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Forum: BMW 5 Series Forum (E39)

Discussion forum for the BMW 5 Series Sedan. Including the BMW 528i, 530i, 535i, 540i, etc.
Model years: 1996 - 2003
Chassis code: E39

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: E39 Lounge

    I'm sure there's a better way for us to get a direct link to the E39 lounge at the top of this board, but until we figure out how to do it, here's a...

    Started by alan‎, 03-17-2011 10:44 PM
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    alan
    03-17-2011, 10:44 PM Go to last post

  1. Go to first new post Rear differential leak

    I have a 2000 528i with 154K miles and took it for an oil change to JiffyLube. While the car was up noticed that the rear differential has oil around...

    Started by Unregistered‎, Yesterday 01:29 PM
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    Yesterday, 11:37 PM Go to last post

  2. My 5er was hit pretty hard, might be totaled, need advice.

    Hi all. I know I haven't had the time to drop around here in months, but my 5er was hit on Monday. Short story, guy blew a full red light and...

    Started by calemon‎, 04-19-2012 11:48 AM
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    Yesterday, 10:06 PM Go to last post

  3. New member, E39 noob

    Hi, all A couple of weeks ago I purchased a 2000 540i with Sport Package. It had 125K miles, was in pretty good condition, has the six speed, the...

    Started by BrandonMag‎, 05-15-2012 06:16 PM
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    05-15-2012, 10:44 PM Go to last post

  4. Diagnostic HELP!

    Need your help fellas before I get raped at the mechanics. My 99 E39 (140k) 6-manual is making an unusual whine at high RPMs. Car seems a little...

    Started by gmoney68‎, 05-11-2012 02:43 PM
    clutch, jimlev, transmission
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    edjack
    05-14-2012, 12:18 PM Go to last post

  5. Anybody seen this message at startup on the instrument panel MID ? ? ?

    At start-up this morning when I turned the ignition key I got the message: "EEPROM-KI" in the MID display where the CHECK warning notifications are...

    Started by Filehorse‎, 05-13-2012 12:03 PM
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    JimCash
    05-14-2012, 12:16 PM Go to last post

  6. bmw 540 oxygen sensor issue custom exhaust

    This maybe a difficult 1 to answer. My front two oxygen sensors always throwing error codes po133 and po153. even when i swap for new ones in a...

    Started by Franktea‎, 03-18-2012 05:02 PM
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    05-13-2012, 07:16 PM Go to last post

  7. One of my pet peeves

    As a matter of habit ingrained after 45 years and untold hundreds of thousands of miles of driving, as a courtesy to other drivers, and because the...

    Started by BigRickMc50‎, 05-01-2012 03:39 PM
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    BG
    05-13-2012, 12:06 AM Go to last post

  8. No more scratched interior door plastics

    The painted plastic parts of the interior door pull area get scratched by finger nails over the years and especially by a 5 year old daughter who...

    Started by AussieBob‎, 04-19-2012 06:12 AM
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    05-12-2012, 09:34 AM Go to last post

  9. Guys- I think I am going to cry- just put my mint 99 528 5 speed up for sale

    After many, many years I just listed my E39 for sale. It is truly a sad day. I know I am going to regret this. It is a mint 99 Sport/Premium 528 5...

    Started by ToddR‎, 04-20-2012 04:27 PM
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    05-11-2012, 05:06 PM Go to last post

  10. One down, 2 to go...

    Put the on new front rotors, pads and brake fluid flush last night. Used Centric Cryo treated rotors and Hawk HPS pads. Car stops like crazy now;...

    Started by fritracer‎, 05-11-2012 09:28 AM
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    Zardoz2025
    05-11-2012, 10:30 AM Go to last post

  11. 530i Doing weird things ........

    Went out to dinner last night and when we came back out to the parking lot, the 02 530 was sitting there with all 4 windows totally down, the sunroof...

    Started by piperguy‎, 05-07-2012 06:36 PM
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    eurodavid
    05-10-2012, 12:35 PM Go to last post

  12. Those of you've who have done it how many hours to change evaporator in 530i approx.

    My evaporator is leaking and I will probably need to change mine some time in the next 5 months. I just want an approximate time frame so I can plan...

    Started by fongman‎, 05-07-2012 06:13 PM
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    05-10-2012, 09:32 AM Go to last post

  13. RE: Angel Eyes Diagnostic Help Needed...

    I have e39 2002 525i and recently I noticed that "angel eyes" on the left side (both lights) do not work at any setting (low/high beam, parking,...

    Started by rafal‎, 05-09-2012 04:22 PM
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    05-09-2012, 11:40 PM Go to last post

  14. M54 525.........high oil consumption

    Hi Car is 2002 M54 525 with 84,000mls running Castrol Edge (Europe) 5/40w and running very well apart from high oil consumption. Currently it's...

    Started by eargo‎, 05-08-2012 04:24 PM
    eddie, scotland
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    PShovest
    05-09-2012, 08:13 PM Go to last post

  15. Another P0305 thread....I'm beyond frustrated.

    2000 528i Sport 137,000 miles Auto. Hello All, I've been a lurker for years and an infrequent poster on this board. I used to be pretty...

    Started by assjack318‎, 05-07-2012 10:35 AM
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    05-09-2012, 11:42 AM Go to last post

  16. Neoprene bumper covers for Valet use??

    Hey guys, the title may sound weird, but back in NYC, I noticed a couple of 540s with these strap on bungee/neoprene bumper covers in my parents'...

    Started by BimmerBoy‎, 10-09-2000 11:48 PM
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    BigRickMc50
    05-08-2012, 07:05 PM Go to last post

  17. Now chasing problems

    2001 530/auto/sport/67K. Camshaft position sensor "A" (intake) fault. Changed 'em both. Ran perfect for a few days. Then started 2-3 seconds longer...

    Started by dave0mary‎, 05-08-2012 04:19 PM
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    Zardoz2025
    05-08-2012, 05:03 PM Go to last post

  18. Help: 540i6 sport vs. M sport vs non sport questions; daylight sensor

    After a long, tiring and somewhat disappointing day looking at cars I have a few questions. Unfortunately I am not getting connected with any real...

    Started by calemon‎, 04-28-2012 08:58 PM
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    ExAlfa
    05-08-2012, 10:56 AM Go to last post

  19. New M5 Style Chrome/Titanium Grills

    After market M5 Style Chrome "Titanium" (I think BMW call it) kidney grills are on the car and they look even better in real life than the images...

    Started by AussieBob‎, 05-03-2012 04:05 AM
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    05-08-2012, 10:38 AM Go to last post

  20. Refresh of listing

    bump

    Started by ToddR‎, 05-07-2012 09:36 PM
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    ToddR
    05-08-2012, 09:59 AM Go to last post

  21. Sprung an oil leak..

    Its dripping oil from something bolted into the timing cover under the CPS. Vanos solenoid? Is this a simple seal or a huge repair?

    Started by horse325es‎, 05-06-2012 11:14 PM
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    05-07-2012, 10:53 PM Go to last post

  22. How to get a bump

    Anyway to bump an old post up in the forum listing?

    Started by ToddR‎, 05-07-2012 08:26 PM
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    jimlev
    05-07-2012, 09:11 PM Go to last post

  23. Valley pan leak....

    Finally got time to look into the slight antifreeze leak. There is antifreeze sitting on top of the bell housing right below the rear of the intake...

    Started by fritracer‎, 04-23-2012 09:06 AM
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    05-06-2012, 08:50 PM Go to last post

  24. My love ...

    ... just went out on me. Atleast the pain is the same. These double-vanos issues make me less in love with my '01 530. I was considering an 2004-10...

    Started by dave0mary‎, 05-06-2012 07:29 PM
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    dave0mary
    05-06-2012, 07:29 PM Go to last post

  25. It's crazy Weds!!! Man sues BMW, alleging seat gave him two-year erection

    ...............ok, so this is about motorcycles but it's a BMW. Thought you all would get a laugh out of this. (hmm, wonder if I could claim my OEM...

    Started by eurodavid‎, 05-02-2012 07:14 AM
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    jimlev
    05-05-2012, 09:54 PM Go to last post

  26. Driving the car forward it shakes, Driving in reverse seems ok

    This started about a week ago when I was approaching a stop sign, going about 10MPH. I felt a sudden motion forward as if I was just rear ended. ...

    Started by nnunez‎, 03-16-2012 12:33 AM
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    nnunez
    05-05-2012, 10:03 AM Go to last post

  27. No check engine light ... no get up and go either - sometimes.

    2001 530 auto-sport - 67K. About once a week it cranks 3X longer; then starts fine. Acceleration is like a diesel Rabbit. Once the revs DO get there...

    Started by dave0mary‎, 05-03-2012 09:44 PM
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    PShovest
    05-04-2012, 07:31 PM Go to last post

  28. Help: Washer stuck in spark plug well

    Greetings, I am changing the valve cover gasket. There are these 4 stud bolts at both ends and between 2/3 and 4/5 spark plug wells. One of the...

    Started by tjkolev‎, 04-29-2012 11:46 AM
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    OnTheFence
    05-04-2012, 06:36 PM Go to last post

  29. Anyone Own or Used Craftsman OBDII Scanner (Model 20890)?

    I'm considering getting a scanner and wondered if any of you guys have used or own the Craftsman OBDII 20890 scanner? It looks like this is the...

    Started by NJDave‎, 04-23-2012 04:37 PM
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    05-04-2012, 06:32 PM Go to last post

  30. Replaced knock sensor, now every sensor is bad!

    I replaced the knock sensor on my '98 M62 540i, which involved removing the intake manifold. I got a little greedy and took it out with the fuel...

    Started by e39dinan‎, 05-01-2012 03:39 PM
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    05-04-2012, 01:56 PM Go to last post

  31. Low pitch/soft rumbling sound - jack pads?

    I've had my '01 530 for 10 years and have always had that wind noise at 60 mph or so. A friend said "hey - ur jack pads are missing". My response was...

    Started by dave0mary‎, 05-01-2012 10:45 PM
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    JKRIT
    05-04-2012, 09:02 AM Go to last post

  32. Wagon left a puddle ........

    Got home the other night, parked the wagon in the garage. Was backing the truck out the next morning and thought I saw something glistening under...

    Started by piperguy‎, 05-03-2012 08:31 PM
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    Zardoz2025
    05-03-2012, 08:52 PM Go to last post

  33. E46 Knob upgrade and simple comparison.

    I didnt like the tall shifter in my e39 so i looked into the popular e46 weighted "ZHP" shift knobs. Found out there are 2 different versions of...

    Started by horse325es‎, 05-01-2012 11:00 PM
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    05-02-2012, 11:18 PM Go to last post

  34. Some pics of the Wrinkle painted engine bay for comparison

    I went the cheap route. High heat primer and wrinkle paint. Before Used this stuff to strip it after I degreased it. Stripper setting in.

    Started by horse325es‎, 04-30-2012 08:47 PM
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    jimlev
    05-02-2012, 10:55 PM Go to last post

  35. Slip ring / clock spring questions

    Hi all. In removing my steering wheel for recovering, I forgot to undo the slip ring (clock spring) wiring or to lock down the slip ring. So, about...

    Started by dreulandb‎, 05-01-2012 11:56 PM
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    05-01-2012, 11:56 PM Go to last post

  36. Easy Sunroof Repair write-up

    After digging in to my sunroof, I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to fix. The pics aren’t the best – all the parts are black and don’t...

    Started by Cameron‎, 10-02-2006 09:40 AM
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    Unregistered
    05-01-2012, 08:48 PM Go to last post

  37. Air Conditioner cold on one side hot on the other

    My air conditioner started blowing hot air out of the passenger side vent on the dashboard while the drivers side blows cold. I tried setting the...

    Started by kitcheneer‎, 11-12-2010 03:54 PM
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    Unregistered
    04-30-2012, 09:07 AM Go to last post

  38. Powder coated valve covers installed

    ok so what do u guys think? getting the plastics painted now

    Started by m5mel‎, 04-27-2012 07:12 PM
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    04-30-2012, 05:51 AM Go to last post

  39. Shout Out!

    Hey all, The old man across the pond here just wanted to give a "shout out" to everyone on the RF e39 board. My ole' early '96...

    Started by eurodavid‎, 04-27-2012 03:10 PM
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    04-29-2012, 08:59 PM Go to last post

  40. O2 sensors - post cat never replaced

    I have a 97-528I with 196K on the clock and I have never replaced the O2 sensors post-cat. I have replaced the O2 senors pre-cat. The car runs...

    Started by bstaes‎, 04-28-2012 06:37 PM
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    04-28-2012, 08:33 PM Go to last post
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