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Sedans BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair
2190 messages, Last post on Oct 06, 2008 at 12:21 PM
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Replying to: roadburner (Sep 18, 2008 7:17 pm)
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Replying to: andys120 (Sep 19, 2008 3:58 am) I believe that you're thinking of the V8 issues the previous generation of the 5-Series had. As far as I know, the E39 V8s were quite durable. Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: andys120 (Sep 19, 2008 3:58 am) |
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Hey Guys: I have a 2003 530i with 70k miles. One of my coworkers told me my car alarm was going off in the parking garage yesterday. By the time I got there it was off but the same thing happened at the grocery store later and then again in my garage last night. Is there a reset button or do I have to take to dealer? Thanks
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Replying to: ndegroat1 (Apr 29, 2008 10:28 am) |
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Replying to: sirdarby1 (Sep 20, 2008 10:48 am) The solution is to either close the sunroof or double click the LOCK button, this turns the motion sensor off. I've even set it off by standing next to the car w/o touching it! |
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Thanks a bunch. I double clicked the lock button and it worked. On another note, on the same 2003 530i, upon tuning the key in the morning, the motor turns over fine, but I hear a slight spinning sound like a loose belt or pulley after it turns over. The dealer replicated it once during service, but could not sustain the sound long enough to determine the cause. Now I am hearing it a little more frequently. Any ideas? |
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Actually doubleclicking didn't work after all and I took the car to the dealer. They found a defective sensor under the hood. They also found a leaky antifreeze tank. This is my third BMW and they are like dating high maintenance women. |
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The car: 2002 530 5-speed SP, PP Current Mileage: 75K I intend to keep the car for at least 2 more years. These past few years I've been averaging about 8K miles per year. Had Inspection II performed at 58K and oil changed again at 68K. Do I wait for dash computer to tell me that next inspection is due, or do I perform preventative maintenance now. If answer is preventative maintence, is that just Inspection I again or is there more involved. I wanted to get info here before I call the dealer or go to an independent shop.
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Replying to: pen101 (Oct 06, 2008 12:17 pm) regards, kyfdx |
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