The owner of 37 of 70 has his car on the market. Not cheap, but with two owners and only 41k, it is a very nice motor! More pics of #37 in the photos section...
Thanks Ian. The ad is still up on carsales. The owner had it listed a few months ago and then the ad disappeared but it returned again this week at a...
Castle Motors in Norwood, South Australia, has number 35/70 for sale for $39,999. It is a Cosmos Black car with two tone silver/grey interior. This is ...
Gentlemen Does anyone know if the Nikasil problem with cylinder liners affected BMW 540's that were imported to Australia. I have not been able to find out...
James I am not entirely sure. But my understanding is that we did not have the problem because our fuel mixtures were different. Presumably that means we all...
No it did not Although there have been some reported problems in the Sydney area with M52 engines Ian ... From: jvdairlie To: BMW540iLE@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Took delivery of my 540i yesterday and I am really very happy with it. Just one problem though. The battery had been disconnected while the car was being...
Radio code problem fixed. Another little issue though. Wife pushes button to raise headrest and it goes right up but now will not go down. Sounds like...
James This is a fairly common problem and is relatively easy to fix (I am told). Look at the following website for explanation and some pics on the repair. I...
No the code in OBC is an alarm function...read the manual. Leave the radio alone and off for 24 hours then Leave the radio on with the ignition on continiously...
Try a little ligh pressure on top of the head rest, if that does not work take it to a BMW expert. I would not as a lay person pull the seat apart.....you need...
When i fisrt got my 540 i also was worried about the problem. I have since found out (via my ETK) that our 1995 540's were ALL ALUSIL. ALUSIL resolved the...
James, you can contact BMW and they can verify the code for you via your VIN. This should cost you nothing. Just to make sure you have the right code. Yes...
James, had the same problem when I first got my 540. I took the back part of the seat off ( it has four screws - 2 each side, and it then slides up and off...
Further to previous messages, the following is a link to a much better description, including good quality pics, of the problem causing the headrest failing to...
Vitto, Not so new security requirements prohibit dealers from giving out codes over the phone Ian ... From: vitoforte To: BMW540iLE@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Vito, ETK does specify Alusil blocks NOW! Check supercessions on the current number and you will find the original number Ian ... From: vitoforte To:...
David Unfortunately I have not come across any for sale other than numbers 28 and 37, details of which I have already provided. Maybe one of the owners on this...
be careful a recently smashed and poorly repaired LE is about to hit the market Ian ... From: dwgjhammond To: BMW540iLE@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 08,...
Ian What do you know about the poorly repaired 540iLE? I would like to record the details in the database. Is it number 67 (as seen in the photos section of...
I am not sure if any of you have been through this, but I was recently informed by my BMW servicer that one of my EDCIII front struts was on its way out...
I can supply front and rear inserts @$1300+gst each US spec shocks for their 540sport are different part numbers You cannot buy them OEM supply or aftermarket...
David, I must play this close to the chest, and will reveal detail only if a member of our group happens across the car with an intent to buy it Sounds a bit...
Thanks for the warning Ian. Hopefully I have avoided these problems. I first obtained the part numbers from my local BMW dealer, then aproached BMA for a...
David, I own Autologic www.autologic.com.au Ian ... From: David To: BMW540iLE@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 8:56 AM Subject: [BMW540iLE] Re: EDC...
Anthony Are you still intending on coming to Hobart with a couple of Jensen Interceptors at Easter? It would be good to meet you if you are. I will be in the...
Ah I see. I already had the Autologic website bookmarked and intend to drop my LE in for a check-over next time it is in Melbourne. It is widely known, even...
Members Number 54 of 70 is for sale for $44,500 in Queensland. It is white with an all black leather interior and shows 106,000kms. Current owner has had it...
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