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  1. #26
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    Just a noob saying HI and.....

    ....thanks to everyone on the board for doing all of this legwork and compiling an immense amount of useful info for everyone to reference!

    I'll definitely try not to replicate any questions that have already been adequately fielded.

    Thanks again everyone!

    Respectfully,

    Julian

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    Welcome to the forums...

    Quote Originally Posted by Mister BackUp View Post
    ....thanks to everyone on the board for doing all of this legwork and compiling an immense amount of useful info for everyone to reference!

    I'll definitely try not to replicate any questions that have already been adequately fielded.

    Thanks again everyone!

    Respectfully,

    Julian
    ...and you're welcome.

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    James, Gumbs,

    Just noticed that the "M5 bumper conversion" links are outdated and lack more places where you can get them. It'd really help new members to have that updated, especially given that it is one of the most common questions.
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    Saying hey

    Thank you! As someone about to buy a e39 this will come in handy

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    Quote Originally Posted by crdiscoverer View Post
    James, Gumbs,

    Just noticed that the "M5 bumper conversion" links are outdated and lack more places where you can get them. It'd really help new members to have that updated, especially given that it is one of the most common questions.
    Thanks for pointing that out.
    It'd be great if someone could track down some good, current info on the topic and post it up. Then I could replace the outdated data, otherwise, I'm just going to delete the question until someone does.
    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel96 View Post
    Thank you! As someone about to buy a e39 this will come in handy
    You're welcome.

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    how can I find out if my car is a sport or not? just wondering cause its a bit lower and has huge brakes.

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    There should be a build sheet under your rear seat if someone has not already moved it. Just pull up the rear seat cushion and look around it should be right there. Shadow line trim (black instead if chrome around windows) is also a pretty solid indication unless that was modified by a previous owner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m62love View Post
    how can I find out if my car is a sport or not? just wondering cause its a bit lower and has huge brakes.
    I believe all 540i 6 speeds in the US were sold have the sports package. All but 1997 got the shadow line trim around windows. But to double check you can go to http://www.bmwarchive.org/vin/bmw-vin-decoder.html type in the last 7 digits of your VIN which can be found from the front windshield by the steering wheel or in between the door jamb of the drivers door.

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    Most of links are broken
    Using Tapatalk

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    Quote Originally Posted by fallenhero View Post
    Most of links are broken
    fallen,

    All the links I checked are fine. You'll have to be more specific.

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    There's a great group of E39 specific DIY repair videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0...XbkR0ap6uzX7yA

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    Quote Originally Posted by rbelton View Post
    There's a great group of E39 specific DIY repair videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd0...XbkR0ap6uzX7yA
    Not all E39 related, but some good stuff.

    Thanks for posting.

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    Awesome links guys!! Just after while now a few pictures on threads are gone but still all the links work so far. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jobeslayer View Post
    Awesome links guys!! Just after while now a few pictures on threads are gone but still all the links work so far. Thanks
    Thanks. If they are my links, I apologize. I've used three different image websites and when I reach the bandwidth limit for the month on a couple of them, the images are throttled until the month turn over. Way too many pics to try to switch them all.

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    where to jack up the rear of an e39? Diff housing or forward of that on the chassis? Thanks!

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    Could we get an update on this? Half of the links are broken.
    2000 540i6 Sport

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    rough idle please help bmw e39 528i 2000 year ,158 k km

    Hi guys have a rough idle problem in first cold morning , rpm slow plays till the temperature rich blue poin

    please help , CCV replaced with original 2.5 year ago, can not except it is out of order

    please see below video

    https://www.facebook.com/nhamid011/v...1964248500482/

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    My 2001 BMW 530i battery went dead when I replaced it with a new one it won't start?

    If someone knows what it could be please let me know.

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    Parasitic drain? Did u test the old batt? When u say “went dead” what do you mean? There’s a number of things it could be, but if u know u have a brand new perfect battery in there now, there is likely a short and or fried wide somewhere.... if u tried jumping it a bunch worst case u may have fried something... when u turn the key on what happens ? Power up but no crank? Lights ? Air? Anything ? Or dead as a door nail?


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    My horn keeps shorting out the fuse when I use it. Where is the horn located on the 528i 97?

    - - - Updated - - -

    Also, I cannot find a video to show me how to program my 357 dollar key fob. BMW of San Antonio when I finally got to talk to somebody. They said YouTube it

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    Quote Originally Posted by Greystash830 View Post
    My horn keeps shorting out the fuse when I use it. Where is the horn located on the 528i 97?

    Also, I cannot find a video to show me how to program my 357 dollar key fob. BMW of San Antonio when I finally got to talk to somebody. They said YouTube it
    I’m not sure about the horn, however, I can help with the key!

    I had to do this with mine a while back and it took a few tries.
    1. Sit in the car with all doors closed
    2. Turn the key to position 2 (where gauge cluster turns on) then take it out
    3. Hold the unlock button and press 3 times on the lock button
    4. The car should lock then unlock again as a confirmation

    If there’s any confusion, here’s a YouTube video I found

    https://youtu.be/EZ4BVuTL9fI

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    ***E39 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)***

    Is anyone proficient in NCS expert? I’m wondering if it’s possible to delete SAP codes… i know there are easier ways to fix the issue but I’m looking for the cheapest. Any help would be appreciated!

    -update-

    NCS expert is not capable, but tuner pro is and it is quite easy. MS43 tuning allows for quite a lot of options.
    Last edited by Ethanvfoster; 01-12-2023 at 09:26 PM.

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