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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-09-2013, 12:32 PM

Replies: 1 Vacuum Leaks around Brake B Views: 87 Posted By Steve530 How about the other end of that hose where it... How about the other end of that hose where it connects to the suction jet pump and the hose that connects the pump to the manifold? Of course, the booster itself could leak.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-03-2013, 03:22 PM

Replies: 12 CD Changer Install Views: 620 Posted By Steve530 I installed an in trunk CD changer from a 98... I installed an in trunk CD changer from a 98 323is.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-01-2013, 06:02 PM

Replies: 18 just a question disscusssion thing. (bumper cover) Views: 307 Posted By Steve530 you got to remove the foglights, too. You... you got to remove the foglights, too. You should be able to heat the bumper cover a bit to bend back into shape. When it cools, it will stay where you put it.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-08-2013, 03:13 PM

Replies: 7 CD changer install question Views: 341 Posted By Steve530 I installed a cd changer on my 2001 530 which... I installed a cd changer on my 2001 530 which does not have DSP. I ordered a bracket kit from the dealer. The wires were already in place, but not obvious. They were bundled near the front of the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-05-2013, 02:17 AM

Replies: 7 Pulling in or out of driveways, scrapes the front underparts Views: 254 Posted By Steve530 Have you checked your tire inflation? Have you checked your tire inflation?

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-03-2013, 05:31 PM

Replies: 17 '01 Xenon self-leveling, lights point too low! Views: 2,114 Posted By Steve530 Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for the link. Glad you got it fixed. Thanks for the link.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-01-2013, 02:48 PM

Replies: 17 '01 Xenon self-leveling, lights point too low! Views: 2,114 Posted By Steve530 That's what I thought, too. My low beams would... That's what I thought, too. My low beams would move up and down on startup, but the adjusters were broken on both sides. It seems the motor moving in and out during calibration was enough to move...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-31-2013, 06:23 PM

Replies: 8 Fuel door latch Views: 208 Posted By Steve530 Do you mean that the rod does not extend to... Do you mean that the rod does not extend to engage the door? Or do you mean that the door does not close?

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-31-2013, 06:20 PM

Replies: 17 '01 Xenon self-leveling, lights point too low! Views: 2,114 Posted By Steve530 Check the adjusters by wiggling the back of the... Check the adjusters by wiggling the back of the HID assembly. It shouldn't move more than a few mm. AFAIK, the headlight leveling senor is on the right suspension. Shouldn't be much else there...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-25-2013, 08:01 PM

Replies: 11 Let's play, "NAME THAT CODE!!!" Yeah! Views: 389 Posted By Steve530 Good luck. Hope it's the boot or a vacuum line.... Good luck. Hope it's the boot or a vacuum line. The CCV is a pain in the back. Literally.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-25-2013, 05:35 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 I'd check the fuel pressure regulator. You ... I'd check the fuel pressure regulator. You might be in the situation where you need to find a good mechanic who has experience with BMWs.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-25-2013, 05:25 PM

Replies: 11 Let's play, "NAME THAT CODE!!!" Yeah! Views: 389 Posted By Steve530 Most of those codes are for misfires. So it's not... Most of those codes are for misfires. So it's not surprising that it runs likes it's missing. The P0171 and P0174 are lean fuel mixture codes. So it looks like you have an air leak that's bad...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-25-2013, 03:54 PM

Replies: 11 Let's play, "NAME THAT CODE!!!" Yeah! Views: 389 Posted By Steve530 Look for a leak. Start with the intake boots. Look for a leak. Start with the intake boots.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-23-2013, 06:44 PM

Replies: 11 Haunting 02' 525i troubles. Help! Views: 480 Posted By Steve530 Did you ask them what vacuum leak they fixed?... Did you ask them what vacuum leak they fixed? Maybe their fix is broken.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-23-2013, 06:40 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 it looks to me that the LTFT values indicate the... it looks to me that the LTFT values indicate the system is adjusting the fuel mixture to be more lean. That surprises me because that would not be the case if you have a leak. How's the fuel...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-22-2013, 02:55 PM

Replies: 38 Strange codes? Views: 1,329 Posted By Steve530 Interesting. My fuel gauge started acting up a... Interesting. My fuel gauge started acting up a couple of weeks ago. This week I added 11 gallons when the gauge indicated it was 1/4 full. The gauge went to full. I started test 6 on the OBC and...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-19-2013, 04:07 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 I think that would tell you the oxygen sensors... I think that would tell you the oxygen sensors are working correctly.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 08:26 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 Do you know the month? If it's before 4/98, I... Do you know the month? If it's before 4/98, I think you got the correct oxygen sensor. Lots of scanners can read the fuel trim values. You might try Autozone or some other store that loans tools....

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 05:46 PM

Replies: 6 Ceramic brake pads Views: 175 Posted By Steve530 I haven't used the Hawk ceramic pads, but I have... I haven't used the Hawk ceramic pads, but I have Akebono ceramics and I really like them. Almost dustless, good modulation, no squeal, and stop well.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 05:43 PM

Replies: 42 Dead battery on a Monday morning... uh Views: 1,312 Posted By Steve530 The voltage at the battery with the car running... The voltage at the battery with the car running is like 14.5V?

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 05:38 PM

Replies: 17 Angel eye LEDs - no flicker Views: 617 Posted By Steve530 I have V5. They flicker on my 2001 530i. Took... I have V5. They flicker on my 2001 530i. Took them off and replaced with the original bulbs.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 05:26 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 Since the code returned, I suspect the oxygen... Since the code returned, I suspect the oxygen sensor was not the problem. I'd check the fuel trim. If you find the long term fuel trim is positive (like +25%), then you may have an air leak. ...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 03:37 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 NTK is oxygen sensor brand made by the same... NTK is oxygen sensor brand made by the same company that makes the NGK spark plugs. Depends on the ECU. I think the MS41.1 uses the NTK. Your 540 uses a M5.2 with a Bosch 13559 sensor, I think.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 03:28 PM

Replies: 24 P0170 and P1188 Views: 584 Posted By Steve530 I dealt with a similar problem on a 98 e36 323is.... I dealt with a similar problem on a 98 e36 323is. Replacing the oxygen sensor did not fix the problem. It's been a while, but IIRC, replacing the CCV cleared up the problem. I might also have...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 03-18-2013, 03:15 PM

Replies: 38 Strange codes? Views: 1,329 Posted By Steve530 As the oxygen sensors age, their response slows. ... As the oxygen sensors age, their response slows. Somehow that seems to affect performance and fuel economy. I haven't thought that through yet. BTW, I used a Reinz valve cover gasket. It lasted...

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