Originally Posted by korrosive

I'd guess the dirt is from the water. Let me know how you fare with getting the AC working. Also were u able to determine if you have HUD?

Originally Posted by korrosive

Hi guys. I will be doing some extended work on my E60 with regards to electricals (currently not working). I know I can drop it off at the dealer and pick it up several thousands of $$ later, and I might need to do that, but does anyone know what the main computer/brain is that drives the iDrive functions? My newb brain tells me I can simply get the part and replace the old one which I believe is toast (water damaged prolly - don't ask )

Originally Posted by Gee_115

I put the battery back today, the monster started up like a charm, even drove it to a nearby gas station. I changed the SZL, final stage blower and regulator, and carpet. The carpet was tough, hope I never have to do that again. The wipers do not work, the sprays does work.

Few issues, I would really appreciate some feedback from anyone.
1. A green light on the driver door button stays lit even after the car is off. ~ Not sure what this light is. My master switch lights up, but none of the controls work. I have the part on order.
2. The shift indicator light, on the shifter, does not change, it is lit but does not change color when you shift gears. eg P,R,N,D,...light does not change. ~ I have a manual tranny so I can't help here.
3. The indicators does not go off automatically when you turn the steering wheel, have to manually turn it off. (The SZL it not programmed it is used, not sure if that have any effect or not. ~ This was frustrating for me. I was cursing the thing because I knew I needed to replace something (steering angle sensor maybe)

Korrosive,
Did you have any of these issues? Did you fix the window isuues?

Originally Posted by korrosive

Answers added in quotes above. On the indicators, I was certainly sad about that. On Saturday, I was watching top gear on street fire.net and decided to search the one they did on the E60 M5. I was bored at work. The guy was bashing the vehicle and mentioned something that other members on here will need to validate. One of his complaints was that the indicators did not automatically turn off after you made your turn. Basically the exact symptom you have and that I have too. It would seem absurd to me that any vehicle would not have the indicator turn off after taking a corner, but that's what he reported.

So can anyone chime in as to how the indicators function?

I'm waiting on the driver's door master switch to see if I get the windows working.

Originally Posted by korrosive

This weekend I went to install the wiper motor, and we realized the old motor was not connected I reconnected the old motor an lo and behold the thing works just fine. So now I'll need to take the replacement wiper motor back and probably eat a $20 restocking fee. I have no idea why anyone would unplug the motor

Originally Posted by Gee_115

I put the battery back today, the monster started up like a charm, even drove it to a nearby gas station. I changed the SZL, final stage blower and regulator, and carpet. The carpet was tough, hope I never have to do that again. The wipers do not work, the sprays does work.

Few issues, I would really appreciate some feedback from anyone.
1. A green light on the driver door button stays lit even after the car is off.
2. The shift indicator light, on the shifter, does not change, it is lit but does not change color when you shift gears. eg P,R,N,D,...light does not change.
3. The indicators does not go off automatically when you turn the steering wheel, have to manually turn it off. (The SZL it not programmed it is used, not sure if that have any effect or not.

Korrosive,
Did you have any of these issues? Did you fix the window isuues?

Originally Posted by korrosive

So yesterday afternoon after work I tried to pursue removing the dash for the HUD replacement. The thing would not budge, so I have tabled that idea. I will finish replacing the AC regulator and then start sewing her back up. Today I have it into an indy shop because I need the engine mount reattached to the engine. For some reason, the previous guy managed to snap all screws that attach the mount arm to the engine on the exhaust side. Not sure what the hell the previous guy that abandoned it was doing other than causing me more grief

So far I've found the front passenger door disconnected, wiper motor disconnected, steering adjustment disconnected, and now motor mount arm screws snapped.

As long as the engine mount arm can be reattached, I'll be able to finally start using it as a daily driver