Started working on my doors today. I got one mirror installed, along with an illuminated E39 door handle. Still need to change out the window regulator.
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Illuminated door handles installed. And replaced the rear hatch handle assembly.
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Got power to the car, to check the lights...
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Still working on a quad projector set up.
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Replaced SLS solenoids the other day
Lraks much slower, but still leaks
Sits right above the tire aired up, after 2 days, it was down just pass the tread.
Today, I started looked to see how bad my parasitic drain was; it's at 80mA. I'll try to dig in to that more tomorrow. I do know, it's not the amplifier or FSU.
This evening, I ran scanner 1.4, for the first time. Only DME code was for the SAP, which was removed. MID doesn't see the phone. Its wired for a phone, but not installed. Anyway to disable it? LRA faults both headlight motors. Initially, the headlight level sensor was broken. I replaced it and fixed the wires
But, obviously, it still isnt working. SRS..... Oh boy! 10 lingering codes... 6 shadow and 4 hard codes
Hard... Airbag, front passenger; airbag, front passenger stage 2; side airbag, front left; battery, +terminal isolation 1. Shadow codes... Airbag, driver; side airbag, front right; airbag, driver stage 2; power supply; icu fault x2.
There is another, airbag control module, in the car. I wonder of i should try that one?
Car looks awesome !! Nice job with everything. Wish you could find my old wagon and snatch it up for some parts. The cinnamon interior and euro dash would go quite nicely in your car.
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"two wrongs don't make a right...only three lefts do...."
'79 Euro 635csi - gone and regretting it...
'89 gsxr-750 - former traffic knife
'97 528i sedan - holding on strong...(just sold after 16 years of ownership - sad day)
'03 Euro 525it - something about a famous dolphin.....
'06 Mercury Grand Marquis (don't ask....it gets the job done....)
'84 Specialized Allez - full Campagnolo Super Record
'99-ish Cannondale CAAD4
"Stinky" - Kona Stinky Five
'86 528e
2008 E70 X5 3.0
So, I've been using Scanner 1.4. The biggest issue is the SRS system. I had a spare srs module, so i thought I would swap it out and see what happens. After swapping it out and booting up scanner 1.4, now the software doesnt even recognize the car. So, I put yh2e original module back in the car and it still isn't recognized. What am i doing wrong?
Installed Raceland headers, today. Now, I just need to get to an exhaust shop and have the headers and exhaust mated.
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And found out I had a dead battery, even though, I've kept it on a battery tender.
Still need to finish the exhaust, but she almost ready for the road.
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Also, have a hamann style lip to install.
Superb project
Re battery drain, check the heater valve in the engine bay & also the HVAC control panel, these are what caused mine
My car: 2002 E39 540i Sport - Japanese import - the new project!
Had a bit of a disappointment after some exhaust work, earlier this week. Thread in main e39 forum. Car isnt running right.
Haven't really had much of a chance to work on it. I did notice that one side was sitting lower than the other, so i went to adjust my coilover, but it wouldn't turn. So i started looking for replacements. Now, I'm going a different route.
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what method did you use for bringing the headlights back into perfect condition? I've tried all kinds of sand paper and polish and can not get it a perfect finish like yours
2019 X3 M40i Glacier Silver
-stock
2003 540iT Titanium Silver
-Dinan Exhaust
2003 325i 5-speed Japanrot
-BMW Performance Intake
-Dinan exhaust
Sanded up to 3500 grit (Emory cloth). Then used a light buffing compound with orbital buffer. Finished off with maguires headlight protective spray.... The spray really made the clearness pop.
Where did you order your front bumper? I'm tempted to get one, but every vendor seems to carry the same chinese product just priced differently. Umnitza supposedly has the closest fit to BMW O.E. but it's obviously not the cheapest one around...All others seem to have that lil' 1/2" gap at the wheel well/fender... Might drive me crazy lol...
I enjoy reading your thread.
Got these...
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And made a few changes...
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She has been shipped off, to get an S62 swap.20220109_150918.jpg
And will have some style 95s waiting for her, when she returns.
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This has been a great thread to read through! I'm excited for more updates. Great work giving this thing the attention it deserves.
How did you get those headlight so clear?
I will always own a BMW.
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