Yes Google or an owners manual. Diving into the trunk is a little savage, BMW wouldn't do that to you. At least not knowingly.
Let us know how they are. Good luck.
It was the DME module. The BMW center seems to be the only repair facilities able to handle this sort of issue. It has been fine for the week the car...
The build date of my particular edition is 7/99. It looks like they do not make the DME or DMEI new anymore. They seem to be refurbished and around...
The BMW center says my DMEI or controller unit is bad. The cost installed is in the $1,800 range. Does that sound like a normal cost for this part?
Just tried to start the car again. This time it fired up, ran for about 15 seconds, then shut off. No messages or codes. I tried to re-start, but it...
Looking at the repair order, for the first visit, the tech used the scan tool to check the crank signal, then the vehicle started. He also cleared...
Hello all. Hope everyone is having a happy healthy spring so far. My 540i 6 speed (2000) has had two recent issues with starting. 103,240 miles, new...
You are right about the fuel, however it may mix itself up after you start moving and the problem goes away after the engine burns off (or tries to)...
How about spark plugs...my 540iA owners manual says replace the plugs at 100k. After over 10 years of service life (and about 101,000 miles) I...
That is nice.
trying it out Guess it is still a work in progress. Used to check in weekly. The chapter area seems new. This is a nice addition.
yep pretty sad...a vibrant active forum is basically wiped. My first try at the new site. Will chalk it up to something...
New site My first time too. I always read the forums, especially about my model. If it all gets trashed it would be a shame and maybe a good enough...
Hey guys! Any updates on your track experiences so far this summer? Hopefully everyone has been safe and sound. Good luck if you are still getting...
I appreciate all of your input. I was worried as you hadn't posted here in a while. Thought you may have sold the car, or just given up. Glad to see...
My 540 (2000) just passed 100k yesterday. Nice to know what I have to look forward to in the maintenance dept...
Good luck at the track guys. I hope you will let us know how things progress with the 540's. That is some good information re: brakes. My...
yep, happens...I have a 00' 6 speed...with no dash indicator of gearing, you either have to have your hand on shifter all the time, or look down...
Thanks for the update.
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