20 Most Recent 2008 BMW 528i Sedan Questions & Answers

If you've never replaced the timing belt or chain,That would be my first thing I'd check is the Timing belt or chai, just aline the timing marks on crankshaft and then look at the position on the distributor to see if it's pointed in the #1 firing position .

The wiper relay is a common cause of this failure. It is not very expensive and easy to replace. Search Google to find a replacement and instructions. Use these terms: e39 wiper relay

test the switch appears to be working doesnt mean its working and or properly aligned

if it over heats in one mile the exhaust is probably plugged up bad converter look under se if it is red when it gets hot dont run will blow head gaskets and poss damage to the motor

the fuses may need changing

One problem can be when changing batteries be careful not to push any buttons, this can cause problems or if the batteries have been dead for a while, looses its "frequency" the alarm in the car is not picking up the transmitter in the key.(key and alarm in car out of sync ) get the keys re-coded. depending on which bmw you have you can DIY ( google re-coding bmw 5.. keys) or go to bmw.

an air lock in the system.that is what the bleeders for...

transmission rebuild.

no. different generations.

located in the fuse panel... which i'm told on bmw's is in the trunk... does your radio work

Robert

You must remove the alternator and disassemble the alternator to get to the brushes.

hi i have a 528 i bmw 98 my trnsmission is going out can a put a m5 528 i 03 transmission on my car thanks