qube 3570 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Starting a new project log for the wagon just picked up. 2009 530i E61 M Sport LCI Japanese Import N52 3L engine, automatic, panoramic sunroof etc One of the first things that will need doing is replace some non working bulbs for the rear fog lights. Error message every time on start up is very annoying. Also the service alert on the CCC iDrive shows brake fluid service due and an oil service due (even though it was done recently it hasnt been reset) so if someone can help me to reset this that would be great. Next thing to chase is a low idle, sits at around 700rpm so the car vibrates very slightly. when moving though there is no vibration or anything which leads me to believe its not spark/coil or engine mounts etc. engine revs smooth and no misfiring. There were a bunch of random codes from my scanner but I deleted them all and will drive it again and see what codes come back and report. Another thing is that there is a clunk/thump kind of noise right after starting the car. so you put the key in and press the start button then the car will fire up, rev up to about 1500rpm then drop back down to idle and on the down-rev it will make a clunk noise. Could be transmission related, I have read on dr google this which seems similar to my issue https://www.bimmerfest.com/threads/transmission-clunk-immediately-after-ignition.639595/ Other than that, both engine and gearbox is smooth and no jerkiness or anything. Panoramic sunroof is a bit of a d!ck. it mostly works fine but if you tilt it up, later when you want to close it, it doesnt close and will just "bounce". In order to close it I need to hold the button down to "reset" it by cycling through all the movement actions and it will work again. Doesnt seem like a mechanical issue like broken parts because it still works if you close it this way.. All in all, happy BMW ownership 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Id start from scratch with reset of adaptations and go from there, hollah if you want to throw protool at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Okay so just checked the car now and its showing an increased battery discharge while stationary fault on the iDrive. Definitely something funky happening with the battery. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Cool colour, big sunroof fan, esp on these. Looks tidy. Headlight polish ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) 55 minutes ago, m325i said: Cool colour, big sunroof fan, esp on these. Looks tidy. Headlight polish ? Colour is space grey drivers side headlight needs polish, passenger side is perfect. (checked date sticker on both and they are both original) Edited September 29, 2020 by qube Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted September 29, 2020 Good colour, E61 Msports look good ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 Such a nice looking car but tbh they scare the sh*t out of me haha 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 28 minutes ago, BreakMyWindow said: Such a nice looking car but tbh they scare the sh*t out of me haha you have hit the nail on the head. Its a fantastic looking car and drives amazing for a 530i. especially being LCI I think its even better than the older ones.. but... all the potential problems.. ugh couldnt resist it! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 I nearly bought one a while back, but the huge list of issues the pano roof can have, and the fact the carpet on the drivers side was soaked and mouldy didnt really sell it. Very nice to drive though and so roomy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted September 30, 2020 looking forward to looking at it this Sunday, tbh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 5, 2020 Sorted out the rear fog lights error. the car was missing the bulbs completely so bought 2 ($18 each......) and had to reset it multiple times to clear the code. (thanks @Jacko) No more error messages on start up - big success! lets see how long that lasts. Think we have come to the conclusion that the vibration at idle is due to bad engine mounts so they will be getting ordered soon. One major(?) error code to investigate is this: 2E85: BSD, message; electric coolant pump: Missing I can see that the connectors to the waterpump has a lot of old oil covering it so will need to try get in there to clean it out and see. The waterpump itself seems to be working fine as car is not overheating but will most likely add this and a thermostat to the list for peace of mind. I am worried that the wiring harness for this is the culprit for the error code though. Most other error codes havent come back after clearing it so lets see. There is definitely something funky going on with the battery/FRM or else.. seems to be the typical E6x problems. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted October 5, 2020 All good, I reset the CB on the FRM. You get a few goes at it. Doing waterpump and thermostat at same time as engine mounts is good plan, dropping the subframe makes access to waterpump easier anyway. Engine mounts are a bit fiddly to do up, but not the worst job in the world, double check the sump gaskets not seeping at the same time as you'll kick yourself if dont do it while the subframes dropped. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckitinbro 10 Report post Posted October 12, 2020 Very nice man, mind me asking where you got it? i've been looking for an e61 for months now and i hadn't seen this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 Found it on trademe, it was being sold in Wellington. Made contact, flew down, picked it up and drove it up. I went down with a friend but I drove the whole way without being tired or sore anywhere. Its coming along nicely now with a good tidy up. Its really a great car. I was sold because its the facelift and the nice space grey colour with huge panoramic sunroof. (p.s. Everything is for sale at the right price ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckitinbro 10 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 oh is this the one from kapiti ? sold overnight ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, chuckitinbro said: oh is this the one from kapiti ? sold overnight ? Yep, gotta be quick! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 5 hours ago, qube said: Made contact, flew down, picked it up and drove it up. I went down with a friend but I drove the whole way without being tired or sore anywhere. Its coming along nicely now with a good tidy up. Its really a great car. I was sold because its the facelift and the nice space grey colour with huge panoramic sunroof. this is the e60/e61 magic. You can drive WLG-AKL non-stop and arrive feeling relaxed. Brilliant cars, love mine to bits. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 Absolutely. If i was in any other car i would have a sore back for sure. It was indeed magical. And this car needs engine mounts and probably a suspension refresh to bring it up to scratch but it was still very comfortable. Its really an amazing platform and the price just makes it even more attractive now that they have pretty much bottomed out in value. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 if you're doing engine mounts I suggest trans mounts as well. I did both on mine; transformative. It's not a cheap chassis for parts cost in maintenance, though it is so very rewarding. I wonder is the Touring 50/50 weight distribution as well? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 I will need to jump on realoem to find the parts. Good idea on the trans mounts. Hopefully its not too hard to do it all. i think weight distribution is pretty good for both e60/61. It feels good to me on my butt-o-metre :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 Here is a list of maintenance parts I am planning to order for the wagon soon.. Anything else I should add to the list? FCP USD to NZD 22116761089 Engine Mount Left 63.54 95 22116761090 Engine Mount Right 60.25 90 22316771741 Auto Trans Mount x2 (8.40 ea) 16.80 25 11137548031 Oil Pan Gasket 29.75 45 11287535860 Drive Belt Idler Pulley 17.07 26 11288624196 Belt Tensioner Assembly 45.84 69 11287628650 Serpentine Belt 16.40 25 11517586925 Electric Water Pump 279.11 419 11537549476 Thermostat 61.99 93 17137542986 Expansion Tank 68.05 102 658.80 988 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lord_jagganath 421 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 Filters? Oil, air,fuel, fluids? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, lord_jagganath said: Filters? Oil, air,fuel, fluids? oil filter and oil I have already, air filters can just grab them locally cheap enough. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted October 14, 2020 if you're going to do the serpentine belt, does it drive the AC, or separate belt (as on N62). If so, do that too. N62 is sans-tensioner, so if your N5x is similar, you'll want the belt tool as well. Should be considering Auto service. Auto trans pan/filter, and mechatronic sleeve. As yours is LCI, should have the good pan bolts so no need to replace. Possibly your fuel filler cap? Check the big O-ring for cracks. Download the latest So you bought an e60? Valeo e60 Wiper Blades cabin filters query hood support struts HTH 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted October 16, 2020 Bit of a fail today. rears are a near perfect fit front has a tiny rub on the strut A 2mm spacer would fix it but dont want to run it without cert so back to the drawing board. I hear the wheel gods whispering to me “Buy more wheels”... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
