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#280 of 292 Re: 540i power steering very stiff [cmybimmergo] by 1wisdom May 03, 2006 (7:26 pm)
Replying to: cmybimmergo (Mar 16, 2006 6:18 am) Hi,   Sorry for delay mom had open heart surgery. Anyway I have a 99 540i. Steering is way too stiff. Not a one hand handling car. I like the feel of the road too. I see people much older then myself driving these cars thinking there is no way they would want to work this hard to get car to perform.   Please advise   Wisdom Replies to this message: cmybimmergo (Jun 20, 2006 1:57 pm) 1wisdom (Jun 21, 2006 7:14 am) cmybimmergo (Jun 21, 2006 7:56 pm)
#281 of 292 Tailgate not working by kkics1 May 23, 2006 (6:23 pm)
Hello all...the tailgate on my 1999 528I just stopped working. The window does open & works just finde, but the tailgate motor just starts & stops (almost sighs.) The fuses are good...any ideas? Will I need a regulator? Or does it just need to be reset and cycled? Replies to this message: alvette5 (Sep 29, 2006 12:51 pm)
#282 of 292 Re: 2001 BMW 525iT wagon: Maintenance Issues??? [sailracer] by rockypaul Jun 10, 2006 (9:08 am)
Replying to: sailracer (Mar 07, 2006 9:43 am) Had one; great car. One issue my wife had was hooking the front air dam over parking curbs. The car is very low as in sporting. No trouble in 4 years of ownership. Great motor and trans. Traded to an S-430 4-Matic sedan.
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#284 of 292 Re: 540i power steering very stiff [1wisdom] by cmybimmergo Jun 20, 2006 (1:57 pm)
Replying to: 1wisdom (May 03, 2006 7:26 pm) Sorry for the late response; for some reason I never saw your post. I hope your mom is doing well.   As far as the steering goes, if you still have doubts about yours, I would have someone look at it. FWIW, I don't consider my steering to be a one-handed affair, but I don't know how stiff is too stiff for you...and anyway I have the 530i which has rack and pinion--unlike yours. Why don't you see whther you can find a similarly equipped 99 540i for sale and take it for a test drive? Replies to this message: 1wisdom (Jun 21, 2006 7:14 am) cmybimmergo (Jun 21, 2006 7:56 pm)
#285 of 292 Re: 540i power steering very stiff [cmybimmergo] by 1wisdom Jun 21, 2006 (7:14 am)
Replying to: cmybimmergo (Jun 20, 2006 1:57 pm) Thank you! I had a gentleman drive the car who has a 97 740i he agreed it was tooooooo stiff, also had a friend of mine drive it(his brother has 99 540i manuel) said it is tooo stiff has well not sure what it is. Perhaps steering box ouch $2K. The car lunges on it's own, not good. Now has a loud ring/type sound similar to metal/metal from brakes when I exhallerate then fades when lift foot from petal and fuel presses lowers who knows. Sorry to say disappointed.   Pls advise w/ any ideas.   Thank you again   Wisdom Replies to this message: cmybimmergo (Jun 21, 2006 7:56 pm)
#286 of 292 Re: 540i power steering very stiff [1wisdom] by cmybimmergo Jun 21, 2006 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: 1wisdom (Jun 21, 2006 7:14 am) Why don't you post your questions on the Problems and Solutions board? I'm sorry, but I'm no expert; my knowledge stems mostly from my own limited experience plus what I've learned while lurking on the various boards.   Alternatively, you could find yourself a good independent mechanic and have him give it a once-over.
#287 of 292 Best Deals on Previously Owned 5 series wagon by ganibar Jul 03, 2006 (11:37 am)
Would anyone offer advice on how to choose a year and model 525 vs 530 Certified wagon? I am interested in joining the ranks of BMW owners.
#288 of 292 Sport Package BMWs by monkstermann Jul 03, 2006 (5:32 pm)
Hello there. Wondering if there's a "better year" and better powertrain for various iterations of the BMWs with sport packages. Have heard the 2000-2002 540i Sports have an inferior engine than 2003s. Am looking to buy used or "certified" or something that has a transferrable warranty to 100k.   Thanks!
#289 of 292 Re: Tailgate not working [kkics1] by alvette5 Sep 29, 2006 (12:51 pm)
Replying to: kkics1 (May 23, 2006 6:23 pm) Which fuses did you check? Did you check the fusebox above the battery in the right, rear side panel? I had the same problem with the tailgate recently, changed 2 fuses (#53) and the problem was solved. If you did change the fuses then it would be a bad tailgate lock regulator which can be about $300 repair (at an independent mechanic, not dealership). Good luck.

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