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<blockquote data-quote="ssmann" data-source="post: 391888" data-attributes="member: 18956"><p>Need help with 1996 E38 728i</p><p></p><p>Hello everybody. My name is Serjit and I have today purchased my first E38. I have had prior experiences with BMW's with an E34 525 about 4 years ago.</p><p></p><p>My immediate experience with my 1996 E38 728i is that it feels great! I love the handling and the fact that it cruises so comfortably. However, I have encountered a number of problems and would like to seek your kind help in addressing them and sharing your thoughts/experience on the same.</p><p></p><p>1. About an hour ago, as I was leaving my home, after about driving for 3 mins I hit the breaks and there was a loud sound from the engine akin to the brakes slipping and the brake pedal felt soft. Immediately thereafter the ABS and ASC lights turned orange. No sounds from the car after that, but the lights are on. I got a little worried and immediately turned home. Dont know if I should drive without ASC/ABS. Any experience here with the issue?</p><p></p><p>2. My E38 has missing pixels on the dash. Anyone know where I can find a 2nd hand speedo that will resolve the prob? Or better still, how to repair the problem?</p><p></p><p>3. The engine oil seal is leaking and needs repair. My old mechanic tells me that he needs to remove the gearbox as the engine seal is attached to the gearbox, in order to get to the engine seal. Any experience here?</p><p></p><p>4. The long shaft apparently is giving way, identified by the jerking sound when the car is engaged in reverse i.e. clang clang!! Apart from that the gearbox is smooth. Anyone had this experience before or know how to resolve the issue?</p><p></p><p>5. The blower motor for the air con makes a loud sound. This may need replacing. Anyone changed one before?</p><p></p><p>6. CD does not work but the FM unit works. Anyone knows how to resolve this problem?</p><p></p><p>I expected some repairs, but honestly not this soon after purchase. But these things are expected of a 2nd hand car, so I will have to manage this.</p><p></p><p>Apart from that, the car feels great. I look forward to becoming active in this forum and hope to get some insight from the fellow E38 "chi-fus" so as this drive can be comfortable yet not cause a dent in my wallet!</p><p></p><p>Thanks - S</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ssmann, post: 391888, member: 18956"] Need help with 1996 E38 728i Hello everybody. My name is Serjit and I have today purchased my first E38. I have had prior experiences with BMW's with an E34 525 about 4 years ago. My immediate experience with my 1996 E38 728i is that it feels great! I love the handling and the fact that it cruises so comfortably. However, I have encountered a number of problems and would like to seek your kind help in addressing them and sharing your thoughts/experience on the same. 1. About an hour ago, as I was leaving my home, after about driving for 3 mins I hit the breaks and there was a loud sound from the engine akin to the brakes slipping and the brake pedal felt soft. Immediately thereafter the ABS and ASC lights turned orange. No sounds from the car after that, but the lights are on. I got a little worried and immediately turned home. Dont know if I should drive without ASC/ABS. Any experience here with the issue? 2. My E38 has missing pixels on the dash. Anyone know where I can find a 2nd hand speedo that will resolve the prob? Or better still, how to repair the problem? 3. The engine oil seal is leaking and needs repair. My old mechanic tells me that he needs to remove the gearbox as the engine seal is attached to the gearbox, in order to get to the engine seal. Any experience here? 4. The long shaft apparently is giving way, identified by the jerking sound when the car is engaged in reverse i.e. clang clang!! Apart from that the gearbox is smooth. Anyone had this experience before or know how to resolve the issue? 5. The blower motor for the air con makes a loud sound. This may need replacing. Anyone changed one before? 6. CD does not work but the FM unit works. Anyone knows how to resolve this problem? I expected some repairs, but honestly not this soon after purchase. But these things are expected of a 2nd hand car, so I will have to manage this. Apart from that, the car feels great. I look forward to becoming active in this forum and hope to get some insight from the fellow E38 "chi-fus" so as this drive can be comfortable yet not cause a dent in my wallet! Thanks - S [/QUOTE]
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