
- 222 - Michael '97 540iA 2008-10-09 18:56:33 (45 views)
  - M666B66 (nt) - 666 2008-10-09 21:42:38 (25 views)
    - OU812 (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-10 04:08:19 (13 views)
      - PB4UGO (nt) - JKRIT 2008-10-10 08:47:39 (10 views)
        NOBNL8 (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-10 10:49:09 (12 views)
        8675309 (nt) - 2k2_6speed 2008-10-10 11:04:58 (14 views)
        0070966442335 (nt) - L0ptcrack 2008-10-10 11:42:52 (11 views)
        Is this a russian phone number? >> - Panos 2008-10-10 14:35:15 (15 views)
        Brezhnev calling (nt) - L0ptcrack 2008-10-10 17:26:38 (9 views)
        Link - L0ptcrack 2008-10-10 17:30:24 (20 views)
        69 (nt) - Nelson..... 2008-10-10 13:34:56 (8 views)
        IMCN69 (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-10 13:58:25 (9 views)
        ok ok ok.......you got me........ - Nelson..... 2008-10-13 08:39:15 (6 views)
        3.14159265358979323846 (nt) - L0ptcrack 2008-10-10 14:32:59 (8 views)
        Zn+1 = Z²n + c, where Z=(a+bi), & i = q rt of -1 (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 10:10:22 (8 views)
        I like the "find x" Filehorse does....it's easier! (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-11 14:42:19 (5 views)
        Sqrt BKR6EQUP = PLATINUM 4 (nt) - Breinstein 2008-10-11 10:18:53 (8 views)
        Mandelbrot fractals & Platinum 4, what a combo!!! (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 10:24:29 (5 views)

Sounds like valves clattering at start...... - Nelson..... 2008-09-26 11:35:05 (155 views) (638 thread views)
- The noise is coming from the hydrolic lifters (m) - JimLev 2008-10-02 19:52:32 (61 views)
  - So, no cure then? I wondered if lower viscosity - Nelson..... 2008-10-13 08:36:13 (10 views)
- It just seems like it over-revs at start and that - Nelson..... 2008-10-02 09:53:25 (36 views)
- Both my 540s have done that for about a second - deputer 2008-09-26 13:13:35 (127 views)
  - Re: Both my 540s have done that for about a second - silbershark 2008-10-01 14:48:20 (36 views)
  - I think it's chain noise - Marty505 2008-09-26 23:23:50 (82 views)
    - Isn't that a slapping sound? (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-09-28 18:30:35 (31 views)
    - Hmmm, I am curious now..... though I hope you are - Nelson..... 2008-09-28 14:33:00 (50 views)
      - OK, you got me - Marty505 2008-09-28 16:00:30 (40 views)
  - I hope you're right..... (nt) - Nelson..... 2008-09-26 16:39:45 (40 views)
- Re: Sounds like valves clattering at start...... - Eurodavid 2008-09-26 12:27:44 (99 views)
  - Do you think it would be a sticky valve? - Nelson..... 2008-09-26 16:49:38 (57 views)
    - Re: Do you think it would be a sticky valve? - Lance760T 2008-09-26 17:44:21 (61 views)
      - There is no ticking. This is only when it starts. - Nelson..... 2008-09-28 14:30:35 (34 views)
- I would say "yes". I have four vehicles with... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-09-26 12:21:00 (128 views)
  - I've not changed the oil in forever....... - Nelson..... 2008-09-26 16:46:41 (81 views)
    - Not a good idea to rely on the service lights - Dave S. 2008-09-26 19:43:02 (68 views)
      - Any advice is good advice..... - Nelson..... 2008-09-28 14:36:00 (33 views)
        Re: Any advice is good advice..... - Terry-d 2008-10-13 02:35:02 (5 views)

Location of Paint Code and Procedure to Fix Paint - brett 2008-10-12 16:35:53 (29 views) (78 thread views)
- Re: Location of Paint Code and Procedure to Fix Paint - stokdgs 2008-10-12 23:27:54 (26 views)
  - Re: Dr Color Chip - brett 2008-10-13 08:00:37 (17 views)
- There are so-called "paint pens" that promise... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-12 17:32:20 (40 views)
  - Paint code should B on a sticker on the underside( - JimLev 2008-10-12 17:38:23 (32 views)

Window switch & door locks - Terry-d 2008-08-26 02:04:11 (161 views) (404 thread views)
- Re: Window switch & door locks - J Cole 2008-10-12 13:30:36 (16 views)
- Re: Window switch & door locks - Jim Cash 2008-08-26 13:11:30 (113 views)
  - Re: Window switch & door locks - Enrico Tobing 2008-08-30 12:11:46 (62 views)
  - Re: Window switch & door locks - Terry-d 2008-08-26 19:09:50 (75 views)
    - Re: Window switch & door locks - Jim Cash 2008-08-27 14:19:41 (75 views)
      - Re: Window switch & door locks - Terry-d 2008-08-28 23:32:02 (73 views)
        Re: Window switch & door locks - Jim Cash 2008-08-29 23:06:53 (59 views)
        Put your key into the driver side door, and ...... - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 04:58:01 (8 views)

How do i know repair is imminent - 98 BMW 540 93K miles 2008-10-06 21:42:37 (116 views) (244 thread views)
- When you first buy it :>) (nt) - deputer 2008-10-08 10:51:23 (34 views)
  - +2 (nt) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-13 04:46:30 (3 views)
  - ^----Great answer! (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-12 19:19:56 (7 views)
- When your key has a VW on it - Scott in Ft. Mill 2008-10-08 08:58:30 (30 views)
- AsNelson & JimLev say, tell us what's done already (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-07 14:03:42 (29 views)
- wait - les 2008-10-07 13:58:37 (51 views)
  - States must be diff; Here "wait" can mean "death" (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-07 14:14:57 (32 views)
    - Especially at 240 kph!>> - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-07 14:38:12 (36 views)
      - It is correctly pronounced as.... - Eurodavid 2008-10-07 16:26:50 (39 views)
- Belts, hoses, tires, plugs, fuel filter, brakes,.. - Nelson..... 2008-10-07 13:43:54 (45 views)
- What have you replaced so far (m) - JimLev 2008-10-06 21:51:27 (61 views)
  - I have a 98 with now 117,000 - sunil 2008-10-07 10:15:05 (53 views)

Trunk Latch Fix in Archives - Thx Jim Cash, et al - Blaumax 2008-10-10 00:29:12 (39 views) (61 thread views)
- Re: Trunk Latch Fix in Archives - Thx Jim Cash, et al - Jim Cash 2008-10-10 23:22:30 (29 views)
  - Will check latch arm tomorrow. How do you adjust? - Blaumax 2008-10-12 01:43:11 (15 views)
    - Catch loose - No spring action in catch. - Blaumax 2008-10-12 19:45:33 (7 views)

Brett, some info for you (m) (url) - JimLev 2008-10-11 10:03:47 (84 views) (221 thread views)
- Re: Brett, some info for you (m) - brett 2008-10-12 16:37:23 (11 views)
  - See post above for answer (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-12 19:19:01 (2 views)
- Re: Brett, some info for you (m) - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 10:13:56 (42 views)
  - it's the NOS.... - 66.cobra 2008-10-11 20:47:29 (27 views)
    - I bet rear tires wear faster on this car too (nt) - 66.cobra 2008-10-11 21:17:05 (14 views)
      - I won't argue that point with you. Fronts last 2x (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-11 22:00:56 (11 views)
    - Nah, got some water/methanol injection going to (m - JimLev 2008-10-11 20:57:29 (18 views)
      - looks like I am going with the Autozone solution.. (url) (pic) - 66.cobra 2008-10-11 21:06:08 (31 views)
  - seems only an 540 issue not low cluster on 528's (nt) - JYG2k5285spCT 2008-10-11 11:19:27 (15 views)
  - 6 vs. 8 cyl clusters - DJ Rodz 2008-10-11 10:31:30 (41 views)
    - ALL "high" are affected, from 520i to M5 (nt) - Gadjo Dilo 2008-10-11 11:07:26 (18 views)
      - THX!! Most US 6 cyl e39 are "low" clusters (nt) - DJ Rodz 2008-10-12 12:16:39 (9 views)
        ...And the operative word is "most." My six has (nt) - the high. cmbg 2008-10-12 13:08:39 (7 views)
  - Seems 2B a potential problem on all E39's (m) - JimLev 2008-10-11 10:27:54 (42 views)
    - They don't make u roll them up? ;-) Nab ya here (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 13:26:10 (14 views)
      - Every town here in MA seems to have a few (m) - JimLev 2008-10-11 14:28:41 (24 views)
        Re: Inspections in Belgium - Eurodavid 2008-10-12 13:30:46 (14 views)
        Ugh, what a PITA (m) - JimLev 2008-10-12 19:18:29 (8 views)
        What's the speed limit in Belgium? (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-12 15:05:10 (6 views)
        Re: Inspections in Belgium - wog5 2008-10-12 13:41:34 (12 views)

Oxygen Sensors. CEL for all 4 & their heaters - Chris_TN 2008-09-30 21:47:38 (167 views) (723 thread views)
- Just took the car in - Chris_TN 2008-10-09 10:34:37 (69 views)
  - The report from the shop... Eck! - Chris_TN 2008-10-10 17:01:45 (66 views)
    - Thanks for the feedback - Jim Cash 2008-10-12 09:04:38 (17 views)
      - I have good faith in them to check everything - Chris_TN 2008-10-12 17:21:57 (8 views)
    - Re: The report from the shop... Eck! - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 08:20:17 (34 views)
      - Yeah, those smoke machines are great - Chris_TN 2008-10-11 10:37:30 (24 views)
        Chris and Joe - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 13:22:36 (25 views)
        The car has a tad over 150k (nt) - Chris_TN 2008-10-12 17:19:35 (6 views)
        I did it at around 150K miles (nt) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 22:10:07 (12 views)
        The valve job was for a leaky valve cover gasket . - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 22:01:34 (14 views)
        Previous (nt) - cmbg 2008-10-11 14:43:08 (11 views)
        Owner (damn enter key) (nt) - cmbg 2008-10-11 14:43:39 (11 views)
- Re: Considering buying 530i- PLEASE HELP!! - Brett 2008-10-05 22:53:34 (76 views)
  - Ummm.. Make your own thread (nt) - Chris_TN 2008-10-06 11:21:23 (30 views)
- Continuing here to keep it from running off page - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 21:54:09 (68 views)
  - Any more ideas guys? (nt) - Chris_TN 2008-10-04 10:25:51 (20 views)
    - I got similar codes...... - Paul S 2008-10-05 09:03:49 (36 views)
      - Re: I got similar codes...... - Gaz 2008-10-09 14:26:43 (12 views)
      - Check the temperature today - Chris_TN 2008-10-05 22:48:28 (20 views)
      - Thanks. (url) - Chris_TN 2008-10-05 11:50:36 (22 views)
- Re: Oxygen Sensors. CEL for all 4 & their heaters - Jim Cash 2008-09-30 22:50:03 (120 views)
  - Re: Oxygen Sensors. CEL for all 4 & their heaters - Chris_TN 2008-10-01 09:14:03 (65 views)
    - What year and engine do you have? (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-01 09:55:54 (32 views)
      - Its a 97 540 (nt) - Chris_TN 2008-10-01 10:53:42 (26 views)
        Here's all the info I have (m) - JimLev 2008-10-01 20:56:12 (68 views)
        ^---that's for DME 5.2.1, if you have 5.2 let me(m - JimLev 2008-10-01 21:09:14 (41 views)
        Thanks a ton bud. - Chris_TN 2008-10-01 21:56:45 (45 views)
        Re the 20 amp fuse - Jim Cash 2008-10-01 22:33:52 (52 views)
        A 20 amp fuse, very interesting............(m) - JimLev 2008-10-02 08:22:50 (42 views)
        I'll check that fuse again. Maybe it blew again - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 08:30:59 (33 views)
        My O2 sensors - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 08:39:21 (51 views)
        Re: My O2 sensors - JimLev 2008-10-02 10:47:27 (43 views)
        Re: My O2 sensors - Jim Cash 2008-10-02 15:50:47 (40 views)
        Re: My O2 sensors - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 12:17:08 (42 views)
        Re: My O2 sensors - JimLev 2008-10-02 12:59:16 (41 views)
        Interesting - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 14:02:39 (38 views)
        Re: Interesting - JimLev 2008-10-02 15:10:31 (42 views)
        Makes enough sense :) - Chris_TN 2008-10-02 19:39:17 (34 views)

It's WEDS here? SQW time: Which oil should I use? (nt) - Eurodavid 2008-10-08 01:38:09 (28 views) (107 thread views)
- am i late? she always tells me i'm early. (nt) - chivas 2008-10-09 08:18:59 (10 views)
- Oil to use? For what? (nt) - Nelson..... 2008-10-08 09:35:46 (16 views)
- Whatever your heart desires! (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 01:53:44 (18 views)
  - Can I use canola or corn oil too? - Eurodavid 2008-10-08 03:17:06 (25 views)
    - "Deep frying ox lard." A real gag. Are you... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 12:08:23 (17 views)
      - Ask JimLev! Germans luv fat, both cow and ox - Eurodavid 2008-10-08 12:20:18 (14 views)
        Yum yum, just can't get enough, beer is the best! (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-08 22:20:52 (5 views)
    - I thought virgin oil is the purest. (nt) - 66.cobra 2008-10-08 08:16:54 (17 views)
      - Only in Italy (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-08 22:21:28 (7 views)
        But try to find one... (nt) - DJ Rodz 2008-10-12 12:18:25 (1 view)
    - ^---------As long as they have 0 transfats. (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-08 06:16:01 (8 views)

Have any of you read the Sep BMW group sales? (url) - BG 2008-10-10 22:10:50 (70 views) (101 thread views)
- No mention of 5 series in the sales report (nt) - Steve 2008-10-12 11:34:35 (10 views)
- The grand shift is finally occurring - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 05:09:30 (60 views)
- The party is over (for now) (nt) - Gadjo Dilo 2008-10-10 23:15:27 (20 views)

Need a transmission? - Ahmed 2008-10-10 15:37:07 (54 views) (99 thread views)
- Get the codes read. Seems strange that it... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-11 13:47:28 (22 views)
- forgot to mention is a high mileage 98 540IA - Ahmed 2008-10-10 15:38:30 (41 views)
  - Get fluid level checked and then determine what (m - JimLev 2008-10-10 16:06:24 (39 views)
    - Gets even odder - Ahmed 2008-10-11 13:08:53 (30 views)
      - Sounds like the switch on the side of the tranny(m - JimLev 2008-10-11 14:39:43 (30 views)
        Re: Sounds like the switch on the side of the tranny(m - Eurodavid 2008-10-12 11:01:41 (13 views)

E39 wheel alignment - Enrico Tobing 2008-10-11 11:10:45 (65 views) (94 thread views)
- Assuming yours is the standard (non-sport)... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-11 12:09:54 (55 views)
- Re: E39 wheel alignment - Eurodavid 2008-10-11 12:05:14 (49 views)
  - Eurodavid and edjack thank you verymuch! Your.. - E Tobing 2008-10-11 23:14:29 (18 views)

Looking for some definitive brake job help - Craig in Canada 2008-10-09 13:56:18 (94 views) (185 thread views)
- Multiple replies #1 - Craig in Canada 2008-10-09 22:59:32 (33 views)
  - Re: Multiple replies #1 - Ed CT 2008-10-10 08:07:30 (24 views)
    - It was Permatex Disc Brake Quiet (nt) - Ed CT 2008-10-11 09:39:59 (7 views)
  - Re: Multiple replies #1 - Eurodavid 2008-10-10 01:52:30 (23 views)
- Here's what I did 5 months ago... - Ed CT 2008-10-09 17:05:28 (61 views)
- Where are u Craig? - Mike S 2008-10-09 16:18:30 (36 views)
- This sounds like it could develop into... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-09 15:43:58 (51 views)

Positive battery cable - Brandon528i 2008-10-08 17:10:49 (80 views) (214 thread views)
- RealOEM shows standard square bolt on terminal (url) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 08:02:08 (14 views)
  - Get battery gnd cable from Wal-mart, probably (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-11 09:10:16 (8 views)
    - oops hit enter...probably less than $10 @ Wal-Mart (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-11 09:27:50 (8 views)
- I have an M5 cable if you need it - Mike Levy 2008-10-10 19:00:42 (17 views)
- You must have something special... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 17:43:10 (59 views)
  - edjack, newer cars have a different style bolt (m) - JimLev 2008-10-08 22:13:17 (38 views)
    - So, does he have to buy a new cable? (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-08 22:50:31 (16 views)
      - Don't know if BMW sells this part by itself or (m) - JimLev 2008-10-08 23:09:03 (37 views)
        Re: Don't know if BMW sells this part by itself or (m) - Brandon528i 2008-10-09 02:19:11 (40 views)
        Yeah, looks like we're a bunch... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-09 03:01:06 (36 views)
        Just got home, I'll get info and pic on Friday (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-09 22:39:44 (11 views)
        Finally............................(m) (pic) - JimLev 2008-10-10 06:35:55 (47 views)
        The Krauts just can't leave well enough alone... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-10 21:00:04 (19 views)
        Easy fix I just thought of if U can't get a new T( - JimLev 2008-10-10 16:28:47 (33 views)

Rattle from rear brakes, goes away when braking - Ahmed 2008-10-09 23:09:44 (27 views) (71 thread views)
- Re: Rattle from rear brakes, goes away when braking - Eurodavid 2008-10-10 02:00:00 (41 views)
  - Re: Rattle from rear brakes, goes away when braking - Ahmed 2008-10-10 15:19:57 (34 views)
    - My brake doesn't rattle, never has (nt) - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 09:24:39 (8 views)
    - Every BMW??....I doubt it (nt) - JimLev 2008-10-10 16:08:18 (16 views)

vacuum leak = "adjuster unit" (url) - ifixharts 2008-10-09 17:54:20 (56 views) (103 thread views)
- Re: vacuum leak = adjuster unit - ifixharts 2008-10-09 18:25:20 (31 views)
  - Re: vacuum leak = adjuster unit - Craig in Canada 2008-10-09 22:38:50 (23 views)
  - OK, Sixers, this is the PCV valve, right? Euro... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-09 19:24:02 (24 views)
    - no, this is the CVV, aka PCV..... (nt) (url) - ifixharts 2008-10-09 21:50:00 (25 views)
      - So, what is the device he pointed out? (nt) - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-09 22:26:32 (13 views)
        That's the idle air control valve, (m) - JimLev 2008-10-09 22:50:31 (24 views)
        The idle control valve is #7 in the picture - ifixharts 2008-10-09 22:59:58 (23 views)
        You might as well remove #6 and take a look (m) - JimLev 2008-10-11 08:58:52 (9 views)

Bought my first BMW!! :-) - Brett 2008-10-07 21:23:40 (233 views) (549 thread views)
- My 530i Repair History - Mark 2008-10-10 19:58:03 (58 views)
- Wish you many happy miles - SheB ©¹⁹ 2008-10-09 13:18:16 (28 views)
- You have just been subjected to the best sig. - ExAlfa 2008-10-09 10:34:23 (62 views)
- I think U said U were going to have the dealer(m - JimLev 2008-10-08 22:23:34 (68 views)
  - Re: What the dealer found - Brett 2008-10-09 12:59:55 (56 views)
    - Re: What the dealer found - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 08:14:30 (13 views)
    - Re: What the dealer found - JimLev 2008-10-10 06:54:17 (27 views)
- Nice. You've got one of the best cars out there.. - Ed CT 2008-10-08 13:46:20 (88 views)
- Read this (url) - Dave S. 2008-10-08 12:41:35 (108 views)
  - +1 - excellent page to start reading/learning :-) (nt) - William 2008-10-09 09:18:07 (11 views)
- Congrats..... Familiarize yourself with all the... - Nelson..... 2008-10-08 09:33:47 (53 views)
- Congrats....u r now part of a select few learn to - M5E39er wannabe 2008-10-08 08:36:56 (59 views)
- U now have joined a "Sickness for Quickness" - Eurodavid 2008-10-08 01:36:04 (51 views)
- Welcome aboard. Suggest you spend a few nights - Blaumax 2008-10-08 00:55:31 (61 views)
- Do you wrench on your cars?>> - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-07 21:46:57 (73 views)
  - +1 - Definitely a must buy reference book! - William 2008-10-09 09:17:18 (29 views)
- Re: Bought my first BMW!! :-) - sktn77a 2008-10-07 21:37:20 (75 views)

Interesting reading about new M3 4.0 V8 (url) - BMW540san 2008-10-10 21:28:41 (73 views) (107 thread views)
- The Krauts are getting too cute with their... - edjack ©⁶³ 2008-10-10 23:13:54 (57 views)
  - As another snooty BMW parts clerk here said ... - JoeBoxerVR6 2008-10-11 07:43:38 (35 views)

Starting trouble after washing engine compartment - HecV 2008-10-08 23:47:52 (103 views) (245 thread views)
- Could be the Mass Air Flow Sensor - Jon Sonneborn 2008-10-10 14:09:37 (18 views)
- Re: Starting trouble after washing engine compartment - Jim Cash 2008-10-09 12:09:04 (100 views)
- Re: Starting trouble after washing engine compartment - Eurodavid 2008-10-09 06:25:30 (82 views)