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Thanks for all the help. I have just gone out to the car to check myself and found the wiring to the front sensor unplugged -- I am guessing the mechanic got side-tracked and did not reconnect it. Two worrying things there are, I would think that should have been high on his lst of things to check, and secondly the other wiring ( I am guessing to do with the ABS sensor?? ) was loose too, and could easily got tangled into the moving wheel, and caused all sorts or damagerous and/or expensive issues! All better now, but I'l be having a word to the mechanic !

Still having this issue, new rear sensor arrived and fitted, but message has not gone away. I wonder if the front sensor is gone thru too, but the mechanic reckons the front were OK? How else can I get rid of the message on the OBC ?? Can messages be removed / reset with a scanner ? Thanks

Thanks Glenn, Whereabouts is it located do you know? Is it a major dash out job ?

Hi all, 2003 E39 530i Touring Travelled to CHCH yesteday ( 160km each way ) and noticed the climate control is not working right. Even when set to coldest ( 16 Degrees ) it seems to be pumping out hot air. The only way I can control temp is the manual dial between the centre dash vents. With the AC on, I do get cold from the dash vents, but Hot from windscreen and feet vents. If I put the AC on, set to coldest, and button pressed to feet, I still get really hot air to my feet! I wonder if the hot water valve is jammed open? The temp gauge is sitting in the middle, so I don't think the whole car is running too hot. Any ideas where to start? Is this something the dealers can diagnose with scanner? My closest dealer is CHCH, but there is an auto sparkie local with generic scanner - would that tell him enough ? Cheers Greg

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I think it is a safe bet that they disconnect the speedo cable and take it for the odd spin..........

As pictured, I ordered this about 3 months ago, and it was held up in the post - arrived yesterday, BUT in the meantime I have upgraded to a 2003 530i Touring, so this does not fit! It does work, as I used it once on my E39 540i ( which is for sale ) to test it out. There is one on Trademe for $60 , my special price here for BS members is $45 inc freight It will be going on Trademe for $60 if no takers Cheers PM me if interested

I know of two E39 540i's coming up for sale soon here in Timaru Mine is a 1996 Silver and my brothers is a Purple colour If you want more details, PM me your email address Cheers Greg

Now 'wearing' the angel eye persona !!

Nothin - sorry to see it go, but I need a Touring as the boot is not big enough for DIY stuff etc

Yep, from CHCH Today is going sooooooo slowwwwwww

Am picking this up tommorrow afternoon !! 2003 530i Touring So, the 540i sedan will be up for sale soon ...... Wil be good to have a wagon Touring again

Thanks Guys, I'll get him to fit a new one Real OEM says part number 34351163066 - is that correct ?

While my 1996 E39 540i was on the hoist getting brakes done, my mechanic noticed LOTS of movement in the rear suspension - upon closer checks the bushes are very worn / leaky / cracked. The car got a VINZ WOF in Decemeber and has done less than 500 ks since !! Anyway, my question is, how do the bushes etc come - is there a 'Kit' or do i need to order each one by one ? The Balljoint on the top control arm is loose too - does it come as the complete arm? Any sponsors or dealers on here wanting to quote me some prices? ( Vin Ends in BW70679 ) Thanks

My 1996 540I E39 had the message 'Check Brake Linings' Took car to my usual spanner monkey, and he has replaced the rear pads and checked the fronts ( they are OK ) Apparently the new pads do not have the sensor wiring, so he has just removed the old wire, but the message has not reset, and still comes up on the OBC. Does the car need to be plugged into a scanner and reset ? Help thanks.

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For which model ?? Yea, I know, I need to get that done, but it takes a lot of time, taking photos, writting synopsis etc, while i am still trying to fit in repair work !!

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Yep - top of my want list !! I hired a 159 Sedan for four days and drove around the bottom of Ireland - loved it !! They are still a bit steep for my budget !!

I have CMRADR on my 540i - as per my Avatar It advertises my business - Camera Repair. I do get lots of comments, not sure how much business, but with all advertising, you just need to get your name out there! I also have PUG GTI on my 206GTi , it is for sale on TradeMe at the moment, I want to buy another busines related plate for that car, so am trying to sell the PUG one to finance that ! ( PM me if interested! ) I agree that they are too expensive now, mine were bought when they were a LOT cheaper !!

E39 540i Peugeot 206 Gti 1961 Holden EK 1930 - 40's AutoCycle LOTS of junk and DIY stuff!!! New 10 x 6 mtr Garage is on the plans for 2010 - I need more room !!

Ah, the memories !! I can remember helping a mate do an engine swap in his side valve Morrie back in about '85 We didn't even use an engine hoist - just stradled the block and lifted it out !! Try that with a BMW V12

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