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Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-10-2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 161
Posted By alfonso12
Tire pressure-540i 6 sport

What would you recommend for tire pressure: 235/40ZR18's on my 540i 6/sport?

Thanks
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 05-31-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 343
Posted By alfonso12
Love it

I forgot what a great car the 540i is. After being dormant during winter I finally got it on the road, had to change the battery mind you. Amazed how well it drove 200 kms after 6 months of sitting...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-16-2012, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By alfonso12
Doh!

Doh!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-16-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 227
Posted By alfonso12
Front seat problem.

Hi,

I just noticed that the drivers seat won't push all the way back horizontally that is. I'm not speaking of reclining. Not that I need it to but it drives me crazy when things go wrong (99...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-14-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By alfonso12
Ed, You are a wealth of knowledge and thank...

Ed,

You are a wealth of knowledge and thank you for that information.
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-13-2012, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,022
Posted By alfonso12
How to turn off the airbag light?

I just replaced the window regulator on driver side window. After putting everything back together including the airbag the airbag sign popped up. How do I remove it? What program number is it?

As...
Forum: E90/E91/E92/E93 (2006 - 2013) 08-08-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By alfonso12
Airbag warning light?

My airbag warning light came on the other day on my 2006 325i. The manual says that it should be looked at right away by a mechanic and that it signals that the airbags might not activate? Are there...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-08-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By alfonso12
How do I open my trunk with battery dead

How do I open my trunk without using the remote key as car has no electrical power source?

Thanks

99 540i
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-07-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By alfonso12
How do I access front window motor?

My drivers side window motor is toast so I need to replace it. I have removed the panel and vapour barrier, as well as the air bag etc. But how do I gain access to the motor as it is behind a welded...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-03-2012, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By alfonso12
Thanks Murray!

Thanks Murray!
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By alfonso12
Ok, so today I found out that it's not my switch...

Ok, so today I found out that it's not my switch but the motor. It so happens that I have a spare rear right side regulator motor that will fit the drivers side window as well. Now my next question...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By alfonso12
Would that be the left front/right rear motor...

Would that be the left front/right rear motor then?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By alfonso12
Hi John, The issue is that the other 3...

Hi John,

The issue is that the other 3 windows do work. In other words, if there is something wrong with the switch it only has to do with driver side window? Is that even possible? Which then...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-01-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 643
Posted By alfonso12
Electrical Issues with driver side Window

Ok, so I just took apart my drivers side door panel hoping to discover why the darn window will not go down or up. I have already replaced my back 2 regulators so I was expecting to see or hear a...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-01-2012, 02:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,822
Posted By alfonso12
89 Octane Gas ok for my 540i?

Is it ok to use 89 Octane gas (Chevron with Techron) in my 99 V8 540i? I live in Canada where the price of gas is quite high and the difference between 91 and 89 is significant on the pocket book.
...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 07-31-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 296
Posted By alfonso12
Driver side window stopped working!

Just out of the blue, my drivers side window just stopped working. When engaging the switch, all I hear is a click click, not the sound of the regulator motor working at all. I tried playing around...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 04-09-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,237
Posted By alfonso12
Is my car getting old?

Hi,

My 1999 540i just turned 130K. Is that old? What major or minor inspections, replacements are recommended at this age? I think I need to do my front end suspension as I have been getting the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-13-2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By alfonso12
Now which OEM supplier would you recommend I go...

Now which OEM supplier would you recommend I go to?

Thanks
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-13-2012, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By alfonso12
Thanks so far people.

Thanks so far people.
Forum: General BMW 02-13-2012, 12:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By alfonso12
Ok, so I am replying to myslef here in that the...

Ok, so I am replying to myslef here in that the F10 (2012) is the most current M5. Based on 4 to 5 year updates on new models I guess it leaves me with little choice except for look at the now...
Forum: F10 M5 (2012 - Current) 02-13-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,764
Posted By alfonso12
Feedback for possible buyer

I might be in the market for an F10 within 12 to 16 months. What do you, the drivers think of this car so far?

Thanks

Alfonso
Forum: General BMW 02-13-2012, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 402
Posted By alfonso12
What is the MOST current M5 and is there a new version due soon?

Hello,

I might be in the market for an M5 in the next 12 to 16 months. What is the most current M5 model and is there a new version due in the near future?

Thanks
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-13-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 640
Posted By alfonso12
Clunking from front end of car when driving...what to replace first?

I own a 99 540i 6 speed. About 129,000KM's. It is in storage now until Spring arrives but all last year when I drove the car there was a heavy clunking coming from what appears to be front end...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-20-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,358
Posted By alfonso12
Dking, Thats exactly what I want to do. I...

Dking,

Thats exactly what I want to do. I need to take the bumper off and see what is broken on the frame of support pieces. The bumper itself is not broken as far as I can see. Behind the front...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 12-20-2011, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,358
Posted By alfonso12
Dking, I think the bumper is sound but...

Dking,

I think the bumper is sound but support parts are broken and screws missing! Is taking down a bumper a farly basic DIY? The best way to problem solve is by starting with taking the bumper...
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