The 5 Series E34 Forum

540 Alternator (url) - yaofeng 2008-03-25 12:16:32 (67 views)
- Did you inspect either alternator? - kfister 2008-03-25 21:51:45 (55 views)
  - Re: Did you inspect either alternator? - yaofeng 2008-03-25 23:29:20 (63 views)
    - Re: Did you inspect either alternator? - phenoboy 2008-03-28 05:31:49 (35 views)
    - Re: Did you inspect either alternator? - phenoboy 2008-03-27 16:39:21 (40 views)
      - Re: Did you inspect either alternator? - Shayne 2008-03-27 20:38:45 (41 views)
        
        Slip rings - kfister 2008-03-28 03:23:40 (37 views)
        
        Slip rings found, also bearings! - kfister 2008-03-31 12:40:06 (35 views)
- Re: 540 Alternator......never mind - yaofeng 2008-03-25 12:28:21 (43 views)

This wonderful leather - kfister 2008-03-20 01:36:51 (112 views)
- Mother's didn't do much, ordering leatherique - kfister 2008-03-31 09:52:45 (56 views)
  - Duh, Mothers Meguiars - kfister 2008-03-31 09:55:56 (45 views)
- Re: This wonderful leather - daveinmiami 2008-03-20 13:27:19 (92 views)
- Leatherique: Rejuvenator Oil & Prestine Clean (url) - Q 2008-03-20 10:23:37 (93 views)
  - Q- You're still here - was wondering where you are-nice job on IP &OS,etc (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-23 06:02:10 (52 views)
- Re: This wonderful leather - rick540 2008-03-20 04:48:25 (92 views)
  - Thanks for your recommendation. - kfister 2008-03-20 05:45:18 (63 views)

Looking at a 1990 525 for father in law -- - dougmcc 2008-03-23 14:36:38 (79 views)
- If he is worried about the gas mileage he is probably concerned about $ - goodtohave 2008-03-30 19:12:08 (42 views)
- Re: Looking at a 1990 525 for father in law -- - josephwells 2008-03-30 17:12:50 (43 views)
- Re: Looking at a 1990 525 for father in law -- - cloudnine 2008-03-24 11:42:31 (60 views)
  - Re: Looking at a 1990 525 for father in law -- - dougmcc 2008-03-24 12:54:56 (59 views)
- Re: Looking at a 1990 525 for father in law -- - cloudnine 2008-03-24 09:20:14 (49 views)

I am causing myself trouble - russell36 2008-03-17 14:47:44 (91 views)
- Here's something to do - rick540 2008-03-17 17:12:38 (101 views)
  - LEDs don't necessarily last forever - Jerome 2008-03-18 13:25:21 (80 views)
    - Modern LED's last much longer - rick540 2008-03-18 14:27:19 (69 views)
      - Re: Modern LED's last much longer - biggerbiff 2008-03-29 15:59:13 (47 views)
        
        Re: Modern LED's last much longer - rick540 2008-03-29 16:34:52 (44 views)
      - I knew you'd be able to elaborate further :) (nt) - Jerome 2008-03-19 01:39:01 (54 views)
        
        Couldn't help meself :) (nt) - rick540 2008-03-19 14:50:47 (45 views)
  - Why do this? - russell36 2008-03-17 21:19:18 (79 views)
    - Because it's cool, and replacing dash bulbs sucks. (nt) - rick540 2008-03-18 12:23:53 (66 views)
    - The thing I replaced on mine was the Light on the Dash - Alarm light - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-17 21:25:00 (61 views)
  - 560nm is a close match rick? - kfister 2008-03-17 19:27:43 (69 views)
    - 600Nm is very red 560Nm is amber and 525Nm is green :) (nt) - rick540 2008-03-18 12:26:31 (58 views)

does anyone have problems with cats? - topcat72 2008-03-13 11:06:10 (117 views)
- Re: does anyone have problems with cats? - fclake 2008-03-28 21:06:32 (64 views)
- Never. - dave535i 2008-03-14 16:41:14 (75 views)
  - Re: Pills? - cloudnine 2008-03-14 17:02:51 (74 views)
- Re: does anyone have problems with cats? - Jim 2008-03-14 02:45:00 (75 views)
- My neighbours cat loved the black convertible top on my E30 - goodtohave 2008-03-13 14:33:31 (99 views)
- Re: does anyone have problems with cats? - chad20 2008-03-13 12:57:33 (94 views)
- Re: does anyone have problems with cats? - Shayne 2008-03-13 11:24:32 (102 views)
  - Re: does anyone have problems with cats? - topcat72 2008-03-13 11:27:56 (107 views)
    - How to fix - rick540 2008-03-13 14:44:14 (88 views)
      - Re: How to fix - topcat72 2008-03-13 15:40:46 (87 views)
        
        And you think you have problems! (pic) - rick540 2008-03-13 18:16:13 (162 views)
        
        I wish I had YOUR problems (pic) - kfister 2008-03-13 18:21:50 (147 views)
        
        Re: I wish I had YOUR problems - Shayne 2008-03-13 20:37:50 (83 views)
        Re: I wish I had YOUR problems - pgrindstaff 2008-03-13 19:28:59 (76 views)
        THAT! looks like Sasquach prints....ouch (nt) - rick540 2008-03-13 18:31:58 (82 views)
        
        I have a 13 pounder - Paparon 2008-03-13 20:01:31 (73 views)
        
        I read some time ago that some pesky possum/squirrel type critters - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-13 21:54:00 (77 views)
        
        All our cars have cats, problem is the extra cat........ (nt) - rick540 2008-03-14 06:56:02 (82 views)
        
        I swear this product works... - spyjunior 2008-03-14 17:27:27 (88 views)
        
        Hmmm, not available in Canada - Shayne 2008-03-14 19:21:51 (70 views)
        
        Re: Hmmm, not available in Canada - topcat72 2008-03-24 08:27:43 (56 views)

ecu # 0 261 200 179 - cincotrescinco 2008-03-25 13:54:42 (46 views)
- I know an independent shop in Uruguay with the right equipment to help you - kfister 2008-03-26 09:12:16 (37 views)
  - Re: I know an independent shop in Uruguay with the right equipment to help you - cincotrescinco 2008-03-27 11:53:08 (40 views)
    - I asked him to email you - kfister 2008-03-28 03:14:09 (34 views)
- Re: ecu # 0 261 200 179 - Shayne 2008-03-25 16:45:09 (38 views)
  - Re: ecu # 0 261 200 179 - cincotrescinco 2008-03-26 08:36:46 (40 views)
    - NO! - Shayne 2008-03-26 11:08:34 (41 views)
      - Re: NO! - cincotrescinco 2008-03-27 11:56:29 (37 views)
        
        buy a used one -179, there are plenty available (nt) - shogun 2008-03-27 23:44:30 (35 views)

Bad day 525i Touring towed home??? - louiseven 2008-03-25 00:50:58 (98 views)
- Don't panic yet....my touring has gotten very hot a few times - goodtohave 2008-03-26 22:31:48 (68 views)
  - Re: Don't panic yet....my touring has gotten very hot a few times - louiseven 2008-03-27 00:19:48 (57 views)
    - When it started to overheat did you try the heater? - goodtohave 2008-03-27 13:45:10 (57 views)
      - Re: When it started to overheat did you try the heater? - louiseven 2008-03-27 15:02:33 (48 views)
- Re: Bad day 525i Touring towed home??? (nt) - louiseven 2008-03-25 19:58:49 (50 views)
- most likely waterpump - explodingbudgie 2008-03-25 01:59:04 (59 views)
  - Re: most likely waterpump - louiseven 2008-03-25 02:45:48 (58 views)
    - no weeping, impellor disintergrates - explodingbudgie 2008-03-25 06:28:11 (60 views)
    - Why are mechanics so damn negative? - rick540 2008-03-25 03:46:13 (66 views)
      - Re: Why are mechanics so damn negative? - louiseven 2008-03-25 06:09:49 (54 views)
        
        Re: Why are mechanics so damn negative? - genphreak 2008-03-25 06:54:27 (53 views)
        
        Re: Why are mechanics so damn negative? - genphreak 2008-03-25 06:55:54 (52 views)
        
        Water Pump - bobbert 2008-03-25 12:24:41 (62 views)
        
        Temp sensors - rick540 2008-03-25 12:59:15 (46 views)
        
        More info - louiseven 2008-03-25 16:44:47 (46 views)
        
        Water Pump - bobbert 2008-03-25 19:33:27 (49 views)
        
        Re: Water Pump - louiseven 2008-03-25 19:56:49 (56 views)
        
        Aux. Fan not working!! - louiseven 2008-03-26 22:15:41 (52 views)
        
        Re: Aux. Fan not working!! - bobbert 2008-03-27 11:39:51 (51 views)

Open door warning on dash OBC, need help on how - bimmernut2 2008-03-20 18:56:03 (63 views)
- New information on 'door open' warning - bimmernut2 2008-03-20 20:17:21 (59 views)
  - Re: New information on 'door open' warning - Jerome 2008-03-26 02:15:56 (46 views)

Rear View mirror on window position? - rick540 2008-03-24 14:54:41 (54 views)
- I think measurement is in the factory manual - kfister 2008-03-24 15:34:57 (43 views)
  - So I'm not the only mistrustfull one that taped the trim.. - rick540 2008-03-24 18:04:57 (48 views)
    - Yaofeng..... (url) - shogun 2008-03-24 23:06:47 (44 views)

No reverse light followup- It was the selector switch- 95 525i Auto (nt) - zapperjoe 2008-03-23 15:15:20 (55 views)

Mea Culpa Tom, you were right - dougmcc 2008-03-20 18:52:49 (54 views)
- Re: Mea Culpa Tom, you were right - cloudnine 2008-03-21 09:37:26 (45 views)

540 alternator - yaofeng 2008-03-16 15:50:28 (131 views)
- Alternator failure modes - kfister 2008-03-16 16:51:53 (108 views)
  - Re: Alternator failure modes - yaofeng 2008-03-16 23:25:51 (109 views)
    - That charge light - kfister 2008-03-17 00:42:50 (87 views)
      - Yaofeng is correct - Shayne 2008-03-17 01:02:29 (90 views)
        
        battery drain - yaofeng 2008-03-17 13:07:51 (110 views)
        
        Re: battery drain - Shayne 2008-03-17 20:34:40 (105 views)
        
        Re: battery drain - yaofeng 2008-03-18 22:29:16 (68 views)
        
        Re: battery drain - Shayne 2008-03-18 23:06:39 (66 views)
        
        Re: battery drain - rick540 2008-03-18 15:00:50 (89 views)
        
        Re: battery drain another point - rick540 2008-03-18 15:16:49 (75 views)

Instrument Cluster - CCM Data Link (Rick540) - sixspeedbmw 2008-03-11 09:34:07 (144 views)
- When you have 'check control' on the OBC you use the right button on the cluster - goodtohave 2008-03-13 14:30:17 (107 views)
  - 'check control' on it's own means check control fault, unless anybody's differen (nt) - rick540 2008-03-14 06:53:47 (84 views)
- Re: Instrument Cluster - CCM Data Link (Rick540) - rick540 2008-03-12 00:07:56 (86 views)
  - Re: Instrument Cluster - CCM Data Link (Rick540) - sixspeedbmw 2008-03-12 09:56:44 (84 views)
    - Possible fix - rick540 2008-03-12 19:50:51 (106 views)
      - Re: Possible fix - pgrindstaff 2008-03-13 13:13:35 (87 views)
        
        I do not believe the C33 is capable of this. - kfister 2008-03-16 15:17:17 (59 views)
      - I dont think you need a scope - kfister 2008-03-12 22:17:04 (75 views)
      - Thread HIJack..... (pic) - ryaninoregon 2008-03-12 20:25:42 (104 views)
        
        TPS monitoring would be possible (nt) - rick540 2008-03-13 14:41:11 (72 views)
        
        Here's some links (url) - rick540 2008-03-16 17:42:24 (87 views)
        
        Re: Here's some links - pgrindstaff 2008-03-17 18:30:27 (70 views)
        
        Yes it should still output station info. Try find some wiring diagrams to compar (nt) - rick540 2008-03-18 12:47:25 (52 views)

Does anyne know if the wheels from an E39 will directly bolt onto an E34? - sanders 2008-03-17 19:52:54 (79 views)
- Re: Does anyne know if the wheels from an E39 will directly bolt onto an E34? - pgrindstaff 2008-03-17 20:02:11 (90 views)
  - What he said - Shayne 2008-03-17 20:40:13 (77 views)
    - Thanks! (nt) - sanders 2008-03-18 00:20:04 (40 views)

which trunk lid is this? (pic) - baggsly 2008-03-15 23:42:35 (185 views)
- Re: which trunk lid is this? - Shayne 2008-03-16 02:41:34 (95 views)
  - CDS = Car Design Schacht, Munich (url) - shogun 2008-03-16 12:26:33 (102 views)
    - yup, that's it exactly, although the one i saw.... - baggsly 2008-03-16 17:36:01 (81 views)
      - these parts are very, very rare - shogun 2008-03-17 02:57:28 (76 views)
    - and one more pic with front spoiler (url) - shogun 2008-03-16 12:32:30 (107 views)

So here are the shocks I will be replacind my self leveling with (pic) - goodtohave 2008-03-16 11:32:46 (151 views)
- hot. now what about the front? - kfister 2008-03-16 15:12:10 (80 views)
  - I can't find a part number...the tag is there but worn out - goodtohave 2008-03-16 22:52:07 (72 views)
    - The number is on the inside of one of the coils. - kfister 2008-03-17 00:43:59 (67 views)

540i Steering Trivia Question - longislandguy 2008-03-16 14:18:53 (94 views)
- Re: 540i Steering Trivia Question - Eric Clark 2008-03-16 16:55:54 (73 views)
  - Re: 540i Steering Trivia Question - longislandguy 2008-03-16 18:53:49 (70 views)
    - i'd be surprised if that really was the reason - explodingbudgie 2008-03-16 19:40:23 (76 views)
      - Hmmm... - longislandguy 2008-03-16 22:54:07 (62 views)
      - Yes, it was a space issue. - Eric Clark 2008-03-16 22:06:31 (56 views)
      - +1 budgie (nt) - kfister 2008-03-16 20:50:47 (55 views)
- Only 4wd e34 got the rack. (nt) - kfister 2008-03-16 14:57:24 (54 views)

Different wheels (pic) - Shayne 2008-03-13 11:26:41 (238 views)
- Re: Different wheels - Eric Clark 2008-03-15 19:35:38 (61 views)
  - Re: Different wheels - Shayne 2008-03-15 20:26:20 (62 views)
- I took this last week! Winter in Montreal hs been nuts! (pic) - goodtohave 2008-03-15 12:11:07 (122 views)
  - I miss snow. - Shayne 2008-03-15 16:13:36 (58 views)
- Looks good! (nt) - rick540 2008-03-13 18:02:58 (57 views)
- Yeah, and it really makes the car look more modern. (nt) - chad20 2008-03-13 17:25:37 (69 views)
- Verrrry nice, gives a sport appearance. (nt) - cloudnine 2008-03-13 15:53:45 (62 views)
- Re: Different wheels - Shayne 2008-03-13 12:06:24 (61 views)
  - So is this a sign of Spring and end of Winter? (url) - cloudnine 2008-03-13 18:05:16 (61 views)

Another bad experience (url) - Shayne 2008-03-14 19:25:13 (155 views)
- I bought an OEM exhaust from them...they cut it in half! - goodtohave 2008-03-15 12:08:54 (102 views)
- Re: Another bad experience - Eric Clark 2008-03-14 21:25:16 (82 views)
  - Re: Another bad experience - russell36 2008-03-15 11:12:43 (67 views)
  - Autohaus Arizona is where I buy - shogun 2008-03-15 06:45:06 (83 views)
    - Re: Autohaus Arizona is where I buy - russell36 2008-03-15 11:14:55 (80 views)

Body shops in Miami - daveinmiami 2008-03-15 09:53:28 (56 views)

Does your E34 burn oil? - dougmcc 2008-03-04 15:06:13 (162 views)
- Re: Does your E34 burn oil? - daveinmiami 2008-03-15 08:55:27 (95 views)
- Be glad it's not a Mercedes - rick540 2008-03-04 23:19:14 (89 views)
  - Oil consumption on an M30 is normal - rlomba8204 2008-03-06 11:16:45 (94 views)
- Re: Does your E34 burn oil? - Shayne 2008-03-04 17:08:38 (103 views)
  - Re: Does your E34 burn oil? - cloudnine 2008-03-04 18:12:20 (100 views)
    - Thank you both, - dougmcc 2008-03-04 19:41:34 (79 views)
      - I use 10W-30 in Winter and 10W-40 or 20W-50 in Summer (nt) - 525i 2008-03-05 21:03:16 (52 views)
        
        My M30 uses / leaks no oil between changes - bmw327 2008-03-06 12:55:04 (87 views)
        
        89-535s/242k Kms - No Oil burnt (20w-50)/consumed between changes - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-03-07 06:17:51 (86 views)
        
        Re: We're not helping Doug feel better ;-/ (nt) - cloudnine 2008-03-07 13:19:01 (61 views)

Owners service manual. - tomiti 2008-03-13 12:35:55 (93 views)
- Owners service manual. (url) - shogun 2008-03-14 09:41:51 (129 views)

Wiper Assembly - Needed - camilol 2008-03-12 12:35:25 (46 views)
- You can remove the linkage, clean and grease it... - goodtohave 2008-03-13 14:37:21 (76 views)
- Re: Wiper Assembly - Needed - cloudnine 2008-03-12 14:05:27 (63 views)
  - Re: Wiper Assembly - Needed - camilol 2008-03-12 19:49:12 (64 views)
    - Re: Wiper Assembly - Needed - cloudnine 2008-03-13 08:49:09 (72 views)

Reverse light problem- 95 525i With bulb out I get switched 12 volts when put in - zapperjoe 2008-03-12 15:04:32 (86 views)
- Re: Reverse light problem- 95 525i With bulb out I get switched 12 volts when put in - Shayne 2008-03-12 23:54:19 (63 views)

OT: Boyd Coddington has left us - otto99 2008-03-10 18:12:01 (115 views)
- Re: OT: Boyd Coddington has left us - rick540 2008-03-12 00:18:47 (91 views)
  - Re: OT: Boyd Coddington has left us - Shayne 2008-03-12 01:08:40 (61 views)
    - I was unaware of any controversy - otto99 2008-03-12 14:00:08 (70 views)

Yahoo auto service - yaofeng 2008-03-11 06:55:50 (60 views)

Shayne: update on trans problem - chad20 2008-03-09 22:36:31 (100 views)
- Re: Shayne: update on trans problem - Shayne 2008-03-10 19:29:42 (65 views)
  - ordered a new one today (nt) - chad20 2008-03-10 20:08:43 (63 views)

Quicker steering - e34jef 2008-03-08 14:45:53 (97 views)
- the 525ix used rack and pinion - explodingbudgie 2008-03-08 17:41:35 (70 views)

Getting some throwing stars!!!! =] (pic) (url) - bfeinzimer 2008-03-07 00:30:00 (258 views)
- Re: Getting some throwing stars!!!! =] - russell36 2008-03-08 12:31:46 (83 views)
- Re: Getting some throwing stars!!!! =] - Shayne 2008-03-07 10:00:59 (88 views)
  - what about the speedometer? - bfeinzimer 2008-03-07 10:13:09 (83 views)
    - 235 45 17 is a more correct size then the 235 6 15 you have now - goodtohave 2008-03-07 21:23:09 (62 views)
    - I like my Fuzions - otto99 2008-03-07 14:56:36 (68 views)
    - Re: what about the speedometer? - Shayne 2008-03-07 14:05:28 (78 views)
      - So if under by 2 mph now... (pic) - bfeinzimer 2008-03-08 03:27:44 (94 views)
      - Thats not cool! - bfeinzimer 2008-03-08 03:23:32 (80 views)
        
        What about the odometer? - kfister 2008-03-08 08:26:45 (76 views)

Looking for an EGS for a 540i - rick540 2008-03-07 15:01:51 (98 views)
- You might also try - kfister 2008-03-07 17:00:11 (75 views)
  - Re: You might also try - rick540 2008-03-07 17:32:12 (44 views)
    - Re: You might also try - kfister 2008-03-07 18:00:11 (56 views)
      - You are right Ken, you know your stuff, the systems are radically different - rick540 2008-03-08 05:52:25 (70 views)
        
        This one is known as ASC5 and has wide application - kfister 2008-03-08 06:51:06 (67 views)