The 5 Series E39 Forum

E39 Windshield Replacement? - blacknwhite 2006-12-08 07:02:50 (593 views)
- Follow Up: E39 Windshield Replacement? - blacknwhite 2007-03-28 20:45:54 (303 views)
- If you look at your windshield rear-view mirror mount bracket, you'll - JerrytheK 2007-01-21 21:54:36 (256 views)
- Aftermarket windshield should be okay - M.Wong 2006-12-08 09:34:29 (559 views)
  - Re: Aftermarket windshield should be okay - michaeldubose1 2006-12-10 13:36:04 (311 views)
  - Re: Aftermarket windshield should be okay - michaeldubose1 2006-12-10 02:00:46 (273 views)
  - Re: Aftermarket windshield should be okay - blacknwhite 2006-12-10 01:33:18 (371 views)

Engine mount replacement - Anyone? - bosoxfan 2006-12-14 12:06:09 (370 views)
- Re: Engine mount replacement - Anyone? - hoosyerdaddy 2007-01-15 16:53:02 (230 views)
- Re: Engine mount replacement - Anyone? - ifixm 2006-12-15 16:43:10 (353 views)
  - Re: Engine mount replacement - Anyone? - bosoxfan 2006-12-19 13:15:09 (250 views)
    - Re: Engine mount replacement - Anyone? (url) - scott4991 2007-01-15 16:39:20 (250 views)

pirelli vs. falken - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-28 01:01:36 (513 views)
- Re: pirelli vs. falken - dieterh 2006-12-30 00:26:33 (323 views)
- it's over!!! - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-29 22:42:49 (424 views)
  - Should have gone AVONS!! (nt) - bimmer5michael 2006-12-23 09:39:15 (299 views)
- Re: pirelli vs. falken - Roderick 2006-11-28 09:07:17 (294 views)
  - Re: pirelli vs. falken - banderson 2006-12-01 18:32:01 (338 views)
- Re: pirelli vs. falken - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-28 01:06:59 (304 views)
  - Re: pirelli vs. falken (url) - sanders 2006-11-28 14:23:25 (355 views)
    - clearance - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-29 02:17:24 (390 views)
      - Re: clearance - sanders 2006-11-29 19:16:14 (280 views)
        
        Re: clearance - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-30 01:35:08 (214 views)
        
        Mine's standard ride height for a non-sport. While I've - sanders 2006-11-30 14:28:07 (289 views)
      - Re: clearance - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-29 03:21:07 (344 views)
    - Re: pirelli vs. falken - sanders 2006-11-28 14:33:15 (236 views)
  - I don't have much to say - M.Wong 2006-11-28 03:02:42 (334 views)

Received my Valentine One today - SERIES 5 2006-11-08 15:31:56 (415 views)
- Been using V1 w/ stealth since '98 and it's save me... - maoli 2006-12-28 03:03:57 (175 views)
- Re: Valentine One - zerodfx 2006-11-16 14:47:41 (340 views)
- I use the Escort Vr1 Laser Jammer - Johntee540 2006-11-11 13:35:27 (380 views)
  - Re: I use the Escort Vr1 Laser Jammer - rolandojohn 2006-12-14 16:44:38 (176 views)
  - Where can I get Stealth One? - SERIES 5 2006-11-12 17:42:35 (275 views)

530 vs 528 - shadowstealth5 2006-12-10 23:55:25 (645 views)
- Re: 530 vs 528 - banderson 2006-12-13 20:15:44 (462 views)
  - Re: 530 vs 528 (url) - M.Wong 2006-12-15 20:15:59 (493 views)
- I have 98 528i 5speed - CNN-090 2006-12-11 10:18:05 (400 views)
- Re: 530 vs 528 - jimcash 2006-12-11 09:48:01 (561 views)
  - Don't ignore the 525i and especially the 540i... - blitzlinger 2006-12-13 21:15:09 (526 views)
    - Re: Don't ignore the 525i and especially the 540i... - nate 2006-12-14 19:28:08 (496 views)
      - 100K miles is just getting broken in! (pic) - M.Wong 2006-12-15 20:19:12 (599 views)
      - Re: Don't ignore the 525i and especially the 540i... - jimcash 2006-12-15 08:47:33 (382 views)
        
        Re: Don't ignore the 525i and especially the 540i... - jim528i 2006-12-25 09:58:48 (391 views)
      - Eh? Who said it was good only for 100k? Naw... - blitzlinger 2006-12-14 22:36:37 (435 views)
        
        Re: Eh? Who said it was good only for 100k? Naw... - banderson 2006-12-19 22:12:39 (399 views)
        
        Heh.. I have the Montana Leather (Std. on a 540i), it is a world of difference! (nt) - blitzlinger 2006-12-21 01:29:08 (386 views)
        About the seats - 750il540it 2006-12-20 23:43:44 (354 views)
        
        No power lumbar? Your 540i should have one and it helps a bit too... (nt) - blitzlinger 2006-12-21 01:30:12 (299 views)

Angel eye headlight adjuster replacement procedure (url) - catboy 2006-12-14 08:52:57 (811 views)
- How do you know if they're broken? - byrdman 2006-12-19 16:41:07 (305 views)
- Follow link for a US supplier --> (url) - mhf 2006-12-15 20:02:02 (364 views)
- I converted it to a PDF for you. (url) - davidc 2006-12-15 00:21:12 (380 views)

Test drove a 335i 6-speed sedan today, wow - SERIES 5 2006-11-20 14:39:28 (621 views)
- Re: Test drove a 335i 6-speed sedan today, wow - scottjackson 2006-12-12 19:25:51 (298 views)
  - Ford engine in a BMW? Yech... - blitzlinger 2006-12-13 21:24:48 (273 views)
    - Re: Ford engine in a BMW? Yech... - scottjackson 2006-12-14 01:42:50 (226 views)
    - Re: Ford engine in a BMW? Yech... - scottjackson 2006-12-14 00:12:31 (300 views)
      - Ah, the M90... older 6er? Nice... - blitzlinger 2006-12-14 01:48:24 (226 views)
        
        Re: Ah, the M90... older 6er? Nice... - scottjackson 2006-12-14 02:05:49 (254 views)
- I would not trade my 540i for a 335i... - blitzlinger 2006-11-20 21:02:03 (460 views)
  - Neither would I, but... - SERIES 5 2006-11-20 22:55:14 (393 views)
    - Yep, and speaking of twin-turbos and 5-Series: they have those in Europe... - blitzlinger 2006-11-21 01:33:54 (409 views)
      - Fren in UK has one..... - bolkow105 2006-11-29 22:22:10 (329 views)
        
        Ah, I was talking about the 535D M-Sport version... performance tuned. (nt) - blitzlinger 2006-11-30 19:25:01 (334 views)

Issue reattaching rear door panel with sunshade - newbiemike 2006-12-13 11:27:10 (325 views)

BMW center caps for MILLE MIGLIA wheels - mishazoya 2006-12-12 02:55:16 (431 views)

1999 E39 steering column vibrates - whiteprimer 2006-11-22 08:55:22 (392 views)
- Agree with Jim...he helped me with this not too long ago. - bosoxfan 2006-12-11 17:20:05 (265 views)
- Re: 1999 E39 steering column vibrates - jimcash 2006-11-22 09:46:51 (401 views)
  - Re: 1999 E39 steering column vibrates - whiteprimer 2006-12-11 09:19:19 (243 views)
    - Re: 1999 E39 steering column vibrates - djfactor 2006-12-11 19:48:10 (208 views)
    - Re: 1999 E39 steering column vibrates - jimcash 2006-12-11 09:24:41 (197 views)

rear tire 275/35R18 - michaeldubose1 2006-11-28 19:59:25 (392 views)
- Re: rear tire 275/35R18 - hoosyerdaddy 2006-12-10 21:32:17 (376 views)
  - Re: rear tire 275/35R18 - michaeldubose1 2006-12-10 21:47:56 (222 views)
    - Re: rear tire 275/35R18 - hoosyerdaddy 2006-12-10 23:22:16 (315 views)
      - Re: rear tire 275/35R18 - michaeldubose1 2006-12-10 23:58:24 (175 views)
- Re: rear tire 275/35R18 (pic) - michaeldubose1 2006-12-10 14:15:12 (501 views)
- Re: rear tire 275/35R18 (UPDATE) - michaeldubose1 2006-12-02 22:32:55 (323 views)
- Depends on wheel size. Manual states... - kiwijochen 2006-11-29 01:30:30 (369 views)

Question on e39 Sports Package - m6ermike 2006-11-29 17:31:52 (536 views)
- Thanks for the responses.... - m6ermike 2006-12-09 17:39:24 (356 views)
- more info on sport package - pablo 2006-12-06 13:08:35 (383 views)
- Both cars had sport seats and 17" wheels. (nt) - m6ermike 2006-11-29 21:48:34 (427 views)
- Re: Question on e39 Sports Package - SRFast 2006-11-29 21:13:25 (393 views)
- They should both have the 3 spoke wheel - Roderick 2006-11-29 17:51:36 (424 views)

2000 528i idle problem - baw 2006-12-07 09:20:50 (439 views)
- Re: 2000 528i idle problem - jimcash 2006-12-07 09:57:48 (406 views)
  - Re: 2000 528i idle problem - zack 2006-12-08 22:48:57 (315 views)
    - Re: 2000 528i idle problem - jimcash 2006-12-09 15:47:38 (284 views)

Hard Power steering - zack 2006-12-04 20:42:03 (407 views)
- Re: Hard Power steering - More info? - bosoxfan 2006-12-06 10:02:55 (468 views)
  - Re: Hard Power steering - More info? - zack 2006-12-08 22:54:07 (288 views)
    - Re: Hard Power steering - More info? - bosoxfan 2006-12-09 07:42:48 (374 views)
- Re: Hard Power steering - sanders 2006-12-05 00:35:05 (446 views)
  - Re: Hard Power steering - zack 2006-12-05 13:29:46 (285 views)
    - Re: Hard Power steering - scbimmer 2006-12-05 15:27:26 (281 views)

High mileage for E39 540i? - wg 2006-12-08 02:32:13 (520 views)
- I wouldn't say 137k miles is that high - SERIES 5 2006-12-08 12:55:00 (510 views)
  - Re: I wouldn't say 137k miles is that high - wg 2006-12-09 00:11:33 (397 views)

Intensive cleaning resevoir - seitz729 2006-11-29 03:12:13 (376 views)
- Great car,I have a 00 528i Sport/Pre?Nav - dilldh 2006-12-08 06:28:14 (294 views)
- You can use whatever you like - kiwijochen 2006-12-06 03:38:15 (290 views)
- Yes, they sell an Intensive cleaning solution, but I use normal washer fluid. (nt) - bosoxfan 2006-11-29 14:12:27 (335 views)

Finally. Here it is... (pic) - hoosyerdaddy 2006-12-06 12:34:41 (728 views)
- Looking good - worth the wait (nt) - Roderick 2006-12-07 23:58:47 (262 views)
- You might want to consider using cardboard to mask off the paint... - mermar 2006-12-07 21:35:00 (252 views)
  - Re: You might want to consider using cardboard to mask off the paint... - hoosyerdaddy 2006-12-07 22:24:58 (205 views)
    - Yes, I meant the tire stuff- not paint..hehe - mermar 2006-12-07 22:47:57 (243 views)
      - Re: Yes, I meant the tire stuff- not paint..hehe - hoosyerdaddy 2006-12-08 00:29:16 (222 views)
- Looks great! (nt) - SERIES 5 2006-12-07 11:00:53 (245 views)

service engine - pablo 2006-12-05 20:23:53 (437 views)
- the light is out! - pablo 2006-12-07 11:11:28 (293 views)
  - It could have been the gas cap - SERIES 5 2006-12-07 14:39:29 (346 views)
  - Re: the light is out! - jimcash 2006-12-07 14:37:57 (449 views)
    - Jim you beat me by a minute! - SERIES 5 2006-12-07 14:41:02 (256 views)
- Re: service engine - jimcash 2006-12-05 22:00:00 (312 views)
- Impossible to know what's wrong without reading error codes (url) - SERIES 5 2006-12-05 21:46:43 (441 views)

Parts anyone???? - glen2 2006-11-25 17:19:20 (328 views)
- Re: Parts anyone???? - rtwtravel 2006-12-07 01:35:10 (371 views)
- Where are you located? If in CT drop me an e-mail. (nt) - doni01 2006-11-27 18:11:55 (264 views)
  - Re: Where are you located? If in CT drop me an e-mail. - Glen 2 2006-11-30 19:48:31 (383 views)

BRAKE illuminated on dash - m5james 2006-12-02 19:34:13 (503 views)
- Re: BRAKE illuminated on dash - jimcash 2006-12-03 09:43:16 (288 views)
  - Re: BRAKE illuminated on dash - m5james 2006-12-05 00:55:06 (273 views)

1998 528i Exterior Door Handle - mwilbur 2006-12-02 11:33:06 (404 views)
- Re: 1998 528i Exterior Door Handle - mishazoya 2006-12-03 12:00:36 (385 views)
- You need to reach the connecting point inside the door - M.Wong 2006-12-02 21:33:41 (363 views)
  - Mark, for 'future needs' - bosoxfan 2006-12-03 08:25:10 (340 views)
    - BMW says a special tool is needed - M.Wong 2006-12-03 12:53:31 (381 views)
- Re: 1998 528i Exterior Door Handle - bosoxfan 2006-12-02 13:45:15 (369 views)
  - Re: 1998 528i Exterior Door Handle - mwilbur 2006-12-02 18:10:24 (308 views)

Any 'Easy' way to clean headlights (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-25 22:52:05 (883 views)
- Sorry, but, I don't think you have any other choice - sanders 2006-11-26 00:24:49 (352 views)
  - Hi Saunders, couple Q's - CNN-090 2006-11-26 01:56:31 (352 views)
    - Re: Hi Saunders, couple Q's - jimcash 2006-11-26 15:51:59 (389 views)
      - Re: Hi Saunders, couple Q's - sanders 2006-11-28 14:30:39 (276 views)
        
        What did you pay for each lens cover? - CNN-090 2006-11-28 14:51:26 (290 views)
        
        I didn't buy from this site, but, the price is pretty good. (url) - sanders 2006-11-30 00:31:54 (365 views)
        Re: What did you pay for each lens cover? - sanders 2006-11-28 16:26:09 (324 views)
      - Thanks Jim, Found the reference by 'VietSB' (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-27 14:02:13 (312 views)
      - Thanks Jim, funny you mentioned adjusting HL, it came up on bimmerfest! (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-26 23:05:02 (346 views)

Instrument Cluster - nate 2006-11-15 19:44:23 (615 views)
- Good To Know... - bolkow105 2006-11-29 21:50:19 (367 views)
- There's instruction on how to get BMWNA replace the cluster under - bmw635 2006-11-22 18:37:56 (463 views)
- Check BMWUSA, you may be covered (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-16 16:38:30 (519 views)
- Very, very common problem - SERIES 5 2006-11-15 20:46:54 (541 views)
  - Actually they don't 'burn out' - kiwijochen 2006-11-17 17:53:26 (481 views)
    - Re: Actually they don't 'burn out' - nate 2006-11-19 20:12:01 (429 views)
      - I diassembled it myself until I had to remove the gauge needles... - kiwijochen 2006-11-23 13:59:55 (535 views)
    - Agreed, several of my fellow BMW folks fixed it themselves by... - blitzlinger 2006-11-18 19:53:10 (521 views)
      - Re: Agreed, several of my fellow BMW folks fixed it themselves by... - nate 2006-11-19 19:48:21 (444 views)
        
        It should have been fast and easy. I've watched few of my friends do it and... - blitzlinger 2006-11-23 15:26:56 (486 views)
      - So is the dealer full of it? (other reasons aside) - SERIES 5 2006-11-19 11:43:44 (359 views)
        
        Yes, and so is BMWNA to a degree. (nt) - bolkow105 2006-11-29 22:11:24 (363 views)
        No, they do replace the whole unit... call it lazy and easy for them. (nt) - blitzlinger 2006-11-19 13:00:32 (310 views)

Changed spark plugs...minor oil leak found - SERIES 5 2006-11-26 21:10:13 (494 views)
- Re: Changed spark plugs...minor oil leak found - jimcash 2006-11-27 10:39:55 (450 views)
  - I Strongly Recommend... - bolkow105 2006-11-29 22:09:36 (396 views)
  - Thanks Jim...couple follow-up Q's - SERIES 5 2006-11-27 11:27:42 (374 views)
    - DIY Instructions are here (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-27 14:10:50 (504 views)
      - Ah yes, I remember that now - SERIES 5 2006-11-27 14:21:37 (330 views)
    - Re: Thanks Jim...couple follow-up Q's - jimcash 2006-11-27 13:56:12 (411 views)

E39 vs. E38 wheels - mishazoya 2006-11-28 15:10:32 (284 views)
- Re: E39 vs. E38 wheels - Roderick 2006-11-28 19:25:39 (292 views)

540i rough idle...please help - lnunez1 2006-11-24 14:10:59 (503 views)
- I had a 540i with similar problem - kiwijochen 2006-11-26 02:49:28 (585 views)
  - Re: I had a 540i with similar problem - lnunez1 2006-11-26 08:13:18 (341 views)
- Re: 540i rough idle...please help - jimcash 2006-11-25 12:32:33 (374 views)

Wipers acting strange--Help!!! - glen2 2006-11-11 02:58:50 (423 views)
- Re: Wipers acting strange--Help!!! - jimcash 2006-11-12 08:47:42 (294 views)
  - Thanks for the help - glen2 2006-11-12 10:13:07 (323 views)
- Re: Wipers acting strange--Help!!! - jimcash 2006-11-11 11:23:52 (330 views)
  - Re: Wipers acting strange--Help!!! - glen2 2006-11-11 13:13:58 (242 views)
    - Re: Wipers acting strange--Help!!! - glen2 2006-11-11 18:51:22 (229 views)
      - Re: Wipers acting strange--Help!!! CONCLUSION!!!!!! - glen2 2006-11-24 21:49:49 (304 views)
        
        Thanks for the feedback - jimcash 2006-11-25 12:23:47 (279 views)
        
        Re: Thanks for the feedback - glen2 2006-11-25 17:17:09 (286 views)

engine types??? please help - hadalgo 2006-11-24 23:44:12 (341 views)
- M62 is yours (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-24 23:54:52 (301 views)
  - Correct, however I think there is a minor difference between '97 models and... - blitzlinger 2006-11-25 16:21:15 (432 views)

What is this, leaking coolant? (99' 528i) (pic) - quatoquato 2006-11-11 18:08:28 (737 views)
- Read this write-up (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-13 22:42:57 (559 views)
  - Re: Read this write-up - quatoquato 2006-11-21 19:24:26 (393 views)
- Re: What is this, leaking coolant? (99' 528i) (pic) - quatoquato 2006-11-11 19:28:40 (460 views)
  - What is this? About $6 @ your local BMW dealer. (nt) - Tucson 540i/6 2006-11-22 13:17:23 (383 views)
  - Re: What is this, leaking coolant? (99' 528i) - glen2 2006-11-11 20:11:05 (352 views)

Factory Security System - nate 2006-11-17 23:43:22 (355 views)
- What sensor is triggering the alarm? - kiwijochen 2006-11-19 13:07:47 (373 views)
  - Re: What sensor is triggering the alarm? - nate 2006-11-19 18:50:47 (321 views)
    - Re: What sensor is triggering the alarm? - kiwijochen 2006-11-22 03:09:14 (251 views)
    - Re: What sensor is triggering the alarm? - jimcash 2006-11-19 23:11:52 (328 views)
      - Re: What sensor is triggering the alarm? - nate 2006-11-20 12:13:15 (261 views)
        
        Re: What sensor is triggering the alarm? - jimcash 2006-11-20 23:05:22 (251 views)

Help needed ASAP: car lost all power - SERIES 5 2006-11-21 14:12:12 (433 views)
- Sometimes it's the simplest things... - SERIES 5 2006-11-21 15:29:16 (366 views)
  - By the way, my car was at the dealer for service yesterday - SERIES 5 2006-11-21 16:18:40 (303 views)
- Did you check the battery terminals themselves? - CNN-090 2006-11-21 15:23:31 (340 views)
- Re: Help needed ASAP: car lost all power - djfactor 2006-11-21 14:34:04 (395 views)

Hinky upgraded radio - levi 2006-11-11 01:52:26 (408 views)
- Is it just the radio? Or does it happen with CDs as well? - joel 2006-11-19 14:19:55 (299 views)
- Have you had the car coded for the nav system? (nt) - kiwijochen 2006-11-19 13:09:31 (303 views)
- Fried radio or Nav control module? What Nav unit you have? (nt) - blitzlinger 2006-11-12 11:43:51 (291 views)
  - Re: Fried radio or Nav control module? What Nav unit you have? - levi 2006-11-15 16:30:33 (255 views)

2003 530i tire wear! - topaz60 2006-11-09 13:49:57 (538 views)
- Re: 2003 530i tire wear! - TomM 2006-11-16 23:20:12 (306 views)
  - Re: 2003 530i tire wear! (url) - TomM 2006-11-16 23:21:31 (307 views)
  - Re: 2003 530i tire wear! (url) - TomM 2006-11-16 23:21:20 (260 views)
    - Sorry about that! (nt) - TomM 2006-11-16 23:22:27 (314 views)
- Question for other owners.... - m6ermike 2006-11-16 16:42:09 (324 views)
  - Re: Question for other owners.... - jimcash 2006-11-16 18:01:14 (305 views)
- Re: 2003 530i tire wear! - lnunez1 2006-11-09 14:10:15 (337 views)
  - Re: 2003 530i tire wear! - topaz60 2006-11-09 19:16:18 (249 views)

I have a friend who is looking to purchase a e39 wagon, does anyone here own one - Blue740i 2006-11-16 12:24:42 (360 views)
- Had one for 4 years.... - m6ermike 2006-11-16 16:34:16 (329 views)

540i Rotors - scumphres 2006-11-09 11:09:11 (423 views)
- Re: 540i Rotors - Roderick 2006-11-09 22:55:28 (346 views)
  - Good advice; I second this approach. (nt) - zerodfx 2006-11-16 15:02:48 (277 views)

wabble - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-14 00:51:30 (330 views)
- nevermind - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-15 16:41:16 (271 views)
  - So you're getting an alignment too? - SERIES 5 2006-11-15 18:39:51 (325 views)
    - Re: So you're getting an alignment too? - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-15 20:57:06 (289 views)
      - Have you seen Lakeshore? - SERIES 5 2006-11-15 22:18:12 (280 views)
        
        wheel and tire size - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-16 00:29:31 (386 views)
        
        Might need to ask around (pic) - SERIES 5 2006-11-16 10:13:20 (376 views)

replica wheels - hoosyerdaddy 2006-11-15 16:45:31 (387 views)

Car doesnt switch on. Plz Help - djfactor 2006-11-09 18:46:59 (389 views)
- Re: Car doesnt switch on. Plz Help - jimcash 2006-11-12 15:42:27 (299 views)
- Run a scan and see if any code comes up (url) - CNN-090 2006-11-10 09:52:39 (348 views)
- Re: Car doesnt switch on. Plz Help - lnunez1 2006-11-09 19:36:00 (316 views)
  - Re: Car doesnt switch on. Plz Help - djfactor 2006-11-13 17:53:14 (258 views)
  - Also check your fuel pump fuse - I had the same issue - joel 2006-11-12 19:14:50 (366 views)
  - You mentioned it 'cranked' and tried to start? Not battery... - blitzlinger 2006-11-12 11:52:06 (375 views)