The 5 Series E34 Forum

brake linings warning problem - explodingbudgie 2008-05-18 01:11:28 (85 views)
- Diagram shows Brake sensors connected in series to inst. cluster. - kfister 2008-05-18 07:31:03 (52 views)
  - what if the message appears only - yaofeng 2008-06-18 21:27:31 (16 views)
    - Sounds like a loose connector - kfister 2008-06-18 22:21:35 (14 views)
  - Thank you (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-05-19 03:42:25 (48 views)
    - what can i try next??? - explodingbudgie 2008-06-18 20:57:03 (14 views)
      - Re: what can i try next??? - kfister 2008-06-18 22:38:40 (11 views)

Question for the M30 pros... (pic) - cvillebimmer 2008-05-27 09:59:53 (90 views)
- Re: Question for the M30 pros... - thespeedfactory 2008-06-11 21:09:05 (17 views)
- I'm not a pro and don't know - Shayne 2008-05-27 12:33:46 (41 views)
  - had the same fear, and I think I solved that problem... - cvillebimmer 2008-05-27 13:18:45 (45 views)
    - Dinan's solution - cw 2008-05-27 13:31:50 (69 views)

New twist to 'green' motors, requires a question: - e34jef 2008-05-16 19:16:48 (116 views)
- No cat update: - e34jef 2008-05-21 08:01:02 (77 views)
  - Without an ECU Update . . . . - rlomba8204 2008-05-30 16:01:11 (27 views)
    - No EGR, at least not in my particular car - dave535i 2008-06-01 09:43:03 (29 views)
      - Internal EGR - kfister 2008-06-01 20:25:30 (21 views)
  - Wow - kfister 2008-05-21 09:45:14 (48 views)
    - Wolf and a Dinan in the ATrans ECU. (nt) - e34jef 2008-05-21 17:32:41 (54 views)
      - BTW Ken ..... - e34jef 2008-05-21 17:43:30 (55 views)
        
        I actually bought a CO-alarm from the home warehouse for the garage - kfister 2008-05-23 07:52:27 (46 views)
- Might not be worth it.. Also your OE cats are worth much more - kfister 2008-05-17 15:42:28 (60 views)
- HA! No Emissions...I live in California!! 76 down..are exempt (nt) - louiseven 2008-05-16 23:30:07 (55 views)
- Re: New twist to 'green' motors, requires a question: - yaofeng 2008-05-16 20:41:54 (63 views)
  - Re: New twist to 'green' motors, requires a question: - rick540 2008-05-18 07:19:15 (55 views)
    - i don't like either of them!! anyway(well maybe a range rover sport) (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-05-22 02:28:27 (42 views)
      - Exact opposite for emissions in California!!! - spyjunior 2008-05-29 19:56:25 (29 views)

m50tu oil leak (pic) - yaofeng 2008-05-12 21:27:13 (158 views)
- Re: m50tu oil leak (update) (pic) - yaofeng 2008-05-31 18:12:01 (60 views)
- Re: m50tu oil leak - Shayne 2008-05-26 03:52:45 (29 views)
  - Re: m50tu oil leak - yaofeng 2008-05-26 07:07:24 (30 views)
    - Re: m50tu oil leak - Shayne 2008-05-26 12:08:21 (37 views)
      - Re: m50tu oil leak (pic) - yaofeng 2008-05-30 18:23:13 (45 views)
      - Oil likes to drip down and to the rear - kfister 2008-05-26 18:46:21 (36 views)
        
        Re: Oil likes to drip down and to the rear (pic) - yaofeng 2008-05-26 21:22:48 (55 views)
        
        I hated re-using it - kfister 2008-05-26 22:28:13 (28 views)
- Re: m50tu oil leak - 525ialex1993auto 2008-05-25 23:58:42 (22 views)
- Me too. - bobbert 2008-05-13 14:17:35 (37 views)

This one made my day.. Smoked a Golf R32 big time - rick540 2008-05-15 17:16:01 (157 views)
- Re: This one made my day.. Smoked a Golf R32 big time - yaofeng 2008-05-15 17:36:25 (58 views)
  - Re: This one made my day.. Smoked a Golf R32 big time - louiseven 2008-05-15 19:41:37 (48 views)
    - Re: This one made my day.. Smoked a Golf R32 big time - puppypilgrim 2008-05-30 13:22:14 (32 views)

front wheel bearing followup question (breaks) - bresson 2008-05-25 21:01:15 (43 views)
- Brake calipers come off after 2 bolts removed - kfister 2008-05-25 23:31:48 (28 views)
- on Johan & Sean's site - shogun 2008-05-25 21:45:30 (33 views)
  - Re: on Johan & Sean's site - bresson 2008-05-25 23:41:47 (26 views)
    - stake with hammer/chisel. (nt) - kfister 2008-05-26 11:49:46 (35 views)
      - important is the correct tightening torque - shogun 2008-05-26 23:02:18 (29 views)
        
        Noise remains! - bresson 2008-05-27 16:33:17 (30 views)
        
        Re: Noise remains! - Shayne 2008-05-27 20:50:21 (27 views)
        
        Re: Noise remains! - bresson 2008-05-28 17:55:44 (23 views)
        
        I had to find the page. (pic) - kfister 2008-05-26 23:24:42 (58 views)

Replacement water pump question - topcat72 2008-05-17 05:34:40 (70 views)
- Re: Replacement water pump question - topcat72 2008-05-26 05:29:22 (46 views)
  - Tapping holes - kfister 2008-05-26 22:37:44 (52 views)

Good place to get Euro lights - eem2x 2008-05-23 14:17:14 (53 views)
- Just to be a thorn in your side... - dave535i 2008-05-24 20:05:22 (35 views)
  - Re: Just to be a thorn in your side... (url) - topcat72 2008-05-25 05:33:12 (39 views)
    - Re: Just to be a thorn in your side... - dave535i 2008-05-25 17:02:00 (35 views)
- Re: Good place to get Euro lights - topcat72 2008-05-23 14:47:22 (44 views)
  - Re: Good place to get Euro lights - Jim 2008-05-26 03:10:40 (37 views)

1990 525 driverseat - june 2008-05-19 00:30:03 (56 views)
- Your cable shortened - kfister 2008-05-21 00:58:45 (48 views)
  - Re: Your cable shortened - bresson 2008-05-25 18:06:14 (41 views)
    - Metal, shorten? Isn't it rubber outer stretches? (nt) - rick540 2008-05-25 18:36:43 (36 views)
      - I think the shaft is a coil of wire. - kfister 2008-05-25 22:52:42 (33 views)

Where can I get E34 side skirts - rick540 2008-05-24 19:37:40 (57 views)
- Re: Where can I get E34 side skirts - Shayne 2008-05-25 20:51:13 (42 views)

m50 s50 interchangable - law195 2008-05-25 16:52:39 (26 views)
- Re: m50 s50 interchangable - Shayne 2008-05-25 20:50:36 (32 views)

E34 seat heater switch - pellycars 2008-05-23 21:08:33 (42 views)
- Re: E34 seat heater switch - Shayne 2008-05-24 14:04:26 (27 views)
- both switches defective? (url) - shogun 2008-05-23 21:41:28 (34 views)

Very hot today 104 degrees....almost overheated!!!!!!!arrgghh!! - louiseven 2008-05-17 21:38:52 (91 views)
- It is probably the fan clutch - JeffChia 2008-05-18 11:15:03 (50 views)
- Re: Very hot today 104 degrees....almost overheated!!!!!!!arrgghh!! - yaofeng 2008-05-18 09:51:59 (40 views)
  - Going to start with the Aux fan...... - louiseven 2008-05-18 17:28:38 (37 views)
    - Re: Going to start with the Aux fan...... (url) - yaofeng 2008-05-18 18:24:33 (41 views)
      - Re: Going to start with the Aux fan...... - louiseven 2008-05-18 19:29:43 (31 views)
        
        Re: Going to start with the Aux fan...... (url) - yaofeng 2008-05-18 21:28:38 (42 views)
        
        Clutch fan is okay and so is the water pump! - louiseven 2008-05-20 00:14:06 (33 views)
        
        Perhaps spoke too soon! - louiseven 2008-05-23 07:42:54 (46 views)
        
        Any Ideas??? (nt) - louiseven 2008-05-23 19:05:14 (29 views)
        
        Look like it's the water pump - louiseven 2008-05-23 20:33:18 (27 views)
        
        Re: Look like it's the water pump - yaofeng 2008-05-23 20:42:55 (36 views)

Radio Connector Replacement - kfister 2008-05-23 13:38:31 (37 views)

e34 535i sport speaker system - darkhorse1210 2008-05-19 09:08:20 (75 views)
- Re: e34 535i sport speaker system - drbarras 2008-05-22 16:57:02 (56 views)
  - Exactly... (nt) - goodtohave 2008-05-22 22:38:35 (42 views)
- No need to change wiring, and it is a ton of work. - goodtohave 2008-05-19 11:45:19 (53 views)
  - Re: No need to change wiring, and it is a ton of work. - darkhorse1210 2008-05-23 07:41:36 (41 views)

Nothing like a little perspective. Also, I am going to hell... - dave535i 2008-05-11 10:11:46 (166 views)
- Other points - ghw 2008-05-22 16:54:43 (53 views)
- Our cars look better too. - kfister 2008-05-15 14:38:42 (47 views)
- I drove my friend's '03 740i and was shocked -- - dougmcc 2008-05-15 13:30:12 (70 views)
- Re: Nothing like a little perspective. Also, I am going to hell... - yaofeng 2008-05-13 22:19:02 (67 views)
- Well stated Dave! (nt) - e34jef 2008-05-13 07:54:35 (37 views)
- Re: Nothing like a little perspective. Also, I am going to hell... - cloudnine 2008-05-12 17:46:39 (67 views)
- I came to the same conclusion - rick540 2008-05-11 18:00:46 (88 views)
  - I agree but...... - louiseven 2008-05-13 20:38:13 (59 views)

New 5'er (url) - louiseven 2008-05-22 01:54:45 (86 views)
- Re: New 5'er - Eric Clark 2008-05-22 13:28:12 (37 views)
- Finally someone gets it - dave535i 2008-05-22 10:53:43 (40 views)

91-m5 - for a friend - Top rad hose blew off - no damage - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-15 22:55:16 (55 views)
- Be certain it's not the upper radiator nipple that failed - dave535i 2008-05-16 10:37:40 (40 views)
  - the m5 cooling sys is pre Pressurerised - explodingbudgie 2008-05-17 19:09:44 (36 views)
    - Was top rad to rubber hose that has broken about a third - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-19 08:37:17 (43 views)
      - yes you can just buy a side tank - explodingbudgie 2008-05-20 02:06:13 (32 views)
      - I haven't heard of being able to order just the plastic end cap - dave535i 2008-05-19 09:14:04 (32 views)
        
        Located in not so sunny, cold Sydney - yeah I know it's not as cold as - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-21 09:06:23 (24 views)

Questions RE Engine Swap..... (pic) - ryaninoregon 2008-05-10 19:41:18 (121 views)
- Re: Questions RE Engine Swap..... - Shayne 2008-05-11 00:14:38 (78 views)
  - Re: Questions RE Engine Swap..... - ryaninoregon 2008-05-11 01:18:02 (64 views)
    - Re: Questions RE Engine Swap..... - vigoras 2008-05-12 09:18:13 (52 views)
      - What car is 35K? - goodtohave 2008-05-12 21:54:42 (37 views)
        
        25k for an e39 M5 - ryaninoregon 2008-05-17 01:14:27 (40 views)
        
        I don't think it's big deal...E30 guys do it all the time. - goodtohave 2008-05-19 16:44:00 (58 views)

car runs hot - june 2008-05-19 00:38:43 (32 views)
- WATERPUMP most likely (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-05-19 03:44:06 (40 views)
- Re: car runs hot - louiseven 2008-05-19 00:51:53 (29 views)

Battery drain found, now what? - bimmernut2 2008-05-16 21:38:03 (48 views)
- ETM is online, here is the link - kfister 2008-05-17 00:10:11 (35 views)
  - Re: ETM is online, here is the link - bimmernut2 2008-05-17 08:38:44 (29 views)
- Re: Battery drain found, now what? - yaofeng 2008-05-16 22:36:01 (35 views)

Off idle surging from a stand still - mean318 2008-05-15 01:29:11 (59 views)
- Re: Off idle surging from a stand still - rick540 2008-05-15 06:43:38 (49 views)
  - Re: Off idle surging from a stand still - mean318 2008-05-16 00:49:22 (32 views)
    - Is there any sign of a leaking injector - w=even if there is no smell, (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-16 06:41:05 (53 views)
      - look carefully, good light will help - - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-16 07:01:57 (44 views)

OBC showing PPPP after battery disconect - mean318 2008-05-16 01:07:04 (64 views)
- If it was working b4 and you set time/date.. then the PPPP should - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-05-16 06:36:57 (44 views)

smokey exhaust - bmwbrad 2008-05-14 13:33:34 (53 views)
- Re: smokey exhaust - rick540 2008-05-15 06:45:42 (46 views)
  - Re: smokey exhaust - bmwbrad 2008-05-15 20:05:15 (38 views)

Thought I'd share my Little Touring Story - louiseven 2008-05-15 19:43:40 (83 views)

Driveline Harshness - cloudnine 2008-05-13 09:19:12 (43 views)
- Re: Driveline Harshness - puppypilgrim 2008-05-15 12:53:40 (31 views)

engine options - yaofeng 2008-05-06 10:55:45 (86 views)
- Re: engine options - puppypilgrim 2008-05-15 12:37:03 (31 views)
- Re: engine options - Eric Clark 2008-05-06 18:23:56 (46 views)
  - Re: engine options - yaofeng 2008-05-06 19:53:47 (42 views)
    - Re: engine options - shrike71 2008-05-14 13:10:04 (35 views)
      - Re: engine options - yaofeng 2008-05-14 13:56:18 (42 views)
        
        Re: engine options - shrike71 2008-05-14 14:54:33 (67 views)
        
        Re: engine options - yaofeng 2008-05-14 22:00:53 (27 views)
- Re: engine options (url) - cloudnine 2008-05-06 15:43:40 (50 views)
  - I should add - yaofeng 2008-05-06 16:23:47 (36 views)
- you know I have to say this.... - dave535i 2008-05-06 11:07:44 (40 views)
  - better still why not just turbo the m52? with a getrag 260 - explodingbudgie 2008-05-06 20:09:24 (42 views)

Off forum master cylinder question - bimmernut2 2008-05-14 18:26:56 (43 views)
- Re: Off forum master cylinder question - kfister 2008-05-14 19:04:25 (36 views)

vibration at 90 mph - russell36 2008-05-14 12:16:13 (47 views)

Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - eem2x 2008-05-11 21:48:57 (54 views)
- Re: Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - Shayne 2008-05-12 00:18:45 (53 views)
  - Poor power band? - russell36 2008-05-14 06:30:50 (27 views)
  - Re: Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - eem2x 2008-05-12 00:48:14 (40 views)
    - Re: Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - Shayne 2008-05-12 01:33:28 (48 views)
      - Re: Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - eem2x 2008-05-12 22:57:02 (44 views)
        
        Re: Knocking/Noise from Timing Chain 'area' - eem2x 2008-05-13 21:53:44 (37 views)
        
        Sometimes I'm not as dumb as I look!!! (nt) - Shayne 2008-05-14 00:19:58 (36 views)

Subwoofer in trunk question - rick540 2008-04-29 16:43:16 (65 views)
- Re: Subwoofer in trunk question - Johntee540 2008-05-13 10:25:01 (39 views)
  - Jontee, which direction are they facing? (nt) - rick540 2008-05-14 05:50:37 (33 views)
  - Did you build your own box for them woofers? (nt) - kfister 2008-05-13 10:25:59 (31 views)
    - Re: Did you build your own box for them woofers? - rick540 2008-05-14 05:52:11 (26 views)
- You don't have a cut out for the ski bag behind your armrest? (nt) - kfister 2008-04-29 18:56:07 (55 views)
  - Nope, just a stamped impression. - rick540 2008-04-29 23:29:06 (42 views)
    - they are perforated one big Boot and they pop out!!! (nt) - explodingbudgie 2008-04-30 03:33:08 (35 views)
    - Mine has perforations around it. Looks like I could punch it out. (nt) - kfister 2008-04-29 23:31:27 (39 views)

why is the oil drain plug hollow? (nt) - bimmernut2 2008-05-13 19:46:43 (48 views)
- Re: why is the oil drain plug hollow? - Shayne 2008-05-13 20:08:03 (47 views)
  - My old E23 used to have a magnet in that hollow (nt) - rick540 2008-05-14 05:45:50 (39 views)

Valve cover gasket difficulty? - sal540 2008-05-13 07:25:22 (75 views)
- been there, done it. see link (url) - bimmernut2 2008-05-13 19:55:26 (66 views)
- Re: Valve cover gasket difficulty? (pic) - yaofeng 2008-05-13 08:35:33 (82 views)

Vines on fleabay (pic) (url) - yaofeng 2008-05-12 21:55:48 (72 views)
- Never dealt with them; however... - otto99 2008-05-13 09:05:50 (29 views)
  - Bought several items from Vines - cw 2008-05-13 14:03:34 (41 views)

rear seats reading light - yaofeng 2008-05-12 08:35:43 (50 views)
- Explanation: Pay more for optional lighting package. - kfister 2008-05-12 08:59:32 (47 views)
  - Re: Explanation: Pay more for optional lighting package. - Jerome 2008-05-12 14:34:57 (31 views)
    - Re: Explanation: Pay more for optional lighting package. - Shayne 2008-05-12 15:33:55 (33 views)
      - Re: Explanation: Pay more for optional lighting package. - yaofeng 2008-05-12 15:53:07 (35 views)
        
        Re: Explanation: Pay more for optional lighting package. - Shayne 2008-05-12 20:56:11 (31 views)

help (535i e34 Owner's manual ) - pirooz 2008-05-12 17:26:43 (58 views)

power steering pump repair - pics (url) - shogun 2008-05-11 18:50:05 (60 views)

Recovering Door Panel - kfister 2008-05-07 10:39:42 (88 views)
- Re: Recovering Door Panel - cloudnine 2008-05-07 16:12:41 (65 views)
  - Re: Recovering Door Panel - rick540 2008-05-07 17:39:17 (52 views)
    - Will try that (pic) - kfister 2008-05-08 07:06:33 (111 views)
      - Re: Will try that - rick540 2008-05-08 19:40:34 (50 views)
        
        I am afraid to completely remove the covering - kfister 2008-05-08 20:04:35 (43 views)
        
        Re: I am afraid to completely remove the covering - rick540 2008-05-10 04:58:25 (39 views)

Uhhh......oil????? - louiseven 2008-05-08 17:22:25 (55 views)
- Re: Uhhh......oil????? - Shayne 2008-05-09 00:57:17 (49 views)
- They are all supposed to be compatible - kfister 2008-05-08 20:12:11 (50 views)
  - Went to the dealer and they really did not know.? - louiseven 2008-05-09 15:22:39 (37 views)
    - Re: Went to the dealer and they really did not know.? - cloudnine 2008-05-09 15:37:48 (35 views)

strut tower brace soon available (url) - shogun 2008-05-09 02:44:26 (67 views)

Lights left on Chime need help - westernfed 2008-05-06 20:52:10 (39 views)
- here are all wiring diagrams - shogun 2008-05-07 01:24:13 (65 views)
  - Try here for some european diagrams - kfister 2008-05-07 02:07:14 (39 views)
    - Re: Try here for some european diagrams - westernfed 2008-05-08 16:36:26 (33 views)
      - Yes, I know this answer, only if the car has a CCM module - rick540 2008-05-08 19:25:34 (35 views)

question as dumb as it is urgent - dougmcc 2008-05-06 21:14:36 (65 views)
- It's the usual twist-n-pull variety in the E34 - dave535i 2008-05-07 13:51:05 (26 views)
- Re: question as dumb as it is urgent - yaofeng 2008-05-06 21:47:44 (32 views)
  - Re: question as dumb as it is urgent - dougmcc 2008-05-06 22:06:46 (25 views)
    - Re: question as dumb as it is urgent - yaofeng 2008-05-06 22:16:16 (26 views)

1995 E34 Owner's manual? - Spoonie 2008-05-05 04:39:40 (95 views)
- Re: 1995 E34 Owner's manual? (url) - eek28 2008-05-07 13:35:15 (75 views)
- Until you find a 95 manual...there really isn't that much difference.... - Q 2008-05-05 11:59:39 (63 views)
  - I should have known..... - Spoonie 2008-05-06 03:19:42 (30 views)
  - oh yeah...if yours was built after 1/95, then you have EWS...but again, that - Q 2008-05-05 12:01:23 (46 views)
- Re: 1995 E34 Owner's manual? - yaofeng 2008-05-05 09:30:06 (59 views)

Seeking E46 input - otto99 2008-05-04 21:49:40 (47 views)
- Re: Seeking E46 input - Eric Clark 2008-05-06 18:24:43 (31 views)
- Re: Seeking E46 input - rick540 2008-05-05 15:36:14 (36 views)
  - Very happy with mine, have had no trim or other problems (more) - goodtohave 2008-05-05 21:11:36 (29 views)

almost dead fuel gage revived...not (pic) (url) - yaofeng 2008-05-03 22:46:56 (125 views)
- Re: almost dead fuel gage revived...not - jofusfarr 2008-05-05 21:59:56 (51 views)

How much air pressure is good on ... - 525i 2008-05-02 19:48:21 (42 views)
- there should be an air inflation/wheel chart on your driver's door jamb that (pic) - Q 2008-05-05 12:08:39 (45 views)
- Re: How much air pressure is good on ... - Shayne 2008-05-03 05:09:43 (37 views)
  - 33 front 35 rear as per the owners manual for 540i - rick540 2008-05-03 09:43:03 (39 views)

remove radio for service - franknastasi 2008-05-03 16:43:36 (61 views)
- Re: remove radio for service - Shayne 2008-05-04 00:32:38 (56 views)
- five sided socket. Like a fire hydrant - kfister 2008-05-03 16:49:19 (49 views)
- Re: remove radio for service - fclake 2008-05-03 16:48:34 (41 views)

Can someone please help me with adjuster screw (url) - 525i 2008-05-02 20:17:27 (51 views)
- I think you need 8368 - spyjunior 2008-05-02 20:57:24 (35 views)
  - No - kfister 2008-05-03 02:31:30 (28 views)
    - this is what I have (pic) - 525i 2008-05-03 02:47:19 (57 views)
      - Can you turn the screw in the bushing? - kfister 2008-05-03 15:40:47 (32 views)

Door locks died, and it's not the fusible link... - spyjunior 2008-04-30 12:45:17 (51 views)
- still nothing.... - spyjunior 2008-05-01 17:22:28 (31 views)
- Re: Door locks died, and it's not the fusible link... - Shayne 2008-04-30 21:09:08 (45 views)
- ...one more symptom... - spyjunior 2008-04-30 15:50:09 (42 views)
  - Problem solved! - spyjunior 2008-05-02 20:42:53 (118 views)
  - because it is deadlocked, that is normal - shogun 2008-04-30 22:38:09 (41 views)
    - will taking out a bad actuator help' - spyjunior 2008-05-01 20:15:41 (32 views)
      - the filler door you can open from the trunk - shogun 2008-05-03 12:41:22 (29 views)

Weak start, help please (currently searching forums! :P) - bfeinzimer 2008-05-02 20:35:18 (43 views)
- btw, i just read this.... - bfeinzimer 2008-05-02 20:42:44 (32 views)
  - your battery is just empty - shogun 2008-05-03 11:07:06 (39 views)

Question for Goodtohave & others : Problem areas on the E46? - Eric Clark 2008-05-02 07:11:06 (30 views)
- Mine has been great - goodtohave 2008-05-02 19:34:41 (31 views)
- Re: Question for Goodtohave & others : Problem areas on the E46? (url) - cloudnine 2008-05-02 12:59:45 (30 views)

Difference between APA hoses and URO Parts hoses.. (url) - 525i 2008-05-02 15:21:25 (30 views)
- No difference - Shayne 2008-05-02 17:15:11 (25 views)
  - so they are of acceptable quality I guess (nt) - 525i 2008-05-02 17:34:59 (24 views)

How hard is it to change a steering box? - goodtohave 2008-05-01 21:13:26 (47 views)