The 5 Series E34 Forum

Newbie, E34 problems - ddavison512 2008-10-10 21:11:19 (146 views)
- Re: Newbie, E34 problems - rick540 2008-10-19 03:52:15 (48 views)
  - Re: Newbie, E34 problems - ddavison512 2008-10-19 23:42:49 (32 views)
- Re: Newbie, E34 problems - Shayne 2008-10-10 22:16:03 (91 views)
  - Re: Newbie, E34 problems - ddavison512 2008-10-18 21:31:56 (43 views)
    - Re: Newbie, E34 problems - ddavison512 2008-11-08 19:01:53 (11 views)
    - trunk wiring - Jerome 2008-10-19 02:02:02 (41 views)
      - Re: trunk wiring - ddavison512 2008-10-21 20:24:25 (37 views)
      - Re: trunk wiring - ddavison512 2008-10-19 23:35:58 (27 views)
      - Re: trunk wiring - ddavison512 2008-10-19 03:10:53 (34 views)
  - Re: Newbie, E34 problems - ddavison512 2008-10-11 01:17:06 (48 views)

Faint tapping noise when turning left - amuso 2008-10-12 04:34:37 (54 views)
- Re: Faint tapping noise when turning left - rick540 2008-10-12 15:22:07 (55 views)
  - All the springs seem fine. No noise or visual damage. - amuso 2008-11-06 08:45:13 (20 views)

heater not working - bresson 2008-10-07 22:16:15 (124 views)
- Heater control full test and diagnostics - Shayne 2008-10-22 22:31:25 (76 views)
  - Re: Heater control full test and diagnostics - bresson 2008-11-03 14:00:00 (25 views)
  - Pictures for clarification (pic) - Shayne 2008-10-22 22:56:54 (97 views)
- Re: heater not working - bresson 2008-10-20 17:15:58 (69 views)
  - pump - kfister 2008-10-20 17:53:32 (45 views)
    - Re: pump - bresson 2008-10-20 19:27:21 (44 views)
- try unplugging the heater valve - kfister 2008-10-08 07:02:22 (85 views)
  - Re: try unplugging the heater valve - bresson 2008-10-08 20:09:00 (62 views)
    - Re: try unplugging the heater valve - Shayne 2008-10-08 22:26:39 (64 views)
      - tried that... - bresson 2008-10-10 21:10:47 (57 views)
        
        maybe the heater valves are stuck (url) - shogun 2008-10-11 00:10:11 (83 views)
        
        Re: maybe the heater valves are stuck - bresson 2008-10-14 15:08:56 (53 views)
        
        Re: maybe the heater valves are stuck - Shayne 2008-10-22 01:00:56 (48 views)
        
        I have a similar problem..sort of - fclake 2008-10-22 18:44:22 (41 views)
        
        Re: I have a similar problem..sort of - Shayne 2008-10-22 21:56:50 (50 views)

Replaced the fusible link but now the radio is dead - daveinmiami 2008-10-23 16:31:15 (57 views)
- how much dead? ;-) - shogun 2008-10-23 22:41:53 (45 views)
  - Re: how much dead? ;-) - daveinmiami 2008-10-24 07:51:30 (44 views)
    - I guess no one knows! Thanks anyway! (nt) - daveinmiami 2008-10-31 15:22:57 (37 views)
      - Re: I guess no one knows! Thanks anyway! - Shayne 2008-11-02 00:41:29 (35 views)

M30 - Fan Viscous Coupling - what viscosity silicone does it need? (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-22 22:07:27 (65 views)
- from Toyota - shogun 2008-10-22 22:30:15 (50 views)
  - Toyota silicone oil, p/n 08816-03001-get (2) (url) - shogun 2008-10-23 08:11:39 (67 views)
    - Here is what that toyota p/n is: - kfister 2008-10-24 03:29:03 (34 views)
      - Dow Corning Toray BY 11-106 3,000 CS (url) - shogun 2008-10-24 12:08:22 (40 views)
        
        Re: Dow Corning Toray BY 11-106 3,000 CS - kfister 2008-10-24 12:46:41 (28 views)
    - Thanks Shogun, found that site too - I can buy some silicone - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-23 18:22:57 (30 views)
      - the Toyota parts guy will now know - shogun 2008-10-23 23:39:37 (32 views)
        
        sorry, meant he will not know.... (nt) - shogun 2008-10-23 23:40:27 (40 views)
        
        U R absolutley right - he didn't know - we were cool about it. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-24 05:13:08 (33 views)
        
        Fan repair - rick540 2008-10-24 09:15:51 (63 views)
        
        Do i need to heat the old one to get the remaining Silicone out? - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-26 21:32:57 (35 views)
        
        Re: Do i need to heat the old one to get the remaining Silicone out? - rick540 2008-10-27 01:57:16 (27 views)
        
        Roja, 10-4 good buddy (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-27 04:48:41 (25 views)
        
        How many Mills does the Coupling need to refill? Do i refill - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-28 21:16:56 (27 views)
        
        Re: How many Mills does the Coupling need to refill? Do i refill - rick540 2008-10-29 04:53:10 (30 views)
        
        Roja, 10-4. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-29 21:26:31 (25 views)

Fire started at the heater valves wires - asmagal 2008-10-26 19:33:45 (78 views)
- Re: Fire started at the heater valves wires - Shayne 2008-10-26 21:27:02 (44 views)
  - Re: Fire started at the heater valves wires - asmagal 2008-10-27 18:01:27 (47 views)
    - Were the heater valves original - I have replace my originals - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-27 20:42:18 (40 views)
- That is a Bl**dy good Qn. Is/was ths fuse the correct Amp? (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-26 21:26:31 (38 views)

2 questions - electric fan & cruise - ghw 2008-10-26 20:11:47 (59 views)
- Re: 2 questions - electric fan & cruise - ghw 2008-10-26 20:45:11 (44 views)
  - Re: 2 questions - electric fan & cruise - kfister 2008-10-26 21:05:32 (45 views)
    - Ah, item 16? (url) - ghw 2008-10-27 11:18:06 (35 views)
      - Re: Ah, item 16? - kfister 2008-10-27 12:13:13 (29 views)
        
        yeah - bummer - ghw 2008-10-27 12:52:38 (25 views)
        
        Re: yeah - bummer - kfister 2008-10-27 13:00:38 (30 views)
        
        Re: Ah, item 16? - e34jef 2008-10-27 12:29:46 (22 views)
        
        Re: Ah, item 16? - kfister 2008-10-27 12:39:08 (36 views)
        
        Worked like a Charm! - e34jef 2008-10-27 17:32:48 (25 views)
        Re: Ah, item 16? - e34jef 2008-10-27 12:43:31 (30 views)

UGLY weld (pic) - yaofeng 2008-10-25 17:46:50 (188 views)
- Re: UGLY weld - roguepidgeon 2008-10-25 19:32:33 (56 views)
- Re: awesome weld - kfister 2008-10-25 18:40:18 (52 views)
- fixed, that is most important, the wire underneath (url) - shogun 2008-10-25 18:18:49 (60 views)
  - Re: fixed, that is most important, the wire underneath - yaofeng 2008-10-25 18:39:09 (45 views)
    - Practice makes perfect - rick540 2008-10-26 14:16:27 (45 views)
      - I agree. Practice, practice - Shayne 2008-10-26 19:32:59 (40 views)
        
        Re: I agree. Practice, practice - roguepidgeon 2008-10-27 10:15:21 (35 views)
        
        Slightly ugly weld beats part still broken any day! (nt) - bobbert 2008-10-27 12:04:49 (28 views)

Do the 535i have the nikasil issues as well? (nt) - roguepidgeon 2008-10-25 16:34:33 (58 views)
- Nope. (nt) - otto99 2008-10-25 16:40:00 (42 views)
  - Re: Nope. - roguepidgeon 2008-10-25 16:46:26 (41 views)
    - Yep. - otto99 2008-10-25 16:55:58 (66 views)
      - Re: Yep. - roguepidgeon 2008-10-25 19:09:27 (46 views)
        
        We have repeatedly. It's called Archives. Search them. (nt) - otto99 2008-10-25 21:50:22 (44 views)
        
        Re: We have repeatedly. It's called Archives. Search them. - roguepidgeon 2008-10-26 07:51:58 (39 views)

Here Are t he - roguepidgeon 2008-10-23 06:35:13 (86 views)
- I repeat: move on - dave535i 2008-10-24 16:19:27 (57 views)
- Re: Here Are t he - kfister 2008-10-24 13:10:15 (45 views)
- Re: Here Are t he - yaofeng 2008-10-23 23:27:20 (42 views)
  - Re: Here Are t he - roguepidgeon 2008-10-24 06:15:11 (47 views)
    - Re: Here Are t he - yaofeng 2008-10-24 08:38:09 (36 views)
      - Re: Here Are t he - roguepidgeon 2008-10-24 09:06:56 (38 views)
        
        Re: Here Are t he - roguepidgeon 2008-10-24 09:11:04 (40 views)
- Re: Here Are t he - roguepidgeon 2008-10-23 09:05:33 (41 views)
  - I would recommend you ask a question. - kff 2008-10-23 11:24:09 (46 views)
    - Re: I would recommend you ask a question. - roguepidgeon 2008-10-23 21:53:23 (46 views)

Ken, courtesy phone please. - yaofeng 2008-10-22 22:23:54 (52 views)
- Re: Ken, courtesy phone please. - kfister 2008-10-23 00:56:41 (53 views)
- Re: Ken, courtesy phone please. - Shayne 2008-10-22 23:08:13 (38 views)
  - Re: Ken, courtesy phone please. - kfister 2008-10-23 09:37:04 (32 views)
    - Re: Ken, courtesy phone please. - yaofeng 2008-10-23 11:36:23 (41 views)
      - These guys can explain (url) - Shayne 2008-10-24 11:01:52 (34 views)
        
        Re: These guys can explain - kfister 2008-10-24 12:47:29 (29 views)
        
        Re: These guys can explain - yaofeng 2008-10-24 14:57:39 (26 views)

Best 'low beam' out HID e34 solution? - russell36 2008-10-18 21:03:27 (97 views)
- marker bulbs and LKM mod solutions - russell36 2008-10-20 10:58:02 (71 views)
- Re: Best 'low beam' out HID e34 solution? - rick540 2008-10-19 03:47:10 (73 views)
  - Sure Rick! - russell36 2008-10-24 10:29:50 (58 views)

VIN decoder special (url) - shogun 2008-10-22 23:30:22 (128 views)

535/m30 engine Hood Liner - the thin ones - not foam/padded - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-20 22:10:45 (47 views)
- Re: 535/m30 engine Hood Liner - the thin ones - not foam/padded - Shayne 2008-10-22 08:41:40 (39 views)
  - fanks Shayne (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-22 22:06:45 (32 views)
- Ok then - how 'bout this Qn. Is the thin hood liner the same part no. - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-22 01:12:35 (38 views)

1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - roguepidgeon 2008-10-18 13:29:11 (124 views)
- I think you should move on, skip the test - dave535i 2008-10-18 22:49:39 (55 views)
  - Re: I think you should move on, skip the test - roguepidgeon 2008-10-19 12:26:11 (72 views)
    - Re: I think you should move on, skip the test - dave535i 2008-10-20 12:58:44 (48 views)
      - the e34 540 is a special case for transmission selection - kfister 2008-10-21 11:06:56 (59 views)
        
        Good to know! - dave535i 2008-10-22 10:47:51 (40 views)
        
        replacing the 6 speed, and rebuilding transmissions, your time is free - kfister 2008-10-22 15:29:02 (41 views)
        
        Re: replacing the 6 speed, and rebuilding transmissions, your time is free - yaofeng 2008-10-22 20:43:06 (33 views)
    - Re: I think you should move on, skip the test - yaofeng 2008-10-19 21:10:43 (37 views)
      - Re: I think you should move on, skip the test - roguepidgeon 2008-10-20 04:45:39 (40 views)
- hope you get it cheap - kfister 2008-10-18 15:37:37 (61 views)
- Re: 1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - rick540 2008-10-18 15:08:29 (60 views)
  - Re: 1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - roguepidgeon 2008-10-18 19:24:48 (53 views)
    - Re: 1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - kfister 2008-10-18 23:48:53 (56 views)
      - HERE ARE THE RESULTS........LITERALLY! - roguepidgeon 2008-10-22 19:31:10 (56 views)
      - Re: 1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - roguepidgeon 2008-10-19 12:06:57 (53 views)
        
        stomp test - kfister 2008-10-19 17:19:57 (52 views)
        
        Re: stomp test - roguepidgeon 2008-10-19 17:56:32 (38 views)
        
        Re: stomp test - kfister 2008-10-19 19:13:24 (39 views)
        
        Re: stomp test - roguepidgeon 2008-10-19 20:51:03 (40 views)
        
        Re: 1995 540I M60 NO THROTTLE RESPONSE AND EXCESSIVE ROUGH IDLE - rick540 2008-10-19 13:03:23 (55 views)

Emissions - bobbert 2008-10-14 16:38:05 (50 views)
- Re: Emissions - yaofeng 2008-10-14 16:42:25 (45 views)
  - Re: Emissions - bobbert 2008-10-14 16:46:01 (39 views)
    - CATCO cat converter - yaofeng 2008-10-18 19:12:25 (43 views)
      - Re: CATCO cat converter - bobbert 2008-10-20 12:25:12 (29 views)
        
        Re: CATCO cat converter (url) - yaofeng 2008-10-20 12:42:18 (36 views)
        
        Re: CATCO cat converter - bobbert 2008-10-20 16:26:12 (31 views)
        
        Re: CATCO cat converter - yaofeng 2008-10-20 20:41:20 (27 views)
        
        Chip - bobbert 2008-10-21 13:51:23 (34 views)
        
        Re: Chip - kfister 2008-10-21 23:08:50 (28 views)

First post from by email - kff 2008-10-17 20:07:04 (56 views)
- change the old 7 month fuel - shogun 2008-10-18 10:19:08 (41 views)
  - Re: change the old 7 month fuel - roguepidgeon 2008-10-18 13:41:51 (33 views)
    - here is the fuel pump (url) - shogun 2008-10-20 09:02:17 (43 views)
      - 1 more link (url) - shogun 2008-10-20 09:04:01 (27 views)

Servotronic - rick540 2008-10-19 07:14:59 (46 views)
- did you fix the module? (url) - shogun 2008-10-19 08:00:36 (34 views)
  - Re: did you fix the module? - rick540 2008-10-19 12:57:57 (31 views)

Pedal Box trivia - genphreak 2008-10-18 22:07:32 (37 views)

Steering, way too sensitive Help needed... - rick540 2008-10-13 14:47:07 (73 views)
- Re: Steering, way too sensitive Help needed... - e34jef 2008-10-17 17:10:53 (32 views)
- You have Servotronic? - kfister 2008-10-13 21:57:05 (63 views)
  - Re: You have Servotronic? - rick540 2008-10-13 23:18:36 (47 views)
    - Re: You have Servotronic? - kfister 2008-10-14 12:02:00 (37 views)
      - Re: You have Servotronic? - rick540 2008-10-14 18:47:14 (39 views)
- Re: Steering, way too sensitive Help needed... - hlheaton 2008-10-13 19:06:42 (68 views)
  - dog bones, beer cans? - e34jef 2008-10-17 17:13:33 (40 views)
    - Re: dog bones, beer cans? - kfister 2008-10-17 19:14:50 (36 views)
      - Re: dog bones, beer cans? - e34jef 2008-10-17 22:56:59 (31 views)
        
        Parts that defy discription... - rick540 2008-10-18 04:21:26 (32 views)
        
        Re: Parts that defy discription... - e34jef 2008-10-18 11:27:56 (31 views)
        
        Re: Parts that defy discription... - rick540 2008-10-18 15:06:48 (34 views)
        
        I get it now! thanks (nt) - e34jef 2008-10-18 17:10:01 (26 views)

Idling at 4300rpm - lazybones 2008-10-18 16:31:12 (49 views)

Are HID light kits a good idea? - russell36 2008-10-16 15:47:31 (73 views)
- Too much light is ALWAYS a good idea! - e34jef 2008-10-17 17:06:12 (54 views)
- Re: Are HID light kits a good idea? - rick540 2008-10-16 16:10:44 (48 views)
  - Re: Are HID light kits a good idea? - russell36 2008-10-16 18:52:16 (46 views)
    - One difference to keep in mind here - Jerome 2008-10-17 01:15:56 (53 views)
      - correct! - russell36 2008-10-17 06:23:54 (47 views)
        
        Re: correct! - topcat72 2008-10-17 06:57:57 (43 views)
        
        Re: correct! - Jerome 2008-10-17 12:28:15 (48 views)
        
        Re: correct! - topcat72 2008-10-17 12:34:51 (38 views)
        
        Re: correct! - rick540 2008-10-18 04:19:20 (49 views)
        
        Re: correct! - topcat72 2008-10-18 10:35:40 (30 views)

Bizarre turn signal problem - rick540 2008-10-16 16:18:12 (53 views)
- Ok, never mind, I fixed it - rick540 2008-10-16 17:13:23 (41 views)
  - Re: Ok, never mind, I fixed it - Jerome 2008-10-17 01:09:06 (33 views)

Cruise control cable - otto99 2008-10-16 09:13:09 (54 views)
- Re: Cruise control cable - kfister 2008-10-16 14:17:24 (36 views)

Front Headrest Repair (url) - shogun 2008-10-15 02:20:54 (58 views)

E34 Parked ventilation - rick540 2008-10-12 15:29:27 (116 views)
- Re: E34 Parked ventilation - kfister 2008-10-14 12:04:27 (51 views)
- Re: E34 Parked ventilation - phenoboy 2008-10-14 05:29:14 (50 views)
- Re: E34 Parked ventilation - Nick (Australia) 2008-10-13 09:12:01 (66 views)
  - Re: E34 Parked ventilation - rick540 2008-10-13 13:39:08 (68 views)
- yes Please - the owners manual is not clear. (nt) - BMW-Test-Pilot 2008-10-12 21:59:57 (66 views)
  - Short writeup, pictures will follow. - rick540 2008-10-13 14:14:53 (84 views)
    - Re: Short writeup, pictures will follow. - sniper535 2008-10-13 21:32:33 (50 views)
      - Re: Short writeup, pictures will follow. - rick540 2008-10-13 23:23:59 (50 views)
        
        Re: Short writeup, pictures will follow. - sniper535 2008-10-14 00:06:05 (39 views)
        
        Re: Short writeup, pictures will follow. - rick540 2008-10-14 18:42:48 (40 views)

oil pan gasket on an M30 - bresson 2008-10-14 16:18:39 (61 views)
- Re: oil pan gasket on an M30 - kfister 2008-10-14 17:09:01 (67 views)

radio stopped working, lights on reads '1' I guess for code - k525i 2008-10-14 02:40:13 (37 views)

Very rough idle when car not used... - camilol 2008-10-03 20:19:20 (124 views)
- Re: Very rough idle when car not used... - Eric Clark 2008-10-09 07:28:39 (70 views)
- Re: Very rough idle when car not used... - rick540 2008-10-05 04:21:53 (102 views)
  - Re: Very rough idle when car not used... - k525i 2008-10-13 18:22:00 (52 views)
    - Re: Very rough idle when car not used... - k525i 2008-10-13 18:23:42 (44 views)