Recent content by stal023

Well, I jumped in the car (2006 3.0 manual) to go to work and it started to turn over and then went completely dead (as in absolutely no sounds what so ever). Tested the battery and it is good, connection is good. Trunk light is on and if I turn the key to post 2, all dash lights come on and...

I'm in the states and I can hear my rear brakes so it is time for rotors and pads in the rear and I will change out pads in the front. Lots of choices out there. This is just a daily car, no racing. I've just looked on rock auto 1Do you go for ceramic, low metallic semi-metallic pads? 2Rotors...

I was driving and the check engine light came on and RPMs went high and stayed high. I pulled into a parking lot, shut the car off and carried onto town. Stopped at an auto parts store to have it scanned and these codes came back. I understand the 1553 is the vanos. None of the other codes make...

Seeing if anyone has any tricks/helpful info for me to fix this issue. Somehow the passenger door didn't shut all the way, so the lovely window didn't go up all the way when I locked the car and left it. When I went back a few days later, the car was dead. To my surprise, I couldn't even use the...

Has anyone on here actually tried this and it works and doesn't mess anything else up? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Owjx2I1jZw

So what are my possible issues if my car is still completely and utterly dead after not driving it for just 3 days and I have a battery tender on it? Alternator, what else could be the issue?

Hello everyone, I know there are a ton of posts out there on battery issues and I am seeing many different opinions so I am trying to clear things up. Admittedly, I am dumb to BMW as this is my first one (USA 2006 Z4). The car has sat for 3 weeks and it is dead dead! When I first bought the car...

Anyone on here keep everything stock but implement an iPad as their main head unit to be a workout around since the system is such a PITA to buy an aftermarket head unit that has modern functionalities?

My AC just stopped blowing cold air. I know it could be a number of issues and seems like the fuses are the easiest to check. Appears I need check fuse numbers 22 and 39 and the clutch fuse is #14. Do I need to check anything else? After this step, what is the next easiest thing to do in terms...

I have an 06 that was installed with the GROM BT3 unit. Everything sounded amazing until a couple weeks ago. At first I thought my front speakers were trash but upon listening closer, ALL my speakers sound like the bass has been blown. I also hear a new rattle noise (sounds like it is inside...

All of a sudden my entire audio system went from sounding amazing to complete crap. I checked to make sure everything was securely hooked to the amp, all good..I have the GROM hooked up and I believe I have the premium package. Advice to troubleshoot? All speakers sound like they are blown. Thanks!

Alright, new to me car, need to change all the fluids. First bimmer and therefore I am asking all questions before I proceed. What oil are y'all using and filter in the states? (I have N52 engine) Thanks.

I'm in the states and new to the bimmer world. Best reader that won't break the bank? I've only ever owned the cheap OBDII reader that I know won't work on this car.

New to the Z4 and before I start any work, I want to make sure I don't foul something up to get the famous airbag light on the dash. I've read it can have something to do with not properly disconnecting the battery before working on it. Is it really just an easy take the terminal off the battery...

Been trying to do my research on fluids and I am going to stick with one fluid at a time instead of asking everything in one post. Transmission fluid, which is the way to go, Red Line (50204) SAE 75W80 API GL-4 or Royal Purple SYNCHROMAX and why? My only prior experience is with Royal Purple...