E39 540i couple issues

Spanner

New member
Have a couple issues with my 540iA, hoping some of you guys will be able to assist.
Here goes...
Traction control not working, light permanently on (lot of fun though:))
Car struggles to start when warm, starts then dies a couple times, I'm thinking either fuel pressure regulator or MAF but not too sure which.
Sometimes when the car is struggling to start the battery disconnects, only way to sort it out is to open the bonnet and slam it closed which is seriously wierd considering the battery is in the boot. (anyone know how to open the boot when the battery is disconnected as it's an electronic lock?)

These are the problems i need to try sort out now, all the others can wait!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated
 

msm

Well-known member
As a starting point, get it hooked up to a diagnostics machine and have the codes read, else you'll be shooting in the dark.
 

Spanner

New member
If i recall when i had it last at my mechanic the diagnostics doesn't bring up any errors regarding these issues
 
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