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Hey everyone,
I just bought a 2.0 on eBay. I think it’s in transport mode (or has some other rough idle problem that affects heated seats, rear de mister and air conditioning) and is in need of some TLC.
Not planning on changing much, it needs cruise control and I have to figure out how to fix a scratch on the steering buttons.
Anyway I’ll go away and read the rest of the newbie section now
I just bought a 2.0 on eBay. I think it’s in transport mode (or has some other rough idle problem that affects heated seats, rear de mister and air conditioning) and is in need of some TLC.
Not planning on changing much, it needs cruise control and I have to figure out how to fix a scratch on the steering buttons.
Anyway I’ll go away and read the rest of the newbie section now
2007 BMW 525i Touring
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
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2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i
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Hi and welcome.
There is loads of useful information on here - hopefully you'll find the answers, but if not just ask.
There is loads of useful information on here - hopefully you'll find the answers, but if not just ask.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Welcome to Z4 ownership and the forum, lots of info here and people very helpful. Oh, photo’s of the new purchase?
2003 Toledo Blue 3.0 E85 Manual
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
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Welcome to the forum - don't forget some pics .
Best thing to do is to get a code reader to figure out what's causing limp mode (if that's what's happening) then come back here for any assistance with next steps. (There are also members that may be in your area with code readers (usually Carly) that will help read the fault codes and do any coding you may want - there's also a thread on members with Carly - check it out).
Not sure of the actual steering wheel buttons, but the button surrounds are a common area for scratching and there are several threads on here about removing and refinishing them.
Best thing to do is to get a code reader to figure out what's causing limp mode (if that's what's happening) then come back here for any assistance with next steps. (There are also members that may be in your area with code readers (usually Carly) that will help read the fault codes and do any coding you may want - there's also a thread on members with Carly - check it out).
Not sure of the actual steering wheel buttons, but the button surrounds are a common area for scratching and there are several threads on here about removing and refinishing them.
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Hi and welcome - I'm guessing that since its a 2.0 its a roadster; well done
did anyone mention photos yet?
did anyone mention photos yet?
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck with sorting out your problems.
Post some pics of her up!
Post some pics of her up!
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Welcome to the forum, don't need to mention
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Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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Thanks for the welcome guys!
I found another post from a ‘trader’ on here posting about my car. I’m in the fortunate position of having bought it from him for the price he said he gave for it as a trade-in.
So far:
Carly said there was nothing wrong other than an open circuit on the heated seats, but the A/C and rear de mister weren’t working and the idle was rough.
I took it to my favourite BMW specialist (BMerc in Barnet, north London) who told me:
They’ve sorted the rough idle
Fixed the AC and rear demister
Heated seats need further investigation.
They are doing the cruise control retrofit for me.
It passed MOT with no problems, but apparently needs new brake discs and pads soon, so they are sorting that.
Interestingly it has the wrong oil level sensor on it so they are fixing that too.
There was a scratched up engine under tray left in the boot. I think someone drove over a bump too quickly and bodge repaired it (maybe this ‘trader’) but it’s in great condition other than that and has full BMW history.
Anyway all that might sound boring and lame so here’s a pic
I found another post from a ‘trader’ on here posting about my car. I’m in the fortunate position of having bought it from him for the price he said he gave for it as a trade-in.
So far:
Carly said there was nothing wrong other than an open circuit on the heated seats, but the A/C and rear de mister weren’t working and the idle was rough.
I took it to my favourite BMW specialist (BMerc in Barnet, north London) who told me:
They’ve sorted the rough idle
Fixed the AC and rear demister
Heated seats need further investigation.
They are doing the cruise control retrofit for me.
It passed MOT with no problems, but apparently needs new brake discs and pads soon, so they are sorting that.
Interestingly it has the wrong oil level sensor on it so they are fixing that too.
There was a scratched up engine under tray left in the boot. I think someone drove over a bump too quickly and bodge repaired it (maybe this ‘trader’) but it’s in great condition other than that and has full BMW history.
Anyway all that might sound boring and lame so here’s a pic
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2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i
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A couple more pics
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2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i
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Welcome to the forum and Z4 ownership. Looks a nice shade of blue and well done on posting the photo’s.
2003 Toledo Blue 3.0 E85 Manual
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
2008 Volvo V50 - Dog Car
2020 Kia Sportage GT - Her Indoor’s Car
1995 Dakar Yellow M3 E36 Race Car - Sold
2009 Vauxhall Astra VXR - Sold
2003 350Z well modded - Sold
1992 911 RS - Sold and still in mourning
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Thought I’d add another photo, parked alongside my mini!
It’s back on the road now, mostly fixed but I have a couple of questions
There’s a kind of whining/grinding sound coming from somewhere in the engine bay. Doesn’t affect the way it drives but sounds quite intrusive. Are they all like that? You hear it mostly between about 10-30mph after which wind noise takes over.
Also my heated seats briefly worked but now when I turn them on the 3 lights come on for about a second and then they go off. I can try this a few times and after maybe 3 attempts it’ll give up and the lights won’t come on again until I restart the car...
Thanks everyone!
It’s back on the road now, mostly fixed but I have a couple of questions
There’s a kind of whining/grinding sound coming from somewhere in the engine bay. Doesn’t affect the way it drives but sounds quite intrusive. Are they all like that? You hear it mostly between about 10-30mph after which wind noise takes over.
Also my heated seats briefly worked but now when I turn them on the 3 lights come on for about a second and then they go off. I can try this a few times and after maybe 3 attempts it’ll give up and the lights won’t come on again until I restart the car...
Thanks everyone!
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2007 BMW 525i Touring
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport
2008 Mini Cooper
2019 Renault Zoe ZE40i