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BMW Z3 repairs by problem area
Engine (46%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (7%)
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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 317 repairs.
BMW Z3 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (47%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 59 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
315-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 15000 mi US $10 |
Repair Subwoofer between seats by sealing with caulking. New speaker was over $400.00. |
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. |
| 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). |
| 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 |
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
| 24800 mi | Battery on car failed after 14 years. New Canadian Tire type 48 battery. Works as new now. |
| 99200 mi | Existing battery finally gave up after being in car since new (15 years). Replaced with brand new Group 48 battery |
2000 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| 57000 mi US $71 |
Airbag light reset |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Hatch
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Rear window wiper motor not working. |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
240-horsepower 3.2L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 84000 mi US $250 |
Replaced alternator |
| 49000 mi US $100 |
Replaced a/c pulley and tensioner |
| 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 |
| 57000 mi US $25 |
added some R134 to system. cost included hose. |
| 60000 mi US $165 |
AC recharge |
| 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. |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
193-horsepower 2.8L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 132000 mi US $150 |
replaced alternator |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD
| 170000 mi US $185 |
Original alternator went out with 170,000 miles on it |
| 81000 mi US $50 |
Replaced vertical seat motor for the driver's seat and replaced the seat bushings for both driver and passenger seats. |
2000 BMW Z3 2dr Convertible
170-horsepower 2.5L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 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! |
| 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 |
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. |
1999 BMW Z3
Engine not specified
| 204300 mi US $120 |
Light switch malfunction. Couldn't turn on any vehicle lights. |
1999 BMW Z3 2-door
6-cylinder manual 2WD
| 32000 mi US $800 |
re-charged AC, replaced battery, inspection one service (oil, filter, fluids, etc) |
| 127000 mi US $100 |
Blown brake light fuse led to finding major break in wiring harness where it enters the coupe rear hatch. Brake lights restored but don't have rear wiper, defroster, 3rd brake light. Known coupe issue & will require some moderate rewiring. |
| 178000 mi US $500 |
Window regulator |
| 112000 mi US $277 |
Car started fine from home. 10 Minute drive to the bank and then wouldn't restart. All systems dead. No warning like slow crank. Wouldn't jump off a running vehicle. All electrical still dead. Battery was replaced and all systems back. |
| 151000 mi US $10 |
airbag light on |
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