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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	302,148
	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	27,962
	Sticky: E39 Faq ( 1 2 3 4) chivas	08-29-2012 02:09 AM by radd	92	187,790
	2002 E39 ASC BRAKE ABS lights on => Diagnostic Procedure & Parts Location ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	Today 07:17 AM by Edgy36-39	695	281,643
	Violent shudder when braking after hitting bumps ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) LA525iT	08-30-2012 10:45 PM by dvsgene	367	47,613
	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	134,150
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	Force fed 540 project ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) PropellerHead	06-07-2009 12:43 PM by ganesht	358	29,650
	E39 Family Album (Post pics of you car) ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Kwaaahhh	08-16-2009 06:43 AM by 1bad540	153	14,529
	5-Series DIY Forum Ågent99	06-04-2008 04:23 PM by Ågent99	1	72,311
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	decoding the car options, is it possible? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) jieg	09-28-2009 10:46 PM by Dr.laz	445	38,811
	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	52,460
	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	60,951
	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	97,274
	Introduction to my newish 530i... ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) Albo	05-04-2013 03:04 PM by Albo	380	33,397
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	E39 Auxiliary Fan DIY write up-With Pics. SleekBMW	04-15-2013 04:06 AM by bluebee	16	27,510
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	Do the four frame jack rubber blocks do anything? ( 1 2 3 4 5 ... Last Page) bluebee	03-21-2012 02:27 PM by bluebee	144	37,733
	Brand new Motive Power Extractor does not work for E39 oil change ( 1 2 3) bluebee	10-19-2011 11:17 AM by bluebee	61	10,996
	Looking for E39 SRF file for Garmin GPS ViBren	04-05-2009 12:19 AM by bluebee	15	26,024
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	How to choose H7 high/low beam replacement bulbs (3100K to 4000K) ( 1 2 3 4) bluebee	Yesterday 03:13 AM by supradupe	75	58,233
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	What is the PERSONALITY profile of the typical E39 forum member? ( 1 2) bluebee	06-16-2009 05:28 AM by doucy2@horizonv	29	2,192
	DIY for programming the Homelink Garage Door Opener (GDO) in the BMW E39 ( 1 2) bluebee	03-31-2013 09:31 PM by bluebee	30	35,662
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	DIY: 1998 BMW 528i, PARKING Brake Overhaul ( 1 2) cn90	03-28-2013 04:36 PM by bluebee	35	27,435
	BMW-specific E39 acronyms (list and definition) ( 1 2 3 4) bluebee	03-27-2013 02:55 AM by bluebee	79	83,855
	What are the pros/cons of the various BMW E39 replacement water pumps? ( 1 2 3) bluebee	04-23-2013 05:14 AM by kutcht1	68	12,014
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	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	77,570
	Greatest Ever E39 Articles In PDF To Download from Ozibimmer ( 1 2) ozibimmer	11-04-2011 04:24 PM by doru	36	5,697
	I love my E39 ( 1 2) Elite5Series	12-16-2010 03:05 PM by Elite5Series	35	1,906
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