Good news is that the replacement went without a hitch, though my attempts to do it without removing the fan shroud were thwarted when I was unable to gently extract the old unit. It's been a fabulous car and no more expensive to maintain than other cars I've owned. Then sounds like to me you have a bad alternater. The M60 and M62 V8 engine went in a few different chassis but they all have an issue with a seal between the cylinder heads. Any ideas on the cause? Hope this helps Can someone please give advice as my Bmw e38 750i does not accelerate at all. Often times warped rotors are the result of an improper bed-in that left an uneven transfer layer.
We like everything about them- especially the driving experience. If not check for a lose wire to the starter. Get the real truth from owners like you. The part numbers are for black, for gray, and for beige tan. Does anyone know the pinout on the alternator connector or a way to confirm the alternator is indeed the problem? Are there other fuses or relays involved in the charging system? Fuel sender failure Fuel gauge shows empty with gas in tank. My engined made a terrible noise and cut out. Ironically, just as it became clear what the noise was and where it was coming from, it has stopped, for now.
From my personal experience, there is nothing quite like the performance and handling the E39 offers. Only successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Usually worse in the reverse direction. It sticks to the road great and is very well balanced. Can someone help me please? One of the tests provides a continuous readout of battery voltage. Do you know how in depth his service was? Poly bushings are also available. Without other previous suggestions, I purchased a rebuilt alternator.
I'm impressed that your wife drives a stick; most women demur. Newer bmw's can experience battery draw issues. It does not make sense to continue to pay out that kind of money if it is going to continue this way-even though the 540i with sport option and a 6 speed is one of the most fun, luxurious and great looking all around cars I have owned or driven. I just bought 98 540 auto with 160k miles. To open if stuck closed, pull to either side while releasing. Find a high quality auto repair shop or dealer near you.
The pan has since been upgraded to address the issues from before, so you will only have to do this once. Some cover with 3M or equivalent film to prevent. Yesterday it arrived but the housing for the wire connection was cracked. New tires of course help. A: Burst radiator hose overheated; stranded Cracked overflow milk-jug overheated; stranded Cracked radiator overheated; stranded Broken serpantine belt overheated; blew up water pump; stranded Broken alternator car dead; stranded Still on orig. It is incredibly beautiful, comfortable, ergonomic, fast and quiet. The main hose neck on the top of the radiator snaps right off.
Also, there are several options within years one-row and two-row, etc. Since retiring, I drive 5-6k a year. I pulled into a stall and opened the hood to inspect what happened. I absolutely love this car. This redesign keeps the valley pan sealed and leak free for the rest of the life of the car. This is a real defective design and causes me to be concerned about the safety. If not under warranty, live with it, or bend over and grab ankles.
I've been stranded by it five 5 times in the last 12 months. If you smell coolant, you have three main possible problem areas. I dont know if there are other better ones. Applies mainly to later model year cars. So you can hardly give these things away these days. Some early model year cars had metal handles, but current part numbers are plastic. Styling is essentially timeless; so simple and solid, but very thoughtful.
Excessive noise was a common complaint with interim versions. Unlock the E38 manually using the key in the key hole on the door. I was impressed and compared with devurandom's source, Pelican strikes a very good deal. Other than the above, you can temporarily reduce the noise by lubricating the seals with Gummiplege or other similar lube, but that gets old real fast and often ends up making it worse in the long run. I would have replaced the alternator and still had the problem.