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2008 Z4 - WARNING LIGHTS

Post by Mole » Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:40 pm

Just bought a 2008 Z4 2.0. Drives like a dream. However, a few faults which I'll unleash the local BMW dealer to diagnose but not necessarily fix. Soft hood doesn't work. I'm nervous to manually lower it unless I cause more problems! But more worrying, I've got several dash yellow warning lights. All come on only after ten minutes of driving: 1) ABS 2) Parking Brake 3) Tyre pressure (Doesn't currently have run flats fitted.
Anyone out there experienced the same trio?! I'd be grateful for any thoughts please. Thanks. As I said, the car drives like a dream. No issues with steering, braking. Only 37K miles on the clock.

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Post by Marlon » Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:54 pm

You need to plug in a code reader and see what it throws up. The 2.0 is known for engine warning lights - I had intermittent lights thrown up on my previous 2.0 Z4 and never got to the bottom of them.
Yours could be a steering sensor that needs resetting/replacing, but as said a code reader is the way to go - your BMW dealer can diagnose or any decent BMW specialist or Indy
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Post by Ducklakeview » Fri Jan 12, 2018 2:56 pm

As above, proper diagnosis is required for the warning lights. The roof is an easy fix, whereabouts are you located?

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Post by Mole » Sat Jan 13, 2018 1:12 pm

Thanks to both replies. I’m based in South Cumbria. Booked it into the local BMW dealer for a full serivice and diagnostic check. No doubt they’ll produce a list!? But better to know than keep guessing. Thanks again.

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