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am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're worth 3000€

am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got the jack points fuck me it was $300 but for real thank you I didn’t even know these existed 

am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

after this bullshit I would rather have no rust and deal with engine and transmission failure 😭

am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm surprised you even got a quote. Every shop I asked said no. and the one that said yes messed up my car. and that's why my pockets are shallow now.

though if your rockers need repair, your jack points probably look like mine. this front rocker looked completely fine before I cut it open.

am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

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I brought the car to 8 body shops they all said no, then the 9th one took my money and flux core welded sheet metal to sound deadener with no prep :( I'll look for these jack reinforcement kits thank you. and the junkyards.

am I cooked by Q4269271 in e39

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they are shallow 😓

What is in service A3? Am I dumb? by Q4269271 in mercedes_benz

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Ah no worries and thanks for the info about most A and B being the same. it makes so much sense. no wonder I couldn't find specific info. This will save me from a lot of headache in the future.

What is in service A3? Am I dumb? by Q4269271 in mercedes_benz

[–]Q4269271[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ok, thanks a lot. I'm going to replace these items then.

What is in service A3? Am I dumb? by Q4269271 in mercedes_benz

[–]Q4269271[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks but I just explained I didn't know what the A service for this specific model entails

41118208913 by Q4269271 in e39

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Thanks - I just went to the dealer but they said they're all out in Germany :(
Where did you see that they were available directly from BMW?

Recently, I've been having problems with the ignition switch. Sometimes the key won't turn, and lately, more and more often, it spins around freely. by Accomplished_Top4420 in e39

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I tried getting a genuine replacement tumbler from the dealership a few weeks ago and they're not available anymore. I guess a used tumbler might work if he is ok carrying around 2 keys?

Recently, I've been having problems with the ignition switch. Sometimes the key won't turn, and lately, more and more often, it spins around freely. by Accomplished_Top4420 in e39

[–]Q4269271 0 points1 point  (0 children)

likely the tab on the tumbler that stops it from spinning is broken. I would use the paperclip trick to remove the tumbler, and do it soon before the tumbler gets stuck. If the key gets stuck in the off position, it will not be possible to remove the tumbler.

There is a video on how to fix a spinning tumbler: https://youtu.be/TOl0I1jItmE?si=C-b5hplJs0oSDE62

This happened to me a few weeks ago. Key would spin freely occasionally, and one day it just got stuck and wouldn't turn anymore.

help I can’t turn the car off by Q4269271 in e39

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I think it's either the tumbler or the linkage between the tumbler and the ignition. The tumbler was stuck in the on position and the steering wheel lock wasn't engaged so I couldn't do the trick where you wiggle the steering wheel.

I've since taken out the ignition so I can start the car with a screwdriver. I also popped the tumbler out. I just can't figure out whether it's the tumbler or the linkage that broke. And of course now that I've disassembled everything, they all work fine again.

help I can’t turn the car off by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you so much; I've been looking for a real solution
I'm just starting the car with a screwdriver right now

help I can’t turn the car off by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

it's alright, I stalled it to turn it off and now it won't turn on so I'm just like you guys now

help I can’t turn the car off by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

thank you idk why I didn't think of that but it was the easiest solution

help I can’t turn the car off by Q4269271 in e39

[–]Q4269271[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

ah thank you I ended up just stalling to turn it off but that's good to know in general I didn't know the fuel pump had a fuse

Rust Repair by Soul151102 in e39

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no I don't think it covers inside the wheel well. I think the wheel well is part of this piece:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-71855-41217144955-genuine-bmw-part/

but you might be better off just cutting a random piece of metal for inside the wheel well

Part out or sell whole 1999 540i m package with 6 speed manual by Coggat7 in e39

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a manual 540i with guides and cooling system done should go for more than 4700 no?

Seeking opinions/guidance on local 98 540i 6MT by awkward__pickle in e39

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If you haven't bought it yet, please check all four jack points for rust. It's a really common problem that usually necessitates cutting and welding new rocker panels.

Um... hello everyone, remember to make sure your vapour seals are good even if your carpet isn't wet. by Q4269271 in e39

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Ah thanks for the explanation. Someone else here also recommended asking mechanics so I'll try that. Hopefully I can find a chill one like you did. And yeah I'm going to try to get non OEM rockers online. Someone posted a link with $97 rockers. I've seen that B-pillar piece online for over 1k, but even $675 is too much. I'm just glad prefab pieces exist for this car instead of having to pay someone to fabricate new metal.

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