2000 BMW Z3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

keep wiggling and pulling

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.

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

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

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.

Hope this helps: http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/techarticles/BMW-Z3/99-ELEC-IHKA_Panel_Replacement/99-ELEC-IHKA_Panel_Replacement.htm

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

I just did this yesterday for an M3...
pull the stereo out of the dash far enough to read the serial number... call the dealership and they will look it up free of charge and give you the code... write it on the radoi for future reference...

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

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

a leak in a hose or a bearing on a motor

its possible that you fowled the O^2 sensor, with out a code though there is no way to be sure.

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