The 5 Series E39 Forum

Poll: Keep my 540i or get a M5 - dapirate 2007-09-01 00:41:49 (261 views)
- wait and get an 2001 (or newer) later on ... - wquiles 2007-10-08 09:36:29 (90 views)
- M5 has 100 more HP but is manual only - kiwijochen 2007-09-02 02:52:38 (177 views)

ABS Module Repair Info for E39 (from Volvo forum) (pic) - CNN-090 2007-09-02 15:57:37 (843 views)
- makes sense - thanks for sharing! (nt) - wquiles 2007-10-08 09:34:19 (168 views)
- I figured something like this was doable. Good post. Thanks! (nt) - Panos 2007-09-04 14:31:52 (193 views)

1998 528 Bluetooth possible???? - chunnel 2007-08-29 12:39:17 (219 views)
- I used the motorola IHF 1000 (url) - Roderick 2007-08-29 20:57:14 (234 views)
- Re: 1998 528 Bluetooth possible???? (nt) - chunnel 2007-08-29 12:42:23 (197 views)
  - Re: 1998 528 Bluetooth possible???? - glocati 2007-08-29 15:33:55 (197 views)
    - Anyone currently using this kit? Pros, cons? Would you buy again? (url) - HIGH5 2007-10-05 20:44:39 (100 views)

Anybody here had Pre Purchase Inspection @ Schomp BMW ? - eed 2007-09-04 20:14:39 (83 views)
- Re: Anybody here had Pre Purchase Inspection @ Schomp BMW ? - chris540i6 2007-09-29 23:15:46 (49 views)

LED tail lights (url) - scotterz 2007-08-15 13:52:20 (232 views)
- Group buy on BimmerForums now for OEM Hella ($319) (url) - hypercritic 2007-08-17 13:12:26 (183 views)
  - Re: Group buy on BimmerForums now for OEM Hella ($319) - bmw1989i 2007-09-25 13:36:34 (72 views)
- Several people have purchased the taillights on eBay - hypercritic 2007-08-15 16:06:54 (182 views)
  - Just recode the LCM to stop the taillight error message (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-08-18 02:27:17 (179 views)

01 540i - remote keys quit working (pic) - ssheikh 2007-09-11 22:18:30 (444 views)
- Is the fuel door latch working? - jimcash 2007-09-14 23:00:53 (165 views)
  - Re: Is the fuel door latch working? - ssheikh 2007-09-15 12:39:09 (179 views)
    - Re: Is the fuel door latch working? - jimcash 2007-09-15 20:46:01 (121 views)
- Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working - jimcash 2007-09-11 23:12:55 (187 views)
  - Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working (pic) (url) - ssheikh 2007-09-12 23:57:56 (244 views)
    - Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working - jimcash 2007-09-14 12:55:48 (135 views)
  - Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working - ssheikh 2007-09-12 00:19:08 (169 views)
    - Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working - dbm32 2007-09-16 23:10:23 (134 views)
      - Post a photo of the damaged board (nt) - kiwijochen 2007-09-17 02:32:55 (122 views)
        
        Re: Post a photo of the damaged board (pic) - dbm32 2007-09-20 23:14:23 (149 views)
        
        OK, try this... - kiwijochen 2007-09-22 10:05:00 (97 views)
        
        Re: OK, try this... - dbm32 2007-09-24 23:51:13 (94 views)
        
        Re: Post a photo of the damaged board - dbm32 2007-09-19 07:48:44 (96 views)
    - Re: 01 540i - remote keys quit working - dbm32 2007-09-16 23:09:39 (121 views)

'SERVICE ENGINE SOON' LIGHT! - mic0ne 2007-09-07 16:17:20 (338 views)
- can anyone solve this problem? - mic0ne 2007-09-08 12:41:45 (184 views)
  - Re: can anyone solve this problem? - arucano 2007-09-08 13:00:19 (197 views)
    - Re: can anyone solve this problem? - mic0ne 2007-09-08 13:46:50 (166 views)
      - Re: can anyone solve this problem? - poolman 2007-09-08 17:54:26 (194 views)
        
        poolman!!! - mic0ne 2007-09-14 17:22:41 (135 views)
        Re: can anyone solve this problem? - mic0ne 2007-09-10 17:37:43 (176 views)
        Re: can anyone solve this problem? - mic0ne 2007-09-09 04:14:00 (155 views)
        
        Re: can anyone solve this problem? - poolman 2007-09-15 17:19:46 (142 views)

Any members here in the Saint Louis area? - Ed 2007-09-10 00:30:56 (82 views)
- Re: Any members here in the Saint Louis area? - dewayne37 2007-09-12 22:52:02 (64 views)
  - Hey Wayne! When are ya movin here? - Ed 2007-09-12 22:56:09 (70 views)
    - Re: Hey Wayne! When are ya movin here? - dewayne37 2007-09-13 21:10:34 (88 views)
      - Those road locations probably help you zero right lol - Ed 2007-09-14 00:42:12 (74 views)
        
        Re: Those road locations probably help you zero right lol - dewayne37 2007-09-14 18:15:44 (78 views)
        
        Nice area. I work and work-out over there - Ed 2007-09-15 01:08:45 (73 views)

Any help please - dewayne37 2007-09-12 20:24:01 (178 views)
- I use www.bba-reman.com for my Volvo (url) - CNN-090 2007-09-14 14:41:15 (145 views)
- Re: Any help please - jimcash 2007-09-14 09:26:10 (106 views)
  - Re: Any help please - dewayne37 2007-09-14 13:20:49 (98 views)
    - Re: Any help please - cho1ce 2007-09-14 17:45:10 (99 views)
    - Re: Any help please - mic0ne 2007-09-14 13:48:06 (98 views)
      - Re: Any help please - dewayne37 2007-09-14 14:01:58 (78 views)
        
        Re: Any help please - mic0ne 2007-09-14 14:39:30 (80 views)
        
        Re: Any help please - dewayne37 2007-09-14 15:30:23 (77 views)
        
        Re: Any help please - mic0ne 2007-09-14 15:46:23 (75 views)
        
        Re: Any help please - dewayne37 2007-09-14 18:06:14 (79 views)

Radiator replacement 530I 2001 - laxheavy 2007-09-11 19:54:43 (171 views)
- Re: Radiator replacement 530I 2001 (url) - CNN-090 2007-09-11 23:08:12 (143 views)

My keys don't work - monzavifar 2007-08-29 15:25:14 (203 views)
- Re: My keys don't work - ssheikh 2007-09-11 22:39:19 (114 views)
- Did you eer get your keys to work? Build date after 9/98 - keys don't have a (pic) - Q 2007-09-05 16:58:49 (240 views)
- Re: My keys don't work - rick540 2007-08-29 19:02:29 (154 views)

Alternator Conversion? - thehef 2007-09-04 18:03:35 (181 views)
- Re: Alternator Conversion? - imola540 2007-09-05 04:52:15 (217 views)
  - Yes changing the alternator is a snap! - bimmer5michael 2007-09-11 13:39:03 (185 views)

Rattling rumbling noise on 540 - rick540 2007-09-06 12:45:51 (235 views)
- Re: Rattling rumbling noise on 540 - wfo540 2007-09-10 23:42:06 (114 views)
- LOOSE Cat Conv Shields (url) - CNN-090 2007-09-08 14:17:56 (165 views)
  - Thnks, but the car has no cats... (nt) - rick540 2007-09-08 15:03:16 (92 views)
- lOOSE caTALYTIC cONV sHIELDS? (nt) - CNN-090 2007-09-08 14:16:44 (85 views)
- Re: Rattling rumbling noise on 540 - azdgordon 2007-09-07 00:03:01 (108 views)
  - Has anyone ever has a Torque converter go bad? - rick540 2007-09-07 17:15:44 (125 views)

2002 530I 60000 Service ?? - darraa 2007-09-09 20:00:31 (142 views)
- Re: 2002 530I 60000 Service ?? - mic0ne 2007-09-10 18:58:00 (164 views)

Rain sensor problems... - ei8hty5ive 2007-09-05 17:20:22 (231 views)
- Re: Rain sensor problems... - jimcash 2007-09-05 22:18:14 (226 views)
  - Re: Rain sensor problems... - ei8hty5ive 2007-09-07 16:46:22 (138 views)
  - Also check if it's in place - M.Wong 2007-09-07 12:23:11 (137 views)

Questions re 2003 540i - azdgordon 2007-09-07 00:24:58 (130 views)
- 2003 E39 Color List (url) - M.Wong 2007-09-07 12:32:00 (168 views)

Keyless Entry - jdperformance 2007-08-23 09:11:16 (169 views)
- No, the software does not allow this - kiwijochen 2007-08-28 00:32:09 (104 views)
  - Re: No, the software does not allow this - jdperformance 2007-08-28 08:01:49 (90 views)
    - Ah. I see. - kiwijochen 2007-09-07 00:45:44 (88 views)

Looking for e39 - 6 cyl for $10k more or less; advice... - ans1956 2007-09-02 22:10:08 (180 views)
- service engine soon light! - mic0ne 2007-09-06 16:27:09 (193 views)
  - Are you selling your 528i? - ans1956 2007-09-06 20:23:30 (126 views)
    - Re: Are you selling your 528i? - mic0ne 2007-09-06 21:28:12 (98 views)

Anyone have Spec's for M5 Rotors on a 2002 ? - eed 2007-09-06 08:29:47 (83 views)
- Re: Anyone have Spec's for M5 Rotors on a 2002 ? - jimcash 2007-09-06 09:09:31 (82 views)
  - Re: Jimcash, Thank you! I know conversion is right but - eed 2007-09-06 10:39:20 (80 views)

Does BMWNA still have a program for Pixels on E39 ? (nt) - eed 2007-09-05 13:04:24 (407 views)
- Pixels (url) - M.Wong 2007-09-05 16:06:24 (418 views)
  - Re: Pixels Thank You Mr. Wong Appreicate INFO!!!!!! (nt) - eed 2007-09-06 08:31:11 (195 views)

Wanted: 2001 E39 Left Front Fog Light - yoginnaidoo 2007-09-06 01:15:07 (90 views)

Anybody have a Pre-Purchase Inspection Sheet? - eed 2007-09-02 17:43:18 (107 views)
- Pre-Purchase Inspection Sheet (url) - M.Wong 2007-09-03 20:43:58 (186 views)
  - Is that what CPO means... - rick540 2007-09-05 12:58:50 (79 views)
    - CPO is a good start - M.Wong 2007-09-05 15:26:09 (90 views)
  - Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This will come in handy Today! (nt) - eed 2007-09-04 07:12:41 (94 views)

Tailgate spoiler - puddles 2007-09-04 09:17:12 (95 views)

CD/Tape Player Door Cover - muzzleblast 2007-08-25 12:23:12 (159 views)
- Re: CD/Tape Player Door Cover - Roderick 2007-08-26 08:58:28 (128 views)
  - Re: CD/Tape Player Door Cover - muzzleblast 2007-09-02 11:50:06 (109 views)

Navigation Retrofit Coding Questions - jdperformance 2007-08-29 14:39:31 (189 views)
- A few things - kiwijochen 2007-08-31 05:06:51 (192 views)
  - Re: A few things - jdperformance 2007-08-31 09:43:47 (144 views)
    - Re: A few things - cho1ce 2007-08-31 13:15:34 (141 views)
      - Re: A few things - jdperformance 2007-09-01 09:49:23 (113 views)
        
        Re: A few things - kiwijochen 2007-09-02 02:50:19 (107 views)
        Re: A few things - cho1ce 2007-09-01 13:50:14 (123 views)

Poll - How long did your 540i radiator last - texaspaul 2007-08-30 18:08:32 (179 views)
- 89k kms, 10 years old, still going strong - kiwijochen 2007-09-02 02:40:59 (107 views)
- Re: Poll - How long did your 540i radiator last - jesse552004 2007-09-02 01:55:57 (104 views)
- 51K on my 00 740iL - M.Wong 2007-08-31 11:24:15 (108 views)
  - Re: 51K on my 00 740iL - dewayne37 2007-08-31 22:15:46 (94 views)
    - Re: 51K on my 00 740iL - texaspaul 2007-08-31 22:29:40 (108 views)
- 52K on my 99 540iT and 55K on my 02 540iA - mhf 2007-08-30 21:43:10 (121 views)

Key stuck in ignition - rick540 2007-08-31 17:41:46 (132 views)
- Got it out - rick540 2007-08-31 18:47:33 (138 views)

third rear brake light - divineazn716 2007-08-20 18:22:00 (178 views)
- Re: third rear brake light - yoginnaidoo 2007-08-30 01:47:19 (111 views)
- Re: third rear brake light - kenh 2007-08-22 07:52:43 (129 views)
- Re: third rear brake light - yooper 2007-08-20 22:21:41 (108 views)

Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - 2k5 2007-08-28 03:32:28 (371 views)
- Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - jimcash 2007-08-28 10:28:25 (263 views)
  - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - 2k5 2007-08-30 01:47:09 (213 views)
  - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - bigx 2007-08-29 18:31:48 (181 views)
    - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - jimcash 2007-08-29 19:09:22 (174 views)
  - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - 2k5 2007-08-28 16:56:18 (189 views)
    - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - tomb 2007-08-29 18:38:47 (173 views)
      - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - 2k5 2007-08-29 22:44:58 (153 views)
      - Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - jimcash 2007-08-29 19:11:21 (171 views)
        
        Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - bigx 2007-08-29 20:50:42 (183 views)
        
        Re: Auxiliary fan & a/c problem - bigx 2007-08-29 20:56:21 (164 views)

530d Loss of Boost + DDE Light Switches On - yoginnaidoo 2007-08-30 01:41:47 (141 views)

2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - tomb 2007-08-13 13:58:41 (183 views)
- Re: 2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - jimcash 2007-08-15 09:45:39 (193 views)
  - Re: 2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - tomb 2007-08-15 18:52:28 (142 views)
    - Re: 2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - jimcash 2007-08-15 19:31:01 (142 views)
      - Re: 2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - tomb 2007-08-15 19:38:54 (129 views)
        
        Re: 2000 528i Heat / AC fan motor - tomb 2007-08-29 18:40:49 (88 views)

M62 (e39 540) Oil pressure and pump chain - gruffalo 2007-08-21 03:19:00 (199 views)
- Re: M62 (e39 540) Oil pressure and pump chain - rick540 2007-08-21 07:41:34 (139 views)
  - Re: M62 (e39 540) Oil pressure and pump chain - gruffalo 2007-08-29 04:30:45 (125 views)
  - chain adjust - kfister 2007-08-23 06:44:07 (123 views)
    - What kind of noise was yours making? (nt) - rick540 2007-08-23 15:29:34 (126 views)
      - clatter like loose timing chain, or diesel motor. (nt) - kfister 2007-08-23 15:36:40 (128 views)

E39 ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT - tavin 2007-08-26 18:24:35 (406 views)
- Some info... (url) - CNN-090 2007-08-28 12:09:38 (306 views)

Voice Recognition Problem - seenthelight 2007-08-27 14:37:11 (109 views)
- Solved! Bluetooth experience anyone? - seenthelight 2007-08-27 15:55:41 (102 views)
  - You might check with people on the Nav-A/V forum ------> (nt) - M.Wong 2007-08-28 10:28:49 (98 views)

Replacing flywheel bolts - Lucky ///ML636 2007-08-22 21:42:38 (100 views)
- As you noticed they are offset from the hole, so you will have to either use >> - Panos 2007-08-23 18:40:24 (85 views)
  - do you know how much torque these bolts should be tightened to? (nt) - Lucky ///ML636 2007-08-24 22:46:07 (87 views)
    - nevermind found it, it's like 75 ft/lbs - Lucky ///ML636 2007-08-25 23:35:15 (67 views)
- Re: Replacing flywheel bolts - kfister 2007-08-23 08:31:57 (81 views)

Outside Air Temperature Sensor - fixit70 2007-08-24 07:46:41 (337 views)
- Re: Outside Air Temperature Sensor (url) - CNN-090 2007-08-25 22:22:07 (314 views)
- Re: Outside Air Temperature Sensor - jimcash 2007-08-24 09:52:41 (204 views)
  - Re: Outside Air Temperature Sensor - scotterz 2007-08-24 11:57:07 (206 views)
    - The plastic piece is easy to replace... about $13 at the dealer - bosoxfan 2007-08-24 18:58:55 (195 views)
    - Re: Outside Air Temperature Sensor - jimcash 2007-08-24 12:18:25 (204 views)

MY 528i SPORT - - - new wheels (pic) - rsc 2007-08-18 12:32:06 (668 views)
- Re: MY 528i SPORT - - - new wheels (pic) - bmw5 2007-08-25 16:15:34 (319 views)
- Re: MY 528i SPORT - - - new wheels - dewayne37 2007-08-18 18:34:05 (167 views)
  - Re: MY 528i SPORT - - - new wheels - btmlinedan 2007-08-24 14:46:31 (108 views)

Need help with headlight cleaners retro - supercharged 2007-08-24 04:35:27 (135 views)
- Re: Need help with headlight cleaners retro - jimcash 2007-08-24 09:57:39 (104 views)

01 540i M-Sport Package for Sale $16500 - mleeds 2007-08-22 11:38:47 (354 views)
- Re: 01 540i M-Sport Package for Sale $16500 - mleeds 2007-08-23 20:14:26 (134 views)
- You replaced the entire suspension and the entire interioir on a 6 yrold car >> - Panos 2007-08-23 18:43:18 (160 views)
  - Re: You replaced the entire suspension and the entire interioir on a 6 yrold car - mleeds 2007-08-23 20:23:33 (155 views)

New Tires -- Vibration Between 60 & 77 MPH - peter540i 2007-08-20 22:47:55 (199 views)
- Re: New Tires -- Vibration Between 60 & 77 MPH - rick540 2007-08-21 05:57:26 (155 views)
  - Re: New Tires -- Vibration Between 60 & 77 MPH - peter540i 2007-08-21 07:17:48 (97 views)

BMW retrofit instructions - EBA v2.1 for download (url) - ripp222 2007-08-20 20:42:43 (315 views)

Help me identify this wire and why the jacket is dissentigrating? (pic) - mhf 2007-08-18 19:32:22 (561 views)
- DO NOT START YOUR ENGINE - jimcash 2007-08-18 22:13:22 (433 views)
  - The Amazing Jim Cash... - M.Wong 2007-08-20 09:38:08 (238 views)
    - I have been consistently impressed with the wealth of - hypercritic 2007-08-20 18:14:57 (159 views)
  - Jim, you solved the mystery -> - mhf 2007-08-19 08:18:37 (229 views)
    - Re: Jim, you solved the mystery -> - jimcash 2007-08-19 08:41:42 (213 views)
      - Looks like minimal damage to the cable -> (pic) - mhf 2007-08-19 12:13:30 (305 views)

Those with ''goodwill'' replacement instrument cluster...BREAKING NEWS! (url) - Q 2007-08-19 20:50:42 (412 views)

2003 525 headlight and lens washer replacement - yaofeng 2007-08-19 12:19:44 (101 views)
- Washer nozzle replacement (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2007-08-19 13:23:27 (143 views)

Tape to CD Player swap - muzzleblast 2007-08-18 11:43:21 (232 views)
- Re: Tape to CD Player swap (url) - Roderick 2007-08-18 23:59:30 (173 views)
  - Re: Tape to CD Player swap - muzzleblast 2007-08-19 06:53:22 (148 views)
    - Re: parts prices (url) - Roderick 2007-08-19 09:45:53 (104 views)

radio sound - michaelarcangel 2007-08-18 14:34:26 (95 views)
- Re: radio sound - jimcash 2007-08-18 22:08:23 (149 views)
  - Re: radio sound - michaelarcangel 2007-08-18 22:30:17 (86 views)
    - Re: radio sound - jimcash 2007-08-18 22:51:37 (112 views)

Brake Fluid Level Warning - zudds 2007-08-18 07:53:02 (109 views)
- Re: Brake Fluid Level Warning - jimcash 2007-08-18 11:35:06 (109 views)
  - Re: Brake Fluid Level Warning - zudds 2007-08-18 13:09:21 (92 views)
    - Re: Brake Fluid Level Warning - jimcash 2007-08-18 13:24:29 (91 views)

Airbag fitment question... - dinan735i 2007-08-16 19:15:22 (65 views)
- Re: Airbag fitment question... - Roderick 2007-08-17 01:27:45 (48 views)

Rear sunshade (pic) - scotterz 2007-08-15 11:41:56 (310 views)
- It's an easy fix. Look in www.e38.org and search for - hypercritic 2007-08-15 16:10:15 (133 views)
  - Rear window shade repair link (url) - hypercritic 2007-08-15 16:19:40 (172 views)

M5 Bumper install notes... (pic) - ripp222 2007-08-12 22:21:00 (440 views)
- M5 Bumper - prsbirds 2007-08-15 14:44:05 (147 views)
  - The details are in his For Sale Forum post (look here-------->) - hypercritic 2007-08-15 15:54:22 (157 views)
- Wow, looks like you did alot of work! - M.Wong 2007-08-12 23:47:24 (144 views)
  - A few more tips I forgot... - ripp222 2007-08-14 18:26:58 (143 views)

1997 528i plastic front lights cover replace? (pic) - sandiegoboy 2007-08-13 02:06:04 (426 views)
- Here is a link to repair the lens but replacement is easier (url) - hypercritic 2007-08-14 18:49:37 (283 views)
- Re: 1997 528i plastic front lights cover replace? - rick540 2007-08-13 05:06:17 (225 views)
  - Re: 1997 528i plastic front lights cover replace? - sandiegoboy 2007-08-13 18:44:26 (175 views)

Fuel gauge & door lock - deandog1975 2007-08-13 04:10:24 (158 views)
- Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - jimcash 2007-08-13 10:20:36 (159 views)
  - Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - deandog1975 2007-08-13 16:02:05 (107 views)
    - Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - jimcash 2007-08-13 19:03:13 (112 views)
  - Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - deandog1975 2007-08-13 16:00:17 (97 views)
    - Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - jimcash 2007-08-13 19:00:11 (90 views)
      - Re: Fuel gauge & door lock - deandog1975 2007-08-14 16:08:25 (96 views)
        
        Re: Fuel gauge & door lock