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Forum: BMW Coding and Programming 04-20-2013, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 249
Posted By b52murph
INPA langugage files (5.0.2.)

Hi All -

Well, I fixed this problem before, but now (on a new laptop), I cannot fix it again.

Running INPA 5.0.2./EDIABAS 6.4.7.

I've updated the inpa.ini file to reflect "English" under...
Forum: Mid Atlantic Region - DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, and WV 02-19-2013, 08:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 429
Posted By b52murph
Indie shop in NOVA

Looking for positive experiences with independent shops in Northern VA (Fairfax and/or Prince William Counties). I've been going to German Auto Group off of Backlick road, but may want to try...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-16-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By b52murph
Thanks all...Bluebee, as always, much...

Thanks all...Bluebee, as always, much appreciation for your search skill...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-16-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 747
Posted By b52murph
When you "topped off" the expansion tank, did you...

When you "topped off" the expansion tank, did you loosen the bleed screw first? The 6s are more bleed-fussy than the V8s. I had a friend ruin the head gasket on an E34 520i (living in Europe at the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-16-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 526
Posted By b52murph
Second nod for the air in the system. Really...

Second nod for the air in the system. Really sounds like the system needs to be bled fully. I had exactly the same problem and symptoms after I overheated but before bleeding the system fully. Trick...
Forum: Parting Out 02-16-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,714
Posted By b52murph
As posted elsewhere...am looking for OEM exhaust...

As posted elsewhere...am looking for OEM exhaust (manifold back), especially the catalytic converters if they're fully functional and not aftermarket. Please let me know if you still have them and if...
Forum: Parting Out 02-16-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,526
Posted By b52murph
Looking for complete (OEM or Tier-1 qualifying)...

Looking for complete (OEM or Tier-1 qualifying) exhaust....especially the catalytic converters. Aftermarket cats are throwing P0420/P0430 after every few hundred miles of driving (even though they're...
Forum: Parting Out 02-16-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By b52murph
Does (Did?) it have OEM catalytic converters and...

Does (Did?) it have OEM catalytic converters and exhaust? and if so...were they serviceable (not rusted out...probably hard to tell functional condition)?

I'm still in need of cats that do not...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-16-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 258
Posted By b52murph
Speedometer Calibration?

Does anybody know of a way to actually calibrate our speedometers more accurately?

I'm assuming it's the same for all (maybe all `97s). My speedometer consistently reads 6 MPH fast. As an...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 02-16-2013, 05:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 227
Posted By b52murph
`97 540i--shaking at 55 & 75 MPH

Hi -

So...I'm getting a shaking at 55MPH and 75 MPH. Ride is fairly smooth slower or faster until I get to 75, then the shaking comes back. Smooths out again about 75. I thought this problem was...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-08-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,225
Posted By b52murph
...or, have you been running the air conditioning...

...or, have you been running the air conditioning compressor daily? My drains from the center console vent to the back seat are completely clogged. Attempts to suck the crud out from the vents on...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-08-2012, 09:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By b52murph
I'd take whichever one has the most complete...

I'd take whichever one has the most complete maintenance records....and if neither have complete maintenance records than look elsewhere. Oil changes are a nice start, but how about plugs? Catalytic...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 09-08-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By b52murph
Just figured I'd post a follow up to see if...

Just figured I'd post a follow up to see if anyone has any new ideas. I've been chasing ghosts! The P1175 turned out to be a missing vacuum cap at the back of the CCV; replaced that and voila! No...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-16-2012, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Well...the issue may be non-related to the MAF...

Well...the issue may be non-related to the MAF after all. Looking at the back of my intake today, I realized that the new CCV I had installed in January had TWO vacuum connections at the top as well...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-05-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Well...I tested a new MAF today (remf'd). The...

Well...I tested a new MAF today (remf'd). The readings were EXACTLY the same in INPA....the "total air consumption" dropped to within range of the scale once I turned the A/C off on both MAFs. Might...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-04-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Had a chance today to grab several screen shots...

Had a chance today to grab several screen shots of the monitors while driving at slow-ish speeds (25-35mph).

Key take away--the "total air consumption" numbers only went HIGHER as RPMs and speed...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-03-2012, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
I've attached all three monitor screens from...

I've attached all three monitor screens from INPA.

The cats are brand new, direct-fit, magnaflows, installed a month ago. Total cost to install including the parts was almost $2K! The previous...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
When I unplug the MAF, the numbers go even...

When I unplug the MAF, the numbers go even higher!

The CCV is also new as is the hose connections. Already put over $7K into this car in parts over the last 8-10 months (most work done...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Yes...I was idling with the A/C on at the time....

Yes...I was idling with the A/C on at the time. And many many thanks. The weird tach problem (gauge pegged at max with no other indications in INPA) was cleared when I did an all codes recode using...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-02-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Do you mean 7000? Is this why my tach is pegged...

Do you mean 7000? Is this why my tach is pegged at max rpm as well..even though the car seems to be idling fine?
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-01-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,939
Posted By b52murph
Using INPA to detect a MAF problem

Hi -

For several months I've been trying to nail down a few weird errors that lead to several codes...specifically:

40 CAT converting OBDII Error !!
Error frequency : 2
Logistic counter: 77...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 08-01-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 201
Posted By b52murph
Weird tach problem

Hi -

I was doing some troubleshooting last night using INPA with the engine running. Was using the display options in the DME module to read the actual numbers as reported by the DME.

About...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-20-2012, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By b52murph
The plot thickens. I'm now throwing a P1175 code...

The plot thickens. I'm now throwing a P1175 code as well. Bad MAF or a defective, yet barely used O2 sensor? Can the P1175 even be related to the Cat codes?

I've wasted huge $$$ if changing the...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-19-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 970
Posted By b52murph
Nope...these cats are BRAND...

Nope...these cats are BRAND NEW...Magnaflows...23306 & 23058, direct fit. Prev owner had WELDED the old ones in; took the shop over 8 hours of cutting work to get them installed, and the old pipework...
Forum: E39 (1997 - 2003) 06-19-2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 626
Posted By b52murph
Digging up an old post...I know...but this water...

Digging up an old post...I know...but this water seems to be caused by air conditioning condensation rather than rain or external water.

In the moist air of No. VA this time of year; I'm often...
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