Forum: BMW 5 Series E38 Lounge

My service engine soon light kept coming on and staying on for a few starts. Step 1: I went to NAPA and used their scanner and diagnosed the...

I am trying to solve some vibration issues with my car. It vibrates only with my 18 inch sport wheels on it (with the 16 inch aftermarket snow rims,...

Folks, we're going to do a lot of system maintenance and hopefully complete the move to vBulletin this weekend. Some of the work will start this...

Please don't comment on the move to vBulletin here as we won't be able to monitor each post. I've posted the same message in the Help Desk Forum,...

hello, is there a relay for the in-dash a/c blower motor on a 1996 740IL? if so, does someone know where it is located? thanks everyone. jim

2000 740i overheats erraticlly,i can drive for days fine and out of nowhere it will overheat, then back to normal drving for days, I changed...

i have a 1995 740i with a rough idle i have changed the plugs but no help also checked top of motor for vaccum leaks i did have any luck can anyone...

Set of all 7 original CDs complete with storage case and any documentation - purchased this past Septemer 2004 - no longer needed since I changed nav...

How do I know if I need to change my alternator. I charged both batteries but the battery light did not go off. Should the light have went off once I...

My car is starting rough when it sits for a while, either overnight or after a vacation where it has been sitting in the garage. The fault code...

I have a 98 BMW735i auto Battery OK ingnition lights come on I put in park, press the brake turn the key and nothing just won't turn over....

Hi all, Just purchased my first BMW and am looking for a few answers. First, I must say that I am really pleased with the ride, styling and...

My contribution to climate change, I'm going to run over Al Gore in this car! Which environmentally insensitive car would you choose to leave a...

My'91 850i is for sale and I'm looking for a 2001 740i Sport, jet black or titanium silver on black leather. Must be a true sport with cold weather...

i HAVE ALMOST ANYTHING YOU NEED FOR STOCK BMW 740I ITS A 98 BLACK & IWILL BE GETTING A GRAY IN A FEW DAYS! BIGDOGPARTS@YAHOO.COM 312 330-6688

I'm looking for a single 18x8, front, factory, M-parallel wheel. No "clones" please. Need it for a spare. E-mail me please @ gkollofski@aol.com ...

Recently heard knock in engine - previously running great and quiet. Engine has over 200k miles. Took car to mechanic who suspects timing chain &...

People I have 3rd brake light but no tail lights.All other lights work fine turn,marker and all others.I just don't have brake lights on either...

ok,i just got a 1997 7series auto/trip 2.8...aparently it,s an e38,but how do you know that??wots tells an e38 apart from an e34..e30..etc.I don,t...

Yet a new development in an always challenging auto relationship...one of my front tires has begun to rub when turning sharp left. Can't figure out...

I think it's time for strut replacement for my 95 740IL, I have 135,000 miles, and noticed inside treadwear on both the front and rear tires. Do I...

Have any of you had an intermitant "Door Open" error/warning message show in the gauge cluster error field? I had this to start appearing recently...

Can some one please tell me how I can view pics from the forum...I suddenly am unable to see several pics.

i HAVE ALMOST ANYTHING YOU NEED FOR STOCK BMW 740I ITS A 98 BLACK & IWILL BE GETTING A GRAY IN A FEW DAYS! BIGDOGPARTS@YAHOO.COM 312 330-6688

Appears to be an e38 problem,yup battery drain but with a slight twist,when all toys work ok battery is perfect when left for 1 day or 2 weeks,but...

I want to update everyone on the search situation. Around midnight on Sunday night (11/9/08) the server which handles the forum search function...

Folks, I've mentioned to some of you that we are going to migrate Roadfly email over to Gmail so we can once again have the best email technology...

Folks, I've mentioned to some of you that we are going to migrate Roadfly email over to Gmail so we can once again have the best email technology...

Can someone get me a carfax report for this Land Rover...... VIN: SALNY22262A384932

I made a similar proposal in Atarraya* many years ago. However, I'm against the $800,000,000,000.00 bailout. Instead, I'm in favor of giving...

So, they are starting to go. 2001 7 series. What do I do?

Recently purchased 2nd hand 735 and have discovered it handles woeful going around corners. Way too spongy and almost feels dangerous as it rolls...

Just waant to ask how much will cost to replace a trany conditioned or new, any info on this would much appreciated. Thanks, Peter

I have a 1996 740i e38, the battery went flat locked me out,my local bmw specialist garage managed to open the boot and fit a new battery,they...

hI I have a BMW 740i 2001 model ,after 4/5 miles into my journey the traction light comes on and stays on until I have switched engine off What...

Hi I recently purchased a 1997 740i which came with 18" staggered wheels/tires. I subsequently purchased , what was described as a set of 2000 18"...

1999 740i The car just dies lights and dash stay on. It will start right up by turning key. No telling when it will do it, about twice a week. Any...

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