The 5 Series E39 Forum

sticky: DFW7: Laps for Charity at Texas Motor Speedway, Sep 11, 6:00 PM (pic) (url) - JL 2010-08-24 15:38:32 (84 views)

sticky: How to add a photo to your signature. (url) - DavidC 2009-04-07 01:21:03 (8142 views)

sticky: How to upload and insert photos into messages (pic) (url) - DavidC 2009-02-15 10:02:42 (9159 views)

glitch??? - specifics 2010-09-01 19:12:50 (17 views)
- Re: glitch??? - jimcash 2010-09-02 14:11:13 (14 views)
  - Re: glitch??? - specifics 2010-09-03 19:33:41 (8 views)
    - Re: glitch??? - jimcash 2010-09-03 20:19:05 (6 views)

Boot not opening - pzpirate 2010-08-31 15:59:16 (18 views)
- Re: Boot not opening - jimcash 2010-09-02 14:00:09 (18 views)
  - Re: Boot not opening - pzpirate 2010-09-03 16:35:44 (8 views)
- What position is your boot (trunk) lock cylinder? - Q 2010-08-31 16:58:13 (12 views)

Front brakes! - pzpirate 2010-08-31 16:06:23 (28 views)
- Re: Front brakes! - Shayne 2010-09-02 20:52:57 (20 views)
  - Re: Front brakes! - pzpirate 2010-09-03 16:27:05 (6 views)

driver side door stuck closed - whoareyou923 2010-07-07 00:48:15 (137 views)
- Re: driver side door stuck closed (url) - CNN-090 2010-09-03 10:09:20 (9 views)
- Re: driver side door stuck closed - whoareyou923 2010-08-31 00:18:22 (25 views)
- Re: driver side door stuck closed - Cuso 2010-07-22 20:19:41 (97 views)
- Give this a try (url) - CNN-090 2010-07-07 22:19:15 (132 views)
- Re: driver side door stuck closed - jimcash 2010-07-07 10:27:34 (95 views)
  - Re: driver side door stuck closed - whoareyou923 2010-07-07 10:59:29 (93 views)
    - Re: driver side door stuck closed - jimcash 2010-07-07 17:50:28 (82 views)
      - Re: driver side door stuck closed - whoareyou923 2010-07-07 23:21:23 (84 views)

00 540-6: Flexane filled track and thrust rod bushings? - dykaar 2010-09-02 08:41:19 (12 views)
- Re: 00 540-6: Flexane filled track and thrust rod bushings? - Shayne 2010-09-02 20:40:51 (12 views)

computer codes? - dcarlson 2010-09-01 11:58:28 (15 views)
- Re: computer codes? - jimcash 2010-09-02 14:14:23 (14 views)

ABS module Bosch 5.7 ASC: Repair -V- Replace? - duggan776 2010-04-22 20:05:50 (468 views)
- Re: ABS module Bosch 5.7 ASC: Repair -V- Replace? - herb78 2010-08-30 19:58:09 (36 views)
  - Pressure Sensor - duggan776 2010-08-31 12:59:59 (31 views)
    - A Link - duggan776 2010-08-31 13:05:09 (24 views)
- I had mine repaired - five 2010-04-23 06:05:40 (181 views)
  - Re: I had mine repaired - grahambo 2010-08-31 23:39:01 (12 views)

Thats the end of my 535 I think... - matt535i 2010-08-13 05:30:38 (154 views)
- Re: Thats the end of my 535 I think... - mattey 2010-08-13 12:34:53 (97 views)
  - Thanks for the advice Matt - matt535i 2010-08-13 20:14:43 (75 views)
    - Turns out its got a burnt exhaust valve- - matt535i 2010-08-17 22:03:42 (70 views)
      - Re: Turns out its got a burnt exhaust valve- - duggan776 2010-08-18 18:11:05 (50 views)
        
        Re: Turns out its got a burnt exhaust valve- - matt535i 2010-08-18 21:14:50 (42 views)
        
        Got the heads off - matt535i 2010-08-24 03:51:15 (40 views)
        
        Well... There's yer problem!! (pic) - matt535i 2010-08-24 09:48:20 (77 views)
        
        Few more pics (pic) - matt535i 2010-08-24 10:06:35 (75 views)
        
        Impressive work - keep the pictures coming (nt) - Roderick 2010-08-25 00:15:10 (30 views)
        
        Good news.. - matt535i 2010-08-25 23:16:01 (37 views)
        
        One other thing while I'm here - matt535i 2010-08-25 23:48:39 (30 views)
        
        Progress! (pic) - matt535i 2010-08-26 07:38:36 (52 views)
        
        Finished!!! (pic) - matt535i 2010-08-29 09:59:23 (47 views)

Random central locking problem - matt535i 2010-07-03 09:44:06 (131 views)
- So you're back on the road already. How's she running? (nt) - Roderick 2010-08-29 09:28:06 (19 views)
  - Nah Roderick, thats an old post- see the date (nt) - matt535i 2010-08-29 09:36:28 (11 views)
- Central locking problem - gsun59 2010-08-28 19:58:45 (20 views)
- Re: Random central locking problem - jimcash 2010-07-03 10:27:44 (117 views)
  - Re: Random central locking problem - matt535i 2010-07-04 22:47:25 (100 views)

Tire Failure message - ha10 2010-08-29 07:40:18 (17 views)

Central Locking Problem - gsun59 2010-08-28 20:16:13 (25 views)
- Jim Cash is your guy - matt535i 2010-08-28 21:34:46 (14 views)

heater not blowing hot - jonnydee 2010-08-27 21:46:56 (22 views)

1999 540t - paulmfr 2010-08-27 18:12:32 (24 views)
- Re: 1999 540t (pic) - Roderick 2010-08-27 18:58:16 (34 views)

brand oil vs. non brand - magic2583 2010-08-15 12:59:31 (82 views)
- this is easy...just google ''conventional oil versus synthetic oil''. Y rewrite - Q 2010-08-21 11:33:49 (41 views)
- Re: brand oil vs. non brand - jimcash 2010-08-15 19:53:22 (77 views)
  - Re: brand oil vs. non brand - mastertech 2010-08-26 22:59:30 (22 views)
  - Re: brand oil vs. non brand - magic2583 2010-08-16 13:39:50 (68 views)
    - Re: brand oil vs. non brand - farvenoel 2010-08-20 16:16:23 (41 views)

OBD won't send car data to diagnostic tool - aballard36 2010-08-10 19:48:22 (95 views)
- Re: OBD won't send car data to diagnostic tool - jimcash 2010-08-16 10:23:32 (46 views)
  - Re: OBD won't send car data to diagnostic tool - aballard36 2010-08-16 11:18:05 (51 views)
    - you'll need software AND a tool because basically you are manipulating the car's (pic) - Q 2010-08-21 11:49:27 (52 views)
      - Re: you'll need software AND a tool because basically you are manipulating the car's - mastertech 2010-08-26 22:56:48 (25 views)
      - PA-Soft 1.4 - aballard36 2010-08-26 15:59:45 (27 views)

V8 oil starvation - farvenoel 2010-07-04 21:59:15 (118 views)
- Re: V8 oil starvation - farvenoel 2010-08-21 14:55:19 (23 views)
  - Re: V8 oil starvation - mastertech 2010-08-26 22:47:40 (15 views)
  - still could get expensive either way.. - matt535i 2010-08-22 22:48:59 (25 views)
    - Re: still could get expensive either way.. - farvenoel 2010-08-23 16:15:41 (19 views)
- Re: V8 oil starvation - farvenoel 2010-08-21 14:55:13 (18 views)
- Re: V8 oil starvation - CNN-090 2010-07-07 22:22:30 (91 views)
- My 535 does not do this.. - matt535i 2010-07-04 22:37:54 (84 views)
  - Re: My 535 does not do this.. - farvenoel 2010-07-04 23:06:59 (76 views)
    - maybe just an oil change and thicker grade then.. - matt535i 2010-07-04 23:32:52 (100 views)

Help! Air bag code 5 and 112 - pauloushana 2010-08-26 17:17:43 (31 views)

opening boot/trunk with flat battery - farvenoel 2010-08-21 15:18:19 (44 views)
- Put the key in the lock - turn until you feel resistance > - Roderick 2010-08-21 21:25:47 (39 views)
  - Ditto...unless your trunk lock is BROKEN...it was designed to be so that (pic) - Q 2010-08-21 21:41:08 (54 views)
    - oops...don't know how that STEPTRONIC GEARSHIFT image got posted by mistake (pic) - Q 2010-08-21 21:43:36 (44 views)
      - Re: oops...don't know how that STEPTRONIC GEARSHIFT image got posted by mistake - farvenoel 2010-08-23 16:02:54 (31 views)

Car won't rev past 2500 rpm's help!!!! - husky0819 2010-07-31 00:43:02 (109 views)
- Re: Car won't rev past 2500 rpm's help!!!! - ernrose 2010-08-23 11:28:32 (23 views)
- Re: Car won't rev past 2500 rpm's help!!!! - husky0819 2010-08-02 13:35:48 (68 views)
- Re: Car won't rev past 2500 rpm's help!!!! - jimcash 2010-08-02 11:14:52 (74 views)

Radiator replacement ---HELP (pic) - frankofobia 2010-08-22 13:16:50 (86 views)
- Re: Radiator replacement ---HELP - joako 2010-08-23 02:04:58 (39 views)
- Re: Radiator replacement ---HELP - Roderick 2010-08-22 14:52:42 (45 views)

540i Alternator (anyone know how to rebuild?) - myrddin 2010-08-17 20:33:47 (49 views)
- Re: 540i Alternator (anyone know how to rebuild?) - sjbdeebo2 2010-08-22 16:56:43 (31 views)

old wheel removal - rericzen 2010-08-20 17:15:33 (40 views)
- Re: old wheel removal - rericzen 2010-08-21 17:05:32 (31 views)
- Re: old wheel removal - jimcash 2010-08-20 20:19:58 (36 views)
  - here's a tip... - Q 2010-08-21 11:17:24 (34 views)

INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - dilldh 2010-08-14 13:20:10 (63 views)
- Re: INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - dilldh 2010-08-19 15:29:19 (32 views)
  - Re: INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - ollie 2010-08-19 23:33:24 (31 views)
- Re: INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - dilldh 2010-08-17 20:36:10 (38 views)
- Re: INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - Keith in VA 2010-08-17 11:28:38 (41 views)
- Re: INTERIOR LIGHTS AND HORN INOP - jimcash 2010-08-15 19:56:54 (46 views)

Air Conditioning Help - aeroboppn 2010-08-06 20:31:04 (77 views)
- Re: Air Conditioning Help - bosoxfan 2010-08-07 08:27:16 (59 views)
  - Re: Air Conditioning Help - aeroboppn 2010-08-08 06:45:16 (63 views)
    - The plug will only fit one way. Make sure you (url) - bosoxfan 2010-08-08 10:23:52 (79 views)
      - Re: The plug will only fit one way. Make sure you - aeroboppn 2010-08-08 23:20:43 (53 views)
        
        Re: The plug will only fit one way. Make sure you - aeroboppn 2010-08-13 01:43:18 (38 views)
        Re: The plug will only fit one way. Make sure you - jimcash 2010-08-09 13:23:29 (65 views)
        
        Re: The plug will only fit one way. Make sure you - aeroboppn 2010-08-19 14:40:21 (27 views)
- Re: Air Conditioning Help - Roderick 2010-08-06 22:59:41 (56 views)

What do you guys think - mattey 2010-08-13 19:02:39 (58 views)
- Re: What do you guys think - arucano 2010-08-18 18:18:35 (35 views)

1998 E39 won't start - randoza 2010-08-16 20:58:56 (56 views)
- Put the gas pedal to the floor while cranking. - matt535i 2010-08-17 22:01:11 (50 views)
- Re: 1998 E39 won't start - mattey 2010-08-17 02:01:08 (46 views)

New Code after fixing other code. Please help! - husky0819 2010-08-05 14:15:50 (76 views)
- Re: New Code after fixing other code. Please help! - randoza 2010-08-16 20:53:25 (33 views)

FCP Groton Suspension Parts - bmw01540ia 2010-08-16 17:50:38 (43 views)
- Re: FCP Groton Suspension Parts - goodtohave 2010-08-16 19:29:45 (39 views)

OEM Lemforder front ends kit group buy page is up (url) - oembimmerparts 2010-08-16 12:03:04 (82 views)

New 530i - amw7 2010-08-11 01:56:28 (87 views)
- battery voltage - amw7 2010-08-15 20:02:59 (46 views)
  - Re: battery voltage - bosoxfan 2010-08-16 08:48:54 (33 views)
- How is your battery voltage at rest and at idle? (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-08-14 18:27:44 (51 views)

e39 rear brake rotors - mcaval12 2010-08-13 09:18:14 (65 views)
- Sounds like they are stuck together. - bosoxfan 2010-08-13 11:54:44 (44 views)
  - Here's a picture to help put your mind at ease... (pic) - bosoxfan 2010-08-13 12:00:27 (93 views)

1997 BMW 540i: Intake Gaskets and Coils Question - rasmith9 2010-08-11 13:21:50 (69 views)
- Re: 1997 BMW 540i: Intake Gaskets and Coils Question - melrose 2010-08-12 21:58:02 (60 views)

Horn wire on steering wheel - clay12b 2010-08-11 13:49:29 (57 views)
- Re: Horn wire on steering wheel (pic) - Roderick 2010-08-12 13:22:30 (55 views)

Blue Smoke on Start up - bmw01540ia 2010-08-09 19:01:51 (53 views)
- that oil separator in the crankcase.. - matt535i 2010-08-09 23:46:50 (56 views)

99 540 bucking after de-acceleration - stosich 2010-06-28 18:14:00 (135 views)
- Vacuum leak - 540s3 2010-08-07 19:48:43 (44 views)
- Re: 99 540 bucking after de-acceleration - 540s3 2010-07-16 09:35:22 (70 views)
- Re: 99 540 bucking after de-acceleration - mattey 2010-07-06 17:47:55 (84 views)
  - Re: 99 540 bucking after de-acceleration - stosich 2010-07-06 19:35:45 (83 views)
- Could it be the evap system? - stosich 2010-07-05 16:02:14 (87 views)

Does anyone know if the gas pedal for a 2003 540 is the same - sealbeach740 2010-08-06 23:52:05 (55 views)
- The actual pedals are the same part # for both cars (nt) - Roderick 2010-08-07 09:05:45 (45 views)
  - Thanks Roderick! Appreciate the info. (nt) - sealbeach740 2010-08-07 16:26:38 (33 views)

2001 530i ( E39) whitish-blue smoke from the tail pipe - c1if4ord 2010-06-27 19:38:44 (186 views)
- Some is gone and running better, but... - c1if4ord 2010-08-06 14:14:17 (54 views)
  - Re: Smoke is gone and running better, but... - c1if4ord 2010-08-06 14:17:06 (55 views)
- Re: 2001 530i ( E39) whitish-blue smoke from the tail pipe - mattey 2010-07-06 17:24:33 (107 views)
- Re: 2001 530i ( E39) whitish-blue smoke from the tail pipe - Roderick 2010-06-28 21:29:11 (116 views)
  - Blocked PCV --> high crankcase pressure - CNN-090 2010-06-29 13:45:39 (105 views)
    - Re: Blocked PCV --> high crankcase pressure - c1if4ord 2010-06-30 01:42:05 (89 views)
    - Sorry, just stating the classic signs of a bad osv - Roderick 2010-06-29 20:02:48 (106 views)
      - Re: Sorry, just stating the classic signs of a bad osv - c1if4ord 2010-07-02 14:09:55 (85 views)
      - Re: Sorry, just stating the classic signs of a bad osv - c1if4ord 2010-06-30 01:38:06 (82 views)

Mystery Part and location - jman08 2010-08-01 16:50:47 (112 views)
- Please confirm which side; - bosoxfan 2010-08-01 19:44:00 (56 views)
  - Re: Please confirm which side; - jman08 2010-08-01 20:44:27 (55 views)
    - Re: Please confirm which side; - bosoxfan 2010-08-02 16:07:59 (61 views)
      - Re: Please confirm which side; (pic) - jman08 2010-08-02 21:15:35 (109 views)
        
        On my 99 528... - bosoxfan 2010-08-03 21:26:16 (76 views)
        
        Re: On my 99 528... - jman08 2010-08-03 22:14:45 (56 views)
        
        Thats the sensor for the automatic recirculated air - matt535i 2010-08-03 22:26:10 (71 views)
        
        ditto what Matt said...here's some info about the AUC sensor & how (pic) - Q 2010-08-06 12:38:26 (71 views)
        
        Re: Please confirm which side; - bmw01540ia 2010-08-03 16:26:47 (45 views)

Navi CD disk for 2000 M5 - pkortun 2010-07-24 09:53:31 (106 views)
- Try the dealer (nt) - pietern740il 2010-08-05 08:35:15 (43 views)
- YGM (nt) - hypercritic 2010-07-27 00:43:25 (61 views)
- no ideas??? (nt) - pkortun 2010-07-26 21:22:35 (58 views)

14 quarts of oil !!!! (pic) - buckeyeb 2010-08-03 04:44:14 (193 views)
- Re: 14 quarts of oil !!!! - bosoxfan 2010-08-03 21:39:54 (98 views)
  - Re: 14 quarts of oil !!!! - matt535i 2010-08-03 22:18:41 (113 views)
    - Mine certainly wasn't $500; I think that was a 'ticking bomb special!' (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-08-04 12:09:36 (100 views)

E39 DSP AMP - emw79 2010-08-02 04:50:14 (69 views)
- Re: E39 DSP AMP - jimcash 2010-08-02 11:02:46 (67 views)
  - Re: E39 DSP AMP - emw79 2010-08-02 11:07:58 (55 views)

2001 530i battery keeps dying? - paprmkr 2010-07-29 20:45:28 (90 views)
- Make sure that your HVAC system isn't continuing to run after the car is - Q 2010-07-30 07:08:08 (91 views)
  - Re: Make sure that your HVAC system isn't continuing to run after the car is - paprmkr 2010-07-31 09:54:56 (58 views)

Cruise Control Cutting Out - Keith in VA 2010-07-28 11:24:29 (61 views)
- Re: Cruise Control Cutting Out - jimcash 2010-07-28 18:08:38 (54 views)

Tranny oil change. - duggan776 2010-07-27 17:37:45 (142 views)
- Re: Tranny oil change. - poolman 2010-07-28 15:45:03 (126 views)

License plate light bulbs - Cuso 2010-07-22 20:11:18 (81 views)
- Re: License plate light bulbs - Cuso 2010-07-23 16:40:57 (60 views)
- Re: License plate light bulbs - jimcash 2010-07-23 12:48:29 (57 views)
- Do you have power on the terminals - bosoxfan 2010-07-23 10:46:45 (66 views)
  - Re: Do you have power on the terminals - Cuso 2010-07-23 23:43:10 (53 views)
    - I replaced mine about 4 years ago; lived in Buffalo (url) - bosoxfan 2010-07-25 14:45:04 (55 views)
    - Re: Do you have power on the terminals - jimcash 2010-07-25 11:24:27 (52 views)

complete set of e39 M5 brakes - pkortun 2010-07-24 12:25:56 (105 views)
- Re: complete set of e39 M5 brakes - sjbdeebo2 2010-07-25 14:13:54 (75 views)

excessive cranking before starting - bmw01540ia 2010-07-23 11:58:48 (83 views)
- Re: excessive cranking before starting - jimcash 2010-07-23 12:50:46 (80 views)
  - Re: excessive cranking before starting - bmw01540ia 2010-07-24 01:26:15 (72 views)
    - Re: excessive cranking before starting - jimcash 2010-07-25 11:20:54 (77 views)

'01 540it battery drain (cont'd) (url) - yaofeng 2010-06-02 12:18:43 (152 views)
- Re: '01 540it battery drain (cont'd) - pkortun 2010-07-24 09:59:53 (79 views)
- Re: '01 540it battery drain (cont'd) - palo540i 2010-06-24 12:37:01 (104 views)
- Re: '01 540it battery drain (cont'd) - jimcash 2010-06-02 15:18:59 (125 views)

E39 front bumper cover removal - bimmernut2 2010-07-19 17:17:29 (178 views)
- Re: E39 front bumper cover removal - Keith in VA 2010-07-20 07:59:48 (141 views)
  - Got it done; all Gooped together (url) - bimmernut2 2010-07-22 21:35:22 (118 views)

oil shortage - mattey 2010-07-11 19:04:46 (133 views)
- CCV (url) - CNN-090 2010-07-21 22:46:31 (90 views)
- Re: oil shortage - sjbdeebo2 2010-07-21 20:26:41 (69 views)

HELP - 1bmwark 2010-07-20 21:25:34 (58 views)
- Re: HELP - sjbdeebo2 2010-07-21 20:29:32 (46 views)
- stab in the dark but - matt535i 2010-07-20 23:01:35 (57 views)

1st post (pic) - mr540i 2010-07-21 16:53:29 (163 views)
- Re: 1st post - sjbdeebo2 2010-07-21 20:18:12 (48 views)

Timing Chain R&R M62TU - thepontif 2010-07-11 12:30:30 (159 views)
- Re: Timing Chain R&R M62TU - sjbdeebo2 2010-07-21 20:11:36 (74 views)
- Just found out Alldata info is 60 PAGES!! oh boy! (nt) - thepontif 2010-07-12 13:09:07 (115 views)
  - Thats why I've been putting off doing mine - matt535i 2010-07-12 23:05:39 (110 views)

uh oh, key broke in door.. - mr540i 2010-07-21 19:34:05 (65 views)

e39 Cruise control Switch - suthers 2010-07-20 09:13:19 (73 views)
- Re: e39 Cruise control Switch - jimcash 2010-07-20 17:15:47 (78 views)
  - Re: e39 Cruise control Switch - matt535i 2010-07-20 23:04:03 (63 views)

E39 M5 front running light out Do I have to remove... - viperboss7 2010-07-13 13:44:35 (105 views)
- Re: E39 M5 front running light out Do I have to remove... - viperboss7 2010-07-19 03:06:26 (67 views)
- Re: E39 M5 front running light out Do I have to remove... - kenazaki 2010-07-13 18:05:20 (74 views)
  - Re: E39 M5 front running light out Do I have to remove... - viperboss7 2010-07-13 20:17:58 (71 views)

98 528i Rough Idle, No Power, Stalling - Need Help!! - blwolf 2010-07-17 13:31:41 (84 views)
- Im not sure about the codes... - five 2010-07-18 10:33:20 (71 views)

Accelarartion Problem - CILO 2010-07-17 17:53:06 (69 views)

Popping noise - trevenarj 2010-07-16 20:12:17 (72 views)

Knock sensor - angle important? - ibimmer 2010-07-13 13:40:59 (71 views)

No Radio Power - blanahan 2010-07-06 13:43:22 (108 views)
- Did you check the amp? It sits behind the CD changer...if the display still - Q 2010-07-12 18:39:26 (89 views)
- Re: No Radio Power - jimcash 2010-07-06 22:32:33 (85 views)
  - Re: No Radio Power - blanahan 2010-07-08 13:56:52 (73 views)
    - Re: No Radio Power - jimcash 2010-07-09 11:43:44 (76 views)
      - Re: No Radio Power - blanahan 2010-07-09 19:43:48 (66 views)
        
        Re: No Radio Power - blanahan 2010-07-12 10:36:32 (68 views)
        
        Re: No Radio Power - jimcash 2010-07-12 10:49:47 (74 views)
        
        Re: No Radio Power - blanahan 2010-07-12 10:36:27 (68 views)
- has it got a CD stacker unit in the trunk? - matt535i 2010-07-06 21:19:03 (84 views)
  - Re: has it got a CD stacker unit in the trunk? - blanahan 2010-07-08 13:50:27 (69 views)

528i not starting - steveril 2010-07-12 05:16:17 (80 views)

Battery sizes and choices (pic) - matt535i 2010-07-09 02:40:02 (164 views)
- And also managed to scrounge up one of these... (pic) - matt535i 2010-07-09 04:56:45 (106 views)
  - Finished! (pic) - matt535i 2010-07-10 01:08:50 (138 views)
    - The cover is a nice score...but unless its just not visible...where is your (pic) - Q 2010-07-11 21:40:50 (95 views)
      - I've got the clamp - matt535i 2010-07-11 21:50:17 (63 views)
        
        E39s with 9/98-up build date got the safety positive battery cable (nt) - Q 2010-07-11 22:14:35 (63 views)
      - Ah,never mind...I can see how the cover & roll-over brace prevents movement (nt) - Q 2010-07-11 21:46:55 (61 views)

Help: Wire Fishing - texaspaul 2010-07-10 18:52:04 (84 views)

Replacing ignition switch & disconnecting battery? - ProV1 2010-07-05 18:09:11 (68 views)
- Re: Replacing ignition switch & disconnecting battery? - jimcash 2010-07-06 22:34:45 (75 views)

Cruise Control Disables on Brake - tito99 2010-07-05 22:16:49 (103 views)
- Re: Cruise Control Disables on Brake - jimcash 2010-07-06 22:27:05 (66 views)
- Re: Cruise Control Disables on Brake - tito99 2010-07-05 22:21:38 (64 views)

Buying a E39 - amkrs 2010-06-27 20:00:55 (270 views)
- Re: Buying a E39 - mattey 2010-07-06 17:37:40 (141 views)
- Re: Buying a E39 - amkrs 2010-06-28 21:18:10 (163 views)
- Re: Buying a E39 - paulmfr 2010-06-28 15:18:54 (163 views)
  - Re: Buying a E39 - matt535i 2010-06-28 22:03:18 (150 views)

Cluster swap - jhiggins17 2010-07-02 00:44:42 (98 views)
- Besides the obvious tamper dot issue and what Q and Jim Cash - hypercritic 2010-07-06 09:55:37 (86 views)
- Re: Cluster swap - jwbakerjr 2010-07-03 08:21:54 (82 views)
- I'm confused...which display remains dark when you install the used cluster? - Q 2010-07-02 21:30:54 (98 views)
- Re: Cluster swap - jimcash 2010-07-02 10:30:33 (83 views)

Brake Fluid Change - duggan776 2010-05-15 14:37:59 (273 views)
- Re: Brake Fluid Change - farvenoel 2010-07-04 21:46:22 (94 views)
- All sorted. - duggan776 2010-05-27 13:13:44 (171 views)
- Re: Brake Fluid Change - jimcash 2010-05-15 14:57:56 (258 views)
  - D'oh! - duggan776 2010-05-20 18:07:22 (164 views)

oem xenon bulb vs aftermarket bulb - magic2583 2010-06-01 14:20:11 (190 views)
- Re: oem xenon bulb vs aftermarket bulb - farvenoel 2010-07-04 21:28:33 (101 views)
- Caution with aftermarket; OEM is best for many reasons; color being a big one. (pic) - bosoxfan 2010-06-01 20:36:34 (216 views)
- Re: oem xenon bulb vs aftermarket bulb (url) - Roderick 2010-06-01 20:10:38 (166 views)
  - Re: oem xenon bulb vs aftermarket bulb - magic2583 2010-06-01 20:55:33 (148 views)
    - No, I haven't but I wouldn't spend a dime on them and risk it. - bosoxfan 2010-06-01 21:30:17 (118 views)
  - +1 (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-06-01 20:37:24 (79 views)

Rear Wiper (pic) - mazzta 2010-05-24 12:08:30 (221 views)
- Re: Rear Wiper Pictures (pic) - mazzta 2010-07-03 15:46:40 (109 views)
- Re: Rear Wiper - patrickpears 2010-06-07 08:46:46 (123 views)
- Re: Rear Wiper - duggan776 2010-05-24 12:55:45 (143 views)
  - Re: Rear Wiper - mazzta 2010-07-01 14:12:34 (74 views)

2002 540 Sound System - rtieman01 2010-06-28 14:15:10 (87 views)
- Have you checked fuses yet? I had (I think) a 10amp fuse - sealbeach740 2010-07-03 14:52:47 (77 views)

Code 8b - jhiggins17 2010-07-02 00:50:55 (85 views)
- Just had a case of the '8b' myself... - bosoxfan 2010-07-02 20:16:11 (79 views)
- Re: Code 8b - jimcash 2010-07-02 10:36:45 (109 views)
  - Re: Code 8b - jhiggins17 2010-07-02 10:39:15 (65 views)

Black wheels on a black E39- should I do this? - matt535i 2010-06-16 23:04:30 (205 views)
- Please no - dave535i 2010-07-01 10:04:20 (85 views)
- Suggestion - duggan776 2010-06-18 12:20:41 (104 views)
- I'd go with dustless brake pads & keep silver wheels (nt) - Roderick 2010-06-17 08:22:05 (92 views)
  - I've just been offered these for $400... What do you think?? (pic) - matt535i 2010-06-30 23:57:08 (163 views)
    - Ha, they're E90 wheels... I think. (nt) - matt535i 2010-07-01 00:06:31 (86 views)
      - yep, they are. - matt535i 2010-07-01 00:11:58 (87 views)
        
        Re: yep, they are. (pic) - Roderick 2010-07-01 07:14:34 (114 views)
        
        No hubs are fine.. - matt535i 2010-07-01 19:45:54 (75 views)

'Transmission adaptive parameters Reset|' - duggan776 2010-06-29 19:42:27 (181 views)
- That tranny reset thing you mention is BOGUS...& ditto what Matt535i said EXCEPT (pic) - Q 2010-06-30 11:56:57 (153 views)
  - Q is right. - matt535i 2010-06-30 22:48:39 (79 views)
    - Winter Cold Start: only in extreme conditions (below 5 F/-15C) does the pedal (pic) - Q 2010-07-01 16:36:07 (82 views)
- Unfortunately that wont be it. - matt535i 2010-06-30 08:42:36 (115 views)

E39 HID Xenon adapters on eBay - haiqu 2010-07-01 12:53:21 (110 views)

LT Rear taillight and blinker out - dilldh 2010-06-28 11:15:58 (87 views)
- Re: LT Rear taillight and blinker out - duggan776 2010-06-30 18:29:21 (69 views)
- Re: LT Rear taillight and blinker out - copywriter 2010-06-30 16:41:04 (68 views)

It got hot; it's dead. - johnshaw 2010-05-04 16:49:44 (317 views)
- Ach, more of a mid-life crisis than dead ;-) - duggan776 2010-05-06 04:37:50 (218 views)
- Re: It got hot; it's dead. - psiwak1 2010-05-05 10:56:35 (193 views)
  - Re: It got hot; it's dead. - johnshaw 2010-05-05 20:38:54 (176 views)
    - Used engine suppliers. - johnshaw 2010-06-07 20:10:14 (154 views)
      - Re: Used engine suppliers. - johnshaw 2010-06-30 16:42:47 (101 views)
        
        Well Done - duggan776 2010-06-30 18:25:17 (80 views)

540 belts - jgg540 2010-06-28 19:28:39 (93 views)
- there is a DIY write-up on www.e38.org - Q 2010-06-30 12:06:23 (122 views)

Air leak solved - mattey 2010-06-27 13:45:39 (115 views)
- Re: Air leak solved - poolman 2010-06-27 15:43:04 (82 views)
  - Re: Air leak solved - mattey 2010-06-27 16:27:55 (78 views)
    - Yes, do tell...as Poolman said, more info provided, the better for us all! (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-06-27 17:31:36 (81 views)
    - Re: Air leak solved - poolman 2010-06-27 17:21:11 (69 views)

Fuel in oil problem - steveril 2010-06-17 04:38:07 (100 views)
- Get 2nd and 3rd opinions (nt) - CNN-090 2010-06-19 17:14:57 (71 views)
- Re: Fuel in oil problem (url) - CNN-090 2010-06-17 23:58:14 (110 views)
  - Re: Fuel in oil problem - steveril 2010-06-18 11:48:34 (83 views)
    - Re: Fuel in oil problem - CNN-090 2010-06-18 23:37:36 (73 views)
      - Re: Fuel in oil problem - steveril 2010-06-19 09:22:02 (68 views)
        
        Re: Fuel in oil problem - magic2583 2010-06-19 12:16:16 (72 views)
        
        Re: Fuel in oil problem - steveril 2010-06-25 12:43:02 (69 views)

Anyone in Long Island NY willing to help with ignition switch install..? - ProV1 2010-06-21 22:21:59 (77 views)

crackling sound on acceleration - mattey 2010-06-20 14:44:36 (113 views)
- Re: crackling sound on acceleration - jimcash 2010-06-20 20:16:18 (108 views)

Final Stage Unit - blueridge 2010-06-12 20:55:58 (139 views)
- Probably your Climate Control Panel. - duggan776 2010-06-13 15:21:46 (184 views)
  - Re: Probably your Climate Control Panel. - blueridge 2010-06-18 15:36:44 (112 views)
    - Please leave some detail... - duggan776 2010-06-20 17:02:35 (72 views)
- RU the same Ron that got this answered on Roadfly? (nt) - JimLev 2010-06-13 15:21:14 (104 views)
  - Re: RU the same Ron that got this answered on Roadfly? - blueridge 2010-06-14 18:03:36 (87 views)

2000 528i first time Transmission limp mode - grahambo 2010-06-17 23:58:48 (128 views)
- Re: 2000 528i first time Transmission limp mode - jimcash 2010-06-18 10:38:28 (136 views)

Phone preparation - paulmfr 2010-06-15 19:01:19 (123 views)
- Re: Phone preparation - cpeavey 2010-06-16 17:21:21 (105 views)
- Re: Phone preparation - jimcash 2010-06-16 08:41:38 (97 views)
  - Re: Phone preparation - paulmfr 2010-06-16 17:40:43 (78 views)

H&R Sport Spring / Bilstien info - 01 6Speed 2010-06-15 19:00:44 (115 views)

Air leak - mattey 2010-06-12 17:30:16 (147 views)
- Re: Air leak - poolman 2010-06-13 10:15:56 (115 views)
  - Re: Air leak - mattey 2010-06-13 17:44:31 (117 views)
    - Re: Air leak - jimcash 2010-06-14 09:19:17 (111 views)
  - Re: Air leak - mattey 2010-06-13 17:42:10 (104 views)
    - Re: Air leak - poolman 2010-06-14 19:17:48 (105 views)
- Re: Air leak - jimcash 2010-06-13 08:45:09 (93 views)
- Re: Air leak - five 2010-06-12 21:32:14 (108 views)

e39 5.30d fuel problems - crawfordg 2010-06-10 16:42:04 (123 views)
- Re: e39 5.30d fuel problems - jimcash 2010-06-12 11:04:48 (107 views)
  - Re: e39 5.30d fuel problems - crawfordg 2010-06-13 09:13:06 (108 views)
    - Probably something in the tank - duggan776 2010-06-13 15:14:17 (90 views)

Aircon or Aux Fan Problem. - duggan776 2010-06-06 19:02:49 (240 views)
- Re: Aircon or Aux Fan Problem. - jimcash 2010-06-06 21:24:43 (189 views)
  - Some tests done - duggan776 2010-06-07 16:50:11 (162 views)
    - I sent you some info by email (nt) - jimcash 2010-06-10 14:20:23 (129 views)
      - Docs received. - duggan776 2010-06-12 12:44:23 (139 views)
        
        Some test results (url) - duggan776 2010-06-12 18:56:07 (123 views)
        
        Re: Some test results - jimcash 2010-06-12 20:51:40 (124 views)

DIY: Troubleshooting S.A.S. and How to Replace the Famous Fuse # 107! (pic) (url) - CNN-090 2010-05-30 23:14:03 (29040 views)
- Wonderful work! This is going on e38.org/e39, too! (nt) - DavidC 2010-06-09 02:32:49 (28515 views)

97 540, what to do? - tmtch 2010-05-09 10:10:48 (265 views)
- Re: 97 540, what to do? - dieterh 2010-06-06 00:30:36 (107 views)
- Re: 97 540, what to do? - ollie 2010-05-10 08:37:19 (198 views)
- Re: 97 540, what to do? - jimcash 2010-05-09 11:16:06 (204 views)
  - Re: 97 540, what to do? - tmtch 2010-05-12 20:14:06 (143 views)

power steering fluid - magic2583 2010-06-05 14:08:10 (117 views)
- Re: power steering fluid - Shayne 2010-06-05 15:54:43 (122 views)
  - Re: power steering fluid - magic2583 2010-06-05 17:53:12 (90 views)

door leak (pic) - maciekjr06 2010-05-03 20:41:07 (316 views)
- Re: door leak - sdennis 2010-05-11 21:02:16 (254 views)
  - Re: door leak - magic2583 2010-06-05 14:01:51 (104 views)
- I get the same thing- - matt535i 2010-05-03 22:44:23 (204 views)
  - Search forum : 'Vapor Barrier' (nt) - CNN-090 2010-05-04 09:01:45 (199 views)

E39 528i 'will not start' - rikcvers 2010-05-31 16:26:46 (160 views)
- Re: E39 528i 'will not start' - jimcash 2010-06-01 00:03:38 (145 views)
  - Re: E39 528i 'will not start' - rikcvers 2010-06-02 19:46:23 (96 views)
    - Re: E39 528i 'will not start' - jimcash 2010-06-02 23:08:44 (106 views)
      - Re: E39 528i 'will not start' - rikcvers 2010-06-03 20:51:08 (111 views)
        
        Starter motor - duggan776 2010-06-04 05:03:04 (134 views)

FCP Groton - jgg540 2010-04-21 19:59:01 (179 views)
- Re: FCP Groton - jgg540 2010-04-24 01:29:23 (155 views)
- Look at mfg brand, not vendor - CNN-090 2010-04-22 11:34:08 (152 views)
- They're fine - matt535i 2010-04-22 02:20:25 (144 views)
  - How many miles do you have on the parts? (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-04-22 06:41:34 (143 views)
    - Re: How many miles do you have on the parts? - matt535i 2010-04-22 19:02:02 (145 views)
      - 15,000KM in 3 months??> (nt) - oembimmerparts 2010-05-04 23:38:34 (113 views)
        
        Yeah, minimum 100km a day. Mostly more. (nt) - matt535i 2010-05-04 23:40:24 (124 views)
        
        Re: Yeah, minimum 100km a day. Mostly more. - Shayne 2010-06-03 23:56:26 (100 views)

air filter?? - magic2583 2010-05-26 13:32:07 (120 views)
- Re: air filter?? (url) - Shayne 2010-06-03 23:45:04 (88 views)

EWS Problems... - matt535i 2010-05-31 04:12:33 (154 views)
- Key? - duggan776 2010-05-31 15:55:41 (103 views)
  - Re: Key? - matt535i 2010-05-31 20:23:57 (87 views)
- Re: NOT the EWS.. - jimcash 2010-05-31 13:30:55 (120 views)
  - Ok, definitely NOT the EWS then.. - matt535i 2010-05-31 20:20:05 (105 views)
    - Re: Ok, definitely NOT the EWS then.. - jimcash 2010-06-01 00:01:58 (93 views)

A/C BLOWER RELAY - hickey 2010-05-30 10:10:51 (134 views)
- Re: A/C BLOWER RELAY - jimcash 2010-05-30 19:47:00 (127 views)

Looking for local to SF Bay Area BMW 5 98-03 with NAV owners! - grom 2010-05-27 14:47:19 (119 views)
- Could you offer some insight (url) - Roderick 2010-05-28 18:45:41 (107 views)

BMW 5 98-03 with NAV owners -earn $$ - iPod/USB your car today! - grom 2010-05-27 14:45:38 (161 views)

fm radio not working - james7750 2010-05-26 18:10:07 (126 views)
- Give this a try... (url) - CNN-090 2010-05-27 02:09:10 (157 views)

manual tranny - magic2583 2010-05-20 20:51:26 (151 views)
- Re: manual tranny (url) - CNN-090 2010-05-21 18:29:30 (147 views)
  - Re: manual tranny - magic2583 2010-05-22 16:55:55 (101 views)
- sorry, corection 110,000 - magic2583 2010-05-20 20:53:25 (101 views)

How to replace CD Changer for Ipod player - ephillips 2010-05-22 01:02:33 (259 views)
- I have a Dension IceLink Plus - five 2010-05-22 04:08:06 (214 views)

cranks, but will not start - dilldh 2010-05-20 21:53:38 (131 views)
- Re: cranks, but will not start - jimcash 2010-05-21 11:33:52 (155 views)

Wiper Update - Keith in VA 2010-05-21 09:54:43 (172 views)

check control - 1bmwark 2010-05-19 10:46:10 (107 views)
- Top Brake Light - five 2010-05-19 11:41:13 (115 views)
  - Re: Top Brake Light - 1bmwark 2010-05-19 13:56:06 (91 views)

Ball Joint / Tension Strut Separator - SUCCESS (url) - bosoxfan 2010-05-13 19:23:59 (407 views)
- Mentioned in the DIY here (url) - CNN-090 2010-05-14 10:02:17 (195 views)
  - Funny, I've read your post several times - bosoxfan 2010-05-16 10:21:49 (122 views)

HOW TO???? (pic) - djordje3001 2010-05-05 18:16:24 (266 views)
- Re: HOW TO???? - sehovacnikola 2010-05-13 15:52:01 (112 views)

Anyone have a photo or a link to one (m) - TomM 2010-05-12 14:47:45 (112 views)

Common Issues (pic) - grey ghost 2010-05-12 10:09:12 (293 views)
- Re: Common Issues (url) - Roderick 2010-05-12 11:12:01 (222 views)
- Re: Common Issues - grey ghost 2010-05-12 10:13:07 (174 views)

CD Change reads no disc - ephillips 2010-05-10 14:31:49 (169 views)

DIY: 1998 528i Bosch Alternator Rebuild for $30! (pic) (url) - CNN-090 2010-05-08 12:33:37 (573 views)

Self levelling suspension - rolph 2010-05-05 15:22:01 (137 views)
- Re: Self levelling suspension - rolph 2010-05-06 13:07:06 (152 views)

Front Brake Disc Recommendations? - duggan776 2010-05-06 08:48:51 (157 views)
- Sounds like you're rotors have been turned at some point. - bosoxfan 2010-05-06 12:41:43 (131 views)
- Solid rotors, ATE, Zimmerman, Balo - CNN-090 2010-05-06 11:05:59 (199 views)

cranks,but will not start - dilldh 2010-05-01 09:34:47 (124 views)
- Re: cranks,but will not start - jimcash 2010-05-03 11:11:30 (135 views)

where to buy resister for heater and frt pass door regulator - kimk 2010-04-29 19:30:38 (112 views)
- Re: where to buy resister for heater and frt pass door regulator - Roderick 2010-05-02 10:55:41 (102 views)
  - Did Behr make the fan resistor? - Johan750 2010-05-02 12:13:29 (110 views)
    - Re: Did Behr make the fan resistor? - Roderick 2010-05-02 21:55:04 (103 views)
- I have the resistor that installs in the passengers floor - dilldh 2010-05-01 10:01:12 (114 views)

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bad cylinder jim cash expertise needed please - maciekjr06 2010-04-26 14:36:03 (160 views)
- Check your crankcase breather - duggan776 2010-04-27 04:20:40 (165 views)
- Re: bad cylinder jim cash expertise needed please - jimcash 2010-04-26 23:21:59 (133 views)
- Do a leakdown test (nt) - CNN-090 2010-04-26 16:03:48 (126 views)

Window issue... (pic) - newbiemike 2010-04-26 15:12:31 (227 views)
- Re: Window issue... (url) - CNN-090 2010-04-26 16:05:57 (175 views)

Changing seatbelt 'pre-tensioner': disconnect battery for how long? - CNN-090 2010-04-26 09:54:18 (277 views)
- Re: Changing seatbelt 'pre-tensioner': disconnect battery for how long? - Roderick 2010-04-26 13:36:39 (140 views)
  - Ditto. - duggan776 2010-04-26 14:55:48 (115 views)
- Re: Changing seatbelt 'pre-tensioner': disconnect battery for how long? - jimcash 2010-04-26 13:34:49 (132 views)
  - Thanks, appreciated it! (nt) - CNN-090 2010-04-26 14:07:51 (100 views)

fuel pump change - maciekjr06 2010-04-24 16:51:11 (184 views)
- Re: fuel pump change - CNN-090 2010-04-26 09:44:31 (164 views)
- Re: fuel pump change - jimcash 2010-04-25 11:27:52 (197 views)
  - Re: fuel pump change - maciekjr06 2010-04-25 14:21:28 (112 views)
- fuel pump change - duggan776 2010-04-24 18:25:19 (125 views)
  - +1 (nt) - bosoxfan 2010-04-25 12:01:30 (98 views)
  - Re: fuel pump change - maciekjr06 2010-04-24 19:52:28 (113 views)

BMWCCA IL/IA chapters meet on 5/15/10. See meet and greet forums for details. (nt) - jhanerhoff 2010-04-26 00:58:21 (95 views)

E39 M5 Commercial (vid) (url) - suzeeeque 2010-04-25 04:25:01 (232 views)

SRS Airbag codes 16 and 24, any SRS guru? - CNN-090 2010-04-21 23:04:30 (188 views)
- Re: SRS Airbag codes 16 and 24, any SRS guru? - duggan776 2010-04-22 20:18:43 (148 views)
  - Thanks! (url) - CNN-090 2010-04-23 10:13:13 (116 views)
    - Re: Thanks! - duggan776 2010-04-23 11:23:15 (127 views)