🦁 Bmw M5 E60 Common Problems

General Forums. M5 E39 and E60 tips & tricks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. M5Board.com is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on M5Board.com is generated by its users. 11 posts · Joined 2008. #1 · Sep 29, 2008. I know that the early E60 M5's have been well discussed on this forum for the various VANOS problems. However, I would like this groups opinion on my specific problem. My 9/06 build E60 has significant engine noise/vibration during cold start and low idle. Definitely does not sound like a $94,000 car. Search for new & used BMW M5 E60 cars for sale or order in Australia. Read BMW M5 E60 car reviews and compare BMW M5 E60 prices and features at carsales.com.au. For this year's maintenance, I have fixed the FSR, the hesitation, the loose window, and installed a new rear spring for purely aesthetic reasons. What remains to be done are to fix my almost perfectly working cabin blower with WD40, and replace the rusted screws for my headlights. Total cost around $170 for the year. If you are looking to get ahead of this issue or have concerns regarding your BMW E60 M5 or E63 E64 M6, don’t wait to get in touch with us by calling (630) 305-3054, or contact us through email at blog@fluidmotorunion.com. We are conveniently located in Naperville just a short drive from I88 in the Chicago Metropolitan suburbs. The potential mechanic ghosts of this M5 (E60) worry me from the standpoint of one fix after another. I don't fear working on a car. I have done head gasket jobs, clutch replacement, rear end replacement and so on on the vehicles I've owned. Noisy Windows: While some windows begin rattling due to wear and tear, some drivers of the e60 five-series experienced creaking and rattling during their first months of driving the car. This can be fixed in a variety of ways. Brake Booster Failure: Some drivers have had the scary experience of their brakes being very hard to depress. The number of known issues keep growing and BMW does not do anything to address them, off the to p of my head ( feel free to add). Rod bearings, Vanos pump/solenoids, stuck open injectors, SMG clutch throw out bearing and sleeve, SMG pump, leaking oil coolers, leaking differential, passenger airbag issues. What percent of the builds must have This BMW ABS/DSC pump is a very common failure for the BMW 3-Series (E90), Z4, 1-series and M5 built between 2005 and 2014. The common symptom is that the ABS, DSC and handbrake warning lights remain permanently illuminated. If you have performed a diagnostic scan then you will also have the following fault codes stored within the ABS system SMG transmission problems. I didn't see this specific issue addressed elsewhere so here goes: When shifting into 1st gear (from neutral, reverse or 2nd) there were two issues. One, there was a loud "clanking" sound, so much so that I looked to make sure there was something rattling around loose in the trunk. Two, there was a significant delay Electronic vehicle immobilization system EWS3. The EWS3 serves as an antitheft system and enables start of BMW vehicles. The function of the EWS3 is basically the same as that of the EWS2: A transponder chip is integrated in each of the vehicle keys. A ring coil is fitted about the ignition lock. S65 vs. S85 Horsepower & Torque In terms of power and torque, the S85 V10 engine found in the E60 M5 takes the lead. With an output of 500 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque, it surpasses the S65 V8 engine found in the E90/E92 M3, which offers 414 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque (450 horsepower and 325 lb-ft in the M3 GTS). .

bmw m5 e60 common problems