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Old 12-20-2014, 10:18 PM
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Very exciting day for mine. Put her on the battery charger all day because my alternator is on its way out and I won't be able to get her in for repair until after the new year. Seems to be OK for now as long as I top her up every couple days.

What's a little odd is that it'll run at 11-11.5v for the first 5 or 10 minutes, then it goes up to about 14v and stays there. I popped into my local indy and he confirmed that the alternator is throwing codes. Thankfully I bought her with a warranty so I won't be paying for this one.
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Old 12-21-2014, 05:37 PM
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My once a year oil change was today at 77k miles. 8 fresh quarts of Rotella T6 and a Mann filter, and a magnetic drain plug from www.drainplugmagnets.com

Also finally installed the skid plate but the X is filthy I'll snap a pic when she is clean
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Old 12-21-2014, 07:04 PM
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RB , do you change your magnetic plug each time you do your oil change?
Or is it the only one that was non magnetic ?
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Old 12-21-2014, 09:29 PM
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Nope it's a lifetime plug I just change the crush washer at each oil change. Highly recommended to get one.
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Old 12-21-2014, 10:28 PM
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Removed and cleaned the ICV with throttle body cleaner yet the vibes during idle still persist. I now suspect the motor mounts.
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Today was a great day placed a order at ecs tuning for both the e53 and my 540. The e53 is getting new front wheel bearings as well as a rebuild of the stick shift bushings. But the big news is today I placed my order for the new radio from avinusa. After a year of watching and waiting finally made up my mind. The 540 also got some love with all the parts needed to completely rebuild the front suspension.
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Programmed the on-board homelink garage door opener to work with my door opener! Works like a charm and to think - I've owned the car for nearly 4 years now. I recall trying to set it up unsuccessfully right after I got the car. Anyway - works now!


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Threatened to tow it into the Houston Ship Channel...with no fluids or battery, of course.
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Programmed the on-board homelink garage door opener to work with my door opener! Works like a charm and to think - I've owned the car for nearly 4 years now. I recall trying to set it up unsuccessfully right after I got the car. Anyway - works now!

Love Homelink its one of my favorite features, love being able to open both doors while my wife only has an opener for her side.
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I didn't do anything, but my girlfriend surprised me with some LED tails for my birthday. score. Can't wait to get these working.

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