The 5 Series E39 Forum

Rims - don8577 2008-01-23 13:19:14 (140 views)
- Re: Rims - polskabimmer 2008-01-23 22:54:17 (97 views)
- Re: Rims - mic0ne 2008-01-23 20:41:50 (86 views)
  - winter wheels (pic) - don8577 2008-04-23 21:41:38 (49 views)
  - Re: Rims - don8577 2008-01-24 11:24:31 (71 views)
    - Rims are sold - don8577 2008-04-28 00:02:44 (10 views)

Adding a subwoofer to DSP System - pepper1 2008-01-27 14:29:46 (225 views)
- Re: Adding a subwoofer to DSP System - jetpilot10 2008-03-24 15:58:42 (75 views)
- Re: Adding a subwoofer to DSP System (url) - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-30 15:54:20 (185 views)
- Re: Adding a subwoofer to DSP System - Rodney/ltwacko 2008-01-30 15:10:56 (138 views)

does anyone know if an e39 m5 bumper will fit perfect with an e39 528i? - mic0ne 2008-01-09 20:46:03 (161 views)
- Is this what you were looking at?? (url) - suzeeeque 2008-03-09 16:41:47 (61 views)
- It will fit, but with much work & parts - rick540 2008-01-10 12:48:18 (147 views)
- e39 m5 bumper fit (url) - M.Wong 2008-01-10 00:09:18 (198 views)
  - Re: e39 m5 bumper fit - mic0ne 2008-01-12 17:20:19 (94 views)

anti flash license cover - malachi 2008-01-28 01:18:16 (179 views)
- Spray: Yes for analog cameras, no for digital - rlomba8204 2008-02-11 15:57:06 (91 views)
- Can't say about covers, but the reflective paint works very well. (pic) (url) - davidc 2008-01-28 23:23:14 (347 views)
  - Re: Can't say about covers, but the reflective paint works very well. - kenh 2008-02-11 13:27:37 (100 views)
- Re: anti flash license cover - kenh 2008-01-28 12:59:37 (131 views)
  - Re: anti flash license cover - malachi 2008-01-28 13:04:14 (104 views)
    - Super cameras - rick540 2008-02-01 10:35:15 (92 views)
      - Re: Super cameras - quatoquato 2008-02-10 13:21:31 (74 views)
        
        Steel Vs Plastic plates - rick540 2008-02-10 17:46:39 (75 views)

3.15 diff to 3.45 diff upgrade. Coding needed? - visionbmw7 2008-02-02 15:05:26 (115 views)
- Hello Cliff, I just installed a 3.46 LSD from Jim Blanton of Performance Gearing (url) - JL 2008-02-09 12:24:02 (171 views)
  - Clarification, the LSD was installed in an '01 E38 auto w/4.4L V8 engine (nt) - JL 2008-02-09 12:25:01 (89 views)

Here's my video writeup on Angel Eye install. (url) - visionbmw7 2008-01-30 23:47:35 (412 views)
- Nice video... - bosoxfan 2008-02-03 14:46:10 (92 views)
- Thanks for posting this... - suzeeeque 2008-01-31 15:25:39 (94 views)
  - Does anyone have these? (pic) - suzeeeque 2008-02-08 19:16:49 (199 views)
  - Well it all comes down to cost. I got the AE's from the Group Buy. - visionbmw7 2008-02-01 00:26:56 (94 views)

EGR valve - aa1 2008-02-03 13:53:45 (137 views)
- 6-cylinder or 8-cylinder? (nt) - davidc 2008-02-08 17:02:51 (121 views)

e39 no start...any info appreciated - kmxrecon 2008-01-07 22:21:13 (169 views)
- Re: e39 no start...any info appreciated - arucano 2008-01-09 19:22:16 (121 views)
  - Re: e39 no start...any info appreciated - suzeeeque 2008-02-05 12:31:06 (87 views)
    - Re: e39 no start...any info appreciated - jimcash 2008-02-06 07:51:24 (85 views)
      - Re: e39 no start...any info appreciated - suzeeeque 2008-02-06 09:35:03 (87 views)

Oil pan gasket replacement on 97 540iA - ibimmer 2008-02-02 02:19:44 (122 views)
- Good questions - kfister 2008-02-06 04:00:05 (89 views)

MAF problems - aa1 2008-02-03 13:50:41 (161 views)
- Re: MAF problems - rick540 2008-02-03 23:23:10 (126 views)
  - Re: MAF problems - aa1 2008-02-04 12:46:22 (103 views)

i have a speedometer and abs light problem - gw65 2008-02-02 17:37:31 (174 views)
- Re: i have a speedometer and abs light problem - jimcash 2008-02-03 12:49:07 (165 views)
- Change the capacitors. - rick540 2008-02-03 04:43:23 (131 views)
  - Correction, capacitors are for the E34 - rick540 2008-02-03 04:45:58 (114 views)

ac/heater fan doesnt work properly - gw65 2008-02-02 17:40:22 (151 views)
- Re: ac/heater fan doesnt work properly - trevorss 2008-02-02 19:58:55 (152 views)
  - Yes, the final stage resistor pack (url) - M.Wong 2008-02-03 03:02:06 (177 views)

Any M5 guys here? See my question down below. (nt) - Roy In GA 2008-01-31 22:31:25 (127 views)
- Re: Any M5 guys here? See my question down below. - slussm5 2008-02-01 02:44:24 (94 views)
- Roy, I'll chk mine when I get off work in 20 min. I'll take pics. - visionbmw7 2008-02-01 00:35:05 (75 views)
  - Here they are. Mine are cruise buttons but same spot for tire pressure button. (pic) - visionbmw7 2008-02-01 02:52:22 (161 views)
    - Thanks Cliff. I started to buy a switch and then stopped as I thought - Roy In GA 2008-02-02 17:31:11 (72 views)

RIMS PICS - don8577 2008-01-27 21:33:05 (317 views)
- Re: RIMS PICS (pic) - don8577 2008-01-27 21:49:11 (475 views)
  - Re: RIMS PICS - don8577 2008-01-28 15:58:19 (149 views)
  - Re: RIMS PICS - adrenalin540 2008-01-28 07:04:20 (124 views)
    - Re: RIMS PICS - don8577 2008-01-28 15:59:27 (138 views)
      - Re: RIMS PICS - adrenalin540 2008-01-30 08:11:36 (152 views)
        
        Rims are sold - don8577 2008-02-02 09:34:03 (112 views)

I am a current owner of a 01 E38 and want an E39 M5, any suggestions? (nt) - ctbmw1 2008-02-01 16:09:05 (95 views)
- Yes. Sell the E38 and buy the M5 ;-) (nt) - kiwijochen 2008-02-02 01:14:37 (87 views)

spark plug? - mic0ne 2008-02-01 03:18:22 (139 views)
- Re: spark plug? - jimcash 2008-02-01 10:51:35 (113 views)
  - Re: spark plug? - mic0ne 2008-02-01 15:35:57 (97 views)

Anyone else experience this oddity??? - suzeeeque 2008-01-30 16:26:05 (127 views)
- Re: Anyone else experience this oddity??? - jimcash 2008-01-31 18:46:40 (132 views)
- forgot to mention this is on 97 528i (nt) - suzeeeque 2008-01-30 16:39:55 (103 views)
  - Sounds like water valve unit (nt) - rick540 2008-02-01 10:25:44 (97 views)

had a rough idle this morning. got pretty cold overnight. dropped my kids off - torinmark 2008-01-11 16:22:09 (190 views)
- Basics first. Year, engine, miles, auto/manual??? (nt) - visionbmw7 2008-01-12 03:11:18 (130 views)
  - sorry. '00 528i sport 131k mi, steptronic, 6cyl (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-15 10:10:28 (146 views)
    - Re: sorry. '00 528i sport 131k mi, steptronic, 6cyl (url) - csmith 2008-01-15 17:27:27 (178 views)
      - Re: Rough Idle When Cold - rickenbk 2008-01-31 14:28:14 (126 views)

While driving...everything goes dead (electrically) - cpcordier-CANADA 2008-01-29 20:27:15 (141 views)
- Re: May Not Be Battery Terminal Connection - rickenbk 2008-01-31 14:19:21 (88 views)
- Might be your battery connections - karmikan 2008-01-29 21:27:51 (80 views)
  - Re: Might be your battery connections - cpcordier-CANADA 2008-01-30 12:59:10 (87 views)
    - Re: Might be your battery connections - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-30 13:40:33 (92 views)

Check Coolant Warning on '03 540i -- Need Advice - peter540i 2008-01-27 01:21:31 (209 views)
- Re: Check Coolant Warning on '03 540i -- Need Advice - jimcash 2008-01-27 19:26:00 (211 views)
- Small Update - peter540i 2008-01-27 12:24:59 (119 views)
  - Re: Small Update - ZeroDfx 2008-01-29 17:52:40 (105 views)
    - Re: Small Update - peter540i 2008-01-29 22:17:42 (129 views)
  - Re: No Visible Leakage??? - texaspaul 2008-01-27 14:42:09 (112 views)

Kleen Wheels - Anyone Used Them? - Keith in VA 2008-01-29 11:02:17 (78 views)
- Re: Kleen Wheels - M.Wong 2008-01-29 14:05:43 (91 views)

Wind Noise - Keith in VA 2008-01-26 18:15:52 (179 views)
- Re: Wind Noise - jimcash 2008-01-26 19:58:49 (189 views)
  - Checked, all 4 lift blocks missing. Thanks! (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-01-29 12:21:38 (155 views)
  - Re: Wind Noise - Keith in VA 2008-01-26 21:40:00 (167 views)
    - Re: Wind Noise - bimmerrookie 2008-01-26 22:07:13 (159 views)
      - Now I understand, thanks to both of you. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-01-27 18:32:10 (124 views)

finished ICV cleaning - zack 2008-01-21 23:27:50 (180 views)
- Re: finished ICV cleaning - poolman 2008-01-22 16:23:54 (132 views)
  - Re: finished ICV cleaning - pldodd 2008-01-26 21:59:19 (101 views)
    - Re: finished ICV cleaning - zack 2008-01-28 20:13:24 (73 views)
      - Re: finished ICV cleaning - poolman 2008-01-28 20:49:50 (116 views)

FSU Problems - Keith in VA 2008-01-18 07:13:56 (126 views)
- FSU Update - Keith in VA 2008-01-28 16:34:52 (70 views)
- More info... - Keith in VA 2008-01-20 12:23:14 (73 views)
- Re: FSU Problems - jimcash 2008-01-18 13:08:01 (100 views)
  - Thanks.... - Keith in VA 2008-01-18 13:40:20 (64 views)

DRIVER’S Seat Belt Replacement DIY (url) - CNN-090 2008-01-27 00:41:49 (128 views)

FSU replacement tip (pic) - Roderick 2008-01-20 23:43:34 (292 views)
- That display looks less enjoyable than your 100K picture did - bosoxfan 2008-01-21 21:36:19 (83 views)
  - would rather have seen that temp display than this!... (pic) - suzeeeque 2008-01-26 22:07:42 (148 views)

wheels - don8577 2008-01-04 13:07:12 (173 views)
- Re: wheels - don8577 2008-01-23 13:14:47 (86 views)
  - Re: wheels - supradupe 2008-01-26 00:34:05 (71 views)
    - Re: wheels (nt) - don8577 2008-01-26 08:14:27 (90 views)
- Stock Style 37 M-Parallels? - M.Wong 2008-01-06 13:37:55 (112 views)

DIY window shadow line after a few years - bimmerrookie 2008-01-22 11:11:27 (166 views)
- Re: DIY window shadow line after a few years - sidneyj 2008-01-24 19:21:15 (104 views)
  - Re: DIY window shadow line after a few years - sidneyj 2008-01-24 19:26:27 (89 views)
- Re: DIY window shadow line (url) - M.Wong 2008-01-22 11:20:40 (135 views)

'97 528i Factory Phone Options - Keith in VA 2008-01-22 07:24:29 (161 views)
- I took out my integrated phone (url) - Roderick 2008-01-22 21:13:35 (172 views)
  - Thanks. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-01-23 12:01:49 (80 views)
- Look In The Speialty Forums, - bolkow105 2008-01-22 20:38:46 (131 views)

Question for an M5er. Is the tire pressure monitor switch flat or curved - Roy In GA 2008-01-22 21:54:03 (75 views)

Alternator Growling - puddles 2008-01-22 12:26:44 (84 views)

Will this CD work with Nav - chuckc1402 2008-01-20 18:36:54 (92 views)
- You might ask on the NAV A/V forum, lotsa knowledge there. ---------------> (nt) - M.Wong 2008-01-21 14:10:23 (82 views)

Rattle from the instrument cluster... - jemarin 2008-01-20 00:34:36 (76 views)
- Re: Rattle from the instrument cluster... - jimcash 2008-01-21 11:23:01 (75 views)

97 528i Radiator leak? (pic) - jelliott584 2008-01-18 17:08:43 (253 views)
- Do a cooling overhaul (url) - CNN-090 2008-01-19 23:46:14 (155 views)
- Re: 97 528i Radiator leak? - jimcash 2008-01-18 19:18:12 (112 views)

Radio Issues - cfrorup 2008-01-16 16:15:12 (139 views)
- Re: Radio Issues - smoothg8r 2008-01-19 10:21:06 (88 views)
- Re: Radio Issues - jimcash 2008-01-17 10:12:19 (89 views)
  - Re: Radio Issues - cfrorup 2008-01-17 17:50:14 (90 views)
    - Re: Radio Issues - jimcash 2008-01-18 19:21:19 (88 views)

E39 540i Cooling Failure - texaspaul 2008-01-06 21:20:23 (255 views)
- Re: E39 540i Cooling Failure - jimcash 2008-01-07 11:21:27 (191 views)
  - Re: E39 540i Cooling Failure - texaspaul 2008-01-07 20:33:07 (159 views)
    - Re: E39 540i Cooling Failure - unregistered 2008-01-16 21:19:59 (123 views)
      - ReRepair Completed - texaspaul 2008-01-18 22:34:07 (123 views)

Honda M5 Wagon, anyone? (url) - thematrixz (Tan) 2008-01-18 06:31:35 (230 views)
- I thought it looked pretty damn good. (nt) - bimmerrookie 2008-01-18 16:42:06 (81 views)
- Re: Honda M5 Wagon, anyone? - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-18 09:04:40 (69 views)

Oil change?'s...sorry - adrenalin540 2008-01-17 09:06:46 (183 views)
- Yes, it's the 7 and 19 (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-01-17 09:32:12 (279 views)
  - THANKS! (nt) - adrenalin540 2008-01-17 16:18:02 (65 views)

Service Engine Soon (SES) light - yoshisbmw 2008-01-16 20:40:57 (179 views)
- Re: Service Engine Soon (SES) light - jimcash 2008-01-16 22:12:41 (159 views)
  - Re: Service Engine Soon (SES) light - yoshisbmw 2008-01-16 22:18:56 (150 views)
    - Re: Service Engine Soon (SES) light - jimcash 2008-01-17 10:09:46 (129 views)

For Sale e39 Black Nappa Leather Center Armrest - gmakishima 2008-01-16 02:31:57 (190 views)
- $68.38 to ship UPS ground to Chicago ?? (nt) - Roderick 2008-01-16 19:40:18 (72 views)
- Re: For Sale e39 Black Nappa Leather Center Armrest (url) - M.Wong 2008-01-16 16:52:13 (138 views)

coolant system question (crack found!) - ptp 2008-01-10 20:56:13 (238 views)
- Do a Cooling Overhaul (url) - CNN-090 2008-01-11 11:42:01 (200 views)
  - Re: Do a Cooling Overhaul - ptp 2008-01-11 22:10:40 (138 views)
    - Drilling thermostat (url) - CNN-090 2008-01-12 10:17:56 (175 views)
    - burping... - bootysnapper 2008-01-11 23:07:31 (109 views)
      - Re: burping... - ptp 2008-01-12 02:05:16 (101 views)
        
        probably nothing anyone would notice - bootysnapper 2008-01-13 19:22:33 (102 views)
        
        Just Google 'drilling thermostat air lock' and you will see that - CNN-090 2008-01-15 23:46:55 (114 views)
        
        Do a pressure test - rick540 2008-01-12 03:22:43 (106 views)

retro fitting heated seats.. advise - grantsmith 2008-01-13 13:19:56 (101 views)
- Re: retro fitting heated seats.. advise - jimcash 2008-01-14 16:39:41 (95 views)
- Re: retro fitting heated seats.. advise - jimcash 2008-01-14 13:14:50 (112 views)
  - Re: retro fitting heated seats.. advise - grantsmith 2008-01-14 14:15:46 (82 views)

97 528i selector switch - 1bmwark 2008-01-12 20:32:45 (96 views)
- Re: 97 528i selector switch - jimcash 2008-01-13 11:56:29 (80 views)

Electric water pump problem? - jemarin 2008-01-09 14:18:05 (136 views)
- Re: Electric water pump problem? - rick540 2008-01-12 03:27:02 (71 views)
- Here's a link to the part on RealOEM (url) - jemarin 2008-01-09 14:19:52 (113 views)

CEL light on... the elusive P1188 and P1189 mystery... - jemarin 2008-01-12 00:48:42 (175 views)

New rotors - bimmerrookie 2008-01-10 22:40:50 (125 views)
- Just did it two weeks ago. - bosoxfan 2008-01-11 15:26:11 (104 views)
- I've never done this before - Roderick 2008-01-11 09:02:27 (89 views)

front suspension knocking - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-08 23:51:43 (175 views)
- I went through and tightened everything - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-09 21:17:16 (95 views)
- Re: front suspension knocking - ZeroDfx 2008-01-09 12:14:31 (112 views)
  - Re: front suspension knocking - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-09 15:15:04 (104 views)
- or does it just need time to settle... please please please (nt) - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-09 00:07:42 (78 views)
  - I thought it might take some time - M.Wong 2008-01-09 04:05:58 (73 views)

Timing belt or Chain? - zack 2008-01-03 13:01:32 (172 views)
- Chain - not a maintenance issue. (nt) - jimcash 2008-01-03 13:26:58 (244 views)
  - ditto, relax...BMW has used an engine w/timing belt since the M20 engine in the - 325i/525i of early 90s (NT) Q 2008-01-09 15:38:29 (165 views)

Oil change now temp reads in imperial - nislandbimmer 2008-01-04 15:01:55 (133 views)
- Re: Oil change now temp reads in imperial - Roderick 2008-01-04 17:54:12 (96 views)
  - instructions are correct EXCECPT the ignition needs to come back to OFF (pic) - Q 2008-01-09 15:34:08 (124 views)

Overheating issue... Help Jim... - steveril 2008-01-08 08:41:55 (172 views)
- Re: Overheating issue... Help Jim... - steveril 2008-01-09 06:46:42 (121 views)
  - Find another mechanic!!!!!! - CNN-090 2008-01-09 10:26:40 (99 views)
- DIY Info is here (url) - CNN-090 2008-01-08 13:21:54 (168 views)
- Re: Overheating issue... Help Jim... - jimcash 2008-01-08 10:45:39 (133 views)

anyone have a blue down arrow button for the climate control system - torinmark 2008-01-08 09:57:10 (92 views)
- Re: anyone have a blue down arrow button for the climate control system - jane 2008-01-08 16:23:12 (78 views)
  - thanks jane. i'll look into it. postage might be an issue. i'm in US (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-08 16:36:14 (66 views)
- $50 seems a little high - M.Wong 2008-01-08 10:12:40 (64 views)
  - from the stealer you mean? i haven't even checked with them. Bavauto.com has (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-08 10:25:32 (68 views)
    - sorry. bavauto.com has the kit for $84.95 (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-08 10:26:02 (58 views)
      - kit for $84.95 - M.Wong 2008-01-08 13:52:01 (68 views)
        
        yeah. stinks. $84.95 for one button. maybe i'll try a junkyard or something.. (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-08 14:29:03 (61 views)
        
        I sent you an e-mail as well, with one suggestion. (nt) - M.Wong 2008-01-08 17:39:01 (68 views)
        
        yep. i got it. thanks for the help. (nt) - torinmark 2008-01-09 09:52:07 (68 views)

ICV cleaning 528 - grahambo 2008-01-03 09:52:00 (208 views)
- This may help you (url) - Roderick 2008-01-03 10:09:26 (239 views)
  - Thanks - TomM 2008-01-08 23:14:12 (71 views)
  - Re: This may help you - grahambo 2008-01-06 01:29:07 (86 views)
  - Re: This may help you - poolman 2008-01-04 11:03:49 (119 views)
    - Re: This may help you - poolman 2008-01-04 16:13:08 (76 views)

1998 528i Alternator Replacement (2-98 build date on car) - rd528i 2008-01-08 11:37:38 (147 views)
- Re: 1998 528i Alternator Replacement (2-98 build date on car) - bimmerrookie 2008-01-08 12:00:30 (109 views)

Intermittent No Start - Keith in VA 2008-01-04 09:31:31 (102 views)
- Replaced clutch contact, gonna see if that was it. - Keith in VA 2008-01-08 07:05:48 (51 views)
- Chip Sensor - Keith in VA 2008-01-07 07:09:57 (64 views)
  - Re: Chip Sensor - jimcash 2008-01-07 10:13:23 (62 views)
    - The 'O' ring is in the key cylinder? - Keith in VA 2008-01-08 07:04:45 (60 views)
- Re: Intermittent No Start - sunchaser528 2008-01-04 19:40:14 (103 views)
  - Re: Intermittent No Start - jimcash 2008-01-04 22:04:07 (96 views)
    - Re: Intermittent No Start - Keith in VA 2008-01-05 20:18:51 (69 views)
      - Re: Intermittent No Start - jimcash 2008-01-07 10:12:13 (65 views)
    - Re: Interferrence - Roderick 2008-01-05 00:05:07 (67 views)
- Re: Intermittent No Start - jimcash 2008-01-04 12:49:56 (81 views)
  - Re: Intermittent No Start - hoosyerdaddy 2008-01-06 05:18:40 (71 views)
  - I'll check tonight, thanks. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-01-04 14:27:42 (64 views)

keys no worky - mingrol 2008-01-07 16:00:15 (187 views)
- Re: keys no worky - texaspaul 2008-01-07 20:37:57 (127 views)
  - Re: keys no worky - mingrol 2008-01-07 22:31:11 (98 views)
    - Re: keys no worky - mingrol 2008-01-07 23:34:00 (134 views)
      - Re: keys no worky - mingrol 2008-01-08 00:03:31 (96 views)

Angel eyes, rear lens, PDC upgrades for e39 (pic) (url) - jane 2008-01-06 11:18:59 (372 views)
- Welcome to the board. Very nice e39 along with your mods. (nt) - hypercritic 2008-01-07 23:03:29 (104 views)