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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 01:45 PM

Replies: 12 So many brands of control arms, which one? Views: 270 Posted By 540 M-Sport I agree with Fudman to make sure the diagnosis is... I agree with Fudman to make sure the diagnosis is correct on what you need to replace. I had a shimmy during long, fast sweeping turns, it was my thrust arm bushings. OEM is Lemforder, if...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 01:33 PM

Replies: 4 Thrust Arm Symptoms - not always Thrust Arms (tires) Views: 162 Posted By 540 M-Sport Except for us 540 owners that have the staggered... Except for us 540 owners that have the staggered wheel set up... :(

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) Yesterday, 01:25 PM

Replies: 122 Bilstein PSS strut problem Views: 8,263 Posted By 540 M-Sport Sorry, no idea....did you replace the upper... Sorry, no idea....did you replace the upper mounts when you installed? Also, were you careful to follow the diagrams for assembly of the front struts? There is a minimum height spec for how low you...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-14-2013, 05:21 PM

Replies: 6 help with M62 02 sensor wiring Views: 178 Posted By 540 M-Sport In Europe, BMW offered a 3.5 liter M62, I would... In Europe, BMW offered a 3.5 liter M62, I would assume the 735 has the 3.5 liter M62...There have been guys posting from Europe with E39 535s with the 3.5 liter M62...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-13-2013, 04:03 PM

Replies: 18 HOW TO: Light/Lamp Control Module Replacement Views: 304 Posted By 540 M-Sport Since you ignored my post, I google searched for... Since you ignored my post, I google searched for you and found this: https://circuitboardmedics.com/1997-2003-bmw-5-and-7-series-e39-lighting-control-module-lcm-repair/ $130, they fix your LCM...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-13-2013, 12:52 PM

Replies: 18 HOW TO: Light/Lamp Control Module Replacement Views: 304 Posted By 540 M-Sport Check with the online companies that fix ABS... Check with the online companies that fix ABS controllers and such. Perhaps they can inexpensively fix this, and avoid the tamper dot showing up?

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-13-2013, 12:10 AM

Replies: 71 Sunroof disaster Views: 12,150 Posted By 540 M-Sport You guys should report this stuff....it could... You guys should report this stuff....it could bring about a recall, if there is a trend with specific models or years: https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Thanks1

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-12-2013, 05:05 PM

Replies: 47 New tire options? Views: 1,123 Posted By 540 M-Sport You will love the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I... You will love the Michelin Pilot Super Sports, I have them on my F car and very happy with them. Kinda pricy, but was willing to spend that for the fun car. ;)

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-12-2013, 01:25 PM

Replies: 9 Brake Pedal Pulsating - Low speed Views: 168 Posted By 540 M-Sport Or a more likely scenario is excessive brake pad... Or a more likely scenario is excessive brake pad deposits on the rotors. Get up to 60 and do some hard stops and see if you can "clean" then up, by properly bedding the pads to the rotors. Removing...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-12-2013, 01:16 PM

Replies: 14 New Tires, Michelin or Continental? Views: 338 Posted By 540 M-Sport See my post #10 which should answer most of your... See my post #10 which should answer most of your questions.

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

Replies: 31 1997 528i OBD port location Views: 7,630 Posted By 540 M-Sport Federal law in USA from 1996 on, it has to be... Federal law in USA from 1996 on, it has to be there, or BMW would be subject to a recall to correct the deficiency.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-12-2013, 11:09 AM

Replies: 14 New Tires, Michelin or Continental? Views: 338 Posted By 540 M-Sport If comfort is your primary concern, then I can... If comfort is your primary concern, then I can definitely vouch for that with the Conti DWS. They are decent performing and ride very comfortably, and were quiet. The down sides were somewhat...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 09:45 PM

Replies: 6 Completed rear ball joint job Views: 249 Posted By 540 M-Sport Please ask Lisa at Bilstein customer service for... Please ask Lisa at Bilstein customer service for the determination on what the failure point was on your original struts you sent in. What were your symptoms? I am curious if it is the same...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 09:38 PM

Replies: 18 Doing a minor overhaul on the m5 this weekend to next weekend Views: 432 Posted By 540 M-Sport Would like to know what your opinion is on the... Would like to know what your opinion is on the difficulty of the automatic headlight upgrade. I read the tutorials, and decided to pass...IIRC you need the new switch, new LCM and the different...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 09:30 PM

Replies: 31 1997 528i OBD port location Views: 7,630 Posted By 540 M-Sport I am unsure on the location for earlier E39s, but... I am unsure on the location for earlier E39s, but ALL cars for USA and Canada must have the OBDII port somewhere, it is the law for model year 1996 on for USA and 1998 for Canada (though most...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 06:17 PM

Replies: 47 New tire options? Views: 1,123 Posted By 540 M-Sport I have the Cooper Zeon RS3-A for about 10 months... I have the Cooper Zeon RS3-A for about 10 months and close to 18k miles...they are wearing very well and performed very well through the wet and sloppy NW weather this past fall/winter/spring. They...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 02:01 PM

Replies: 39 Poll: How many miles on your original, not rebuilt, automatic transmission? Views: 883 Posted By 540 M-Sport It will also show this symptom with low fluid,... It will also show this symptom with low fluid, when cold. As it warms up, the fluid expands and the transmission operates normally. Always happened when cold, and went away once warmed up. I had...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 01:45 PM

Replies: 4 photo from the weekend Views: 204 Posted By 540 M-Sport Great pictures! Time to replace the door and... Great pictures! Time to replace the door and rear bumper trim to match the front bumper though.... ;) Thank you for sharing. Always great to see some nice E39 pictures.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-11-2013, 01:19 PM

Replies: 7 replacement battery for a 2003 525i? Views: 247 Posted By 540 M-Sport The Duralast seems to be a decent value, but from... The Duralast seems to be a decent value, but from following this forum and Bimmerforums, I have seen a few early failures (within a year). Though AutoZone has a great free replacement warranty, we...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 05:34 PM

Replies: 6 NGK plugs for a 2001 525i Views: 118 Posted By 540 M-Sport BKR6EQUP / 3199 is the factory approved plug. It... BKR6EQUP / 3199 is the factory approved plug. It is preset and does not require adjustment out of the box. I am uncertain what the 7573 is...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 05:30 PM

Replies: 5 2003 540 tranny question Views: 205 Posted By 540 M-Sport +1, I believe this is normal, and nothing to... +1, I believe this is normal, and nothing to worry about.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 03:54 PM

Replies: 80 Poll: How to increase fuel efficiency in 528i ? Views: 6,615 Posted By 540 M-Sport How you drive is as important as what you drive. ... How you drive is as important as what you drive. I can get 26 to 27 highway if I drive very carefully and do my best to stay around 60 to 65 and use the throttle gently. If I do 75 to 80 and am...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 03:33 PM

Replies: 6 Tire pressure-540i 6 sport Views: 160 Posted By 540 M-Sport +1 check the door jam. Although, you can... +1 check the door jam. Although, you can generally run a bit higher by 4 or 5 psi in the front, to balance the handling a bit. The lower pressure in the front seems to be a bias toward understeer.

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 01:35 PM

Replies: 4 e39 low beam problem (barely working) Views: 200 Posted By 540 M-Sport I had this problem....I suggest you examine the... I had this problem....I suggest you examine the light socket plug on the bad side. Mine was beginning to melt, causing intermittent operation. Of course BMW does not sell new sockets (only the...

Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 12:28 AM

Replies: 74 DIY: 1998 528i Bosch Alternator Rebuild for $30! Views: 32,794 Posted By 540 M-Sport Follow up on the Regitar parts....seen two... Follow up on the Regitar parts....seen two failures of the voltage regulator, (one experienced by me), on the Nippondenso alternator used in the Ferrari F355. I no longer recommend Regitar parts,...

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