All was fine
Then headlights wouldn’t work,then would,then one side light wouldnt you get the picture
Next brake warning signs are on and off as well as tyre sensor light
Hoods stop working
Any ideas,it could be something simple but I don’t know where to start
Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
Electrical gremlin
-
skelters
- Senior Member
- Posts: 2640
- Joined: Thu Jun 14, 2007 11:18 pm
- Location: Greenock, Scotland
Electrical gremlin
Get the error codes read to see what's happening.
Do you have Carly? If not check the Who has Carly thread to see if there's anyone close that can check the car.
With electrical issues the first place to check is the battery usually.
Do you have Carly? If not check the Who has Carly thread to see if there's anyone close that can check the car.
With electrical issues the first place to check is the battery usually.
2007 Z4 3.0si Sport. Silver Grey Metallic, Brembo Brakes, HEL Braided Brake Hoses, Machine Monkey Exhaust Tips, Stubby, Piano Black trim, Black Leather, Bilstein B12-Pro-Kit, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 on MV2's. Roof Motor in the Boot!
-
Mr Tidy
- Legend
- Posts: 23800
- Joined: Wed Jul 02, 2014 12:18 pm
- Location: North West Surrey
Electrical gremlin
Yes, a dying battery does seem to cause random electrical problems - I got an Amber EML for post cats. on mine. 
Here's a link to the Carly thread:- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=97818
Here's a link to the Carly thread:- viewtopic.php?f=2&t=97818
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
-
CHIMV8
- Member
- Posts: 394
- Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2018 5:47 pm
Electrical gremlin
Turns out some dodgy LED upgrade had been fitted to the lights so we binned it
Front wheel bearing was well worn which Is why break warming lights were on so replaced it
Hood to sort still
Front wheel bearing was well worn which Is why break warming lights were on so replaced it
Hood to sort still
Sterling Grey 3.0