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Tim Pollock has a 520i auto in for breaking. Might be worth changing the box over for a known good one. Also worth testing the alternator output as a low voltage does throw the transmission error. It should be 14.0v to 14.3 volts with the engine running at 2k revs.

As Whisky Chaser says, I wonder if it is stuck in Sports mode given the high rev point change. Being able to select any gear without pressing the button is dangerous, that lock is, I assume, a safety feature to prevent accidental/incorrect gear selection. I would take the gear handle off, if the white rod is missing or broken, or is not attached to the handle, it needs sorting with either a replacement rod or handle. If you have the skills it is also worth replacing the capacitors in the cluster and separate auto cluster module so you can at least see what is going on.

Hi where is it located?

I think it's time to check al the rubber hoses, check the air intake hose between the TB and air filter for cracks (item 2), clean the idle control valve or replace it, http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E34-Sedan/Europe/540i-M60/R-M/apr1994/browse/fuel_preparation_system/mass_air_flow_sensor/ When did the PCV last get changed? Item 3. http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E34-Sedan/Europe/540i-M60/R-M/apr1994/browse/engine/intake_manifold_system/ That will defintiely cause poor idle. Re the oxygen sensors, did you use Bosch or some other aftermarket parts?

I would go by condition and given the driver's seat looks mint, it's loks a well looked after car with all maintenance done rather than a rotten, unmaintained pile of poo. Plenty of life left in that one. Odometer easy to sort out, can't understand why he hasn't to be honest, Window trim also easy to sort.

This car had the same issue, https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1072363 Cause was cylinder wall failure Solution was new engine.

Carl, have found you two good front seats, ask Stefan to check his FB messages. Geoff

I think I have a genuine wing with no side repeater in store. It came from Cyprus. PM me for more details

Someone has more than 10 of the plain ones, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-BMW-Heckspoiler-Heckscheibenspoiler-fur-5-5er-E34-51718120035/113253789173?hash=item1a5e73adf5:g:yiMAAOSwYNlbnnG~:rk:1:pf:0 Cheaper than BMW Classic at 296 euros. Stoplight ones are cheaper at 245 euros from BMW Classic

Carl, re reat tailgate spoiler, I think you arre best off getting a new one. Unless you get one off a garage queen, any 2nd hand one is also going to be rotten, or close to rotten.

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try Tim Pollock

Hi, am after E34 towing eye covers, the two pieces that slot into the front bumper inside of where the foglights are located. See below for pictures. If you have any please let me know, Thanks Geoff

Tried Tim Pollock?

Perhaps I shouldn't have scrapped the one I bought but it was a total rust bucket. I know the only techno violet 540i 6sp touing was exported to Poland, exports obviously don't appear in the figures.