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2000 BMW Z3 repairs by problem area

Engine (45%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (9%)

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2000 BMW Z3 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (60%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2000 BMW Z3

Engine not specified

57000 mi

US $71
Airbag light reset 

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2000 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

94000 mi

US $100
Rear window wiper motor not working. 

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2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible

240-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD

124500 mi Wiring loom/harness in the trunk area started to fray and cause fuses to blow, entire harness needed to be replaced as well as fried headlight dimmer switch. 
142000 mi

US $200
Alternator failure, replaced with re-manufactured Duralast unit myself. 
84000 mi

US $250
Replaced alternator 
49000 mi

US $100
Replaced a/c pulley and tensioner 
57000 mi

US $25
added some R134 to system. cost included hose. 
60000 mi

US $165
AC recharge 
95000 mi

US $553
driver's window motor and regulator 
102000 mi

US $690
airbag warning light on, driver's seatbelt pretensioner replaced 
105000 mi

US $150
electrochromic mirror repaired by outside service, my mechanic removed and reinstalled the mirror. 
121000 mi

US $200
AC blower resistor 

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2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible

193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

132000 mi

US $150
replaced alternator 

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2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

81000 mi

US $50
Replaced vertical seat motor for the driver's seat and replaced the seat bushings for both driver and passenger seats. 
170000 mi

US $185
Original alternator went out with 170,000 miles on it 

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2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible

170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

102000 mi

US $500
Replaced alternator after troubleshootint. 
121100 mi

US $1000
replaced all speakers and added 4channel amp & subwoofer. pulled door panels off and replaced tweeters 
47200 mi

US $1054
Drivers side seat motor failed 
75000 mi

US $273
Brake pressure sensor switch. 
76050 mi

US $156
Replaced brake sensor again. Replace first time 6 years ago. 
76000 mi

US $190
Battery 
76370 mi

US $300
Trickle charger would not cycle. Turns out AAA Interstate battery does not work well in BMW. Needs Bosch battery. When replaced all ok. Bmw software reads needs new alternator when untrue. Battery has to be German! 

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2000 BMW Z3 2-door

6-cylinder manual 2WD

92000 mi

US $250
SRS light comes on, often showing fault code due to out of acceptable resistance on right rear seat occupancy sensor or tensioner. Tensioners have been replaced, sensor replaced, wiring harness checked/repaired, etc. Now, bad SRS module code is showing. 
95000 mi

US $300
replace various console light bulbs, license plate light bulbs Replaced main instrument cluster with second-hand part due to flickering e-brake light (optional repair, but clearly the cluster was defective). I supplied the part, purchased for $150. Shop cost was ~$150 to install and recode. 

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2000 BMW Z3 Electrical Problems

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