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Sigh. Doesn't anyone know how to search these days. I'm not gonna give a link, I'm gonna tell you how to find it: 1. www.ebay.de 2. search for "bmw ipod interface" 3. guess whats at the top of the list....??

I did link it. You have to click the link to follow it.

Here's the right CD changer for your car, no MP3 capability: E39 CD changer Currently around 40 for sale on eBay.de Here's one with MP3: E39 MP3 CD changer Currently 12 for sale on eBay in Germany. I see the iPod interfaces for the E39 are only 99 Euros (around NZD $200), brand new.

That Sony 10CD changer will not fit your E39 (unless you use mounting hardware and a protocol adapter) The original plug-and-play CD changer is the 6CD "BMW CD Changer A", made by Alpine. Any other changer -like that Sony 10CD- requires a protocol converter/adapter to allow it to be controlled by the stereo. MP3 song titles is only available on the original BMW MP3 CD changers from about 2003 onwards, and only if you have the latest versions of the new-generation radio (from about 2003). If you fit a BMW MP3 CD changer to your car with a pre-2003 radio, you will only get disc, folder and track number. No text.

Yes, if you E39 is made after September 2001 (new generation radio) If it is prior to Sept 2001 (old gen radio), then the only solution is to swap the Japanese model radio to the European model radio. What you are experiencing is firm proof that band expanders are crap and they destroy radio performance.

Really? ABS/ASC variants All E46 models are equipped as standard with ABS/ASC. DSC III, known from E38/39, is available as an optional extra on the 2.8 l model. Systems from ITT INDUSTRIES (formerly Teves) are used on the E46. The following systems are installed together with the individual types of engines: 4-cylinder (M43) models: ABS/ASC-EZA system (brake and engine intervention without throttle control) 4-cylinder M47 models: ABS/ASC with brake intervention and fuel volume control 6-cylinder M52 models: ABS/ASC-EZA system (brake and engine intervention with throttle control) Description of DSC III control The DSC III control unit monitors the vehicle stability on the basis of sensor signals. If the vehicle reaches its dynamic driving limits, the control unit decides whether ABS control, ASC control or DSC control with or without brake intervention at the front and/or rear axle is to take place. Stabilizing intervention is implemented if the control unit determines vehicle instability from the variables steering wheel angle, wheel speed, transverse acceleration and yaw rate. DSC control intervention may be in the form of: - Engine intervention or - Engine intervention with brake intervention or - Brake intervention During DSC control, intervention in the engine management only takes place if the vehicle is understeered. Normal braking is therefore possible. If brake intervention is implemented during DSC control, the procedure is basically similar to that of ASC. However, with the DSC system, brake intervention can take place both at the wheels of the rear or front axle. Only one wheel of the corresponding axle is always braked. The engine torque can be varied with the following interventions: - Reduction of air mass drawn in - Ignition timing retarded - Cylinder blank-out Control unit The electronic control unit corresponds to the AASC Mk20EI with regard to its basic design and functions. In addition to the ABS/ASC control functions, it undertakes the corresponding DSC functions. In order to implement DSC control, the control unit additionally evaluates the following sensor signals: - Yaw velocity through yaw rate sensor - Transverse acceleration through transverse acceleration sensor - Steering wheel angle through steering wheel angle sensor The two brake pressure sensors and the brake fluid level switch supply further signals which are used during a control procedure. The control unit communicates via the CAN bus with the DME with regard to engine intervention, the AGS, steering wheel angle sensor and the instrument cluster.

There is only one device that can allow over-cooling on open roads to occur: the thermostat. Replace it, it will be stuck open. Over-cooling due to a stuck thermostat is common and very easy and cheap to fix. Do it ASAP as an engine running below operational temperature will use more fuel and will wear out faster.

A flap will not be working. Manual aircon or the digital automatic aircon? If digital, suspect a flap motor has failled....

Screen is OK, TV is not. Just because it is not a checkbox on a WOF sheet, doesn't mean it is allowed. Read the legislation: (Rule 32017. "Vehicle Equipment 2004") 2.5 Televisions in motor vehicles 2.5(1) Except as provided in 2.5(2), any part of the image on a television screen fitted in a motor vehicle must not be visible to the driver of the motor vehicle from his or her normal driving position while the motor vehicle is in motion. 2.5(2) Subclause 2.5(1) does not apply if: ( a ) the television screen is fitted in the motor vehicle only for the purpose of assisting the driver to reverse safely, by showing a clear picture of the area directly behind the motor vehicle; or ( b ) the motor vehicle is a passenger service vehicle and the provisions of Land Transport Rule: Passenger Service Vehicles 1999 are complied with; or ( c ) the screen is fitted as original equipment by the vehicle manufacturer and is designed so that only information relating to the navigation, safe operation and control of the motor vehicle can be displayed on the screen while the motor vehicle is in motion; or ( d ) the screen is only capable of displaying text and any change to the text on the screen is controlled manually by the driver.

Yes, Austria uses same standards as NZ. Australia does not! Correct setting for NZ is "PAL B/G" or "PAL Europe" if you want to be pedantic. On some later cars, "New Zealand" is in the country list :-)

Yes NavCoder can program that, when I know what bit and byte in the LCM to change. I have a friend with BrakeForceDisplay enabled, and with the GT1 software. I have plans to do some more research on his car soon...

On the V8, misfires can only be one of 3 things (in order of probability) 1. coils 2. clogged cats 3. O2 sensors If you have misfires logged on more than one cylinder, place the cat at the top of the suspect list.

No problems with any other coils since. As you know what coil is faulty, get a replacement (new!) coil from your source of preference, and fit yourself. Easy job to fit.

If that's the case, they will fit and clearance will be fine.

You mean you re-booted the car :-)

Only solution is to reprogram using dealer software You must remove the JAPAN option from the options list. Then reprogram the car.

It sounds like an intermittent problem with a common component. The common components to those systems are: 1. Power 2. Databus 3. Wheel speed sensors (I believe) The easiest way to diagnose is to use the BMW diagnostic equipment, which means a dealer visit. Don't discount the independent guys like BM Workshop or Botany Motor Works - they both have the ability to test and diagnose and can be much cheaper than Mr Official Dealer.

That's about 30% higher than normal. My 540i would do 10.8l/100km on the same trip. Either you have a lead foot, or you need to do a tune-up. check plugs, filters, and O2 sensors, and possibly cats. Worn O2 sensors will increase fuel consumption quite a bit. Can be checked on the GT1 system.

The permitted tyre sizes are clearly described in the owners manual Anything else and you will possibly run into clearance problems.

If the microphone is fitted, it is prewired. The pre-wiring involes: Mic and wiring to the phone control unit Phone control unit loom with power and interface signals to the stereo system Unlikely for an NZ-new car to be prewired. Doing it yourself is possible, the mic is the biggest hassle.

Can happen with a poor / bad earth on the engine bay RHS earthing block. I've seen a youtube video showing these symptoms and how they go away when the earthing is improved - the video showed the user connecting the ABS pump unit to the ground point with a clip lead - either fixing the ground on the ABS pump, or fixing the ground of the ground point. With the clip lead connected, the problem went away. Here's what to do: 1. Locate the engine bay wiring loom earth on RHS, front (close to air filter) on the wall where just under where the guard is bolted. 2. Undo the bolt, check all connections for cleanliness and make sure nothing is corroded or oxidised. Clean up if necessary. Of course, do all this with the battery disconnected! 3. Also check the wiring loom connector on the ABS unit - again look for poor grounds, bad connections, corrosion etc. If you find the right-hand earthing point is not good, then at the same time you should check the left-hand earthing point for the same reasons.

It's about 10 seconds before the hour The MEMO function is to remind you to switch on the radio and listen to the news at the top of the hour. That's why MEMO is about 10 seconds before x:00 oclock

If you disagree with the police, go see the Citizens Advice Bureaux. I had a prang when I was 19 and it was the other guys fault, but both of us got tickets. My ticket arrived 3 weeks after the case. I disagreed with the ticket. I went to the CAB, they told me what to do. I then went to see the head of the police with lots of written evidence and a clearly laid out case. He read it, then cancelled the ticket. In other words: I won. But CAB will help you to approach this the correct way if you clearly believe, and can prove, you were in the right.

On the E38 540i M62 engine the idle speed is electronically controlled. Oh - you don't say what type of engine you're taling about - well, maybe it is the same as mine...??? Or maybe not? Who knows...?

Google "BMW Alpine interface" and you find pages like this one: http://www.logjamelectronics.com/bavmotworbmw.html