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All the lights and issues
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All the lights and issues
I have a 2007 Z4 roadster 2.5 si . Recently had problems with battery dying , I replaced for a new Bosch battery and this died overnight . Once the new battery was in all the warning lights are on. The speedo doesn’t work but the rev gauage does.the music system works and so does the roof .however no power steering , no abs and no traction control .all the lights are on. I’m terrible at knowing what to do or where to start and need to save some money and want to try do this myself however not many tools or knowledge .any advise ?or am I best biting the bullet and going to a garage
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Your location?
Someone local to you with a code scanner my help
These cars are voltage sensertive
Have you tied to jump start it?
Someone local to you with a code scanner my help
These cars are voltage sensertive
Have you tied to jump start it?
- colb
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You really need to start by code reading the car with a decent scanner to see what fault codes have been set. Once you have the codes that will give some clues on where to start looking for whats wrong with it.
Handheld scanner like a Creator 310+ is pretty good and around £50 on ebay and amazon.
If you have a laptop then consider BMCables package that gives you BMW INPA diagnostics and NCS Expert for coding plus some other software for use with BMW's. Available on ebay comes with the interface for plugging in to the 16pin OBD2 port on the car and the laptop.
Handheld scanner like a Creator 310+ is pretty good and around £50 on ebay and amazon.
If you have a laptop then consider BMCables package that gives you BMW INPA diagnostics and NCS Expert for coding plus some other software for use with BMW's. Available on ebay comes with the interface for plugging in to the 16pin OBD2 port on the car and the laptop.
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1999 1.8 Z3
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- Roberltd2
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If you don't feel confident with using a scanner yourself, make enquiries to see if there's a good local independent garage nearby. Perhaps they could do a diagnostic check for a reasonable price (or free if you're lucky) and then take it from there.
2007 E85 2.5 si Sport in Montego Blue.
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1994 Eunos J2Ltd - sold and now undergoing restoration.
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Update your user details and show where you are based so it appears on the left of your posts, add the model and year of your car as well. Could also put the details in a signature so it shows on your posts. It helps to know just in case someone is nearby to lend a hand with diagnostics etc.
Z Shed Cymru member
1999 1.8 Z3
2003 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville 650
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
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1999 1.8 Z3
2003 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville 650
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Before you do anything else make sure the cables are properly and tightly connected to the battery terminals. Tighten the nuts with a 10mm socket or spanner.
2003 Maldives Blue 3.0i auto
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Peterborough ,Cambridgeshire . I don’t have a code reader .a garage replaced the battery . They said there’s loads of fault codes but they can’t be cleared and it’s showing as there’s no power to anything
BMW 2007 roadster - 2.5 si model
BMW 2007 roadster - 2.5 si model
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Hopefully a member in your area will have a scanner or other diagnostics to scan your car, until that can be done its all guesswork and its no good just throwing parts at the car in the hope it fixes things.
Z Shed Cymru member
1999 1.8 Z3
2003 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville 650
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... source=url
1999 1.8 Z3
2003 2.5 Z4
1998 Honda Deauville 650
If the forum helped you, why not help the forum back. Thats the Z4 way!
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?c ... source=url
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Ok thank you , il try put a photo up later
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Got a multimeter? Check that the battery is receiving 14v when the engine is running
E85 3.0
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No I don’t have anything at all think I’ll
Have to bite the bullet and try take it somewhere ££££
Have to bite the bullet and try take it somewhere ££££
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If you have any aftermarket devices fitted I'd try disconnecting them first .
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I do have an after market like cd music system but I’ve had it in 4 years with no issue .i should still try disconnect it ? Do I do that by simply removing the power cable from behind
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Where are you based? Someone close to you may be able to at least read out your codes.
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" Peterborough ,Cambridgeshire . I don’t have a code reader "