Top 20 2000 BMW Z3 Questions & Answers

keep wiggling and pulling

There is a sensor right at the bottom of the seat belt, that sensor works hand In hand with the airbag sensor. The solution is to replace the whole belt

The expensive option is to go to a BMW dealership. The cheaper option is to look for specialist BMW breakers and dismantlers. According to google there are some near you. You could also try online auction sites like eBay.

whats also frustrating is what are you talking about --your not telling what problem is either resubmit or edit request

yes it does.

You can disconnect the battery for about 30 minutes to an hour. This will sometimes clear the fault codes. Or you can have someone with a obd code decoder plug into your cars obd computer and clear the codes. Some auto parts stores will do it for free.

Go to a big autoparts store and have them check the engine codes

Run fault codes to determine what has happened to put the engine in limp home mode. Check for oil level/ water level in radiator check drive belt for alternator

Jump the switch with a paperclip to see if fan operates. If it does replace switch. If not jump power to fan, if it does not operate then repalce fan. Also check fuses and far relay

could have a ground issue in steering column..

need to do a FULL TUNEUP ON ANYTHING THAT SITS OVER ANY PERIOD OF TIME..gum and varnish develop in the fuel as you said.. weak fuel can foul out plugs easily need to also check for good fuel pressure and good operating voltage around 14.6 to 16 volts..may need to reset the computer on the car by disconnecting the negative cable with the key on..then shut it off and reconnect.. turn to run position for a few second and let it reset.. then start and see how it runs..change the oil also..

Grasp the steering wheel firmly with one hand and turn the wheel towards the direction the front wheels are facing. The wheel will be hard to turn but you will by trying to relieve pressure from the lock. While holding the wheel off the lock turn the ignition key. It should turn easily as long as you are holding tension on the steering wheel.

check the transmission fluid if bad then change it and the filter if it has one if that dont fix it then you have a transmission problem someone in the transsmison

a leak in a hose or a bearing on a motor

take it back to the garage ,no idea what could be wrong without my head under the bonnet .

have it replaced before any damage occurs

Check the exhaust side of your valve cover gasket for evidence of an oil leak. Burning synthetic oil tends to smell like hot plastic.

try new switch or motor

Hi,
I think that if the battery went completely flat the vehicle may have lost the security code, or the same can have happened if you did not follow the boost charge instructions when starting. If that has happened you'll need to have the unit re-encoded by a dealer. Keep in mind that starting a vehicle periodically is good but if you don't run it as well the battery will become exhausted and finally fail. The start up of any engine drains more power from the battery than any other operation. You need to start it and give it a run.
Regards Johngee10

scan for emmission codes something is being detected
may just need a good hwy ride to clear out system