The 5 Series E39 Forum

sticky: oembimmerparts raffle winner for July... (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-07-30 10:40:27 (1054 views)

sticky: oembimmerparts monthly raffle for BimmerBoard readers! (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-03-27 10:18:20 (3788 views)

sticky: WDS - wiring diagram system online (url) - shogun 2008-06-05 09:56:55 (490 views)

Suddenly Shuts Down While Driving (pic) - scottys540i 2008-08-28 01:16:23 (2 views)

Angel Eyes (pic) - scottys540i 2008-08-26 19:50:52 (29 views)
- Re: Angel Eyes - kenazaki 2008-08-27 08:30:53 (9 views)
  - Re: Angel Eyes - scottys540i 2008-08-27 16:32:41 (5 views)
    - Re: Angel Eyes - kenazaki 2008-08-27 17:09:01 (7 views)
      - Re: Angel Eyes - scottys540i 2008-08-28 01:01:41 (0 views)

pixels!! - psiwak1 2008-08-21 22:35:30 (52 views)
- Re: pixels!! - psiwak1 2008-08-22 18:10:13 (36 views)
  - Re: pixels!! - rick540 2008-08-23 04:33:49 (48 views)
    - Yes. - bolkow105 2008-08-24 17:50:28 (20 views)
      - MID pixels fixed! - psiwak1 2008-08-25 09:45:08 (51 views)
        
        That's what I've been waiting to hear! - ZeroDfx 2008-08-26 10:35:37 (23 views)
        
        Re: That's what I've been waiting to hear! - psiwak1 2008-08-27 00:54:58 (8 views)
        
        A couple clarifications please - ZeroDfx 2008-08-27 09:24:02 (12 views)
        
        Re: A couple clarifications please - psiwak1 2008-08-28 00:01:15 (0 views)
        
        Take a look at..... - bolkow105 2008-08-26 15:28:31 (16 views)
        
        Re: Take a look at..... - psiwak1 2008-08-27 01:01:05 (6 views)

Control arm bush question - rick540 2008-08-26 13:52:03 (24 views)
- Re: Control arm bush question - jimcash 2008-08-26 16:04:08 (18 views)
  - Re: Control arm bush question - rxpoindexter 2008-08-27 20:46:20 (3 views)

Sunroof broken - 528i 98 - jbailey930 2008-08-27 17:35:25 (4 views)

New Owner 2003 540i - scottys540i 2008-08-25 01:19:45 (29 views)
- Re: Extended Warranty - ZeroDfx 2008-08-26 13:23:26 (17 views)
  - Re: Extended Warranty (pic) - scottys540i 2008-08-26 19:35:23 (18 views)
    - Looks real clean - ZeroDfx 2008-08-27 17:18:29 (2 views)
  - Re: Extended Warranty - scottys540i 2008-08-26 19:31:50 (12 views)
- Re: New Owner 2003 540i - kenazaki 2008-08-25 02:08:05 (21 views)
  - Re: New Owner 2003 540i - scottys540i 2008-08-25 22:50:48 (20 views)
    - Re: New Owner 2003 540i - kenazaki 2008-08-26 12:37:13 (11 views)
      - Re: New Owner 2003 540i - scottys540i 2008-08-26 19:38:05 (4 views)

530i engine seems to be running hot - gaffer5940 2008-08-24 16:28:41 (17 views)
- Re: 530i engine seems to be running hot - jimcash 2008-08-25 21:01:03 (19 views)
  - Re: 530i engine seems to be running hot - gaffer5940 2008-08-25 23:15:47 (10 views)
    - Re: 530i engine seems to be running hot - jimcash 2008-08-26 11:26:49 (11 views)
      - 5W30...got it - gaffer5940 2008-08-26 16:37:32 (11 views)
        
        Re: reddish colour - jimcash 2008-08-27 14:01:07 (4 views)

Installing Bilstein struts/shocks, suspension work - jager911 2008-08-27 13:07:26 (14 views)
- Re: Installing Bilstein struts/shocks, suspension work - jimcash 2008-08-27 13:50:59 (11 views)

major problems - bmartin00 2008-08-21 12:13:51 (215 views)
- Re: major problems - bmartin00 2008-08-26 10:39:20 (18 views)
- Re: major problems - gaffer5940 2008-08-24 16:15:38 (19 views)
- The most expensive 5 miles of your life. - valixtra 2008-08-22 21:16:13 (103 views)
- Re: major problems - jimcash 2008-08-21 17:14:49 (109 views)
  - Re: major problems - rick540 2008-08-23 04:31:27 (49 views)
    - Went about four(4) miles too far. - bolkow105 2008-08-24 17:25:10 (20 views)

Code - thebimmer 2008-08-24 12:24:25 (10 views)
- Ummm....there's a whole lot of info missing.... (url) - Q 2008-08-26 10:20:41 (8 views)

Paging texaspaul. Can you email me? - Ed 2008-08-26 00:37:24 (4 views)

Water collecting - 2003 540I - smoothg8r 2008-07-27 19:01:49 (61 views)
- Poor door seals - kiwijochen 2008-07-28 11:06:51 (60 views)
- Could be that the drain holes in the bottom of the door are cloged - sixspeedbmw 2008-07-27 22:30:27 (55 views)
  - Re: Could be that the drain holes in the bottom of the door are cloged - gaffer5940 2008-08-25 23:20:40 (7 views)

DSC ABS failure help??? - brandon143 2008-08-24 12:42:58 (17 views)
- Re: DSC ABS failure help??? - jimcash 2008-08-25 21:03:02 (8 views)

M Series Rims won't fit 98 540i - shagdog1976 2008-08-24 18:49:35 (31 views)
- First, what kind of ''M Series Rims'' (url) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 20:51:53 (15 views)
  - Re: First, what kind of ''M Series Rims'' - shagdog1976 2008-08-24 21:33:26 (13 views)
    - Style 67 from the E46 M3 (pic) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 21:52:19 (28 views)
      - Re: Style 67 from the E46 M3 - shagdog1976 2008-08-24 22:16:58 (12 views)
        
        Someone else will have to chime in on value/prices - M.Wong 2008-08-24 23:18:12 (6 views)
      - Style 66, 37, 65... (pic) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 22:00:36 (15 views)

installing the multi-CD changer in the truck - gaffer5940 2008-08-24 16:19:28 (14 views)
- This might help? (pic) (url) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 16:58:38 (24 views)
  - Re: This might help? - gaffer5940 2008-08-24 21:16:34 (7 views)
    - Re: This might help? (pic) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 22:15:01 (11 views)

Complete M62b35 - fixit70 2008-08-15 19:08:57 (18 views)
- Try..... - bolkow105 2008-08-24 17:58:04 (6 views)

Injectors - JTM745i 2008-08-18 15:21:27 (16 views)
- Re: Injectors - rick540 2008-08-18 16:19:49 (33 views)
  - Re: Injectors - JTM745i 2008-08-23 23:45:11 (6 views)
  - Re: Injectors - JTM745i 2008-08-18 20:21:34 (15 views)
    - Then, the ones used in the Ford 5 lt V8..... - bolkow105 2008-08-24 17:34:17 (9 views)

Navigation System - JTM745i 2008-08-23 15:15:27 (24 views)
- Yes (url) - M.Wong 2008-08-24 17:01:56 (11 views)
  - Re: Yes - JTM745i 2008-08-24 17:06:49 (11 views)

'Cliff' Pixel Repair - JTM745i 2008-08-23 09:32:41 (30 views)

NE1 know symptoms of bad steering rack? - Roderick 2008-08-20 22:27:52 (20 views)
- Re: NE1 know symptoms of bad steering rack? - rick540 2008-08-21 09:26:47 (16 views)

e39 Thermostat - kenazaki 2008-08-20 13:02:42 (25 views)
- Re: e39 Thermostat - jimcash 2008-08-20 14:36:52 (21 views)
  - Re: e39 Thermostat - kenazaki 2008-08-20 14:50:37 (13 views)
    - Re: e39 Thermostat - kenazaki 2008-08-20 15:07:22 (9 views)
      - Bleeding Process - jimcash 2008-08-20 20:58:56 (21 views)
        
        Re: Bleeding Process - kenazaki 2008-08-21 08:41:47 (7 views)

A/C question 99' 540i - ryan32591 2008-08-19 20:27:24 (28 views)
- Re: A/C question 99' 540i - jimcash 2008-08-20 14:50:26 (24 views)
- Re: A/C question 99' 540i - rick540 2008-08-20 12:06:41 (17 views)

E39 TV Monitor RHD swap with LHD - kev01 2008-08-18 22:40:44 (26 views)
- Do you need a RHD unit? (nt) - rick540 2008-08-20 12:00:02 (15 views)

1998 E39 Wipers totally stopped - heunjin 2008-08-19 19:27:00 (22 views)

FUEL FOOL! - ds 2008-08-16 12:13:36 (68 views)
- Re: FUEL FOOL! - jimcash 2008-08-18 11:42:49 (38 views)
  - Re: FUEL FOOL! - JTM745i 2008-08-18 22:35:50 (25 views)
    - Re: FUEL FOOL! - ds 2008-08-19 14:38:46 (9 views)
  - Re: FUEL FOOL! - ds 2008-08-18 13:59:35 (12 views)

Cigaretter ligher issue...blown fuse? - gaffer5940 2008-08-15 21:35:34 (27 views)
- Re: Cigaretter ligher issue...blown fuse? - jimcash 2008-08-16 00:54:55 (19 views)
  - Re: Cigaretter ligher issue...blown fuse? - gaffer5940 2008-08-16 11:12:12 (12 views)
    - Re: Cigaretter ligher issue...blown fuse? - jimcash 2008-08-18 12:15:34 (8 views)
    - Re: Cigaretter ligher issue...blown fuse? - gaffer5940 2008-08-16 11:14:14 (8 views)

Outside mirrors - interchangability - bosoxfan 2008-08-15 16:23:06 (33 views)
- Re: Outside mirrors - interchangability - Roderick 2008-08-16 20:28:47 (22 views)

audio help - bmartin00 2008-08-14 17:33:23 (73 views)
- Re: audio help - prrthd0073 2008-08-16 11:39:37 (28 views)
- Re: audio help - jimcash 2008-08-14 18:27:22 (34 views)
  - Re: audio help - bmartin00 2008-08-15 00:59:32 (21 views)
    - Re: audio help - jimcash 2008-08-15 10:16:33 (24 views)
      - Re: audio help - rick540 2008-08-16 13:55:56 (24 views)

removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-10 20:10:21 (54 views)
- More info... removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-10 20:47:39 (38 views)
  - Re: More info... removing the door jams - jimcash 2008-08-11 11:35:44 (36 views)
    - Re: More info... removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-11 14:05:10 (34 views)
      - Re: More info... removing the door jams - jimcash 2008-08-12 12:58:28 (30 views)
        
        Re: More info... removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-14 23:26:11 (20 views)
      - Re: More info... removing the door jams - bosoxfan 2008-08-11 17:03:03 (26 views)
        
        Re: More info... removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-11 19:25:16 (23 views)
        
        Re: More info... removing the door jams - gaffer5940 2008-08-15 21:07:38 (16 views)

Speaker Upgrade for 1st time owner - prrthd0073 2008-08-12 13:12:28 (75 views)
- Google MB-Quart speakers, that's what you want. (nt) - rick540 2008-08-13 03:28:41 (69 views)
  - Re: Google MB-Quart speakers, that's what you want. - prrthd0073 2008-08-14 14:39:20 (37 views)

Wipers Stop Working - danzee 2008-07-14 13:47:09 (66 views)
- Re: Wipers Stop Working - jimcash 2008-07-19 10:35:23 (51 views)
  - Re: Wipers Stop Working - danzee 2008-07-19 12:00:59 (39 views)
    - Re: Wipers Stop Working - jimcash 2008-07-19 17:02:41 (36 views)
      - Re: Wipers Stop Working - danzee 2008-08-13 12:44:28 (15 views)

Turbo - JTM745i 2008-08-13 10:16:25 (33 views)
- Re: Turbo - jimcash 2008-08-13 10:47:11 (43 views)
  - Re: Turbo - JTM745i 2008-08-13 11:29:03 (29 views)

Transmision lock up clutch slipping - rick540 2008-08-08 14:12:18 (51 views)
- Re: Transmision lock up clutch slipping - jimcash 2008-08-12 19:20:30 (27 views)
  - Re: Transmision lock up clutch slipping - rick540 2008-08-13 03:27:43 (24 views)

First Post ...First E39 (pic) - doc540 2008-08-09 22:10:18 (116 views)
- Let's try again to post a pic (pic) - doc540 2008-08-09 22:30:41 (98 views)
  - hey, why not? (pic) (url) - doc540 2008-08-09 22:31:34 (90 views)
- typical, my IT Specialist wife is laughing again - doc540 2008-08-09 22:11:41 (49 views)
  - wait, is THIS the hazing program?? - doc540 2008-08-09 22:18:25 (37 views)
    - I'm a glutton for punishment (pic) - doc540 2008-08-09 22:49:19 (99 views)
      - Very nice Touring with a sport front bumper. Welcome to the forum. - hypercritic 2008-08-10 02:33:39 (33 views)
        
        thanks...already learned a lot ;) (nt) - doc540 2008-08-10 08:58:39 (25 views)
        
        Saw your sticker, where are you 'stationed'? (nt) - bosoxfan 2008-08-10 19:26:54 (23 views)
        
        buying from a guy on active duty - doc540 2008-08-11 17:30:07 (21 views)

Had my first weekend of mods/fixes/repairs on the Touring... (pic) - Q 2008-08-11 15:10:16 (79 views)

Fan Clutch removal for thermostat replacement - dancol 2008-08-09 16:59:35 (77 views)
- Re: Fan Clutch removal for thermostat replacement - bosoxfan 2008-08-10 08:06:20 (56 views)
  - Re: Fan Clutch removal for thermostat replacement - dancol 2008-08-10 10:30:31 (48 views)
    - If you have the holding tool - bosoxfan 2008-08-10 19:24:49 (36 views)
      - Re: If you have the holding tool - dancol 2008-08-11 00:22:52 (24 views)
        
        Re: If you have the holding tool - dancol 2008-08-11 00:27:41 (21 views)

GUYS, WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THIS CAR? - bavarian735 2008-08-08 09:20:43 (133 views)
- Looks real nice and very low price. (url) - hypercritic 2008-08-10 02:46:33 (54 views)

won't stay running - jjbendo 2008-08-08 19:17:35 (41 views)
- Re: won't stay running - texaspaul 2008-08-09 08:13:07 (23 views)
  - Re: won't stay running - rick540 2008-08-09 14:13:58 (26 views)

Fault code on Peak reader. - rodrigo3736 2008-08-08 18:39:34 (32 views)

Cooler reservoir - dewayne37 2008-07-06 21:01:31 (76 views)
- Re: Cooler reservoir - oembimmerparts 2008-07-07 08:38:13 (57 views)
  - Re: Cooler reservoir - dewayne37 2008-08-04 23:23:17 (39 views)
    - Re: Cooler reservoir - oembimmerparts 2008-08-07 11:05:28 (25 views)
    - Max has an excellent reputation as a board sponsor - hypercritic 2008-08-05 00:05:32 (30 views)
      - Re: Max has an excellent reputation as a board sponsor - dewayne37 2008-08-05 21:52:09 (22 views)
      - Here is another testimonial about Max posted 2 days ago. :-) (url) - hypercritic 2008-08-05 00:13:47 (28 views)

Oil Sending Unit plug wire order - 65sanford 2008-08-01 12:10:52 (38 views)
- Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order (nt) - 65sanford 2008-08-02 20:23:30 (27 views)
  - Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order (pic) - 65sanford 2008-08-02 20:25:47 (48 views)
    - Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order - jimcash 2008-08-03 14:23:29 (24 views)
- Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order - jimcash 2008-08-01 13:29:01 (28 views)
  - Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order - 65sanford 2008-08-02 20:22:20 (18 views)
    - Re: Oil Sending Unit plug wire order - 65sanford 2008-08-06 22:05:55 (11 views)

SAN DIEGO E39ers I NEED YOUR HELP (url) - kbeli 2008-08-02 03:44:28 (61 views)
- Re: SAN DIEGO E39ers I NEED YOUR HELP - kbeli 2008-08-02 17:53:49 (37 views)
  - Try posting on the E38 forum. There are a bunch of great - hypercritic 2008-08-05 00:10:35 (27 views)

Alarm System goes Off 5min after locking the Car - zack00 2008-07-23 23:33:42 (66 views)
- Re: Alarm System goes Off 5min after locking the Car - jimcash 2008-07-24 19:57:26 (79 views)
  - Thanks Jim for your help as always. - zack00 2008-07-24 21:37:27 (44 views)
    - Re: Thanks Jim for your help as always. - jimcash 2008-07-25 10:38:02 (47 views)
      - Problem fixed - zack00 2008-08-03 22:31:01 (46 views)

Right-Side Speaker 'Buzzing'. - Keith in VA 2008-07-30 07:05:59 (34 views)
- Re: Right-Side Speaker 'Buzzing'. - jimcash 2008-07-30 08:55:04 (38 views)
  - Buzzing starts when even just the parking lights are switched on. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-08-01 14:20:03 (26 views)
    - Re: Buzzing starts when even just the parking lights are switched on. - jimcash 2008-08-02 11:51:25 (20 views)
  - Thanks! - Keith in VA 2008-07-30 09:36:12 (21 views)

Wiper home position - five 2008-07-31 09:44:28 (28 views)
- Re: Wiper home position - jimcash 2008-08-02 11:44:02 (30 views)
- Re: Wiper home position - five 2008-08-02 08:42:03 (24 views)
- giving us some car info like model, year, type of wipers (rain sensing or reg) - Q 2008-07-31 10:47:46 (19 views)

recommendation for oembimmerparts - Roderick 2008-08-02 01:48:01 (44 views)

front tire scrape noise when turning - bimmerrookie 2008-07-28 09:50:10 (36 views)
- Get under the car and look - kiwijochen 2008-07-28 11:12:40 (26 views)
  - thnaks for the advice but - bimmerrookie 2008-07-28 12:06:27 (29 views)
    - Where do you live, do you have salt on the roads? (nt) - bosoxfan 2008-07-28 16:57:31 (21 views)
      - Re: Where do you live, do you have salt on the roads? - bimmerrookie 2008-07-28 17:26:13 (27 views)
        
        Well, one year ago the rotor shield on the right side began (url) - bosoxfan 2008-07-28 18:42:00 (42 views)
        
        Re: Well, one year ago the rotor shield on the right side began - bimmerrookie 2008-07-29 07:11:30 (18 views)
        
        Re: Well, one year ago the rotor shield on the right side began - bosoxfan 2008-07-29 20:12:03 (24 views)
        
        turned out to be the pads - bimmerrookie 2008-08-01 15:18:31 (22 views)

Help with puddle lights (visionbmw7?) - kishibashi 2008-07-28 05:38:45 (43 views)
- try finding visionbmw7 on E38 board - he's there more - Roderick 2008-07-29 07:44:44 (24 views)
- Puddle lights are standard fitting - kiwijochen 2008-07-28 11:09:11 (41 views)
  - Re: Puddle lights are standard fitting (url) - kishibashi 2008-07-28 13:25:16 (51 views)
    - Well, that's non-standard - kiwijochen 2008-08-01 11:58:09 (21 views)

'A' Piller trim Piece Help Needed - jetpilot10 2008-07-30 18:15:42 (38 views)
- The procedure from the TIS is 100% (m) - TomM 2008-07-30 23:52:14 (36 views)
- Here you go (url) - Roderick 2008-07-30 18:40:08 (50 views)
  - Re: Here you go - jetpilot10 2008-07-31 22:58:41 (18 views)

AIR CON PUMP - b7hot 2008-07-31 18:29:11 (38 views)
- Re: AIR CON PUMP - jimcash 2008-07-31 22:21:16 (36 views)

Smuggy Head Lights Lens - jnartey 2008-07-17 21:32:08 (107 views)
- Knowing WHAT year model or type of lights (Halogen or Xenon) would help.... (url) - Q 2008-07-31 10:20:33 (55 views)
- Re: Smuggy Head Lights Lens - lihartog 2008-07-18 01:00:03 (178 views)
- Re: Smuggy Head Lights Lens - lihartog 2008-07-18 00:59:31 (84 views)
- Re: Smuggy Head Lights Lens (url) - Roderick 2008-07-18 00:21:22 (114 views)
  - Re: Smuggy Head Lights Lens - rick540 2008-07-19 08:39:21 (93 views)

Need help taking clearcoat off style 5 rims - kevinl34 2008-07-30 11:40:01 (53 views)
- Re: Need help taking clearcoat off style 5 rims - TomM 2008-07-30 13:45:31 (47 views)
  - A couple of tricks I learned. - TomM 2008-07-31 00:24:06 (42 views)
  - Re: Need help taking clearcoat off style 5 rims - kevinl34 2008-07-30 15:10:31 (24 views)
    - Any method is ok, except bead blasting (nt) - rick540 2008-07-30 16:42:18 (34 views)

540 Exhaust rattle. - rick540 2008-07-19 12:32:52 (64 views)
- Re: 540 Exhaust rattle. - jimcash 2008-07-19 17:00:46 (64 views)
  - Re: 540 Exhaust rattle. - rick540 2008-07-20 04:26:09 (51 views)
    - Noise is coming from transmission - rick540 2008-07-29 14:11:32 (36 views)
      - Re: Noise is coming from transmission - jimcash 2008-07-29 14:31:52 (35 views)

advice on replacement compressor - dcjohndc 2008-07-17 15:44:34 (56 views)
- It might be ok, but I'd probably recommend getting a used unit instead. (url) - davidc 2008-07-17 18:24:03 (50 views)
  - Re: It might be ok, but I'd probably recommend getting a used unit instead. - dcjohndc 2008-07-17 22:35:52 (33 views)
  - Agree, I'd rather put in a known mileage, Denso compressor - bosoxfan 2008-07-17 20:02:35 (43 views)
    - Re: Agree, I'd rather put in a known mileage, Denso compressor - dcjohndc 2008-07-18 12:23:10 (31 views)
    - Did you replace yours yet? (nt) - Roderick 2008-07-18 00:22:53 (33 views)
      - Not yet, waiting for it to really get hot, 'only' 99 in Providence today...:o) (nt) - bosoxfan 2008-07-18 17:14:03 (37 views)
        
        WOW 99 in the North East - daka 2008-07-28 18:43:03 (21 views)

weird electrics..please help - supercharged1 2008-07-25 11:00:46 (60 views)
- Re: weird electrics..please help - jimcash 2008-07-25 19:58:52 (53 views)

License plate strip delete... - suzeeeque 2008-07-24 16:15:24 (54 views)
- Bavauto carrys the replacement strip - bosoxfan 2008-07-24 17:05:02 (43 views)
  - Thanks! :) - suzeeeque 2008-07-25 08:40:52 (30 views)
    - Wicked easy...old license plate plastic strip pops off - bosoxfan 2008-07-25 16:56:28 (37 views)

E39 540 touring rear wiper woes - chipchidster 2008-07-22 05:43:37 (63 views)
- Read here (url) - kiwijochen 2008-07-24 13:57:53 (55 views)
- Re: E39 540 touring rear wiper woes - kenazaki 2008-07-22 08:51:00 (36 views)
  - Re: E39 540 touring rear wiper woes - chipchidster 2008-07-22 10:15:44 (35 views)
    - Re: E39 540 touring rear wiper woes - kenazaki 2008-07-22 13:50:34 (32 views)

Need help with cooling. - nick528i 2008-07-23 00:41:55 (55 views)
- Re: Need help with cooling. - jimcash 2008-07-23 09:48:27 (47 views)
  - Re: Need help with cooling. - nick528i 2008-07-23 20:04:40 (28 views)