Where can I buy an M5 service manual? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

7th December 2002, 00:19

I would like to get a complete service manual for the M5. I am looking to buy the same documentation that the BMW service centers use, not a consumer manual.

If any of you guys know where I can get one that would be great. Thanks.

atomic80 · 7th December 2002, 01:04

Have you tried your local BMW dealership? That would probably be the best place to get the service manual.

dhackney · 7th December 2002, 01:34

The CD based Technical Information System (TIS) and CD parts CD's are available at:

http://www.centrallettershop.com/cd.html

I bought a set, but haven't gotten around to installing & using them yet, so I can't testify to the depth and completeness.

Doug

rvacha · 7th December 2002, 01:35

I think the most extensive collection of manuals comes from Koala Motorsports . For the E39 the TIS is the best bet(?) Note that there is no wiring diagram available for the E39

mottati · 7th December 2002, 01:52

I have the bmw tis (service) and etk (parts catolog. It's fair. The TIS is designed for the seasoned BMW tech. The layout isn't necessarily intuitive, it can take some time to find what you want. It's certainly better than nothing, and is handy for torque values and such. I haven't really needed to use it, but am glad to have it. I have it installed on an old pc in the garage, and am sure it'll come in handy someday.
The ETK has been more valuable to me, for looking up part numbers. For instance, I installed 540 brakes on my 528 and used the etk to look up the parts #'s to swap the required parts. I could then simply bring the part numbers into the dealer's parts counter. Again, the interface isn't the most intuitive, but after poking around a bit you can figure it out.
Bentley is supposed to come out with an e39 manual in first quarter of 03, not sure if the M5 will be covered though...
Mike

7th December 2002, 02:40

Thanks guys for the info. I will check these out.

Cheers.