1997 BMW Z3 Roadster - Page 5 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
Wont Start
Could be the immobiliser. Do you have the original keys? If your key does not have a remote unlock, it's likely to be a "spare" key, which doesn't have an immobiliser chip in it. If you take your VIN to your dealer, they can get you a new key - at a cost. I've been quoted over $400 to have a key replaced.
Hope this helps.
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How to properly enter radio code on a 2000 BMW Z3
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2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 service engine soon light
This is a problem with your fuel mixture, it is getting too much oxygen. It could be a problem with a vaccum leak, fuel filter, fuel pump, or fuel injectors.
A good way to test vaccum leaks is to: start the engine, spray carberator cleaner around the vaccum lines. if you suddenly hear a difference in the engine (RMS shoot up) then not only have you figured out if you have a vaccum leak, but you also know where it's at. Carb cleaner is basiclly a potent fuel so you'll hear the engine run stronger if sprayed directly into the vaccum line.
If you dont find that it is a vaccum line, I'd clean the fuel injectors and replace your fuel filter. If this doesn't fix your OBD problem, then it's still good to know that they are nice clean and new, neither are real expensive either.
If you dont like to keep your car full on gas, it is most likely your fuel pump. The pumps have to work harder and harder with the less and less gas you have in the tank. Also, if you have a standard tranny you are more likely for the fuel pump to go out because the revs are higher.
Let's not hope it is the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) because they can be costly and a pain to replace.
What is maf valve
MAF sensor is the mass air flow sensor in the intake system
it is part of the mixture adjustment system that the ecm has to have to adjust correctly.
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK AT FIRST
You need to look at the door lock actuators, I'm guessing 1 is operating but staying on when locked and draining the battery. Try manually locking the doors and see what happens. It may come down to removing the door trims and disconnecting each lock in turn, don't forget the boot lock, until you find the culprit. Its possible you may hear the lock solenoid humming or buzzing or feels warm as its trying to lock the door unsuccessfully.
There is no power going to the car radio in my bmw z3
Perhaps the connector behind the unit has become loose/disconnected? There is rarely enough play in the wiring harnesses of today's automobiles (In my opinion). A few good jolts over bumpy roads have pulled wiring harnesses out of place in many instances.
Thermostat location
Failed thermostat....likely in the open position....after a long while you get heat. Or...no heat but engine temperature rises quite high then your themostat is stuck closed
Causes cylinder misfiremw z3
Yes, it is very possible for the Mass Air Flow sensor (aka MAF) to cause a misfire. You need to replace the MAF if it's causing a misfire. More detail please if this doesn't answer your question
Replacing head gasket
Hi
firstly, do you have the equipment to change the head gasket.
ie: a suitable torque wrench for the head bolts?
do you know how to re-time the engine having removed and refitted the timing belt(which you should renew)
I`mj looking at the worshop manual now and I presume you know how to strip an engine
The important part is when you replace the head (having made sure it`s not warped or cracked) and having cleaned all mating surfaces, you should have ten cylinder head bolts the tightening sequence is ____________________________
8 6 2 4 10
9 3 1 5 7
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the torque settings are assuming you`rs is a M.40 engine is stage1 30 n/m stage 2: angle tighten 90 degrees stage 3 angle tighten 90 degrees.
Good Luck
Doug
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