The 7 Series E38 Forum

Anyone know what coding would need to be done to activate Rain sensing wipers? - bghark 2008-11-06 16:20:01 (44 views)
- It's easy, Just add 2 to the last digit of the ZCS code (SA)… - davidf 2008-11-09 13:28:51 (15 views)
- YGM (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 16:29:07 (13 views)
  - I have no confidence in my dealer. You need to move to the state Big E :o) - bghark 2008-11-06 17:38:39 (20 views)
    - How hard can it be with DIS?? just select the AIC module and recode? Sometimes - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 17:58:14 (18 views)
      - I was not at the screen and they just said it did not work. They also ... - bghark 2008-11-06 19:08:20 (19 views)
        
        There we go! In the Email I wrote they need to recode it first then activate it - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 02:03:30 (13 views)
        
        I think they do not know how to recode the AIC. I can not understand it. - bghark 2008-11-07 09:37:51 (9 views)
        
        This could be nuts but: My NEO I pod module is stuffed in next to the GM - bghark 2008-11-06 19:10:14 (16 views)
        
        Where did you tap ground and power? (nt) - zapperjoe 2008-11-06 20:53:47 (13 views)
        
        Hi Joe, Ground goes to a cleaned part of the CDC mount in the trunk. - bghark 2008-11-07 09:29:49 (8 views)
    - I'd be interested in hearing if you get this to work. - pdef1949 2008-11-06 17:57:03 (13 views)
      - I have to check with the boss, I have not heard form you for a while. - bghark 2008-11-06 19:06:17 (10 views)

URGENT: need a BMW document showing 128mph governor in US model 750iL - artherd 01 750iL 2008-11-05 21:04:16 (64 views)
- Lots of hyperbole - and no results yet. Anyone? Can't comment on his case... - artherd 01 750iL 2008-11-10 00:17:31 (3 views)
- Not sure where you are located - slsproducts 2008-11-06 15:35:30 (18 views)
- contact BMW NA or you maybe able to find it on BMW.com (nt) - Sean 2008-11-06 06:49:09 (11 views)
- Re: URGENT: need a BMW document showing 128mph governor in US model 750iL - ksmith38a 2008-11-06 04:25:54 (15 views)
- No issues with 155 here ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 03:11:42 (12 views)
  - I can only manage 150 ;-( (nt) - RobinK 2008-11-06 04:57:35 (13 views)
    - Get outta here.....you don't have roads straight enough to get to that speed.;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-11-06 11:48:06 (8 views)
      - M7 motorway. Built it without any help from the English, too. (pic) - RobinK 2008-11-06 14:47:41 (45 views)
        
        The M7? Isn't that something. What happened to 1 thru 6?...or was that England - beechy 2008-11-06 16:32:35 (5 views)
        
        Thats England. We're Irish ;-) We have M1, M6, M7, M8, M11, M50 - RobinK 2008-11-06 17:18:37 (7 views)
        
        Before anyone with an old car does the same, should point out this ... - RobinK 2008-11-06 15:25:27 (26 views)
- check the manual. Q, will post PDF in the next few hours :-) (nt) - Sean 2008-11-05 21:35:03 (13 views)
  - have hardcopy manual and pdf - no mention of top speed. (nt) - artherd 01 750iL 2008-11-05 21:38:56 (7 views)
- Buy the original sales brochure off Ebay - - ripp222 2008-11-05 21:30:23 (11 views)
- who r u suing?....just a fact...Edwin removes them daily:) (nt) - snitch740i 2008-11-05 21:22:12 (9 views)
  - not suing anybody, need to help a friend with a speeding ticket and lying PD. (nt) - artherd 01 750iL 2008-11-05 21:39:47 (22 views)
    - Easy, use OBC to set speed limit to 85 then ask the judge to go for a ride to - bmw635 2008-11-06 00:13:30 (9 views)
      - Ehhhhh....The guys on radardetector.net we're good in the 'Fight Your Ticket' (nt) - forum. All kinds of tricks and things to do-Ed 2008-11-06 00:15:26 (14 views)
    - Plea bargain to 127!! (nt) - Ed 2008-11-06 00:07:25 (11 views)

Window roll up and down thru remote progress (nt) - sixlove 2008-11-06 11:39:00 (32 views)
- A fellow New Yorker. I've been dying to get this mod done as well. Two ways to (url) - Beamer23 2008-11-07 08:23:26 (35 views)
  - Re: A fellow New Yorker. I've been dying to get this mod done as well. Two ways to - sixlove 2008-11-08 14:01:56 (2 views)
- I can code that for you. Are you near San Diego? (nt) - zapperjoe 2008-11-06 20:51:45 (10 views)
  - Re: I can code that for you. Are you near San Diego? - sixlove 2008-11-07 02:07:33 (2 views)
- 2 late was in the US 2 weeks ago........... (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:42:54 (8 views)
  - Re: 2 late was in the US 2 weeks ago........... - sixlove 2008-11-06 11:44:16 (5 views)
    - Re: 2 late was in the US 2 weeks ago........... - sixlove 2008-11-06 13:06:48 (6 views)
      - I need to plug into the car (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 13:27:14 (9 views)
        
        Re: I need to plug into the car - sixlove 2008-11-07 02:08:55 (2 views)
        
        Some day.............. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 02:22:56 (0 views)
        
        now that's down right sick....even for you, Edwin! ;o) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-11-06 13:41:34 (6 views)
        
        That is leagal in the Netherlands. I think I saw a video of a - bghark 2008-11-06 14:07:33 (9 views)
        
        Oww jeeez there we go...................................... (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 14:10:24 (4 views)
        
        I was hoping nobody would reply! I need to choose my words better with you guys! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 14:04:22 (3 views)
        
        yeah, ya' think so? ;o) This is one tough crowd! (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-11-06 14:07:54 (4 views)
- The steering wheel goes up when you exit the car........... (nt) - bghark 2008-11-06 11:42:16 (15 views)
  - and the wheels on the bus go round and round.. (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 12:29:46 (7 views)
    - And the engine starts when you turn the key............. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:50:58 (9 views)
      - And the CEL comes on when you stomp on the gas (nt) - robo740il 2008-11-06 20:01:38 (6 views)
        
        Followed by 'Bong!' and a 'Check coolant Level'.... (nt) - RobinK 2008-11-07 08:38:35 (5 views)
      - LOL! (nt) - bghark 2008-11-06 13:49:12 (2 views)

New bulbs/sockets in the tails. New bulbs are brighter though - Ed 2008-11-06 12:30:49 (31 views)
- Eismarks Euro bulb tutorial: (url) - eismark 2008-11-07 13:12:51 (18 views)
- Ed, sound like you got the brighter 26 watt sylvania's in there instead - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 12:45:22 (15 views)
  - No CHECK BULB msg., unless the filament is broken... - WTH 2008-11-06 12:56:56 (14 views)
    - Maybe then for looks sake I'll get some 21's in there. (nt) - Ed 2008-11-06 13:15:10 (12 views)
      - You can get them at O'reillys (nt) - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 13:56:33 (9 views)
        
        For now I just switched with the reverse ones. Will get new ones soon. (nt) - Ed 2008-11-06 15:17:34 (10 views)
        
        Sounds like you just came up with a long term fix... - mrnobody 2008-11-07 17:14:58 (7 views)

Atlanta area - anyone have time to help me (Pam) put on a few parts??? - pj740il 2008-11-06 10:16:18 (41 views)
- I am, as you know, and would be ahppy to try and help, what's your schedule ? (nt) - cody3 2008-11-06 20:33:59 (10 views)
  - Yippee.... I'm shooting you an e-mail - thanks so much....... - pj740il 2008-11-06 23:35:09 (10 views)
    - I heard that there's lots of Broadway show in NY that's worth the drive. :-)))) (nt) - bmw635 2008-11-07 00:15:19 (4 views)
      - Lol, I've flown to NYC for those.. but I'll wait for some to come to Atlanta.:-) (nt) - pj740il 2008-11-07 14:31:22 (4 views)
  - that would 'happy' - I hate the enter key :-) (nt) - cody3 2008-11-06 20:34:27 (5 views)
- If you fix that seat thump, take pictures. IBHenry and I also have that problem (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 11:39:08 (6 views)
  - Seats are fine... except for that cracked cover... noise is maybe control arms?? (nt) - pj740il 2008-11-06 12:03:23 (5 views)
    - ahhh...I thought since you were messing with the seat you were getting the ... - sdmike 2008-11-06 12:28:12 (2 views)

OT: Related to my Infiniti M45 (Kind of Long) - mahmudb 2008-11-06 20:38:34 (66 views)
- That doesn't suck, that's awesome! Imagine if we could do that with the e38? =D (nt) - captainsilva 2008-11-07 13:29:46 (6 views)
- Well, that sucks.... - IBHenry® 2008-11-06 21:44:06 (8 views)

1998 740il radio problems - mkicki 2008-11-05 19:38:59 (28 views)
- I have the same problem, same year -- it's amazing how - wcsnyder 2008-11-06 00:03:25 (24 views)
  - Ditto, I have the same problem with mine too, have - mls22611 2008-11-07 13:14:58 (5 views)

Trans Problem - lee1425 2008-11-06 13:05:38 (98 views)
- Alternator voltage anamolies can cause- did for me - beatlesboy1963 2008-11-06 23:02:45 (26 views)
- Sounds like a bad trans or the sensor on the bottom of the GB - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 13:29:27 (26 views)
  - Re: Sounds like a bad trans or the sensor on the bottom of the GB - lee1425 2008-11-06 17:21:47 (36 views)
    - gear box, we love acronyns and for new users, perhaps should not ;-) - Shled 2008-11-06 17:31:01 (33 views)
      - Re: gear box, we love acronyns and for new users, perhaps should not ;-) - lee1425 2008-11-06 21:35:39 (32 views)
        
        where are you getting those codes? They don't look like peake or obdII (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 23:15:21 (21 views)
        
        Re: where are you getting those codes? They don't look like peake or obdII - lee1425 2008-11-07 12:29:17 (21 views)

***Teaser*** What am I up to now... (pic) - darkknight74 2008-11-06 19:18:51 (160 views)
- I think your going to hardwiring a radar detector with that stuff. (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-06 19:46:45 (12 views)
- releated to your previous posts? The AE's? (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 19:43:37 (13 views)
  - BINGO!!!! - darkknight74 2008-11-06 19:54:17 (13 views)
    - might I suggest testing the AE's before installing them? - sdmike 2008-11-06 20:16:34 (12 views)
      - I used a car jumper unit to test my AE's, but you can also use your battery (pic) - sdmike 2008-11-07 10:52:30 (33 views)
      - +1 (nt) - captainsilva 2008-11-07 10:42:32 (4 views)

My next mod/fix just arrived with UPS (pic) (url) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 10:23:28 (191 views)
- Ooooh she's gonna ride sporty now! (nt) - JR 2008-11-07 00:35:26 (0 views)
- let me guess? 4k option :) (pic) - snitch740i 2008-11-06 21:56:07 (49 views)
  - OMG.................. I will see on the detail pics then ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 01:58:16 (5 views)
    - ty as many as you can...if u cant fit all on this board email the rest...GL Bro! (nt) - snitch740i 2008-11-07 10:01:05 (2 views)
- Have fun. Is Bilstein OEM? How much are they? BTW, I used to live - Wiggi 2008-11-06 11:55:31 (11 views)
  - No not OEM I got the heavy duty versions B4=Oil (OEM) B6=Gas (HD) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:06:17 (12 views)
    - Let us know what that does to your ride. Do you expect it to be stiffer. It's - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:24:01 (7 views)
      - I already did the front and it blew my mind! I like a bit firm for on the - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:53:25 (12 views)
- get a job ;) (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 11:37:06 (7 views)
  - Who is saying that?? ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:51:24 (6 views)
    - Ouch! I felt that... (nt) - RobinK 2008-11-06 11:53:33 (2 views)
- Nice... Are you going to a write-up Big guy? (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-06 11:15:22 (4 views)
  - Yes sir I live for write ups ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:51:53 (5 views)
- I thought you just put new shocks on several months ago.... (nt) - TxDarth 2008-11-06 10:34:01 (6 views)
  - Only front, these are the rears :-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 10:38:09 (7 views)
    - You are doing the springs as well? I was also wondering why there was - bghark 2008-11-06 11:58:07 (6 views)
      - DEAL!!!! You are so here now! let the stalking begin!!! Yes B6 and Eibach. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:54:40 (6 views)
    - You bought a shock for the sparewheel as well? I see 3 pieces! (nt) - eismark 2008-11-06 11:00:46 (5 views)
      - 4 :-) 2 for me to for someone else! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:14:02 (5 views)

Minimeet and nice photoshoot today with Rein (pic warning) (pic) (url) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 10:32:13 (199 views)
- Love the photos! Looks like the weather was cooperating for once! ; ) (nt) - JR 2008-11-07 00:34:45 (4 views)
- Beautiful shots Big E...but they are too sMall pics..sizing them up for us (nt) - snitch740i 2008-11-06 21:44:05 (4 views)
  - Send me an Email with pic # and I'll send them to you. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 01:59:44 (0 views)
- Those are some great f'ing pics bro!! Nice!!!!! (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-11-06 21:31:19 (4 views)
- Hey Edwin whats the penalty for driving without a front license plate over there (nt) - davay1 2008-11-06 20:25:33 (4 views)
  - $350 each time............. (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 01:59:13 (5 views)
    - Jeeeeez...you can smoke pot on the streets, you have hooker window displays yet - beechy 2008-11-07 09:53:40 (1 views)
- Beautiful shoots ! (nt) - CarlT 2008-11-06 15:42:21 (6 views)
- That's my car... (pic) - Claudio 2008-11-06 13:53:10 (98 views)
  - Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...... (nt) - beechy 2008-11-06 15:45:59 (6 views)
  - Re: That's my car... - ksmith38a 2008-11-06 14:11:50 (6 views)
  - So THAT is why you guys value the cold weather package...! - RobinK 2008-11-06 14:09:34 (8 views)
  - Now that is a awesome pic Claudio!!! (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 14:02:51 (1 views)
- Very nice pics :-) Good thing you guys have PDC.. (nt) - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:45:34 (8 views)
  - Turned it off, to much beeeeeep, back up cam did help ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:48:07 (2 views)
- Very nice Edwin! (nt) - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 12:39:40 (5 views)
- Sweet pics! (nt) - 740ilDuke 2008-11-06 12:37:37 (7 views)
- very nice pics, Edwin. Where were you? (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 11:35:11 (5 views)
  - On the waterfront in Almere (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:43:53 (7 views)
    - And where is Almere??? (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-11-06 21:32:09 (9 views)
      - Right next to the water, evidently.............;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-11-07 09:50:24 (2 views)
      - You will see once your ass is here (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-07 02:00:36 (1 views)
- Very Nice (nt) - Blue740i 2008-11-06 11:24:04 (4 views)
- Interesting to see the 750 badged....It seams like every BMW was Debaged - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-06 11:21:23 (12 views)
  - +1, I've noticed that too. My theory is that because most Germans are envious - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:47:57 (8 views)
    - Here, the 7 badge can attract unwanted attention from vandals. - RobinK 2008-11-06 14:13:33 (11 views)
- Very nice - have you driven that sexy 750i..? Whats the handling like? (nt) - RobinK 2008-11-06 11:19:33 (8 views)
  - Yep 750 short drives nice but more nose heavy then my V8 (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:44:38 (6 views)
- Re: Excellent shots - Could have been used by BMW in 01 as their brochure (nt) - pass427 2008-11-06 10:44:32 (2 views)

FRONT PADS AND ROTORS - livfreee007 2008-11-06 01:24:13 (37 views)
- please stop typing in all caps, it's considered rude. Now for your question... - sdmike 2008-11-06 01:44:43 (27 views)
  - +1. If your rotors arent warped (pulsing when pedal depressed) there - Stu 2008-11-07 08:54:50 (7 views)
  - Is it possible the sensors can fail and not trigger? - Michael Schuerger 2008-11-06 08:29:54 (13 views)
    - Re: Is it possible the sensors can fail and not trigger? - pt 2008-11-06 09:38:04 (18 views)
      - Re: Is it possible the sensors can fail and not trigger? - ksmith38a 2008-11-07 03:53:46 (3 views)
  - Instead of ''out of round'' I should have said ''warped'' (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 01:45:48 (6 views)

Squeaky seats - ksmith38a 2008-11-06 08:30:55 (62 views)
- There you go! My first thought was it must be rubbing the centre console somewer (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 15:14:18 (6 views)
  - Re: There you go! My first thought was it must be rubbing the centre console somewer - ksmith38a 2008-11-07 03:51:03 (8 views)
- Re: Squeaky seats - tekno23 2008-11-06 15:05:05 (5 views)
- Re: Squeaky seats - Fixed - ksmith38a 2008-11-06 09:13:16 (20 views)

Edwin: any idea about why I have the airbag light but no error codes? (nt) - pdef1949 2008-11-06 17:57:59 (34 views)
- You might check the battery safty terminal. Three pin orange at bat - goes to - zapperjoe 2008-11-07 01:12:59 (15 views)
- What are you reading it with Phil? Hard to believe the light is active with no - zapperjoe 2008-11-06 20:49:54 (7 views)
  - I am using the Peake air bag tool to read the (non-existent) - pdef1949 2008-11-06 23:02:40 (11 views)
    - Iggy switch make sense. (nt) - bmw635 2008-11-07 00:16:48 (7 views)
- My airbag light flickered when my iggy switch went belly up (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 19:45:25 (5 views)
- Nope, no codes but a AB light is a first 2 me. I'll ask arround for you (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 17:59:25 (6 views)

AC question: How come the airflow increases after about 10 min? Whenever I turn - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:34:45 (42 views)
- when u have the ((A)) button on it will go from Recirculation air to fresh air - snitch740i 2008-11-07 00:38:46 (17 views)
- this is the start of the end for the blower motor, in 6 months the - mrbob581 2008-11-06 21:19:12 (24 views)
  - TURN UP the temp to within 10 degrees of outside, then u get full air (nt) - beatlesboy1963 2008-11-06 23:05:36 (14 views)
- I miss my old Honda's simple A/C button and the big round nob - mdude 2008-11-06 19:03:23 (9 views)
- Here's 2 suggestions you can check then cross off the list.... - Q 2008-11-06 13:36:34 (47 views)
  - Thanks Q. I've tried suggestion #1 (overwrite of Auto mode) and that doesn't - Wiggi 2008-11-06 15:41:57 (18 views)
    - Tim G raised a good point in his reply below...if the AUC button (auto recirc) (pic) - Q 2008-11-06 17:28:54 (40 views)
- If your IHKA doesn't have the ''MAX'' button [top, right] then adj. fan control. - WTH 2008-11-06 12:48:23 (19 views)
  - No MAX button on my 98 :-( Adjusting the fan speed amnually to maximum doesn't - Wiggi 2008-11-06 13:00:04 (11 views)
  - My 01 has the MAX button.... - Connery 2008-11-06 12:50:47 (16 views)
    - just a question, do you also have the 'auto-recirculate' mode enabled? - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-11-06 13:37:58 (14 views)
      - I noticed that the're-recirculate' mode causes weaker air flow. That's why I - Wiggi 2008-11-06 15:44:15 (7 views)
        
        Same here. I like the principle behind it, but with significantly... - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-11-06 15:54:56 (6 views)
        
        8-) if you filters aren't clogged...then the air velocity really doesn't change - Q 2008-11-06 17:32:46 (18 views)
        
        I agree...I don't notice a difference in air output whether recirc or fresh (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 23:10:08 (4 views)
- Re: AC question: How come the airflow increases after about 10 min? Whenever I turn - Connery 2008-11-06 12:42:52 (11 views)
- I had a similar problem, where it would not blow air - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 12:42:06 (14 views)
  - Yeah, it's worst in the auto setting. Where is the resistor pack located? And, - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:52:06 (16 views)
    - Resistor pack is on the blower motor. Change the under - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 13:02:03 (20 views)
      - Sorry won't solve the problem, but will keep the pressure off the blower and - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 13:03:17 (10 views)

Transmission Question... - surfbum 2008-11-06 20:43:02 (63 views)
- I have an '01 sport... - Shled 2008-11-06 23:02:32 (42 views)
- Re: Transmission Question... - Claudio 2008-11-06 22:40:04 (29 views)
- Sounds like it could be the valve body which easy to remove then have a pro- - bmw635 2008-11-06 20:51:57 (20 views)

OT: Even Batman is down sizing. :-P (url) - cogic740 2008-11-06 16:03:20 (64 views)
- Catwoman....mmmreeeooowwwwwwwwww........... (nt) - IBHenry® 2008-11-06 21:48:49 (4 views)

OT: Iposted a political funny in the Lounge (url) - sdmike 2008-11-06 19:43:05 (38 views)

rims/wheels what is too big? - scdunk45 2008-11-05 18:50:11 (28 views)
- 20s' max, 19'' perfect but tires TOOO Expensive, 18'' are the way IMHO. - bghark 2008-11-06 19:13:03 (12 views)
- Hasn't someone curbed their 20's in the car wash? And some people had trouble - Wiggi 2008-11-06 11:44:30 (12 views)
  - Any halfway descent car wash has nylon guards on the rali that make rim damage - bghark 2008-11-06 19:15:17 (5 views)
  - You've seen my 20- no problem. (pic) - bmw635 2008-11-06 18:18:42 (55 views)
  - my car is lowered with Eibach springs - paprmkr 2008-11-06 17:53:33 (7 views)
- Re: rims/wheels what is too big? - paprmkr 2008-11-06 11:40:08 (15 views)
- I do not know what is too big from a fitment standpoint, but ride and handling - jhanerhoff 2008-11-05 19:04:13 (18 views)
- 20's for E38, I've seen 22's but they are a bit much...IMHO (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-05 18:59:54 (21 views)
  - +1 - bsnedeker 2008-11-06 17:56:31 (6 views)

Did tranny fluid change, now car won't move and TMFS error - m5james 2008-11-06 18:12:06 (57 views)
- 5 and a bit Quarts seems right if - JeffChia 2008-11-06 18:45:21 (22 views)
  - Re: 5 and a bit Quarts seems right if - m5james 2008-11-06 18:51:14 (28 views)
    - How about the electrical plug at the rear? - JeffChia 2008-11-06 18:58:27 (21 views)
      - Re: How about the electrical plug at the rear? - m5james 2008-11-06 19:03:56 (18 views)

Has anyone tried rotating the staggared... - jgbkab 2008-11-06 12:06:47 (23 views)
- I do it every 3k or so, swap L front to R front and same on rears (nt) - Blue740i 2008-11-06 12:32:26 (10 views)
  - Re: I do it every 3k or so, swap L front to R front and same on rears - Connery 2008-11-06 12:39:42 (14 views)
    - Re: I do it every 3k or so, swap L front to R front and same on rears - jgbkab 2008-11-06 13:09:07 (11 views)
- I did it on M-Pars - 740ilDuke 2008-11-06 12:25:47 (11 views)
- Only if you dont have directional thread you can do that, look for an arrow - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:09:11 (11 views)
  - Actually they don't recommend changing the direction on any radial biased tire. - TxDarth 2008-11-06 18:33:48 (6 views)
  - well, you can, but it's not recommended and looks goofy :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 12:27:01 (7 views)
    - Untill you drive in the rain that is, now that would be fun ;-) (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:41:05 (4 views)

Does anyone fix the MID pixels? BMW of NA won't - scdunk45 2008-11-06 11:21:39 (32 views)
- That is probably because the MID doesn't show as much critical - Wiggi 2008-11-06 12:08:40 (46 views)
  - I hear you. In Ireland they would just laugh as they hand you the bill.... (nt) - RobinK 2008-11-06 14:17:08 (10 views)
    - They know you can't go anywhere else because you're trapped on an island ;-) - Wiggi 2008-11-06 15:56:39 (11 views)
- yes, visionbmw has fixed his MID pixels and wrote it up. Do a search (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 11:36:03 (12 views)
  - +1. I did it per his instructions but it is a PITA (nt) - Stu 2008-11-06 13:49:00 (10 views)
- look in E38.org for info - paprmkr 2008-11-06 11:34:01 (14 views)

Best OBD- II reader for under $200. It's my b-day. (nt) - 01sport 2008-11-05 22:04:29 (36 views)
- I have this one, and it works perfectly fine. It got 4 1/2 start (url) - sdmike 2008-11-05 22:09:26 (77 views)
  - Mike - does it also show the BMW type codes like a Peake can? (nt) - sealbeach740 2008-11-05 23:55:40 (16 views)
    - How many BMW type codes are there. Perhaps the Peake is the better bet. (nt) - 01sport 2008-11-06 14:34:50 (8 views)
    - No, these are standard OBDII that shows the Pxxxx code but it will - bmw635 2008-11-06 00:12:08 (15 views)
  - That's the best I've seen for $60 reader. (nt) - bmw635 2008-11-05 23:07:11 (4 views)
  - Can you reset CELs with yours? (nt) - 01sport 2008-11-05 22:23:46 (7 views)
    - yep...there is a reset button (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-05 22:29:25 (6 views)
  - Looks like the one at Autozone - Shled 2008-11-05 22:23:01 (41 views)
  - That looks cool. Has 5 digit read out. (nt) - 01sport 2008-11-05 22:17:12 (4 views)
  - or 'stars', if you're not a doofus :/ (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-05 22:15:53 (6 views)
    - I am doofus, 'cause I knew what was meant ;-) (nt) - Shled 2008-11-05 22:27:13 (4 views)
- I'm not sure there's much difference between a $40 unit and a $200 unit - sdmike 2008-11-05 22:07:23 (11 views)

Individualized seat/mirror adjustments based on key remote - Connery 2008-11-06 12:59:19 (35 views)
- none of the above. When you lock the doors with the key fob... - sdmike 2008-11-06 13:00:46 (20 views)
  - er...nice grammar, Mike. Let me try again - sdmike 2008-11-06 13:03:16 (21 views)
    - er...not to worry man..dyslexics are teople poo............;o) (nt) - beechy 2008-11-06 13:41:06 (10 views)
      - dyslexics of the world untie! (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 14:03:17 (9 views)
    - Haha! Mike, you're the only one I know who calls the Grammar Police on himself! (nt) - Tim G in Central NJ 2008-11-06 13:40:02 (10 views)
    - Re: er...nice grammar, Mike. Let me try again - Connery 2008-11-06 13:26:48 (12 views)
      - yep! Use your own key :) (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 14:01:07 (8 views)

E38/M73 750 - Chip change or re-programme? - adrianw 2008-11-06 13:36:50 (22 views)
- 97 is Eprom and you need 2! be carefull bcs you also need to recode the EML (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 13:38:21 (14 views)

general control module - zolten 2008-11-05 18:54:58 (21 views)
- E38s have TWO different type keys...you gave NO car info (model &year?) plus - Q 2008-11-06 13:29:12 (13 views)
- when my doors did not work then the car would not start - paprmkr 2008-11-06 11:37:52 (8 views)
- Dead battery in remote? Bad elect in remote? I don't think the GM has anything - bmw635 2008-11-06 00:28:43 (19 views)

Resetting the adaptive memory transmission. Hold down gas pedal? - Ed 2008-11-06 00:13:43 (49 views)
- Ed, the procedure you describe will not reset your tranny...its just a trick to (pic) - Q 2008-11-06 11:36:19 (161 views)
  - Re: Ed, the procedure you describe will not reset your tranny...its just a trick to - Connery 2008-11-06 12:04:57 (37 views)
    - Yes...with your foot. 8-) - Q 2008-11-06 13:02:47 (35 views)
- I know you can do that by removing the battery and taping the -&+ together - Lyonsden1980 2008-11-06 01:21:24 (27 views)

Window roll up and down thru remote progress - sixlove 2008-11-06 11:42:38 (20 views)
- That option has nothing to do with the key! It's in your IKE and LKM it's coded - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 11:46:57 (9 views)
  - Re: That option has nothing to do with the key! It's in your IKE and LKM it's coded - sixlove 2008-11-06 12:32:03 (7 views)
    - LKM= light controll module, IKE= instument cluster module (nt) - Edwin™ 2008-11-06 12:46:56 (6 views)

On my way home from work tonight (Wed 11/5)... - mdude 2008-11-05 23:26:53 (47 views)
- He may have clubbed you and taken your radiator!! - 740ilDuke 2008-11-06 12:40:43 (9 views)

Assistance Request - 740isport 2008-11-05 18:06:27 (91 views)
- Does The AC Work? - David 2008-11-05 20:09:16 (13 views)
  - Yes it does and - 740isport 2008-11-06 10:47:05 (11 views)
- Re: Assistance Request - 740isport 2008-11-05 19:23:09 (21 views)
  - yes, the pulse generators are the speed sensors. Check for frayed wiring (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-06 01:47:49 (14 views)
  - Yes, wheel spin sensor is ABS and speed sensor: it detects non- - bmw635 2008-11-06 00:22:59 (28 views)
    - Code? How would I check for a code? - 740isport 2008-11-06 10:48:43 (16 views)
  - If replacing the wheel sensors does not solve your issues - hypercritic 2008-11-05 19:32:57 (23 views)
    - If it is the DSC/ABS module - 740isport 2008-11-06 11:59:08 (17 views)

O.T. Anyone ever buy a spare battery for the Wen 4020? - 750iL96erBill 2008-11-06 10:10:35 (5 views)
- Try Batteries Plus...... (nt) - TxDarth 2008-11-06 10:49:56 (1 views)

Hot Start Stalling...fuel? MAF? - nesseld 2008-11-05 21:17:01 (40 views)
- I had posted about this exact issue a couple of weeks ago. Consensus was CPS. - JerrytheK 2008-11-05 23:27:40 (20 views)
- Re: go to the search button at the top, and search CAM SHAFT SENSOR (nt) - hottubphil 2008-11-05 21:53:51 (19 views)
  - Camshaft Sensor self install? - nesseld 2008-11-05 22:31:34 (35 views)
    - Yes, fairly easy. Have to remove the top engine shroud. I also had to remove - JerrytheK 2008-11-06 10:30:19 (20 views)
    - Re: I heard it is, but have not done it personally (nt) - hottubphil 2008-11-06 08:16:42 (9 views)
    - yes...it's a straightforward, fast job. Look up CPS, or camshaft position sensor (nt) - sdmike 2008-11-05 22:34:21 (16 views)
      - No codes thrown on this - nesseld 2008-11-05 22:36:54 (11 views)
        
        Since the CEL cameon the code is still stored in memory- get an OBDII reader - bmw635 2008-11-05 23:05:24 (5 views)
- Re: My scenario was similar, I replaced the CAM shaft sensor I believe....... - hottubphil 2008-11-05 21:51:15 (20 views)

Congrats to davidc for saving Kentucky! (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-11-06 01:04:56 (8 views)

Wheel Differences? - hottubphil 2008-11-05 18:05:41 (32 views)
- Sweet! another minnesota member.....Whats up : ) (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-05 18:40:07 (8 views)
  - Not much my man, I am runnin in the snow!!LOL!! I gotta bust down to - hottubphil 2008-11-05 20:47:15 (5 views)
    - Stop by anytime man. E38's are always welcome here : ) (nt) - Lexicon 740iL 2008-11-05 21:41:49 (9 views)
      - Re: Wish my e38 looked like yours!! I'll have to bring my truck!! (nt) - hottubphil 2008-11-05 21:44:32 (7 views)
- See this from master Q... (url) - bugs1357 2008-11-05 18:17:51 (23 views)

Specifcally this set for my 740? - hottubphil 2008-11-05 18:07:05 (34 views)
- No. See your other post for wheel/tire size info (nt) - bugs1357 2008-11-05 18:18:34 (13 views)