The 5 Series E39 Forum

HELP! Can't figure out what's wrong with her! - thetallwun 2009-06-15 21:21:18 (388 views)
- Re: HELP! Can't figure out what's wrong with her! - mrbuster333 2012-05-06 22:39:25 (1 views)
- Re: HELP! Can't figure out what's wrong with her! - Shayne 2009-06-16 00:38:56 (330 views)

E39 Active Seat & Lumbar Retrofit Wiring Question (RIPP222?) - stilljester 2009-06-22 21:52:51 (753 views)
- Re: E39 Active Seat & Lumbar Retrofit Wiring Question (RIPP222?) - atljbo 2011-10-22 09:05:47 (102 views)
- I have no help to offer, but did you get a chance to document your work? It'd - be an interesting write-up to read. 8-) (NT) Q 2009-06-24 10:34:24 (275 views)
  - Yes, I plan to publish a write-up for others but I wanted to first solve - stilljester 2009-06-24 12:08:07 (277 views)

HOW TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A BMW 2002 530i e39 (pic) - ed2111 2009-07-22 00:23:33 (8901 views)
- Re: HOW TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A BMW 2002 530i e39 - maiky00 2010-12-14 13:57:46 (616 views)
- Re: HOW TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A BMW 2002 530i e39 - maiky00 2010-12-14 13:52:18 (460 views)
  - Re: HOW TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A BMW 2002 530i e39 - warlord 2011-04-08 20:12:10 (327 views)
    - Re: HOW TO REPLACE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ON A BMW 2002 530i e39 - maiky00 2011-10-04 14:23:41 (190 views)

2000 540it/a starting troubles - e39lover 2009-07-15 10:00:55 (372 views)
- Re: 2000 540it/a starting troubles - jimcash 2009-07-15 10:27:46 (365 views)
  - Re: 2000 540it/a starting troubles - e39lover 2009-08-25 21:32:49 (290 views)
    - Re: 2000 540it/a starting troubles - cdogcdog 2011-04-19 21:06:04 (136 views)
  - Re: 2000 540it/a starting troubles - e39lover 2009-07-21 08:49:27 (290 views)
    - Thanks for the feedback - jimcash 2009-07-21 11:27:42 (339 views)
      - Re: Thanks for the feedback - e39lover 2009-07-22 09:16:26 (352 views)
  - Another point - jimcash 2009-07-15 16:16:13 (301 views)

Water Wetter from RedLine - linhtad341 2009-06-24 03:21:59 (391 views)
- Don't use it in G-48 (BMW OE coolant) - surly 2009-07-11 18:55:09 (505 views)
- Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - Shayne 2009-06-24 04:19:05 (331 views)
  - Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - poolman 2009-06-24 08:04:30 (344 views)
    - Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - Shayne 2009-06-25 02:02:59 (365 views)
      - Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - poolman 2009-06-26 09:20:52 (352 views)
        
        Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - Shayne 2009-06-26 19:46:55 (327 views)
        Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - jimcash 2009-06-26 10:05:23 (333 views)
        
        Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - poolman 2009-06-26 12:13:41 (379 views)
        
        Re: Water Wetter from RedLine - Shayne 2009-06-26 19:52:11 (329 views)

Thrust Arm Bushings - rhw3 2009-07-06 11:03:32 (679 views)
- Lemforder - CNN-090 2009-07-07 00:02:37 (466 views)
- Re: Thrust Arm Bushings - Shayne 2009-07-06 11:32:27 (478 views)
  - Re: Thrust Arm Bushings - rhw3 2009-07-06 11:58:10 (494 views)
    - Re: Thrust Arm Bushings - jimcash 2009-07-06 17:53:56 (455 views)
      - Re: Thrust Arm Bushings - rhw3 2009-07-06 19:24:57 (404 views)
        
        Re: Thrust Arm Bushings - jimcash 2009-07-06 20:40:21 (448 views)
        
        Symptoms - Shayne 2009-07-07 11:32:18 (469 views)
        
        Re: Symptoms - copywriter 2009-11-17 09:56:42 (269 views)

Catalytic converter for a 1996 E39 540 - frankofobia 2009-07-20 11:16:05 (340 views)
- Around here, factory BMW cats cost about $1400 each. (url) - DavidC 2009-07-21 02:14:50 (371 views)
  - Re: Around here, factory BMW cats cost about $1400 each. - frankofobia 2009-08-20 16:31:06 (311 views)
    - Interesting. Let us know how they perform. (nt) - DavidC 2009-08-24 18:20:54 (252 views)
      - Re: Interesting. Let us know how they perform. - frankofobia 2009-10-11 07:22:58 (202 views)

Bilstein Sports or HDs? - nhubbell 2009-06-29 15:29:14 (384 views)
- I will install Bilstein HD - CNN-090 2009-09-08 09:07:41 (263 views)
- Depends if your car has the Sport Package (nt) - philippz 2009-09-08 00:08:23 (246 views)
- Re: Bilstein Sports or HDs? - linhtad341 2009-06-30 12:48:38 (300 views)
  - Re: Bilstein Sports or HDs? - nhubbell 2009-06-30 13:01:07 (321 views)

Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - trevenarj 2009-07-30 18:59:00 (368 views)
- Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 (url) - jimcash 2009-07-30 20:17:09 (385 views)
  - Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - trevenarj 2009-07-30 21:39:04 (326 views)
    - Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - jimcash 2009-07-31 09:51:10 (327 views)
      - Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - trevenarj 2009-07-31 16:46:09 (280 views)
        
        Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - jimcash 2009-08-01 13:46:02 (330 views)
        
        Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2; Part II - trevenarj 2009-08-27 20:30:20 (276 views)
        
        Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2; Part II - jimcash 2009-08-27 22:46:34 (315 views)
        
        Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - trevenarj 2009-08-01 17:05:38 (338 views)
- Re: Too lean Banks 1 and 2 - trevenarj 2009-07-30 20:06:16 (326 views)

Carsoft (url) - yaofeng 2009-08-05 12:33:52 (667 views)
- It worked! - yaofeng 2009-08-08 19:10:03 (481 views)
  - Re: It worked! - steven525 2009-08-10 13:13:06 (335 views)
    - Re: It worked! - yaofeng 2009-08-12 11:24:22 (310 views)
    - Re: It worked! - yaofeng 2009-08-11 00:22:52 (344 views)
      - Carefull Yao - rick540 2009-08-13 13:17:47 (363 views)
        
        Re: Carefull Yao - 1rotty 2009-08-19 07:36:44 (314 views)
        Re: Carefull Yao - musa 2009-08-18 04:48:00 (277 views)
        
        You are lucky you got that working. - rick540 2009-08-18 05:55:37 (313 views)
        
        Re: You are lucky you got that working. - musa 2009-08-18 20:27:49 (290 views)
        
        Re: You are lucky you got that working. - Shayne 2009-08-21 21:22:25 (333 views)
        User error? - rick540 2009-08-21 03:57:17 (306 views)
        
        No offense. Just wanted to point out it's not useless for coding - musa 2009-08-22 03:20:24 (279 views)
        
        Ok, ok, let me rephrase that - rick540 2009-08-22 20:52:35 (289 views)
        
        thanks for the treatise- set the record straight! (nt) - musa 2009-08-24 01:47:59 (263 views)
        
        Re: User error? - mpweston 2009-08-21 06:23:19 (379 views)

E39 Fuel Problem - freddydaman 2009-07-27 10:55:16 (388 views)
- Re: E39 Fuel Problem - jimcash 2009-07-27 11:37:30 (292 views)
  - Re: E39 Fuel Problem - freddydaman 2009-07-27 15:18:32 (312 views)
    - Re: E39 Fuel Problem - jimcash 2009-07-27 17:33:00 (275 views)
      - Re: E39 Fuel Problem - rick540 2009-07-28 03:28:33 (329 views)
        
        Re: E39 Fuel Problem - freddydaman 2009-07-28 12:13:45 (334 views)
        
        Re: E39 Fuel Problem - jimcash 2009-07-28 12:24:58 (279 views)
        
        Re: E39 Fuel Problem - rick540 2009-07-28 13:17:39 (298 views)
        
        Re: E39 Fuel Problem - freddydaman 2009-08-11 15:35:44 (248 views)
        
        Re: E39 Fuel Problem - jimcash 2009-08-12 09:11:32 (286 views)
        
        You need to read the codes with a code reader. - rick540 2009-08-17 13:14:33 (248 views)

Need New Radiator - trevenarj 2009-07-27 23:01:49 (333 views)
- Spectra radiators - trevenarj 2009-07-28 18:37:23 (493 views)
- Re: Need New Radiator (url) - CNN-090 2009-07-28 00:02:04 (607 views)
  - here's a link to CNN-090's write up that is clickable and will open. 8-) (url) - Q 2009-08-14 10:35:05 (330 views)
  - Re: Need New Radiator - brinscupstate 2009-08-13 21:40:05 (313 views)
  - Re: Need New Radiator - 540guy 2009-08-13 11:56:20 (405 views)

My first post on this board... - sdbimmer 2009-07-21 23:00:00 (417 views)
- The wire, kind of sparked? - rick540 2009-07-22 11:43:11 (277 views)
- A HUGE caution - jimcash 2009-07-22 11:24:28 (351 views)
- Re: My first post on this board... - duggan776 2009-07-22 10:00:19 (288 views)
- Re: My first post on this board... - Roderick 2009-07-21 23:52:57 (265 views)
  - + 1 ; ) well said (nt) - suzeeeque 2009-08-11 04:17:51 (229 views)
  - I did a little research and it looks like i messed with my wiring harness - sdbimmer 2009-07-22 00:29:58 (276 views)
  - I hope you're right about the less maintenance... - sdbimmer 2009-07-22 00:10:29 (274 views)
    - Those are O2 sensor codes, you may have (m) - JimLev 2009-07-31 20:59:06 (271 views)

Resetting service interval light - trevenarj 2009-08-03 14:41:29 (507 views)
- Answers, this info is also in Bentleys (m) - JimLev 2009-08-03 17:58:31 (540 views)
  - Re: Answers, this info is also in Bentleys (m) - trevenarj 2009-08-03 18:24:14 (328 views)
    - It 'ain't' easy on the 'Low Cluster' - jimcash 2009-08-03 23:20:27 (320 views)
      - Re: It 'ain't' easy on the 'Low Cluster' - trevenarj 2009-08-03 23:38:13 (292 views)
        
        Try this - jimcash 2009-08-04 11:28:13 (418 views)
        
        Here's more info about resetting the SI lights using the instrument cluster... (pic) - Q 2009-08-06 18:25:49 (390 views)

Sorry guys - boraboy 2009-06-25 23:53:44 (298 views)
- Re: Sorry guys - lobradovich 2009-08-06 14:47:18 (217 views)
- Re: Sorry guys - linhtad341 2009-07-08 01:22:10 (237 views)
  - Re: Sorry guys - rick540 2009-07-08 04:46:04 (260 views)

RUNNING LIGHTS - gpentsy 2009-08-03 19:26:25 (360 views)
- Re: RUNNING LIGHTS - jimcash 2009-08-03 23:05:12 (341 views)
  - Re: RUNNING LIGHTS - gpentsy 2009-08-04 07:01:52 (310 views)
    - Re: RUNNING LIGHTS - jimcash 2009-08-04 09:54:23 (327 views)
      - Re: RUNNING LIGHTS - gpentsy 2009-08-04 09:58:41 (263 views)
        
        An afterthought - jimcash 2009-08-04 23:51:31 (401 views)
        
        Re: An afterthought - gpentsy 2009-08-05 06:25:28 (317 views)
        
        Re: An afterthought - jimcash 2009-08-05 11:26:49 (307 views)
        
        Re: An afterthought - gpentsy 2009-08-05 12:06:56 (316 views)
        
        11 Years? - jimcash 2009-08-06 09:48:28 (330 views)

528i motor mount - matthewt 2009-07-21 21:38:50 (292 views)
- How many miles - CNN-090 2009-07-24 23:46:22 (316 views)
  - Re: How many miles - matthewt 2009-07-24 23:53:19 (270 views)
    - Re: How many miles on your car? - CNN-090 2009-07-25 14:39:44 (227 views)
- Re: 528i motor mount - jimcash 2009-07-21 22:08:05 (296 views)
  - Re: 528i motor mount - matthewt 2009-07-24 17:38:58 (256 views)
    - Re: 528i motor mount - matthewt 2009-08-06 06:23:12 (242 views)

No July raffle yet - Max is out of the office until 8/11/09 (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2009-08-04 20:56:50 (597 views)

Power steering leak - lobradovich 2009-08-03 12:38:29 (503 views)
- Jack it up and look at the PS pump (m) - JimLev 2009-08-03 13:27:21 (354 views)
  - Re: Jack it up and look at the PS pump (m) - lobradovich 2009-08-03 14:29:30 (314 views)
    - Re: Jack it up and look at the PS pump (m) - imola540 2009-08-03 20:21:15 (372 views)
      - Re: Jack it up and look at the PS pump (m) - lobradovich 2009-08-04 07:37:07 (316 views)

Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jinroh 2009-07-27 20:16:33 (430 views)
- Re: Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jimcash 2009-07-27 20:55:55 (1084 views)
  - Re: Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jinroh 2009-07-27 21:16:43 (477 views)
    - Re: Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jimcash 2009-07-27 22:31:51 (388 views)
      - Re: Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jinroh 2009-07-28 02:46:59 (323 views)
        
        Re: Urgent: Can't read OBD II port - jimcash 2009-07-28 10:26:36 (406 views)
        
        report back - jinroh 2009-07-28 15:32:58 (334 views)
        
        Re: report back - jimcash 2009-07-28 17:15:44 (340 views)
        
        Fixed, thank you Jim - jinroh 2009-07-31 17:13:30 (398 views)
        
        Me confused .... - jimcash 2009-08-01 13:39:47 (347 views)
        
        Re: Me confused .... - jinroh 2009-08-03 19:53:48 (335 views)
        
        Good to see you found the problem, don't know (m) - JimLev 2009-08-01 07:38:30 (348 views)

test (pic) - bimmer5 2009-08-03 03:58:07 (466 views)
- Looks like - jimcash 2009-08-03 11:44:38 (306 views)
  - Re: Looks like - bimmer5 2009-08-03 12:40:40 (253 views)
- FYI: in the future, if you need to do a test...use the test forum 8-) There's - Q 2009-08-03 11:27:37 (234 views)

Bleeding cooling system question. Pros please read. - sidneyj 2009-08-01 16:08:38 (461 views)
- Most likely you don't have a latent heat pump (m) - JimLev 2009-08-01 16:35:15 (457 views)
  - Agree with Jim - from what I've heard not on US cars (nt) - Roderick 2009-08-01 19:34:51 (336 views)
  - For Mr. Cash - sidneyj 2009-08-01 17:09:15 (312 views)
    - Re: For Mr. Cash - jimcash 2009-08-01 23:34:26 (399 views)
      - That is one of the BEST descriptions I've read about the latent/aux heat systems - Q 2009-08-03 11:38:29 (268 views)
      - Thanks - sidneyj 2009-08-02 13:02:17 (291 views)
- Re: Bleeding cooling system question. Pros please read. - sidneyj 2009-08-01 16:12:55 (404 views)

need door handle int and exterior silver - watercheetah 2009-08-02 16:57:53 (252 views)

Intake below (air boot) question for 2000 540I - linhtad341 2009-07-06 23:52:56 (305 views)
- I think they are just air hoses. On the E38 (same engine) they are push on (url) - eaglecomm 2009-07-07 09:39:50 (259 views)
  - Re: I think they are just air hoses. On the E38 (same engine) they are push on - linhtad341 2009-07-08 01:16:30 (285 views)
    - The small line is the vacuum control for the (m) - JimLev 2009-08-01 09:02:55 (263 views)

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Live ignition feed without cutting into harness? - rolph 2009-07-23 08:28:29 (290 views)
- Re: Live ignition feed without cutting into harness? - jimcash 2009-07-23 10:12:08 (261 views)
  - Re: Live ignition feed without cutting into harness? - rolph 2009-07-23 10:46:11 (236 views)
    - Rolph, I didn't mention in the email that I sent you (m) (pic) - JimLev 2009-07-31 17:36:17 (307 views)
      - Re: Rolph, I didn't mention in the email that I sent you (m) - rolph 2009-08-01 01:27:42 (242 views)

New to forum - automatic door locks, not? - kdail 2009-07-30 09:10:42 (262 views)
- It is an option that the dealer would to program - Roderick 2009-07-30 10:04:49 (250 views)
  - Here's is the PDF file of all the car/key memory options you can turn on/off... (url) - Q 2009-07-31 18:00:56 (305 views)

Door Locks - rgh92 2009-07-30 18:10:39 (275 views)
- Re: Door Locks - jimcash 2009-07-30 20:23:13 (249 views)
  - Re: Door Locks - rgh92 2009-07-30 22:42:36 (236 views)
    - Re: Door Locks - rgh92 2009-07-30 22:48:29 (252 views)
      - Feed Back Please - jimcash 2009-07-31 08:14:51 (241 views)

FS CHEAP E39 left rear window motor & regulator - adamgoldberg 2009-07-30 16:42:13 (300 views)

Towing advice - teddyflipper264 2009-07-29 15:18:10 (258 views)
- Towing advice - duggan776 2009-07-30 06:03:33 (240 views)

Loose rear after new tires... - camilol 2009-07-28 10:16:29 (297 views)
- Re: Loose rear after new tires... - jimcash 2009-07-28 12:22:44 (255 views)
  - Re: Loose rear after new tires... - rick540 2009-07-28 13:12:41 (260 views)

530i, 2003, Automatic Transmission - steveoe37 2009-07-27 20:12:01 (336 views)
- Re: 530i, 2003, Automatic Transmission - jimcash 2009-07-27 21:05:23 (419 views)

Radio/Nav Screen - simplyjazzin 2009-07-01 13:04:35 (407 views)
- Re: Radio/Nav Screen - ahmet40 2009-07-27 06:01:16 (288 views)
- Here are a few ideas. (url) - DavidC 2009-07-01 15:35:54 (323 views)
  - Re: Here are a few ideas. - jetpilot10 2009-07-27 11:00:01 (264 views)

Newbie needing help - info system - teddyflipper264 2009-07-26 14:44:44 (269 views)
- Re: Newbie needing help - info system - jimcash 2009-07-26 17:26:50 (245 views)
  - Re: Newbie needing help - info system - teddyflipper264 2009-07-27 07:42:11 (214 views)

Fuel consumption question. - rick540 2009-07-26 15:06:55 (271 views)
- Re: Fuel consumption question. - Roderick 2009-07-26 16:38:42 (281 views)

trunk wont open - shadowjake 2009-07-21 15:49:21 (281 views)
- ditto...open the trunk the ''old fashioned way'' by sticking key in cylinder.... (pic) - Q 2009-07-22 15:23:02 (326 views)
- Re: trunk wont open - jimcash 2009-07-21 15:56:14 (262 views)
  - Re: trunk wont open - shadowjake 2009-07-23 17:46:20 (285 views)
    - My standared comment - jimcash 2009-07-23 19:15:56 (235 views)

Driveshaft - my406cid 2009-07-21 22:58:37 (312 views)
- Re: Driveshaft - rick540 2009-07-22 11:05:16 (284 views)
  - Re: Driveshaft - my406cid 2009-07-22 14:39:22 (224 views)

looking for 528/530i - der7er 2009-07-21 17:43:31 (259 views)
- Re: looking for 528/530i - goodtohave 2009-07-22 09:12:18 (212 views)

ABS - billnhsv 2009-07-21 18:49:56 (288 views)
- Re: ABS - jimcash 2009-07-21 19:26:10 (279 views)
  - Re: ABS - billnhsv 2009-07-21 19:42:59 (267 views)
    - Re: ABS - jimcash 2009-07-21 20:19:42 (239 views)

Rough Running - pepper1 2009-07-14 00:19:48 (386 views)
- Re: Rough Running - jimcash 2009-07-14 10:22:49 (327 views)
  - Re: Rough Running - pepper1 2009-07-14 13:54:07 (297 views)
    - Re: Rough Running - jimcash 2009-07-14 15:08:30 (351 views)
      - Re: Rough Running - pepper1 2009-07-21 13:25:33 (309 views)

Rear ball joints (pic) - Roderick 2009-07-16 17:16:43 (760 views)
- What's the URL to your suspension rebuild? I couldn't find it. (nt) - DavidC 2009-07-21 02:21:14 (311 views)
  - Re: Front end parts (url) - Roderick 2009-07-21 08:59:25 (424 views)
- Re: Rear ball joints - bosoxfan 2009-07-17 20:13:08 (482 views)
  - Re: Rear ball joints (url) - Roderick 2009-07-17 23:38:36 (331 views)
    - Same guidance I used before, but of course... - bosoxfan 2009-07-18 12:46:41 (273 views)
  - My Sqeaky Ball Joints Scenario (url) - bosoxfan 2009-07-17 20:23:46 (585 views)
    - That's some serious bed-spring action there! - DavidC 2009-07-21 02:19:43 (295 views)
    - Re: My Sqeaky Ball Joints Scenario - jimcash 2009-07-18 11:43:39 (306 views)
      - Re: My Sqeaky Ball Joints Scenario - bosoxfan 2009-07-18 12:40:02 (298 views)

E39 Strut Insert Preplacement - mberg75 2009-06-25 13:59:23 (323 views)
- It took me about 2.5 hours on my e32, and that was the very first time I'd ever - DavidC 2009-07-21 02:26:53 (246 views)

Sun Visor - popskc 2009-07-03 15:33:12 (269 views)
- Any BMW dealer can order them, or you might get lucky at a salvage (url) - DavidC 2009-07-21 02:25:12 (213 views)

front wheel bearings - rnogel 2009-07-20 15:46:08 (329 views)
- Re: front wheel bearings - texaspaul 2009-07-20 18:19:28 (286 views)
- oembimmerparts (url) - Roderick 2009-07-20 16:18:05 (311 views)
  - Re: oembimmerparts - rnogel 2009-07-20 17:54:04 (243 views)

2002 530i Loss power on idle, misfires, no response from gas pedal - ed2111 2009-06-28 14:16:38 (475 views)
- Re: 2002 530i Loss power on idle, misfires, no response from gas pedal - ed2111 2009-07-17 23:04:56 (379 views)
  - WHERE IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR located in 2002 530I? - ed2111 2009-07-17 23:08:34 (351 views)
    - Re: WHERE IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR located in 2002 530I? - jimcash 2009-07-18 11:56:34 (290 views)
      - Re: WHERE IS THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR located in 2002 530I? - ed2111 2009-07-18 13:38:48 (358 views)
- Re: 2002 530i Loss power on idle, misfires, no response from gas pedal - jimcash 2009-06-29 17:45:51 (448 views)

CD changer/NAV - rick540 2009-07-15 11:37:18 (296 views)
- Re: CD changer/NAV (url) - Roderick 2009-07-15 15:52:22 (246 views)
  - Re: CD changer/NAV - rick540 2009-07-17 04:25:14 (235 views)

MK-II Problem - fermi 2009-07-02 19:16:54 (301 views)
- Re: MK-II Problem - jimcash 2009-07-16 23:33:33 (248 views)
- Re: MK-II Problem - masonv 2009-07-16 18:15:18 (260 views)

Need some help/ideas for an overheating issue - eaglecomm 2009-06-28 01:19:56 (565 views)
- Some additional information and questions..... (pic) - eaglecomm 2009-07-12 02:11:59 (540 views)
  - Re: Some additional information and questions..... - jimcash 2009-07-16 12:41:41 (393 views)
  - Re: Some additional information and questions..... (url) - CNN-090 2009-07-16 00:24:12 (347 views)
- Re: Need some help/ideas for an overheating issue (url) - CNN-090 2009-07-07 00:00:08 (428 views)
  - Have though of it being a head gasket issue.. has slightly over 200k - eaglecomm 2009-07-10 09:17:27 (333 views)
- Re: Need some help/ideas for an overheating issue - Shayne 2009-07-04 21:27:31 (401 views)
  - Will try these shortly.. I did go rent a pressure tester though.. - eaglecomm 2009-07-06 00:24:12 (324 views)
    - Re: Will try these shortly.. I did go rent a pressure tester though.. - jimcash 2009-07-06 11:09:53 (298 views)
      - I agree it could still be the cap, but its a brand new cap so I hope not. - eaglecomm 2009-07-06 11:13:13 (325 views)
- Re: Need some help/ideas for an overheating issue - jimcash 2009-06-28 09:22:21 (524 views)
  - Thanks Jim. I will retry all of this on an incline... - eaglecomm 2009-06-28 10:15:44 (306 views)
    - Re: Thanks Jim. I will retry all of this on an incline... - jimcash 2009-06-28 13:45:43 (321 views)
      - Yeah, that was my plan..... - eaglecomm 2009-06-29 09:52:31 (303 views)
        
        A follow up question based on some coolant at the back engine - eaglecomm 2009-07-04 15:52:15 (335 views)
        
        Oh, and one more thing.. the rad hoses don't seem to have water in them? - eaglecomm 2009-07-04 15:54:17 (336 views)
        
        And yet one last bit of info.... - eaglecomm 2009-07-04 15:59:28 (412 views)
        
        Re: And yet one last bit of info.... - jimcash 2009-07-04 17:17:56 (372 views)

Stall When Hot - rasmith9 2009-07-13 17:52:33 (285 views)
- Re: Stall When Hot - jimcash 2009-07-15 11:57:11 (271 views)
- Re: Stall When Hot - jimcash 2009-07-13 20:55:43 (256 views)
  - Re: Stall When Hot - rasmith9 2009-07-15 10:52:00 (244 views)

Code P0131 - poolman 2009-07-15 08:34:44 (293 views)
- Re: Code P0131 (url) - jimcash 2009-07-15 10:33:04 (288 views)
  - Re: Code P0131 - poolman 2009-07-15 10:43:17 (249 views)

Suspension parts: cheap vs. good (pic) - Roderick 2009-07-12 23:30:05 (822 views)
- Re: Suspension parts: cheap vs. good - Shayne 2009-07-12 23:56:05 (398 views)
  - Re: Suspension parts: cheap vs. good - Roderick 2009-07-13 00:01:14 (405 views)
    - Yep, took the cheap route too, and paid for it... (url) - bosoxfan 2009-07-14 20:28:31 (441 views)

tech question new catalytic converter? - nnerbo 2009-07-14 08:48:59 (353 views)
- Re: tech question new catalytic converter? (url) - jimcash 2009-07-14 10:10:36 (300 views)

Insight please - kenh 2009-07-11 14:37:16 (282 views)
- Re: Insight please - jimcash 2009-07-11 18:03:07 (269 views)
  - Re: Insight please (nt) - kenh 2009-07-12 10:40:37 (251 views)
    - Re: Insight please - kenh 2009-07-12 10:42:01 (240 views)
      - In the old days, the light did have to still be on - M.Wong 2009-07-12 14:07:54 (247 views)

outside temperature sensor - gaffer5940 2009-07-10 22:26:52 (412 views)
- Re: outside temperature sensor (url) - Shayne 2009-07-10 22:48:58 (428 views)
  - Re: outside temperature sensor - gaffer5940 2009-07-11 00:11:57 (340 views)
- Re: outside temperature sensor - gaffer5940 2009-07-10 22:28:55 (299 views)

HV/AC Fan stops working - billnhsv 2009-07-07 15:00:30 (320 views)
- Re: HV/AC Fan stops working - jimcash 2009-07-07 17:49:36 (361 views)
  - Re: HV/AC Fan stops working - billnhsv 2009-07-08 08:43:25 (271 views)
    - Re: HV/AC Fan stops working - jimcash 2009-07-08 11:34:56 (272 views)
- Check out the Final Stage Unit - Keith in VA 2009-07-07 16:31:01 (291 views)

Fuse box - simplyjazzin 2009-06-30 10:57:15 (363 views)
- d'YA find the fuses? (nt) - Q 2009-07-01 12:21:33 (327 views)
- it's in the glove box...open it then look at the top for two (white) knobs... - Q 2009-06-30 11:42:23 (315 views)
  - there are also fuses in the trunk above the battery...should be a fuse index & (pic) - Q 2009-06-30 11:46:27 (435 views)
    - Also below carpet on front pass side $ in DME box (nt) - JimLev 2009-07-07 07:23:45 (344 views)

1998 540i high cluster issues - jetts 2009-06-24 21:00:33 (321 views)
- The module? Did they say which module? All exterior lights are controlled by (pic) - Q 2009-06-25 11:49:41 (343 views)
  - Re: The module? Did they say which module? All exterior lights are controlled by - jetts 2009-06-25 23:22:34 (276 views)
    - BTW...not sure why it took 4 days to program your IKE...but it should (pic) - Q 2009-06-26 12:52:17 (292 views)
      - They probably went though the whole measures plan which can take - Johan750 2009-07-06 14:01:51 (232 views)

upgrade sofware - angelob 2009-07-02 03:36:07 (253 views)
- Yes. NavTech releases updates 2-3 times per year. (url) - DavidC 2009-07-02 11:36:22 (300 views)
  - Re: Yes. NavTech releases updates 2-3 times per year. - angelob 2009-07-04 00:35:33 (254 views)
    - You can buy them directly from NavTeq on the link that (url) - hypercritic 2009-07-05 14:32:33 (305 views)

reinstalling the vanos unit and adjusting the sprocket - steyr556 2009-07-03 15:57:26 (329 views)
- Re: reinstalling the vanos unit and adjusting the sprocket (url) - CNN-090 2009-07-04 03:14:55 (295 views)

DSC/ABS Troubles (pic) - dewayne37 2009-07-02 20:21:41 (422 views)

Water at bottom of door - briandmcmullen 2009-07-02 15:00:21 (323 views)
- Re: Water at bottom of door - jimcash 2009-07-02 17:17:47 (317 views)

CD stereo reads NO DISC. Fixable or do I have to replace the CD changer? (nt) - ephillips 2009-06-26 11:23:59 (368 views)
- Re: CD stereo reads NO DISC. Fixable or do I have to replace the CD changer? - linhtad341 2009-07-02 16:53:41 (375 views)
- Could be dead laser - kiwijochen 2009-06-27 15:41:58 (253 views)

oembimmerparts raffle winner for June 2009 (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2009-07-02 15:32:19 (1050 views)

MK3 Navigation Disc needed - bigjonny1 2009-07-02 11:03:46 (302 views)
- Yes, BMW uses NavTech for the map CD's. They're updated 2-3 times a year (url) - DavidC 2009-07-02 11:38:45 (539 views)

DIY: Oil Line ---> Vanos, CCV, ICV and Alternator Air Duct (Very Long!) (pic) (url) - CNN-090 2009-06-27 14:29:24 (5263 views)
- Fantastic writeup. This is going on e38.org pronto. Thanks for sharing! (nt) - DavidC 2009-07-01 15:28:30 (352 views)

expansion tank - linhtad341 2009-06-30 12:44:39 (357 views)
- Thank you all - linhtad341 2009-07-01 03:57:43 (245 views)
- Re: expansion tank - jimcash 2009-06-30 19:42:06 (325 views)
- I am pretty sure you can't replace it. Only the sensor on the bottom and the cap (url) - eaglecomm 2009-06-30 13:27:35 (276 views)
- Re: Expansion tank (nt) - linhtad341 2009-06-30 12:49:00 (267 views)

Dash Instrumentation Malfunction - maddogmdk 2009-06-19 20:12:49 (369 views)
- Re: Dash Instrumentation Malfunction - larryathotmail 2009-06-30 21:40:09 (336 views)
- Re: Dash Instrumentation Malfunction - jimcash 2009-06-20 13:09:22 (346 views)

Lift Gate Actuation (Wagon) or -- trunk won't open - rolph 2009-06-26 12:05:02 (302 views)
- Re: Lift Gate Actuation (Wagon) or -- trunk won't open - jimcash 2009-06-26 14:39:35 (322 views)
  - Re: Lift Gate Actuation (Wagon) or -- trunk won't open - rolph 2009-06-29 05:40:00 (311 views)
    - A word of warning - daka 2009-06-29 08:27:44 (259 views)
  - Re: Lift Gate Actuation (Wagon) or -- trunk won't open - copywriter 2009-06-28 00:09:30 (348 views)

I changed my passenger side catylic convert and check engine lights on now - larryathotmail 2009-06-23 15:42:24 (299 views)
- Re: I changed my passenger side catylic convert and check engine lights on now - jimcash 2009-06-23 16:47:21 (288 views)
  - Re: I changed my passenger side catylic convert and check engine lights on now - larryathotmail 2009-06-29 01:36:33 (271 views)
  - Re: I changed my passenger side catylic convert and check engine lights on now - larryathotmail 2009-06-23 17:00:41 (253 views)
  - Re: I changed my passenger side catylic convert and check engine lights on now - larryathotmail 2009-06-23 16:55:37 (283 views)
- Im sorry guys its a 1998 540i (nt) - larryathotmail 2009-06-23 16:37:21 (254 views)

Help. 2002 530i Misfires, power loss on idle, OBDC P codes - ed2111 2009-06-28 14:18:22 (363 views)

e46 ac intermittent - los1pr 2009-06-26 02:12:21 (287 views)
- This is E39 - Shayne 2009-06-26 19:53:35 (264 views)
  - Re: This is E39 - los1pr 2009-06-27 16:38:40 (221 views)
  - Re: This is E39 - los1pr 2009-06-27 00:29:17 (254 views)

expansion tank problem - ducu 2009-06-15 23:04:51 (420 views)
- Re: expansion tank problem (url) - CNN-090 2009-06-26 01:11:06 (346 views)
- Re: expansion tank problem - Shayne 2009-06-16 00:42:10 (332 views)
  - Re: expansion tank problem - ducu 2009-06-21 20:34:49 (295 views)
  - looks better than I expected - ducu 2009-06-16 06:09:43 (305 views)

Alt. help... (pic) - bmwf14me 2009-06-22 15:55:47 (497 views)
- Re: Alt. help... - CNN-090 2009-06-26 01:04:13 (327 views)
- Re: Alt. help... - rong528i 2009-06-24 21:06:30 (278 views)
  - Re: Alt. help... - rong528i 2009-06-24 21:30:48 (280 views)
- Re: Alt. help... - jimcash 2009-06-22 16:52:58 (306 views)
  - Re: Alt. help... - bmwf14me 2009-06-22 17:13:11 (281 views)
    - Re: Alt. help... - jimcash 2009-06-23 17:04:28 (260 views)
- Re: Alt. help... - bmwf14me 2009-06-22 16:14:57 (280 views)

E39 A/C problems - scottendres 2009-06-23 23:05:35 (532 views)
- Re: E39 A/C problems - texaspaul 2009-06-25 01:21:48 (2109 views)
- Re: E39 A/C problems - scottendres 2009-06-24 20:20:51 (464 views)
  - Re: E39 A/C problems - jimcash 2009-06-25 21:42:32 (421 views)
  - Re: E39 A/C problems - scottendres 2009-06-25 21:31:01 (427 views)
  - Re: E39 A/C problems - scottendres 2009-06-24 20:33:23 (404 views)
    - Re: E39 A/C problems - jimcash 2009-06-25 16:23:59 (454 views)
    - Re: E39 A/C problems - Shayne 2009-06-25 01:51:57 (395 views)
- Re: E39 A/C problems - jimcash 2009-06-24 13:21:13 (406 views)
  - PS - jimcash 2009-06-24 14:04:01 (365 views)
    - Re: PS - Shayne 2009-06-24 19:01:55 (341 views)
- Re: E39 A/C problems - jimcash 2009-06-24 10:57:56 (655 views)
  - Excellent information - Shayne 2009-06-24 11:37:22 (402 views)
- Re: E39 A/C problems - Shayne 2009-06-24 04:25:44 (456 views)

Cam position sensor 2000 528i - maisch 2009-06-24 08:08:37 (285 views)

2000 M5 Navigation Question - bigjonny1 2009-06-19 11:58:46 (369 views)
- Re: 2000 M5 Navigation Question - ephillips 2009-06-23 22:06:21 (252 views)
- Re: 2000 M5 Navigation Question - rick540 2009-06-20 05:04:08 (248 views)

’97 528i Vacuum Hose P/N 51 73 1 257 971, Where does it hook up? - sweetchariot 2009-06-21 21:02:16 (302 views)
- Re: ’97 528i Vacuum Hose P/N 51 73 1 257 971, Where does it hook up? (url) - Shayne 2009-06-23 01:41:58 (300 views)

’97 528i Vacuum Hose P/N 51 73 1 257 971, Where does it hook up? - sweetchariot 2009-06-21 20:34:37 (431 views)
- This is what Realoem shows (url) - eaglecomm 2009-06-21 21:43:10 (312 views)
  - thanks eaglecomm, same tube P/N but this is the one I'm looking at... (url) - sweetchariot 2009-06-21 22:01:13 (244 views)
    - Re: thanks eaglecomm, same tube P/N but this is the one I'm looking at... (pic) - sweetchariot 2009-06-21 22:11:08 (321 views)
      - I will check this afternoon at the shop. It goes to the intake manifold but I - Roy In GA 2009-06-22 12:45:41 (259 views)
        
        My Indy said there is a nipple on the rear inside area of the intake manifold - Roy In GA 2009-06-22 16:44:30 (224 views)
        
        Found it! Thanks so much! I figured it was there some where (pic) - sweetchariot 2009-06-22 17:29:03 (319 views)
    - #10 that comes from #6, where does the other end connect. (nt) - sweetchariot 2009-06-21 22:04:40 (241 views)

Question for a friend '97 528i miss fire / stalling - ((((BIGANT)))) 2009-06-18 20:59:38 (276 views)
- Re: Question for a friend '97 528i miss fire / stalling - jimcash 2009-06-19 10:39:27 (261 views)
- Re: Question for a friend '97 528i miss fire / stalling - Shayne 2009-06-19 02:09:38 (331 views)
  - Problem solved - ((((BIGANT)))) 2009-06-19 20:41:24 (266 views)

MKIII to MKIV issues - jayfox911 2009-06-18 14:22:16 (389 views)
- Re: MKIII to MKIV issues (url) - Shayne 2009-06-18 19:24:01 (344 views)
  - Re: MKIII to MKIV issues - jayfox911 2009-06-19 12:26:31 (261 views)

AC Recirculation Filter - linhtad341 2009-06-18 19:48:44 (277 views)
- no...the e39 does NOT have the interior recirculation filters like the e38 has.. - Q 2009-06-18 20:49:36 (394 views)
  - Thanks. (nt) - Keith in VA 2009-06-19 10:48:51 (230 views)

key problem - lunior1 2009-06-17 07:48:47 (370 views)
- Re: key problem - lunior1 2009-06-18 07:32:52 (369 views)
  - Re: key problem - jimcash 2009-06-19 10:48:36 (337 views)
  - WHEW! (nt) - Q 2009-06-18 20:52:00 (310 views)
  - Glad to hear you didn't lose it (nt) - Roderick 2009-06-18 13:21:28 (317 views)
- Re: key problem - Roderick 2009-06-17 12:16:50 (306 views)
  - DITTO...did you follow the instructions in the last sentence of step 1? (pic) - Q 2009-06-17 12:46:59 (358 views)

Intermittent AC - 1997 528i - paulmama 2009-06-18 10:20:27 (317 views)
- Re: Intermittent AC - 1997 528i - jimcash 2009-06-18 10:29:59 (308 views)
  - Re: Intermittent AC - 1997 528i - 3sons66 2009-06-18 12:01:20 (349 views)
    - Re: Intermittent AC - 1997 528i - lihartog 2009-06-19 05:29:00 (285 views)
      - Re: Intermittent AC - 1997 528i - jimcash 2009-06-19 10:31:53 (332 views)

Suspension/Sensor Question (pic) - dewayne37 2009-06-13 21:09:19 (412 views)
- Re: Suspension/Sensor Question - jimcash 2009-06-14 15:41:06 (315 views)
  - Re: Suspension/Sensor Question - dewayne37 2009-06-18 23:14:04 (271 views)
- Did your car come with Xenon headlighs from the factory? - Johan750 2009-06-14 07:44:30 (299 views)
  - Re: Did your car come with Xenon headlighs from the factory? - dewayne37 2009-06-14 08:56:42 (280 views)
    - Re: Did your car come with Xenon headlighs from the factory? - Johan750 2009-06-14 12:02:40 (264 views)
      - Re: Did your car come with Xenon headlighs from the factory? - dewayne37 2009-06-14 14:16:06 (290 views)

Power steering fluid - linhtad341 2009-06-18 14:36:03 (328 views)
- Yes (nt) - Shayne 2009-06-18 19:12:41 (265 views)

RUNNING ROUGH YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT!!! - ephillips 2009-06-18 03:17:23 (407 views)
- Re: RUNNING ROUGH YOU WON'T BELIEVE IT!!! - jimcash 2009-06-18 10:34:54 (335 views)

Does the E39 have a recirc filter like the E38? - Keith in VA 2009-06-13 12:16:10 (253 views)
- No - jimcash 2009-06-13 14:59:44 (245 views)
  - Thanks, saves me from a pita job. (nt) - Keith in VA 2009-06-17 17:55:22 (241 views)

GPS Screen - simplyjazzin 2009-06-17 15:26:30 (300 views)
- Re: GPS Screen - rick540 2009-06-17 17:02:22 (359 views)

Engine missing suddenly, barely runs - ephillips 2009-06-15 23:17:16 (281 views)
- Re: Engine missing suddenly, barely runs - Shayne 2009-06-16 00:39:42 (294 views)
  - Re: Engine missing suddenly, barely runs - ephillips 2009-06-16 10:01:09 (231 views)

Anyone tried 'Kleen Wheels'? - Keith in VA 2009-06-12 09:07:44 (292 views)
- Re: Anyone tried 'Kleen Wheels'? - Shayne 2009-06-16 00:43:32 (296 views)
- The previous owner of my e32 750iL had them on, but I removed them - DavidC 2009-06-15 20:26:29 (278 views)
- Re: Anyone tried 'Kleen Wheels'? - Roderick 2009-06-14 20:36:49 (266 views)

Looking at a one-owner '97 540i... (url) - Jerome 2009-06-14 22:20:18 (440 views)
- Had it inspected and made another offer for it. Still slightly uncertain... - Jerome 2009-06-15 22:57:00 (324 views)
- Re: Looking at a one-owner '97 540i... - e34touring 2009-06-15 20:08:47 (285 views)
- Re: Looking at a one-owner '97 540i... - yaofeng 2009-06-15 17:29:55 (307 views)
- Inspect it and run with it! - Shayne 2009-06-15 12:10:25 (312 views)

Leather Conditioner - stetam 2009-06-14 11:43:28 (307 views)
- I've used many brands, but I've yet to find the perfect product. (url) - DavidC 2009-06-15 20:25:00 (343 views)
- Re: Leather Conditioner - bosoxfan 2009-06-14 21:00:38 (274 views)
  - Re: Leather Conditioner - stetam 2009-06-14 21:19:39 (290 views)

540I grill (nt) - linhtad341 2009-06-12 18:59:37 (288 views)
- 540I grill - linhtad341 2009-06-12 19:03:17 (306 views)
  - Re: 540I grill - rick540 2009-06-14 05:22:52 (294 views)
    - Part numbers - rick540 2009-06-14 05:25:29 (255 views)
  - you're assumption is correct. (nt) - Q 2009-06-12 19:44:09 (248 views)

alpina m62 transplant - billypete 2009-06-12 20:19:31 (253 views)

Remote Key - young 2009-06-11 15:23:04 (300 views)
- Likely culprit is... - kiwijochen 2009-06-12 13:33:22 (318 views)

Break Lights On E39, 2000 yr 528i - young 2009-06-11 14:42:45 (286 views)
- Re: Break Lights On E39, 2000 yr 528i - Keith in VA 2009-06-12 09:11:11 (312 views)
  - Re: Break Lights On E39, 2000 yr 528i - young 2009-06-12 12:15:36 (307 views)
- Re: Break Lights On E39, 2000 yr 528i - kenh 2009-06-12 08:42:35 (285 views)
  - Re: Break Lights On E39, 2000 yr 528i - young 2009-06-12 12:19:16 (288 views)

E39 NAV & Radio Issues - jetpilot10 2009-06-11 14:56:44 (430 views)
- That sounds like bad connections in the trunk wiring to me. - DavidC 2009-06-12 09:23:29 (307 views)