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Forum: 7 Series - E23 / E32 (1977 - 1994) 03-28-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 180
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
1998 740IL Dies all of the sudden at start

My 1998 740IL on occasion will just die after an initial start.

I will try and start a second time and even if I rev. it up, it will die again.

If I try and start a 3rd time it will start and...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 03-20-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Wow! This is great info. I wish it was...

Wow!

This is great info. I wish it was not so cold and dark I would tackle it right now. I flooded the gas pedal to try and get it to start and a few times it really did try and start, but a...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 03-20-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Problem is the stomp test will just go in a loop...

Problem is the stomp test will just go in a loop with a O2 code and never finish.

I just got this car months ago. Have no idea on the fuel filter. I was thinking a pump, but the filter sounds...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 03-20-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 191
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
1995 740il just died, won't start

This car runs just fine, however once in awhile it goes from running great, to running real bad. Rough Idle, Rough driving, Low power. Then 1/2 day later, it might start running just fine.

In...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 03-20-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
This was awesome info! I will tackle this one...

This was awesome info! I will tackle this one right away.

Thanks,

Kevin

P.S. - I am getting ready to post another problem with my Son's BMW (1995 740IL) that just broke down an hour ago. ...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 03-20-2013, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 131
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
740il code 0340

I just got my 740il back from the dealer a month ago for a valley pan leak.

Now I am getting an error code of 0340 which is some sort of intake cam sensor error.

Is this something that could be...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-22-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
This is very interesting. However I am a little...

This is very interesting. However I am a little confused.

When you say that:

The power steering pump is in fact 2 pumps in tandem, one for the steering and one for the self levelling, but the...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-22-2013, 07:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
This really did not explain anything. You...

This really did not explain anything.

You say it needs ATF - However the Cap says CF 11S

Also you say it needs aito tranny fluid (esso) - So are you saying put tranny fluid into the...
Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 02-21-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,306
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
steering wheel controls

Any idea exactly where the 20 amp fuse is in the glove box?

My steering wheel controls do not work. Radio and Nav does not work either. NO POWER
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-21-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,747
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
My radio is not working either. Not Working:...

My radio is not working either.

Not Working: Radio, NAV, Steering wheel controls. HORN does work. I did buy another ignition swith. USED. No change at all. Any other suggestions. Fuses good...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-21-2013, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
I saw this post. I have a1995 740 with the self...

I saw this post. I have a1995 740 with the self leveling. Power steering fluid was added at another point in time. How do I flush the system?
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-21-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 586
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Power Steering - Self Leveling

I have a 1995 BMW 740IL.

Power Steering seems not to work as good as it could. Somewhat stiff, but not to bad.

What I have found out is that you DO NOT put in power steering fluid. It is...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-18-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
At this point, who knows. I took it to 3 places...

At this point, who knows. I took it to 3 places and all said not to wast the money changing the filter and fluid that is was slipping to bad.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-17-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
already installed a new used one. Out some...

already installed a new used one. Out some dough, but works perfect.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-16-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 166
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
1995 740 Stereo Removal

I cannot figure out how to remove the factory stereo on a 1995 740IL.


Problem is that it will not power up at all. I have checked both fuses (under the hood) and in the trunk.

I was told...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-16-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 560
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
I just ordered a trans from a salvage yard. Paid...

I just ordered a trans from a salvage yard. Paid 850 and then paid a bmw shop to install it. Another 800.

Drives like a charm now.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-14-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
I have not done anything further. 02 sensors...

I have not done anything further. 02 sensors will be next.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-13-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
I will change the 02. Thanks to all!

I will change the 02. Thanks to all!
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-11-2013, 06:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Interesting enough. I sprayed brake cleaner...

Interesting enough. I sprayed brake cleaner looking for a vacuum leak. I did get a little on top, engine reved up and I went to try and find it, but it would not repeat. Took the car for a drive...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-11-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 479
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
IT worked. Went back and forth back and forth,...

IT worked. Went back and forth back and forth, got easier everytime.

Now the electronics are working.

Thanks!
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-09-2013, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
There was a little oil puddling. Not to bad. ...

There was a little oil puddling. Not to bad. But if I put new plugs in, I would have expected a big improvement.
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-09-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
I pulled the plugs and replaced. Passenger side...

I pulled the plugs and replaced. Passenger side plugs were dry and old looking. Drivers side were a little normal and a couple were some oily.

Replaced. Seemed to be no change. Car will...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-09-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Can I just unplug or do I have to replace?

Can I just unplug or do I have to replace?
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-08-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 527
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
1995 740il Rough idle and drive

I just was driving down the interstate and all of the sudden the car seemed to start running rough. YOu can smell gas after awhile.

Seems to be kind of missing.


I did try to do the OBD1 code...
Forum: 7 Series - E38 (1995 - 2001) 02-08-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,468
Posted By Kevin Halbleib
Since I have the same problem i was thinking...

Since I have the same problem i was thinking about the relay. However mine has 4 relays instead of 3. I looked up the number on the one you changed and it is the fuel pump relay. Kind of weird.
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