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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-04-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 999
Posted By microswitch
The fact is guys, when you have driven your cars...

The fact is guys, when you have driven your cars for few years you are bound to notice changes in performance or MPG even subtle one. If you drove another car you would not be able to tell the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 01:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 968
Posted By microswitch
If I was you I wouldn't let this guy touch the...

If I was you I wouldn't let this guy touch the car anymore. It is apparent they are completely ignorant about transmissions. And if I could I would not pay him either. If you have already paid him...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 999
Posted By microswitch
No no sudden driving habits changes. Same...

No no sudden driving habits changes. Same routes. Although it has been pretty cold for California standards the last few weeks. And as I was used to start and go instead of waiting for the car...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-28-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 999
Posted By microswitch
All great suggestion thank you guys... In the...

All great suggestion thank you guys... In the back of my mind the MAF has always felt like a culprit but I have no tool to gather live data. Like I said I passed the smog test here in California...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-15-2013, 08:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 999
Posted By microswitch
always ran same gas chevron 87. Once in a while ...

always ran same gas chevron 87. Once in a while Arco but again this has been happening slowly not suddenly caused by a gas change.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-15-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 999
Posted By microswitch
Worsening MPG

I have always maintained my car according to the common sense and the knowledge of the members of this board.
I have done the complete cooling system, the CCV, the vanos the spark plug, the oil...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-16-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,074
Posted By microswitch
I had exactly the same problem as you, an...

I had exactly the same problem as you, an intermittent Battery Warning light.

I bet you my farm it has ALTERNATOR written all over. I just changed mine this Monday.

Do not worry about...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 11-15-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 447
Posted By microswitch
New Alternator

My alternator went out last Monday. At first I was not sure, the battery icon was on and off intermittently, never steady. I was debating if I could last till the weekend but then i figured.....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 07-03-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By microswitch
Yes indeed however there is no switching...

Yes indeed however there is no switching possibility. There is a harness that plugs directly into the radio, the original one. No wire were spliced..
And when i installed the after market radio I...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 07-03-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By microswitch
After driving for about 20 min the radio shut off...

After driving for about 20 min the radio shut off on its own indicating to me that only the temp/delay power to the radio is working( will play for about 20 min when car is off).
So now the issue is...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 07-02-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By microswitch
Weird Radio acting

I used a out of market radio for few months, till my son decide He needed his stereo back.
I put back the stock radio on my 2002 E39, however something very funny is happening.
When I shot off the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-31-2012, 04:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,044
Posted By microswitch
I did.. and I wish I did not. Be careful the...

I did.. and I wish I did not. Be careful the Valvoline Synpower at Autozone IS NOT the one recommended by BMW

look at this thread
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2012, 10:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By microswitch
I know of a good muffle shop I have used for...

I know of a good muffle shop I have used for years.
It is San Pedro Muffler shop, if you are close to LA you could give them a call
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 778
Posted By microswitch
Had a 93 Jeep and I tested with high nox. ...

Had a 93 Jeep and I tested with high nox. Replaced Cat converter and solved issue.
If it was the Egr you would get other sort of problem and the "Check Engine Light" would come on. A stuck EGR...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-17-2012, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 498
Posted By microswitch
QUIZ of the day

Condition:
1) Car idle is a bit rough at cold start up. After warm up idle becomes 97% normal. There is still just a bit of shaking but ever so slight. But no apparent loss of power or...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-18-2012, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,537
Posted By microswitch
A new rebuild one , other than your own will need...

A new rebuild one , other than your own will need to be recoded by dealer ( another $ 100.00 min or so)
BBA Reman is who I used and no probelm.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-18-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By microswitch
Ok 1) Surround the shrader valve with paper...

Ok 1) Surround the shrader valve with paper towel to absorb gasoline
2) use a point device ( like a pen or pencil) and push on the valve stem of the shrader valve. Gasoline should...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 637
Posted By microswitch
IF I was you.......... and only If I was you ...

IF I was you.......... and only If I was you cause I promised not to let any other mech touch my ride....
I would go in there with the pump in my hands and a loud voice but not screaming.. " This...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By microswitch
18 BMW I normally check oil level every 1000...

18 BMW I normally check oil level every 1000 miles and see what is the consumption.
If your consumption is very low let's say 1 cup every 1000 miles then I would suspect power steering fluid....
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By microswitch
Yes it is reasonable. I agree with Roman...

Yes it is reasonable.
I agree with Roman Empire. Do a steam or wash clean ( some car wash can do that for you) under the car to remove any trace of oil.
Then drive it and you will see clearly (...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2012, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,126
Posted By microswitch
$ 1500.00 for the work He did does not seem...

$ 1500.00 for the work He did does not seem outrageous, indeed very fair.
I believe He addressed the common cause for the typical E39. However I do not see where he changed the water pump and the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-17-2012, 11:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,052
Posted By microswitch
Read my post....... you will find some...

Read my post....... you will find some information beneficial

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=611988
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,881
Posted By microswitch
So i took on the issue again this weekend. But...

So i took on the issue again this weekend. But prior to that I dumped a can of Chevron Techtron fuel injectors cleaners in the tank just to be on the safe side and also because I read on the board...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-16-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By microswitch
I rented the AUTOZONE fuel pressure tester and...

I rented the AUTOZONE fuel pressure tester and indeed it has an adapter for my shrader valve. It is item #9 ans is the same adapter used on ford cars.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-13-2012, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By microswitch
Autozone Fuel pressure tester;

Has anyone used an Autozone Actron Fuel pressure tester on a E39?
I have read many post ( and maybe I have missed some) about renting one but I can not find any where it was determined that it...
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