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#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.
#290 of 292 Re: '99 528IT Warranty/Potential Purchase [tofor67] by alvette5 Sep 29, 2006 (12:57 pm)
Replying to: tofor67 (Aug 01, 2002 7:09 am) Here's a few issues to look out for:   * Loss of power or torque. Solution: replace cam sensor, $250 fix. * Coolant loss. Solution: possible complete radiator replacement, $450 fix. * Rear tailgate lock failure. Solution: change fuses in the rear panel above battery or possible tailgate lock mechanism replacement, $300 fix. * Auto leveling failure. Solution: Complete auto level mechanism replacement, $1500 fix. * Rear cup holder replacement, $40 fix.

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