2001 BMW Z3 BMW Z3 2001

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2001 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area

Engine (49%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (4%)

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2001 BMW Z3 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (75%)

< $100 (13%)

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2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47600 mi

US $200
yellow "brake" light on. Trouble readout indicates a short to ground on he brakepad wear indicator. Not able to fix problem 
61000 mi

US $400
Stability control dashboard light on- cleaning of wheel speed rings. Also replacement of dashboard lighting switch and repair of shorted wire 
168000 mi

US $160
DSC light on. Diagnosed as bad lateral accel sensor. Replaced part at home. 
170700 mi

US $150
DSC module failed. Replaced with used unit 
88000 mi

US $327
DSC failed. Installed new ABS/DSC controller. Dealer visit to program new controller. 

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2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD

60300 mi

US $1200
Illuminated DSC/brake indicator required acceleration sensor replacement. Rear brake pads replaced.  
84940 mi

C $105
ABS and ASC light was on, clean the ABS sensor tips after it was OK. 

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2001 BMW Z3 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

44000 mi DSC/Brake indicators on, but haven't diagnosed yet. 

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2001 BMW Z3 Brake Problems

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