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Hi, Yes, I have one you are welcome to, numbers look similar too. I'm based in Ruakaka feel free to stop by if your heading North for the long weekend.

Definitely DSC button on the dash. Guessing this is the pressure sensor on the back of the pump manifold? Just noticed the plug for the pressure sensor looks to be a little broken, looks like it should be plugged in correctly though I see there is a crowd in the States that can re-manufacture an existing unit, negating the need to re-code. https://www.ebay.com/p/1730479114?iid=253055637965&fitmentTarget=Make%3ABMW|Model%3A540i I wonder if this is a better option vs trying to re-code a used unit from another vehicle? Thanks,

Build date was 07-1999 (VIN WBADN62010GF11128) and is defiantly a DSC car. I need to make correction a to the "original" unit number above, after going to the garage last night and checking the two physical units side by side, what I actually have is below. I had a couple of photos of these labels in my phone and selected the wrong one when first writing this post😫 apologies for the confusion! This is what was on the car when I purchased it. No idea if it is original or not but worked without issue for years. This is the eBay unit - advertised as being for a 1999 540i As mentioned, the original unit had been opened and repaired at some stage in the passed, witch makes sense as there was an invoice from Circuit Specialists for ASB module repair in the pile of paperwork that came with the car. When it failed, I had Circuit Specialists look at it again, but after refitting, the fault persisted. This is when I purchased the unit off eBay, but after fitting this module I still have the DSC ( ! ) (ABS) lights and after trying to connect with scan tool, I get a n"no communication" error. Still slightly confused with the numbers though. Is the 0 265 950 002 number the one I'm wanting to match? I have looked at about 15 of these modules on eBay (all advertised as being for a 1999 540i) that all seem to have differing numbers. As Eagle mentioned above, Id like to get the numbers as close as I can and re-program from there if needed. If I cant get a direct swap, who would be a good option for doing the programming work somewhere between Whangarei and the shore? Thanks again

Ok, this may be a silly question, but I thought a serial number was a unique number used to identify an individual item? There is and endless list if these units advertised on eBay, all listed as being for a 1999 540i, that have different numbers on them. Am I looking for a matching serial number, or a matching part number? Or does every number on the label need to match? Surly one of these sets of numbers is unique to each individual unit?

Bugger. Even with programming? So witch numbers need to match the original? I assumed the number along the bottom was a serial number, ie individual to each unit. Thanks.

Differing numbers, but is a match in terms of fitting. Not sure what numbers should be a match between the units (unit part numbers) and what numbers are unique to the individual units (unit serial numbers) I know there are differences between years / vehicles with ASC vs DSC but I believe this to be the correct unit for my vehicle, just unsure regarding the programming thing? Original unit eBay purchased unit Cheers,

Yep, that old chestnut again.......... So I have the trifecta of amber DSC ( ! ) (ABS) warning lights coming up on startup and not going away. This began as an intermittent issue and would only appear after around 30 mins of driving. As all four wheel speed sensors have been replaced and test ok, I assumed it was the ABS module and had this sent away for the standard dry solder repairs. Turns out the unit had been opened / repaired in the passed and after re-fitting and testing, the fault persisted. Thinking the ABS module I have was stuffed, I purchased a used (but apparently good) module off ebay. It arrived and looked super clean and tidy, so with excitement building, I fitted the new module, and the issue persisted, again.... I have tried a couple of scan tools on the vehicle (a cheep one ($300) with BMW software, plus an expensive one, 3k) and get a "no communication" message when trying to connect to the newly fitted module. My question is, will a replacement ABS module from a donor car need to be programmed to suit the vehicle it is being fitted to? And if so, can someone point me in the direction of a helpful person? Based on Marsden Point, but happy to travel with vehicle. I have also read something about the steering angle sensor being involved in the ABS, but don't want to throw more complications in the mix just yet. Any advice greatly accepted.

Very smart looking e34 Alpina, plus some other cool stuff at Langs Beach yesterday…….

What colour interior trim? I'm after a titan silver ash tray cover / lid for the center console. Also after the engine bay firewall trim panel that goes between the two cabin air filter boxes if its in reasonable condition, ie not brittle Cheers

I’m not 100% sure, but the below post may have been this car? https://bimmersport.co.nz/topic/69316-family-wagon/

I also owned a 1989 535iS, vin being WBAHD12060BF00551 It was a fantastic car and another in the long list of "cars I wish I never sold"! I think it went down to the South Island (from AKL) when I sold it around 10 years ago, hopefully it is still being looked after and used.

Just found this old post while searching for something else. My old e36 325i manual, looks like it happened around 12 months after I sold it, sad to see. I was thinking about it the other week and wishing I never sold it🥺 When I owned it……..

Lots....... I am in the process of doing this with my e39 540 sedan (although tempted to abort that and buy this!) I'm up to about 5.5k in parts already and I haven't started the job yet. I have pretty much everything I need to get started, 420g 6speed gearbox, shafts, sub-frame, pedal box, D/M flywheel, clutch, bunch of consumables etc. but I'm sure there will be other bits I come across during the job. I wouldn't expect much change out of 7k by the time your done. Parts availability isn't super challenging, however expect to be buying a lot from overseas and paying a lot for freight. Kinda tempted, but the red doesn't do it for me....

Removed, sanded and repainted the “clip-in” roof rails on the 540i this weekend. All the clear coat was coming off, amazing how one tatty component can lower the town of an otherwise tidy(ish) car. Also replaced rear windscreen rubber gasket, used a cheap eBay one but not super happy with the fit, might need to pull it out and replace with genuine.

Ok, that’s good to know. I recently looked at a 2016 320d Xdrive wagon for my wife, but ended up going for a 2017 Passat Alltrack TDI as we are up a gravel road and I felt the Passat would handle the abuse a little better.

Good looking wagon in all the right spec, however the bonnet / front bumper / right headlight panel joins look a bit odd, or do I need to go to spec savers?

Finally had a chance to road test the rocker cover gasket replacement I completed a couple of weeks back. No more oil dripping onto exhaust manifold so I’d call that a win! Rocker covers also look a lot better in wrinkle black too, not 100% perfect (due in large part to my skills with a paint can) but a lot better than they were. As mentioned before, I have a set of new non-vanos m62 rocker cover gaskets free to a good home.

I passed you between Opua and Kawakawa (opposite direction, not overtaking) and your car is looking and sounding great, an absolute credit to your time and effort that has gone into it! And yes, gota watch out on our Northland roads, there is what I can only describe as a motocross jump in the middle of SH15 at the moment!😳

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/nz-navy-vessel-runs-rocks NZ Navy are well practiced at this………

So…. Turns out the M62 and M62tu have different rocker covers, and gaskets. Thinking about it now, this makes perfect sense as the tu has Vanos and it’s predecessor does not, meaning a different shape at the front of the valve cover. End result, I need to order the correct gaskets (M62tu) and I have a brand new set of M62 non Vanos valve cover gaskets that are free to a good home.

Slow progress...... Decided to go with a paint stripper, primer, wrinkle coat combo, not 100% perfect, but a big improvement on what was there. Hoping to reassemble this weekend, just waiting on a new set of fuel injector plug clips. I managed to drop / lose one somewhere so might as well replace the lot. I'm also on the hunt for an engine bay firewall panel (the piece that sits against the firewall between the two cabin filter boxes) in reasonable condition, part number in photo below. Mine has gone brittle and nasty. I see them on ebay etc. but they are an odd shape and shipping is crazy, plus would rather buy local where possible.

Must admit, I had never heard of this. After checking out some videos, it looks like a good option. I have found a powder coater in in Whangarei that will do the work, hopefully get onto that early next week. I have found a few other engine bay bits to tidy up while I have things apart so not in a big hurry to get this done.

Pulled the 540i out of the garage for its WOF (passed @ VTNZ) check a couple of weeks back and noticed a few drops of oil on the ground under the engine bay. As the M62's are notorious for valve cover oil leaks, I thought Id start there, and sure enough, good leak from right hand side. Ordered a new gasket set and began work on replacing this over the weekend. Once I had got everything out of the way (and there is a lot of everything to get out of the way) it was obvious where the issue was. Someone had been there before me and instead of replacing the gaskets, they had emptied a tube of gasket maker onto the old gasket and hoped for the best.🤯 Anyway, now that I have identified the issue and have have the new gaskets to sort it, I thought I might as well give the valve covers a clean up and repaint while I have them off. Has anyone had any experience with soda blasting magnesium valve covers, or am I better to use a paint stripper on them? Also, painting vs powder coating? They are in reasonable condition, certainly better than some I have seen. Cheers.

49minutes of my Sunday morning gone, but totally worth it!

Welcome Paul👍 I’m also in Whangarei and come from a long line of 4x4 vehicles, and various bmw’s. Also considering joining BMW Car Club NZ. PM me if you wish to wish to catch up / discuss further.