2007 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2007

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2007 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (5%)

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2007 BMW Z4 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (52%)

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

30000 mi Driver's side headlight control module faulty causing intermittant headlight function. Module replaced under OEM warranty. 
30380 mi Tachometer not working when sold. 
31000 mi

US $465
Bulbs and igniters replaced 
52700 mi

US $10
Angel eye bulb replacement. 
41000 mi replaced GPS antenna 
48000 mi battery was dieing, needed to be replaced. 
26000 mi

US $180
doors sometimes do not unlock via remote, dealer reset computer and could not replicate, problem not fixed 
14000 mi rough operating power seat. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

92000 mi

US $572
alternator bearings shot rebuilt for 72 bucks. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

65700 mi Intermittent nuisance TPMS warnings. Some with aural, some without, sometimes flashing, sometimes solid. Dealer unable to reproduce problem. No parts replaced. Problem still exists. 
69000 mi

US $200
Convinced the service department to replace TPMS sensor in left front wheel after I had isolated the problem (with great difficulty) using my own diagnostic equipment and software. Problem has not recurred since. 
33000 mi Tail lights melted in center (brake lamp heat from LA stop traffic).  

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

54500 mi

US $284
Front left Xenon out 
49000 mi

US $1200
Convertible top motor failed (water in the case). Replaced motor. 
103000 mi

US $500
Diagnose intermittent alternator operation. Fails when hot. Owner decided to drive on battery and self-repair later. Swapped in good battery and drove the ~150 miles home. 
108000 mi

US $408
Replaced the alternator, and the two related accessory belts 
68000 mi

US $600
Dead battery and bad spark plug wire. Also needed fluid changes 
79980 mi

C $1800
OEM battery finally failed die to age and faulty alternator. Driveability severely affected, cruise inoperative, on board computer constantly resetting, multiple dash lights randomly illuminated, noticeable hesitation and finally stalling completely. Battery completely discharged. Replaced battery and no improvement. Alternator output appropriate voltage couldn't check regulator board but dash voltmeter extremely erratic. Alternator replaced and the random failures have left the electrical system. 
26100 mi

US $50
Bad O-ring caused system to vent 
25000 mi Rain sensor for wipers did not work after windshield replaced due to stone. Unable to fix sensor or understand why it wasn't working. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

64900 mi

US $109
Battery would die after a week of non use. Replaced battery with one from bj s for $109.00 with 720 cca. Original was only 520 cca. Found center console switch was defective. 
71000 mi D2s xenon bulbs replaced 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

98000 mi

US $50
One bi-xenon bulb was turning red, indicating end of life. Replaced both bulbs to ensure color and brightness match. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

33000 mi The xenon light turned off one night.. got it replaced 
37000 mi Computer enter transport mode, no ac, defroster available 
66000 mi Original battery replaced 

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2007 BMW Z4 Electrical Problems

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