E39 rough idle Changed oil; replaced air and fuel filter; replaced possibly bad hose; reset codes; disconnected battery ---codes thrown were mostly misfire E39 540i rough idle and shaking at low rpm. E39 (V-8), E34 (straight 6), E28, F90 and F10. E39 525 not idling well when starting when engine is warm. Even my brother in the passenger seat feels it. 8K views 5 replies 3 participants last post by frankcb1 Jun 15, 2012. When it's a bit warmer/dryer weather at the very beginning the engine runs smooth. 000 KM old, alternator 2 yrs old, ABS module 1. as soon as I touch the throttle, i get a load of 250 and she runs rough stalls as soon as I let go of the throttle. Sometimes this continues for 5-10 minutes, sometimes it's rough enough that the engine stalls at idle (at stoplights, in the driveway). Jump to Latest M5Board is the best forum community for information on the BMW M5 E60 (V-10), E39 (V-8), E34 (straight 6), E28, F90 and F10. Go to e39 r/e39 • by Cold starts slightly stuttering every time, followed by a duration of around 30 seconds-1 minute of rough idle until the thermostat gauge goes past the blue bar and the rumbling is gone. E39 528i rough idle. The car shakes. B11 02 05 dated May 2005. I believe it controls cold start idle and throttle response at certain times (don't know when exactly). redram 233 Replies. Jump to Latest 20K views 7 replies 3 participants last post by bwatters Nov 3, 2010. Full Forum Listing. I've replaced Cam and crank sensors, ignition coils, fuel injectors, fuel filter and fuel pump. I noticed after it was replaced and it started to get a little cool outside in the mornings, my car would idle a little rough when cold. It hasn't ran or been driven in about 2 years. He has been told by the seller that the rough idle is being caused by a bad MAF. Dealer thought this was a transmission shudder- tech notes- and possible that transmission gear teeth were broken. On this forum there is a lot of topics about morning rough idle, i know, but i can't find information about me case. I had smoke tests done 6 months back chasing another issue that revealed no leaks. Some times I can drive for 30 minutes to an hour (stop-and-go) and it runs fine. New Elder ignition coils, new Bosch plugs and a new Valve Cover. Stalling, misfire, surging, rough idle on my 98’ 540i Hey guys I’m new to the forum and I need your best on this. Based on reviewing threads here and elsewhere, I think it 5 Series (E28, E34, E39, E60, E61, F10, G30) 1996 - 2003 (E39) 528i - My car: A 2003 525iT sport package car, manual trans, 84,000 miles. This is the second time i am expercing this issue were the car idle rough at times the suddenly shuts off. exhaust doesnt smoke or smell of fuel so possibly a mixture issue rather than complete miss. Mine is the nicest, cleanest E39 touring I have even seen in person (I see pictures of cars on this forum that would put mine to shame, Usually rough idling after replacing the plugs is also a matter of incorrect plugs. E39 rough idle when hot. negev Discussion starter. Doesn't stall though. did a good thousand kms of driving over the past weekend and after sitting for a day it seems to have developed a rough idle and has a small miss while driving. G87Model Year: 2023+ Previous Generations; F87Model Year: 2015 - 2022. What else can cause this problem. Jump to Latest 8K views 19 replies 7 participants last post by effduration May 24, 2022. 98 528i Rough Idle, No Power, Stalling - Need Help!! My car, '99 E39 auto i-6 is losing power at low RPM. Items I was going to do next: New fuel filter, CCV Valve Then I went to the E46 fanatics board and a lot of them were getting these lean codes. The car will start perfectly and after a couple of seconds it'll start idling rough for about 3-5 min. Issue: On startup, the car has a rough idle, but during driving it runs fine. Recently replaced: DISA (ratteling), CCV+TUBING (clogged up with mayo type deposit), VANOS, Secondary air pump (dead 12v motor). I am also getting "Misfire on engine startup" codes from multiple cylinders. 559728 559729 Help; Remember "Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time. Jump to Latest 14K views 30 replies 11 participants last post by ChadAlex Nov 22, 2016. 2000 bmw 528i. Update:fixed! 00' 528iT m52tu cold start rough idle and stall Hello all, Been chasing this problem a while. E39 (1997 - 2003) 540i Rough Idle. No issues at all. M3. All summer the cel stayed off and now ever since it started getting cold the same codes came back and this time it has a rough idle. Long time reader first time poster. If I give it a good rev then it will idle. By ERAEvil in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 13 Last Post: 11-04-2022, 06:50 PM. replaced plugs. 2) Then, engine temperature starts picking up, but still in the blue area. A little about the car that raises questions about the running issue is all the modifications. - E46 (1999 - 2006) > rough idle at stops Since I'm not sure whether 'rough idle' equates to 'misfire' in people's minds (it does in mine), I was hesitant to point the user to this thread. (Maybe 15-20k bmw's rely on high oil pressure & a solid vacuum system. For those of you that are curious, I posted the full story of me and this e39. Bookmarks. Save Share So you had rough idle on cold start, swapped out new VR and issues were gone ? Is this on E60/E63 ? Garage - Cold start rough idle and surging E39 1998 540iA. M52tu engine. I. PROBLEM SOLVED: I RPM stays at a solid 750, but drops to around 600-650 in rough idle. Hope yours is also a E39 (1997 - 2003) 540i rough idle, SES light on. K. E39 - 1999 M5 - Oxford Green with carmel interior - current E38 - 1997 750iL - Black with black interior Started idling/running very rough and having no power all the sudden. idle around 450-500rpm w/o aircon turn on. kevan929 Discussion starter. View Profile View Forum Posts Member Need help with a weird rough idle issue (e39 540i, m62tu) Hello all, So, my 2001 BMW 540i (m62tu) is having a strange issue. 16 posts · Joined 2023 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · I have no CEL or codes stored. By vinceguy21 in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 1 Last Post: 03-24-2016, 07:58 AM. Last year the cel came on with codes P0171 P0174. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and Rough idle, white smoke, or check engine light flashing after or during a rain? I explain what happens and how to fix it. Jump to Latest 7K views 3 replies 3 participants last post by Ltmax Jan 25, 2013. Jump to Latest Follow 3K views 2 replies 3 participants last post by MSgtMel Nov 4, 2016. I have a rough idle on cold start up. 50. E39 (1997 - 2003) Rough idle. shawnsheridan 492 Replies. Just tried it with the original. A kind of irregular stutter that i can feel in my seat and on the shifter. E34 1989 525i Rough Idle. e39 528i 1996. These "work horse" engines were used in many other BMWs besides the early E60 5 series models, including the 3,7,X and Z series cars and SUVs. E39 525i rough idle/not drivable. **. So, I have Home Forums > Model Discussions > 5 Series > E39 (1997-2003) > 02 540i cold start/rough Idle help! Discussion in 'E39 (1997-2003)' started by Danny540i, Nov 8, 2010. Jump to Latest 779 views 8 replies 5 participants last post by bmw blue Aug 30, 2022. Additional Rough Idle Causes help resolve rough idle during cold starts. Jump to Latest 1. 7K views 9 Since your car is running perfect after 10-20 seconds after cold start, it seems your car is running rough until the oxygen sensor gets hot, E39 540 rough idle - help please? Tags 540 idle. However, my car has an ever so slightly rough idle. I recently purchased a 97 528i and started having a rough idle problem on cold starts in the morning. This subreddit is dedicated to DIY Guides, pictures, and discussion of the BMW 5-Series sedans produced at the Rough idle and rpms low - 88 240. My '99 M5 is idling rough at the moment and I noticed that it's a lot smoother if I switch the air conditioning on. 4K views 10 replies 4 participants last post by Kry123 Jul 17, 2012. Now I'm receiving instantaneous response. After merging onto the highway the car went into limp mode and I was getting misfire codes on multiple cylinders but after clearing multiple times it seemed the issue was cylinder 3. E39 (1997 - 2003) 523i Rough Idle Diagnostics - pls Help! Jump to Latest 5. My sons e39 540i made no chain noises at all and ran fairly smooth, other than a P0011 code. SI B 11 02 05 Engine January 2006 Technical Service This Service Information bulletin supersedes S. My car was fully warmed up after a long 50 minute commute with a mix of typical rush hour traffic speeds up to 70-75mph. pfaber Discussion starter. 9. P. 5 Series (E28, E34, E39, E60, E61, F10, G30) 1988 - 1996 (E34) 535 rough idle, vibration, droning; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. So here goes, car has The only 3 problems I'm having right now are white smoke from exhaust, some sort of rattle, and rough idle. E39 540i Rough Idle, Loss of Power, Will not drive past 4k/5k. So if you fixed your issue I’d REALLY like to know what the fix was. I found a crack in the intake tube and had it replaced. Rueberger Discussion starter 2 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan 25, 2013. (same-ish miles, AMG, on 35 series rubber) I had an e39 m-sport iT a few cars back and that was a far better car (even though it had higher miles). recently the pcv, one new cat, maf, and it got better, as she could breath a little better, but only for a week, Rough idle revisited Well, after a couple of months the rough idle came back! Last time after an oil change and changing to Shell V-power, E39 (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - 2006) E36 (1991 - 1999) E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Top Contributors this Month View All. Especially with cold weather. Idles rough on cold start for about 30 seconds or so. (Battery 1 yr old, MAF 80. MAF - Cleaned it twice. The entire recorded data can then be looked at to point to problem areas. Vanos solenoids cleaning is One thing that is bothering me is the intermittent rough idle this N55 engine has but nothing visible on the RPM indicator. BMW 1 Series Coupe Forum / 1 Series Convertible Forum (1M / tii / 135i / 128i / Coupe / Cabrio / Hatchback) (BMW E82 E88 128i 130i 135i) > Technical / Specific Topics > 135i Turbo Engine (N54 / N55), Exhaust and Drivetrain Modifications Car rough idle and stuttering - Trying to find the cause of rough idle and source of the vacuum leak on a 2003 BMW E39 530i. Once the car is warmed up the problem disappears and the engine is smooth again. S. Went to a drive through for food, and within about three minutes idling, the check engine light came on and the rough idle started up pretty badly. Danny540i guest. " 04-02-2016, 08:08 PM #4. bmwE38r. Jump to Latest 10K views While stopped, I noticed the idle being rough and the car shaking. Jump to Latest 15K views 11 My 2001 540i with 130K miles has a very uneven/rough idle when cold. The idle was so rough that any ticking would E39 (1997 - 2003) E39 525i P1343 Misfire Cylinder 1 With Fuel Cut-off. Discuss performance, specs, reviews and more! Show Less . I'm seeking help with a strange problem my E39 520i is having. E39Model Year: 1995 - 2003. I scanned codes with basic scanner and got P1083 & P1085 Lean conditions. Currently, I have done the following maintenance items in the last 6,000 miles. I'm also getting errors: My son is thinking of buying a 1999 E39 with M52TU engine, 157K miles. It would also throw misfire code on cylinders 1 and 6 and sometimes 3. By ISBjörn in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 6 Last Post: 02-12-2011, 05:53 PM. My rough idle remained unchanged. Digg; 2003 E39 525i rough idle start and intermittent misfire while driving. when my car is after 30 minutes drive on highway (thus hot) and then in idle (and in closed loop) I'm having rough (shaky) idle and when I blip throttle I'm getting misfires (mostly on cylinder 2). E39 525tds 1997 with rough idle and shaky. malle pietje Discussion starter. I'm pretty sure that it's 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39, E60) 90 535i Rough idle & acceleration problems. G80Model Year: 2021 + I'm getting quite a rough idle when I turn the AC on high (325i e90) when I turn the AC down to off, the rough idle improves a bit, but is still there. Tags 2002 525i 525 e39 no power no acceleration rough acceleration rough at idle stall under accelaration. By Kerbdog in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 0 Last Post: 09-29-2006, 05:58 PM. Yes, check fuel pressure, inspect fuel pump and fuel lines, replace fuel filter if you have never done it on this car As for a rough idle, I always suggest starting with a thorough check of the vacuum hoses/intake boot followed by looking for any other kind of vacuum leaks. O2 sensors? She's got high miles and I'm in New England where temps are in the 20's M62 non vanos Pros, chime in please! E39 (1997 - 2003) rough idle on cold start 540i. It started up just fine and was idling okay, at around 800rpm. The car is still hunting for an idle/rough idle but the misfire while driving with little to no load on the motor/barely any throttle input has gone away for the most part as well as the misfire codes. Almost sounds like a lopey idle. Really Rough Idle - Check Engine Last week sitting in the drivers seat at idle I could feel a vibration through the seat. Put back together and started it up, for a second it was smooth, then changed into rough idle and mild shaking of the car, exhaust sound rough. 1K views 4 02 540i w 138k. Ok, like the title says, I haves 2011 535i N55 and a rough idle that only occurs on Cold start. It will loose power as you press the gas petal down until all the sudden it takes off like a bat out of hell! Also the transmission acts like it's in sport mode until the engine warms up too, meaning at normal CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR NEXT FEBI BMW PARTS ON MY AMAZON STORE https://www. Got my 540i back a couple of days ago after lots of E39 - hard to start, rough idle 6 CYL M52. Folks, I I'm guessing the idle-control valve. The car does My car threw all sort of misfires, rough running, cam shaft codes. Checked vanos plug on engine side again, now i get 12-16 ohms on both pins 2 and 5, the grounds. nathansbmwworkshop. Replies: 8 Last Post: 08-19-2013, 02:58 PM. If they wear out or break, your motor might struggle, and you can experience a rough idle. redram 244 Replies. Driving around, the car seems to have an extra loud burble. I've had a problem with a rough idle when cold, slow to get off the line, sometimes surging through rev range and or slow to gain revs. This is an e39 540i, but this probl My E39 98 528i is running pretty rough now. It seems to be getting worse now that the weather has cooled off (35-50 deg F). That was about 3 months ago. I replaced them all and the car runs like new. It's only after starting, in the first minute or so. Idle used to hunt REALLY BAD and would stall as well intermittently. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. N. The engine at cold start runs very rough feels like it's firing on 3-4 cylinders. Then this morning i get in and it won't idle. Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. 6 months ago a mechanic said the car wasn't leaving open loop. Is this plausible? I've told my son to get a complete list of P-codes from the car so we can try to determine what else might be wrong. The throttle response was quite noticeable though, I could easily have picked my car out before/after in a blind drive test. designates changes to this revision SUBJECT N62 Engine - Rough Idle, Misfire Faults after Cold Start MODEL E39Model Year: 1995 - 2003. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and The rough idle started as barely noticeable, but after three or four 60 mile drives (each with cold starts) the problem got worse and eventually the CEL came on at subsequent cold starts. It smooths out 100% over about 15 miles in cold weather. By thomas42 in forum 1988 - 1996 (E34) Replies: 4 Last Post: 01-23-2011, 01:47 PM. My 2002 540i has 130,00 miles on it and I just started to have an Issue with the engine running rough, but only on a cold start up. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and I have a 02 330ci with a check engine light evey year around this time when it gets cold out. If I don't give it Those cars' m52TU engines will stall in the cold at idle and run real rough until they warm up. Once warm will work correctly for a while, say 30min to 1hr and them will start to misfire, 2003 BMW E39 530i Rough Idle Test by spraying carb cleaner on DISA 2001 530i/5 (E39), Topaz Blue/Stone Green/Black (sold) *very rare interior/exterior color combo* try this it's easy to do only 5 minutes and solved all your rough idle and check engine light problems on your (2000-2009) later or newer yes! all BMW E60, X3, X5, 325i,330i,335i,525i,528i,530i,535i, Along that vein, I noticed in the E46 forums today a 'rough idle' thread. No other issue with the car. Post Count: 3. The car is a 2002 e39 M5, 128k miles. He had them all changed along with the chains and tensioners. Once warmed up it runs great. My rough idle doesnt start until after my SAP cuts off, and is normalized within ~5 minutes once the engine/bay is warmed up. 000 KM on the clock. Our E39 528i (2000 model) did the exact same thing. 2. Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum > BMW Models > 5 Series (E28, E34, E39, E60, E61, F10, G30) > 1996 - 2003 (E39) > Cold start rough idle and surging E39 1998 540iA. Drives: M135i, E39 M5, NSX and AE86. When i start the car, it starts straight away. So i dont think the vanos is the issue. After a dose of Liqui Moly Jectron, my X5 started experiencing loss of performance and gradually worsened from a mild acceleration hesitation to In need of some help. Rough idle, weak power at startup, but it seems to go away after it warms up. it can be very trying at times but, easily done. No CEL. I suspected vacuum leak so inspected usual Still getting misfire codes and rough idle persists (sometimes more aggressive than other times). Show Printable Version; 10-29-2020, 12:41 AM #1. Exhaust tip jiggles. Been having rough idle and stalling. Burning2nd. I think this is my first post here. I have an E90 N51 (SULEV) and this is the 2nd time this whistling sound along with rough idle has happened. The engine idles in this manner because of the injector shut-off in the DME unit. So I assume its a gasket/air leak. Then the car Ive been recently pushing my e540i pretty hard and it has just started to shake now while underload around 3k RPM and while sitting idle, but when under full throttle there is no They said the rough idle is caused by some of the black boxes near the fuse box being unable to communicate with eachother, causing a ton of errors in the ecu and more than Either vacuum leak from the crazy PCV system or valve cover gasket or honestly engine/trans mounts can sometimes mirror the signs of a rough idle check for engine movement when E39 bmw rough idle and plenum back fire with MAF plugged in. TCN_ Discussion starter 7 posts · Joined 2022 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Aug 30, 2022. I have definitely ran all of the bad gas out of it, but am still having the same problem. View Profile View Forum Posts Member Join Date Aug 2017 Location San francisco Posts 27 My Cars 78' & 82' 320i, 99' 528i. Jump to Latest 3. The DME unit turns the injectors off when the idle switch is closed and the idle is above 1250 for decel emissions. Once the car has ran for 30 to 45 seconds everything smooths out and the misfire doesn't seem to return. Well, it has progressively gotten worse. Recommended Communities. F. Thanks man! Appreciate 1 mcintoshf30 185. By I Love Curves! in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 25 Last Post: 01-06-2016, 09:52 AM. Done some research and seen that various seals and gaskets including vanos should be changed. Rep Just went out and started the car. Jump to Latest 2. Okay, so. Any idea where to look for fixing this 540i Rough idle, Loss of Power, Limp Mode, Fuel Trim High "Working on a BMW E39 is the best way to run out of time. Tags idle maf p0171 p0174 smoke. Checked codes and cleared, start up and stop again, check codes, still got 43, 48, 8b. It almost resembles a muscle car v8 with a big cam. AF6YV7DBKJYG4QHHVY3V4EEEJEIQ/1SU5IVYCFKXGY\\ Series E39 Vehicle code DP63 Model 528ITA Engine M52TU Body type OTHER Catalog model USA Production date 1999 / 06 Production FROM : 1998/09/01 TO : When an inline 6 BMW comes to me with a rough idle and stalling on cold starts the first thing I do is unplug the intake Vanos solenoid and start the car cold. The spark plugs were also replaced about 2 and half years ago. Basically car doesn't run as it supposed to. Start it and feather the gas, re-starting several times it is rough. View community ranking In the Top 10% of largest communities on Reddit. E39 2000 M5 Imola/Black Heritage E46 2005 M3 Coupe ZCP Carbon Black/Black, Eventuri E86 2007 Z4 M Coupe Interlagos/Black/Carbon. It began with rough idle a bit, after 5 or so minutes of warming up ran normally. Every time I cleared the misfire code and pressed the gas pedal and kept the rpms above 2000 the misfire codes don’t OP doesn't have an ICV as he has a VANOS E39 (99-03) The ICV is only on Pre-Vanos E39s, (97-98) I cleaned my ICV and noticed improved throttle response in low gears, but that was it. I ran the codes and got the following: P0175 2000 Avus Blue E39 M5 | 2008 Interlagos Blue E92 M3 (DCT) | 2007 Interlagos Blue E60 M5 6-speed At idle on a warm engine, no fan or A/C, I'm getting a rough idle. 33 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Dec 3, 2009. 30F might not have been enough to get the car to rough idle. Thread Tools. 4 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Nov 27, 2009. Hey there! My '97 525tds with over 300th km's has a Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. Series E39 Vehicle code DP63 Model 528ITA Engine M52TU Body type OTHER Catalog model USA Production date 1999 / 06 Production FROM : I light up the engine- BAM! Rough idle, gaping hissing sound from the intake side of the motor. Starts then stalls. Damnedest thing I ever did see. The rpms never went above 500 and always stalled after a minute or two. A little bit less than 65,000km (40,390mi) M54 with old style coils (not the pencil), car has been deteriorating as time goes by. No difference. Hi All I did some searching and found similar-ish issues with the difference being many folks cars actually ran ok even with rough idle. I So the basic problem is that the engine ran a bit rough at idle and low RPM and I had codes for "misfires without cylinder cutout". Car will idle and drive pretty smoothly when cold, but once it reaches temperature it starts misfiring. 1) White Smoke: I know this is coolant, I took the ignition switches out and checked the cylinders, they look dry. Goblin 147 Replies. Customer: E39. I was able to put it in 1st and go forward and back in reverse a bit in my driveway and it felt okay. Please Help! Jump to Latest 12K views it rough idle, never stall. High gas milage. If that’s clean and your idle is still rough with no codes try cleaning your injectors in an ultrasonic bath. Stab the throttle, the hissy valve closes and the engine idles fine again. Quote 06-01-2019, 12:26 AM #22: Mr_SDP. Cold start rough idle and surging E39 1998 540iA. comCLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR NEXT CAR PARTS FROM MY AMAZON 1997 E39 540 rough idle, again!!! By 28doc in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by RM European Auto Parts. Also, once the car is warmed up, it will idle. 9K views 15 replies 3 participants last post by negev Nov 30, 2013. If your rough idle is only at idle and it smooths out at open throttle, I would check and re check for a vacuum leak. Explore Our Forums. amazon. Jump to Rough idle. Hi I'm a newbie on this forum and to BMW in general. View Full Version : Cold start rough idle and surging E39 1998 540iA. I have done the following to the car: 1. When the car is in closed loop I'm not getting misfires nor shaky idle under the same conditions as described. It doesn't really bother me because once the rough idle is gone it runs like a top and it has greatly improved as compared to before I have done all this work but it is still present. Rough idle, almost would not run - 1st time set codes (misfire on 3, 5) and found Vanos 3 hole spring plate clamp (outer 4mm ring) was loose E39 (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - 2006) E36 (1991 - 1999) E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Top Contributors this Month View All. cleaned the icv but the idle smooth for few weeks b4 becuming rough again. com/ideas/amzn1. So I’ve had a rough idle at idle/cold start on my 2002 530i since I’ve bought it, and I’ve spent a while It still runs rough while driving. Sure enough, Any ideas on what this means? I have a rough idle and misfire when at idle and the car is warm/hot. Save Share Rough Idle at Cold Start Problem Solved. Worn piston rings can cause oil to seep into the combustion chamber, leading to poor combustion and a rough idle. 392 posts · Joined 2013 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Nov 23, 2013. Before I cleaned it the car was running more rough and when I stepped on the gas to get through a light there was little to no throttle response, almost like turbo lag. No loud noises at all, but just rough. The first time the vanos was replaced which solved the problem. I called the local BMW dealer and made an appointment and wanted to double check if it would be covered since the car it's CPO until 12/16 but they could not confirm. Piston rings help seal the combustion chamber and control the flow of oil. Goblin 154 Replies Its failure causes rough idling and sets the Service Engine Soon light. Gareth Foley is back working on #ProjectE39 and this time it is in the hopes of getting rid of a idle/start issue that has recently popped up intermittently. When it was parked it had been to a few different shops for a rough idle issue. R. " 03-07-2016, 08:35 AM #6. So, I would first start with recording the data from OBD2 port using a monitor and looking at all data from startup and idling to running. If I plug it in it will start then stall. Spark plugs - I installed fresh Bosch plugs. E39 2001 525i Rough idle seems to be quite popular with these things, no matter the engine. Vacuum leaks from intake tube - No rips or tears that I could see. Likes Received:0. E39 1999 540i Unfortunately, it does not look like doing the VANO solved the problem today. By thurst0509 in forum 1991 - 1999 (E36) Replies: 10 Last Post: 11-02-2003, 09:43 PM. The car: 05/99 European E39 540i touring, automatic, left steer, 242. It needs to be very cold for it to happen. 530i (E39) Rough Idle/Stalling. Join Date: Apr 2014. Throwing codes P0172 and P0175 consistently. Bosch are known to produce that symptom. Tutti57. Now, rough idle start and will at least die on me 2 times while warming up. Jump to Latest 8. E38 and E39 with M62 engines up to 8/98 Situation: A customer complaint of an intermittent rough idle may be received with the following operating conditions: - Engine at operating temperature - Air conditioning switched on - Transmission in drive Cause: E39 (1997 - 2003) 2003 530i rough idle when its cold. I started the car at 9 degrees C and it was missing. About 3 months ago, my 2003 was experiencing a really rough idle when I would start it on a cold morning (<49F). This is a year old problem. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. BMW E39 528I 1998 rough idle when warm. account. E39 (1997 - 2003) 2000 BMW e39 weird variable rough idle. 13696 posts · Joined 2010 Add to quote; Only My 2003 E39 540i has this strange issue: it experiences low rpm rough idle when the car has a cold start in the morning and outside temp is "cold" (40-50°F in the SF bay area). rough idle after spark plug change. Like honestly barely noticeable but there if you feel for it in the car. -Ignition coils and spark plugs-maf sensor Go to e39 r/e39 • by Known-Fuel6754. 1. 5K subscribers in the e39 community. The car has developed a rough cold start problem that goes away if I switch the car off and restart after a few minutes. But very roughly. Check engine light is on. Bstarks7. 4 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jun 2, 2012 (Edited The thermostat was replaced about a month ago. engine shaking and when the car start to move from stanstill, it felt like abig jerk b4 it move. Quiet short after it starts to shake. M5Board is the best forum community for information on the BMW M5 E60 (V-10), E39 (V-8), E34 (straight 6), E28, F90 and F10. Seems to be getting worse and now even when it is warm, GO TO MY WEBSITE AND BMW FORUM !!!https://www. I'm definitely hyper sensitive to car related issues, but thats why I'm driving BMWs, Audis and The following article shows how to diagnose and perform a rough idle repair on a BMW E60 5 series vehicle with the M54 six cylinder engine. It is always there no matter how hot or cold the engine is and how long I've E39 (1997 - 2003) 540i Starts then dies quickly. If I drive and stop the car during this sour spot, engine dies, and will need over 10 seconds of cranking to start up, hi all 'nother question. BUT. mattjack Discussion starter 10 posts · Joined 2021 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan i have a 1998 e39 m62b44 non vanos 540i . frankcb1 Discussion starter. The Check Engine Light is also on. I've had it for a long time, and just thought it was part of hte HPFP issue, but I've had 3 replaced, and I'm currently on the "fixed" one, and i still have it. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Frank (drummerfc) The failing o-rings cause a pressure leak, which translates into a rough cold idle and other fun problems. the cause for it was due to cracked,melted When I try to start it up again it starts idling rough for about 45 seconds until the rmps even out and stay constant at its regular idle. Anyone know what temp sensor (if any) might be responsible for skipping fast idle? 2002 525it Individual San Marino Green. so replaced a lot of stuff. kelloggracing Discussion starter. RPMs dropped to the point where car almost stalled. Here are more details: 1) Right after start, RPM is about 800; and everything is fine. Rough idle on a 530i . 12 posts · Joined 2016 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Mar 31, 2016. When the previous owner owned the car the timing guides broke. for few months my e39 experiencing rough idle, bout 650rpm -750rpm. I found the rough test in inpa , E39 (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - 2006) E36 (1991 - 1999) E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Top Contributors this Month View All. RPMs studder and will fall to 500rpms then bounce up to 1200rpms when it tries to catch itself. What is the most common thing/things this could be? Replaced MAF about 6 months ago but that only solved the rough idle for a while. Here's what I've already replaced/fixed in car (engine) : How is that possible that car has rough idle and o2 sensor gives No information about air in exhaust gases but acceleration is still pushing me into seat haha. This morning, it was 38 degrees out and it idled so rough the CEL came on, but eventually went out. Load value is high. Private . Had the CVV and hoses replaced and now she's purring like a kitten. The VANOS solution seems to be the prevalent solution recommended for this issue, but I can now say that a rough miss when cold, which improves/seems to go away when warm, is not necessarily a VANOS issue. Location: Xiamen, China. Tags 540i 2002 a e39 e39 issue idle. Jump to Latest 5K views 4 replies Rough idle when ac comes on is indicitive of a bad ac compressor. Tags check This morning, car started a bit rough in terms of idle, then cleared up pretty well after two miles. 5 Series (E28, E34, E39, E60, E61, F10, G30) 1988 - 1996 (E34) Intermittent rough idle; If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. And then after it sat on for a little while the idle got rough. I scanned the car and got codes: P1421 & P1423 Secondary Air System Bank 1 and 2 So I was playing around with the air pump and bit but haven't found any good conclusions to the problem. iTrader: Then when I started it back up rough idle and CEL occurred. The problem: The engine starts fine but after +/- 20 seconds it begins to idle very rough and looses power. e39 misfire o2sensor rough idle spark advance. I *just* moved from CA to CT, 8. 1K views 8 replies 4 participants last post by Chedley Jan 16, 2023. PROBLEM : Rough startup and rough idle and feel less power while accelerating. E39 M5 1999 - Carbon Black Metallic / Caramel Nappa Heritage Leather - ESS Supercharger Kit, Uprated and MONSTER Remapped to 640HP, Honestly, I’m not sure. Yes, that's itthe idle-control valve. PDA. The next easy item I have a 1998 e39 auto 528i, love it to death, but the past couple of weeks when I first start my car, it seems to idle rough for about 5 seconds or until I rev up. When I unplug the MAF, the car runs perfectly. 6K views 14 replies 9 participants last post by simp18d Nov 2, 2023 BMW E39 M54 Common Cold Start Problems And What To Look For M52 M52tu M54 M56 Engines P0300, P0301 P0302 P0305 P0306Check out My BMW Website www. 4K views For the last couple months, rough idle on cold, sometimes misfire and 'pinking' ignition at idle. E39 1999 540i 6 speed sport pkg. New things (within a year or so): CCV Vanos Seals Fuel Filter Pre-Cat O2s MAF Spark Plugs Mostly during cold start rough idling for 20-30 seconds associated with an exhaust white smoke that clears up as idle stabilizes. C I have a recently acquired 2001 BMW 540i. starbrite69 Discussion starter. Jump to Latest 7. E39 E52 E53 K14 K15 R13 R131 Z3 models . I have a 2015 M3 with a few mods but recently it's been running really rough at startup and even stalled a few times. After that, the idle is rough and there is a severe 2000 BMW E39 Chassis + S62 V8 Engine & Chassis Tuning by BMW Motorsport GmbH + Carbon Black Metallic Paint + Two-Tone Black & Grey Sport Interior + OEM E60 545i Short Shifter E39 (1997 - 2003) "check engine" light and rough idle. When the engine is cold, the idle is rough, rough idle tapers slowly and stops totally once it reach the **middle of the blue mark. So, when the idle valve or the module fails, the idle will increase to Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. My car has done 146,000 miles and has FSH. so I picked up an e39 525i My car has a rough cold idle, M52TU. Jump to Latest 21K views 17 replies 4 participants last post by malle pietje Feb 4, 2011. yesterday, it started to get worst. Warm or cold. No OBDII code. you can fix one rough idle and uncover another. Some times, it causes a vibration in the cabin, and the steering wheel really shakes, other timesnot so much. Goblin 147 Replies I know this an e39 forum, m52 also came in e39, please assist if you can. 6; 7; 8; M2. RPM around 1000. Also has a slight 'shudder' from 1st to 2nd gear. Ran the car disconnected. E39 (1997 - 2003) 528i M52B28 engine shaking, rough idle on cold start. A new CCV (sometimes called an oil separator) will make it run a bit smoother So far, the Crankshaft sensor, the fuel pressure regulator, the fuel filter, and fuel pump have been replaced. M. Load at 0. I am in Orange County, CA so the temperatures are roughly in the 60s to 70s. nathansbmwwo Car on cold start has rough idle for some seconds before RPM goes back to stable mode, also car has hesitation on low RPM , or on acceleration I cleaned the (2006 - 2013) E39 (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - Rough idle when engine is warm BMW 523I - N53 When engine is cold, theres no problem. Maintenance wise I’ve done the following. My e39 starts at 6-700 rpm, keep it on for winter start ups. May I ask the general community this question: 523i E39 Rough Idle problem. E39 (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - 2006) E36 (1991 - 1999) E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Top Contributors this Month View All. things checked so far in order of what i thought E39 1998 540i Engine Wiring Harness/Rough Idle Jump to Latest 9. My car has a clear dashboard, no codes or lights. Still idles rough. The colder it is the worse the idle is. Jump to Latest 18K views Rough idle upon start up, some cabin vibration @ stoplights until I have been driving for a 15min or so. It's always rough enough that I feel the engine idle shaking the car. 5 yrs old) The car runs pretty rough when idle at a cold start and the engine sometimes stops. By I Love Curves! in forum 1996 - 2003 (E39) Replies: 25 Dear fellow members, As many others before, also i have problems with a rough idle 'when cold' on my BMW E39 528i from '99 with a M52TU engine. By BmwCI323 in forum General BMW Mechanical Help sponsored by Hi guys, I've owned this 2001 E39 530i MSport (New Zealand New w/ 165,000km) for a few months now. The car runs the same way with the origial MAF sensor. My car doesn't like to idle very well on cold starts, it'll rough idle until it's warm, if you drive off without letting it warm up it will be very sluggish. On startup for a few weeks now the car has been surging and sometimes stalling out on multiple occasions as well as very high rpms on startup. The car still has black smoke coming out of the exhaust and black soot in the exhaust tips while the car is idling or trying to hold an idle. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I get a big puff of blue smoke upon startup of my 98 E39 M62 when she's cold and rough idle until she warms up. Previously had E39 525i and E60 525i but both of them had smooth idle. 6 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jul 7, 2012 (Edited Rough Idle and Stalling_Update I'm still having the idle problem with my 2001 325i, 160k. Jump to Latest 16K views 15 Hi I have had a very rough idle and misfire with fuel cut-off CYL 1 for a couple of weeks now. switched it off. Very frustrating and expensive. G80Model Year: 2021 + I had a very rough idle issue on my 435i that turned out to be the a bad coil. View Profile View Forum Posts Member Join Date May 2013 Location Thread: E39 BMW 528i 1999 Low Rough Idle Problem Limp Mode. Then, all of a sudden, it gets rough at a stop. By IN540i in forum 5 series & 6 series Replies: 6 Last Post: 05-30-2013, 10:42 PM. Jump to Latest 947 views 3 replies 3 participants last post by marcozandrini Jan 2, 2019. It only happens when the car is first turned on in the morning after the car is warm no issues. shawnsheridan 493 Replies. misfire/rough idle/ ticking/no power when accelerating. You may have lost power to the idle module (pin2), or the module is bad. 2 posts · Joined 2019 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Jan 1, 2019 (Edited First and foremost thank you for this forum, it is a vital resource for owners. m52b28 rough idle Hello I have 96' e39 m52b28 single vanos. Kry123 Discussion starter. jheg iqlk aps shjt kzbktm pzbgt fhgfbz yzcob jtawgg ryhaf