e39 Parts and Maintenance Cost

[huskar3399]

Oh bro huskar I think I've figured out our CEL light error. I think its the MAF gone dead. RM600++ for you, RM800++ for me (530i has bigger MAF)

Cannot be lah. I recently changed mine brand new. How do u confirm it's maf that triggers the cel? If it's true then I think mine needs cleaning. Just to be exact I bought the maf sensor at ba for 546rm. Try look at ebay/amazon. Should cost cheaper. Hehe.

 

[haywire]

If yours is new then why should it need cleaning?

Anyway reading UK forums, the ebay MAFs are unbranded and poor quality. Better get the proper VDO ones.

 

[huskar3399]

If yours is new then why should it need cleaning?

Anyway reading UK forums, the ebay MAFs are unbranded and poor quality. Better get the proper VDO ones.

if it's confirmed that the maf is the culprit for cel then i guess mine is dirty. just try my luck who knows the result might be positive.

 

[huskar3399]

Oh bro huskar I think I've figured out our CEL light error. I think its the MAF gone dead. RM600++ for you, RM800++ for me (530i has bigger MAF)

bro i was thinking that bad spark plugs might cause the cel to light up. bmw scanner 1.4 describes that rich mixture is detected at o2 sensors. might be due to incomplete combustion due to bad plugs. just trying to relate things here. i can't think how the problem relates to bad maf. maybe not yet.

 

[mick123]

battery went dead after 4 1/2 years in service. rm580.

 

[haywire]

bro i was thinking that bad spark plugs might cause the cel to light up. bmw scanner 1.4 describes that rich mixture is detected at o2 sensors. might be due to incomplete combustion due to bad plugs. just trying to relate things here. i can't think how the problem relates to bad maf. maybe not yet.

Yeah I'm heading to Bomin now to try figuring out what's the problem. Maybe just change the plugs since I haven't changed them yet.

 

[haywire]

battery went dead after 4 1/2 years in service. rm580.

What brand and DIN? Mine ori also I think going dead soon. 10 years in service already.

 

[haywire]

bro i was thinking that bad spark plugs might cause the cel to light up. bmw scanner 1.4 describes that rich mixture is detected at o2 sensors. might be due to incomplete combustion due to bad plugs. just trying to relate things here. i can't think how the problem relates to bad maf. maybe not yet.

Bro mine is confirmed ventilation air leak. Can hear hissing sound leaking somewhere. Will update soon. MAF and spark plugs are all OK.

 

[huskar3399]

Bro mine is confirmed ventilation air leak. Can hear hissing sound leaking somewhere. Will update soon. MAF and spark plugs are all OK.

I see. That makes more sense. Issue now is to find where the leak is. We wait for the outcome. Hehe.

 

[haywire]

I see. That makes more sense. Issue now is to find where the leak is. We wait for the outcome. Hehe.

Its the CVV and its related hoses. See the new thread I created in E39 subforum.

 

[mick123]

What brand and DIN? Mine ori also I think going dead soon. 10 years in service already.

wah 10yrs!!!............century. dont know din what but follow ori size.

 

[jaar]

FYI recently changes my coils with Bremi. Bought at RM108 each from Stuttgart. Also changed all the spark plugs at 20 bucks a pop.

 

[sewell]

wah 10yrs!!!............century. dont know din what but follow ori size.

if follow original size is should be DIN88 (which is 88amp). if you have accessories mostly they will upgrade to DIN100.

 

[gunmetal]

Today @ WP
-reset check engine light
-replace rear stabilizer link

 

[JFT63]

Today @ WP
-reset check engine light
-replace rear stabilizer link

Bro, mind to share what causes the check engine light? Thnx

 

[gunmetal]

Bro, mind to share what causes the check engine light? Thnx

this is first time it appeared time since I bought (feb 12)this car,if not mistaken the Co2 sensor is the culprit...bro,it's will
appear after reset later?thanks

 

[haywire]

Need to change battery.

What brand is recommended? Bosch, Century? Prices? Any good shop around KL/Jalan Ipoh area?

DIN88?

Called Bav Auto, ori is RM1100 but no stock, on order. No money also hehe.

 

[ariff habshi]

just replaced mine yesterday to bosch DIN 100

dunno the price yet, as the workshop ask me to use first... approximately ard 4++
should last 5 - 6 years

 

[haywire]

just replaced mine yesterday to bosch DIN 100

dunno the price yet, as the workshop ask me to use first... approximately ard 4++
should last 5 - 6 years

Which workshop bro?

Any recommendation where to get Bosch Din100 for a reasonable price?

 

[ariff habshi]

i had mine changed at my usual workshop nearby Kg Pasir Panjang Wiring..

since my batt went dead at night at the workshop, changed with them straight without checking whether price is OK or not..