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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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 138 repairs.
2001 BMW Z3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 54000 mi US $80 |
CD Changer crapped out. Replaced with one from Ebay for about $80. Took all of 30 minutes to do. |
| 59000 mi US $360 |
Alternator crapped out. Replacement rebuilt installed. |
| 46000 mi US $700 |
Alternator replaced |
| 86000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced AC hoses due to leak |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 92000 mi US $310 |
Air Cond not cooling. Aux fan inop. |
| 50300 mi US $250 |
Window Regulator Replaced |
| 58000 mi US $200 |
Removed refrigerant, checked and cleaned system and reinstalled refrigerant. |
| 52300 mi US $95 |
Window regulator replaced |
| 42000 mi US $700 |
interior lights fail to go on when door is opened/unlocked |
| 42000 mi US $700 |
airbag light went on; code referring to seat belt anchor driver's seat as well as a code relevant to driver's seat pressure switch was retrieved, as well as "Problem currently not present." Light was switched off. |
| 44000 mi US $2000 |
body control module shorted--which then fried both window motors. R&R module, tear down doors, R&R motors. Also replaced leaking valve cover gasket. |
| 47000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said "problem currently not present" and light was reset |
| 47000 mi | Airbag light on--seems to occur when outside temps are very low. Readout said |
| 67000 mi | Dead short ruining new battery. Diagnosed with help from bimmerfest.com and traced to luggage compartment light switch. Disabled circuit and removed fault. |
| 68000 mi US $40 |
A/C temp control broken due to poor design and material choice by BMW. |
| 74000 mi US $150 |
Seat motor not disengaging when seat all the way back. 10A draw killed battery. Moving seat off limits ends draw. Need to rebuild seat kebabs (again). |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 105000 mi US $195 |
failure of alternator/battery discharge. Replace alternator and recharge battery. |
| 122400 mi US $1200 |
replace compressor and drier for AC |
| 113000 mi US $219 |
Replaced supposed faulty windscreen washer pump. |
| 155000 mi US $100 |
Replaced left window regulator and secured loose sheet metal to door. Discovered broken weld to door structure which prevents window from sliding down smoothly. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 125000 mi US $200 |
Airbag control unit developed an internal fault and passenger seat occupancy sensor probably caused it when it shorted out. Dealer quoted $3000 to repair. |
| 125000 mi US $300 |
Replaced airbag computer with junkyard unit because of internal short |
| 43000 mi US $45 |
replaced stop light switch which made the transmission light come on |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 59000 mi US $30 |
Alarm sensor for hood was intermittent, triggering alarm. Repair was to disconnect sensor; I'm not worried about someone stealing the engine out of the car, and the battery is in the trunk. |
| 60300 mi US $1200 |
Airbag light required sensor clean, re-set. |
2001 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 99200 mi | Existing battery finally gave up after being in car since new (15 years). Replaced with brand new Group 48 battery |
| 24800 mi | Battery on car failed after 14 years. New Canadian Tire type 48 battery. Works as new now. |
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