She was right...told me I needed to sell my 76 MG Midget and 78 MGB and get something that worked all the time. Posted them on FB marketplace and they both sold within a week giving me the opportunity to purchase a 2004 Z4. Yes, I told her she was right. It has less than 80K on it and seems to run very well. Just a couple of issues I was hoping to hear from you on regarding the on board computer as well as a leak in the hydraulic hose on the soft top.
the top works fine manually but there is a leak somewhere between the relocated motor (in the trunk) and the top. the motor runs when told to but won't lift. after several hydraulic fluid refills I notice a nice little puddle of fluid on the ground on the drivers side. I am assuming when the pump was relocated that it severed a hose or that a connection to the actuator is not snug. I am fine with a manual lift and tuck to take the top down and back but would prefer to get it fixed in the long run. I haven't seen any youtube videos that deal with the hydraulic hose repair so any recommendations are appreciated.
The on board computer has four dashes under the odomoter/trip. I have tried resetting it and can get it to the point to where it says reset and eventually "end". When I take the key out and start again the dashes remain and it seems as if nothing has changed. Thinking that maybe I missed a step somewhere in buttonology for this thing.
I look forward to hearing from you folks.
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hamiltot
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OnlineMr Tidy
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Welcome to the forum and Z4 ownership. 
Sorry I can't help with your roof problem but there are a few people here in the UK who have become well versed in sorting them out - hopefully one of them will read your post and have some advice.
Sadly I can't help with your other problem either - when I rest the trip on mine I just use the button by the speedo.
Sorry I can't help with your roof problem but there are a few people here in the UK who have become well versed in sorting them out - hopefully one of them will read your post and have some advice.
Sadly I can't help with your other problem either - when I rest the trip on mine I just use the button by the speedo.
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Gone - Montego Blue
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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
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jock156
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Zedebee
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Hi welcome aboard. If the trip odo has four dashes, it means it has been reset. You just need to drive it and the miles will clock up.
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Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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Beatman
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Hi and welcome
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Doddsy
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Hello and welcome. Nice looking Z
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paddy wright
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Welcome- nice Z. The trip is reset, possibly from having a a flat battery- get out for a run and see if it goes up.
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