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I thought I'd update with progress on my barely running m535i in the event that it might be useful for someone else. I replaced the cap rotor and plugs and it was clear that the car was running too lean as the tips of all 6 plugs were white. I replaced the coolant temp sensor that feeds the ECU, and...

Thanks Eric, As far as the blue shop manual, I don't think have one--it went with a 530i that I sold. There are a couple manuals on ebay (tall $$), and that might be the eventual solution. There is a FAQ on dismantling the dash, and if there isn't an easy way to get at the bulbs from the front, that...

I would like to replace the bulbs that illuminate the heater control dials in a 1980 M535i. Where can I find instructions for disassembling the control unit so I can get to those bulbs? Thanks.

I've had this car for about 10 years and 30k trouble-free miles. I had a local shop rebuild the front calipers, they kept it for weeks and when I got it back, it barely runs. It starts when cold, idles rough and jerks and hesitates upon accelerating. The problem worsens as the motor warms up to the ...

Can the spacer be removed from the 535i calipers and installed in 528i calipers?

So the garage queen m535i front brake calipers have some pistons that are sticking, and corroded enough that the local expertise says they aren't worth building (I am not so sure). I have hunted around on this forum and on RealOEM, and haven't found any simple alternatives aside from the $900 factor...

If the steering wheel survives the ordeal and you want to sell it, please pm me. Thanks and good luck.