2002 BMW 5 Series Consumer Discussions

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Re: 5 series maintenance schedule [roadburner]

Written by: 530ir1150r on Sep 11, 2009 07:22 AM

The cost for my 2002 530i 5 speed sport package was approximately $1500 for items that would have been covered by BMW's extended maintenance or warranty programs which at the time cost approximately $3500. After factoring profit and commissions you can expect the average maintenance cost to be approximately half the cost of the extended maintenace/warranty ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Engine Questions

528 e

Written by: rbourgoin on Jun 11, 2009 03:35 AM

i am starting a collection of vintage BMW 2002 tii, 2002, 325's etc etc and have recent purchased a 528 e, it was running fine until starting it one morning and it was revving out of control, is this due to the temp sensor, fuel to air mixture? any suggestions on where to begin and how to fix? Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

Re: heater knobs 1981 528i [csan1]

Written by: roadburner on Apr 27, 2009 05:25 PM

The Real OEM site can give you the part number(s) but you cannot order from them. Bavarian Autosport can special order them; their price is $2.95 each. Pelican Parts has them for $2.75. Maximillian Importing Company is an official BMW Classic(formerly "Mobile Tradition") Licensee, and he has them for $2.93. I KNOW Max can get them. That's one great thing about ... Read More...

Horn problems Please Help

Written by: galama on Apr 14, 2009 07:51 AM

I got 2002 bmw 530i was driving and horn went off few times on its own 30 sec. later again 20 sec. later went on and it stayed on. i took fuse out now my memory seats don't work normal my strering wheel does not move up when i turn my key off and when i tryed to put my fuse back in and horn went off again and stays on.. can anyone help please. tx Joe Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Horn went off by its self

Written by: galama on Apr 14, 2009 07:45 AM

I got 2002 bmw 530i was driving and horn went off few times on its own 30 sec. later again 20 sec. later went on and it stayed on. i took fuse out now my memory seats don't work normal my strering wheel does not move up when i turn my key off and when i tryed to put my fuse back in and horn went off again and stays on.. can anyone help please. tx Joe Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

My Horn went off by its self

Written by: galama on Apr 13, 2009 09:26 AM

I got 2002 bmw 530i was driving and horn went off few times on its own 30 sec. later again 20 sec. later went on and it stayed on. i took fuse out now my memory seats don't work normal my strering wheel does not move up when i turn my key off and when i tryed to put my fuse back in horn went off again and stays on.. can anyone help please. tx Joe Read More...

Luxury Performance Sedans

Re: 2007 Acura RL [mobiusf1]

Written by: houdini1 on Apr 04, 2009 00:28 PM

I can still remember how utterly foolish I felt when my kids were growing up and for some reason or other I had to drive one of their cars...(camaro, sentra, mitsubishi, etc.) I also think our preferences can change over the years. For a long time it was either BMW or Mercedes for me but for the last 10 years or so it has been mostly Lexus, with a 2002 RL (very nice car) ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Sedans

Re: Logic 7 Sound System [emedway]

Written by: anon3 on Nov 08, 2008 05:09 PM

"Any thoughts why so few cars come with the upgraded sound? Is it because these systems have been failing?" Keep in mind that EVERY BMW is custom ordered, either by the dealer or by a customer. (That is one of the differences between BMWs and mass produced vehicles like Toyota/Lexus). Dealers decide how the BMWs on their lots will be optioned/equipped and dealers ... Read More...

BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair

control arm bushings cracked & leaking

Written by: bluegirl5 on Nov 05, 2008 09:45 AM

I have a 2002 BMW 525i with 24,000 miles. I recently purchased 4 new tires. After the tires were installed I found my steering wheel shaking violently when I went over some holes in the road at very low speeds. It doesn't happen often. I brought my car back to the tire place and after inspection they told me that I had front lower control arm bushings that were cracked ... Read More...

HVAC fan speed

Written by: jhox85 on Sep 16, 2008 07:13 PM

Guys I need help. I tried to look in the past discussions to see if I find something on my problem but found nothing. Anyway I have a 2002, 530i BMW 5-speed stick that has been a great car except for one thing. When I turn on the fan to get some air in the car (or even with A/C) the speed of the fan suddenly goes high and then low as if someone just arbitrarily changes the fan ... Read More...