Top 20 2004 BMW 5 Series - Page 7 Questions & Answers

WHat I found is that there are two gaskets, one to seal the cap and one internally.. BMW sells the filter and O rings in a kit, which cost $13.00.

This fixed the problem.

check the map sensor and the idle speed sensor. check the fuel pressure at the engine. check all fuse and relay for proper operation

hi , you may need to get the gear box oil level checked as this seams that it may be a little low , you could also tryrunning the engine for a minute or so , this would allow the oil to warm up and hopefully engage the first gear correctly , regards mark

Dear Sir,
You answered me that if there is not 2 CD slots, i will not have a GPS receiver for navigation, but also u aked one more question if my BMW car was US one, and i answered by Yes.
Waiting for another answer again.
Now I plan to borrought from any BMW owner i will find on the road, and who will have any DVD navigation disc, to insert it in my BMW and look for settings and fetch to know if i have a GPS receiver and what model .... if any..
The prime dealer in Lebanon will not help me fetching this, that's why i went for you..or for any friends i will find on the roads....
Thank you for your concerning
Best Regards
Pierre

IF THE BATTERY WENT DEAD RECENTLY YOU COULD HAVE LOST THE ROLLING CODE BETWEEN THE DME AND THE EWS MODULES. HAVE A DEALER CHECK TO SEE IF THEY ARE STILL ALIGNED. ALSO TRY A DIFFERENT KEY JUST IN CASE ONE IS BAD.

Hi , if you have had a turbo failure on this vehicle , just replacing the turbo will not cure the cause of blue smoke . depending how bad the seals had gone in the turbo you would need to replace , the complete exhaust system , the crankcase breater , air intake manifold , air charger but only if these items have been contaminated with oil , they would not be able to be cleaned out , hope this helps , regards mark

They may not have put the drain plug back in properly.
They often replace the seal on the plug at the same time but not always.

I'd take it straight back and make them fix it.

I'm sorry to say this, but it sounds as if your turbo is shot.

Go to Rockauto.com, click on the online catalogue. Select BMW then your year and model. Click on suspension and then control arm. When it shows you the part click on the letter "i" and it will show you a picture of the part. Also not a bad place to purchase parts, I use them all the time.

two possible problems ,if you tried to reset with the computor and that did not work then check the voltage on the bulbs are the same as the ether side,then reset again,hope that help,s

Hi , the microswitch for the door open identification is in the actual door latch ,, it is not posible to replace the microswitch on its own . you may also want to check the wiring that runs from the A pillar to the door just in case you have a broken wire , regards mark.

Hi , remove the brake light bulb and look at where the bulb contacts the holder , you may find that you have a hole burned into the holder where the contacts have been arking , if this is the case you will need a replacement kight unit , reagards mark

Most of the car stereo companies such as Sound Advice carry these and will install them for you if they have a location near you

If you hear a click, It sounds like a starter motor ot a bad ground.
Have someone tap the starter solenoid while you are trying to start it. If it starts, you will need a starter motor. Be very careful not to break or make contact with positive terminal as you may get shocked.,

your best bet is to use some redneck engineering. if you dont have the proper tool (which is a bmw special tool) you will have to partially install the belt over the a/c compressor pulley and try yo get it as far over the crank pulley as possible. use a screwdriver to hold it and turn the engine over with the crank bolt and a ratchet. it can be a real pain. good luck. support your local bmw dealership

Sometimes these things happen and even after servicing them they come back again..If you want to be safe then have the braking system serviced...which means removing every pad and clean everything...Once all is put back you should be fine..

most auto stores replace the battery for free.

this is a optional extra on yor car and you can inquire at your dealer to upgradfe but this will be very expensive

has the chip in the key fallen out of the key?? try the spare key??

Ha, i just replaced one of these today. Yes they are serviceable but a pita. There is also a fix for the rear glass not closing. The rear tilt mechanisms need to be replaced bmw part number 54 13 7 240 682.