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E39 (1997 - 2003)

E39 (1997 - 2003)
The BMW 5-Series (E39 chassis) was introduced in the United States as a 1997 model year car and lasted until the 2004 when the E60 chassis was released. The United States saw several variations including the 525i, 528i, 530i and 540i. -- View the E39 Wiki

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Sticky: the VERY best of E39 Links ( 1 2 3) chivas	04-27-2013 05:21 AM by bluebee	58	303,727
Sticky: E39 Faq ( 1 2 3 4) chivas	08-29-2012 02:09 AM by radd	92	188,168
Sticky: How To Easily Find Information on Your E39 Topic Before Posting a New Thread ( 1 2) Fudman	05-16-2013 09:30 AM by RPW44	30	28,395
2002 E39 ASC BRAKE ABS lights on => Diagnostic Procedure & Parts Location ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	Yesterday 05:08 PM by Crutzy	701	283,447
take a look at this oil filter! ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) ketchup	01-06-2012 06:29 PM by proyremax	461	252,236
Making sense of INPA, EDIABAS, NCSExpert, NCS Dummies, DIS/GT1, EasyDIS, & Progman ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	05-15-2013 08:34 PM by Manny G.	252	139,088
How to check & replace your BMW front disc brakes and rotors ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	03-08-2013 04:06 PM by bluebee	239	134,717
Show off your E39 post pics!!! ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) first540i	Today 02:03 PM by TacticalBassist	1,241	130,319
E-39 Wheel Picture Thread-Post'em UP!! ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) UH60Hwkdrvr	01-20-2011 04:04 AM by Burning2nd	462	124,867
Post the Hottest Rims Here for e39 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Brian McKinney	09-02-2009 08:37 PM by Mack	336	121,837
replacing battery in key ( 1 2) Brian530i	05-17-2011 06:54 PM by bobdmac	45	113,145
E39 540i Sport vs. 540i M-sport ( 1 2 3) bradley01	02-10-2012 09:54 PM by Shifty1	71	104,725
DIY: 1998 BMW 528i COMPLETE FRONT SUSPENSION OVERHAUL ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) cn90	04-07-2013 12:59 PM by Takechan	186	97,853
Carsoft - BMW Diagnostic Software \| what will it do? & how to do it? ( 1 2 3 4) drakar	11-08-2009 07:17 AM by wkw	91	87,159
BMW-specific E39 acronyms (list and definition) ( 1 2 3 4) bluebee	03-27-2013 02:55 AM by bluebee	79	84,105
How to reset brake light ? M Power e46	02-19-2012 03:12 AM by rush_ad	24	83,325
I'll try this another way... ( 1 2) biglovemp	12-09-2012 04:03 PM by mentalxpreshun	25	79,487
How to test the BMW E39 pressure-controlled crankcase ventilation system (CCV)? ( 1 2 3 4 5) bluebee	05-07-2013 03:16 PM by waehrik	101	78,382
E39 540i - M62TU Timing Chain plastic guide disintegration ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) BlackBMWs	04-30-2013 09:35 PM by bluebee	258	78,105
Remote on Key Not Working ( 1 2 3 4) 2b555	05-20-2013 03:31 PM by eviltwin10	89	73,761
E39 Electrical Problems Traced to Trunk Lid Harness Wire Chafing (DIY Diagnostic) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	04-02-2013 06:03 PM by bluebee	166	73,685
removing "snot-like" goo from ABS circuit board- Bluebee pls. read! ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) 540iman	05-22-2013 09:39 PM by bluebee	135	73,173
How do I Reprogram my Key to open my doors ( 1 2 3 4) htownbimmer05	05-23-2013 08:35 AM by tmvE39/E53/Z32	76	73,004
5-Series DIY Forum Ågent99	06-04-2008 04:23 PM by Ågent99	1	72,317
i lost my key!!!!! ( 1 2) moji2000	03-14-2013 12:54 PM by jygesq	40	68,106
Best e39 color ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Roman-O	03-30-2011 03:56 AM by Burning2nd	146	67,847
Diagram where ambient temperature sensor assembly attaches to the E39 ( 1 2) shaftdrive	03-27-2012 03:10 PM by ronandjud	33	66,251
DIY - BMW E39 Oil & Filter Change (vacuum extraction method) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	04-07-2013 01:47 PM by bluebee	171	61,151
DIY: change of the CCV / Pressure regulating valve / oil separator ( 1 2) aioros	02-25-2012 09:49 AM by dinot71	49	60,839
How to choose H7 high/low beam replacement bulbs (3100K to 4000K) ( 1 2 3 4) bluebee	05-17-2013 03:13 AM by supradupe	75	58,780
i want to see some slammed e39's! post them pics ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) mic0ne23	10-18-2012 07:36 AM by 00540i6	201	58,699
Group buy for LCM Repair Part Infineon BTS426L1??? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) cn90	04-11-2013 02:20 PM by pleiades	253	57,719
E39 Double din dvd ( 1 2 3) amar2323	03-24-2009 12:39 PM by Twin Que	70	57,335
Where exactly do we look on the E39 radiator for telltale cracks? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	01-01-2013 12:18 PM by Ohmess	199	55,217
Light bulb above the license plate needs replacement ( 1 2 3 4) fireman5000	03-14-2013 10:42 AM by bluebee	92	54,578
Hella flush wheels ( 1 2 3) SlideJdm	08-12-2008 11:45 PM by Aznnay	53	54,284
Reshelling an M5 ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Steve Wright	09-26-2012 09:46 PM by LalaRay	301	53,469
DIY - Homemade Wooden Ramps For Your Car ( 1 2 3 4) MatWiz	02-05-2013 09:14 AM by cn90	80	53,308
OBD II PC freeware & $15 J1962 cable for the BMW E39 ( 1 2 3) bluebee	02-17-2013 07:29 PM by bluebee	59	52,869
What can we modify on the E39 to drain dank AC evaporator pan pooled water? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	03-17-2013 08:57 AM by bluebee	181	52,764
Diamond key replacement batteyr DIY (NO 56K) ( 1 2 3) la528it	03-08-2013 12:05 PM by bluebee	57	51,966
In Dash CD Player+ DICE Install Write-up ( 1 2 3 4) cn90	10-04-2011 02:56 AM by bmwe39touring	76	51,403
Tips and suggestions for replacing destroyed E39 driver seat adjustment control panel ( 1 2 3 4 5) bluebee	04-17-2013 10:19 PM by taggart	103	50,521