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Nope,,, didn’t work for me unfortunately. I changed the setting, took the key out and even left the car overnight. No change unfortunately, no parking sensor screen at all with “P key active” setting.. Maybe it’s the firmware version?

Solved with small screws. I removed the dash and used a punch to make a tiny dent and a 1.5mm drill bit to make some tiny holes on the edge. The tiny black screws are barely noticeable with the dash remounted on the car. Larger heads would prevent the dash from going back on. I felt glue would...

Hi All, I have been using this excellent video which shows most of the process for removing the glove box. https://youtu.be/wYQgNDj4Fac?si=_PZsycugzBfLF0XJ&t=801 However, he doesn't show how to get to the "hidden screw"! He says "it's accessible with the kick plate off" I have removed the kick...

I think it clips to the underside of this plastic part it was under. It doesn't make sense for an antenna to be sitting on the tunnel.

Guys, thanks for the info, but the bit about removing the console… I have taken the center bolt out, all the nuts, torx screws and disconnected everything I can… But there are still cables at the rear of the console for the aux in and usb. How do you disconnect these things? Thanks

Hi All, Can anyone please identify this part? It is found on the center console, behind the driver and passenger, behind the hinge of the storage unit. It has two wires, probably power and ground. Also 6922211 is printed… Google AI to the rescue.. wow I’m impressed! 5WVK4 9132 is printed...

Hi All, I have been using one of these blutooth boards in the e89 Z4 so that my phone connects wirelessly with Bluetooth. I installed it in the centre console armrest where the cup holders are as there is an AUX port for the stereo plug and a 12V plug for power. It's a super cheap solution at...

Hi All, The metal fascia around the start/stop button and climate control knobs is coming away from the plastic beneath. I noticed today that it had lifted and pulled away from the plastic panel as if not much is holding it on anymore. In this pic you can see it springs away from the start...

Hi all I have been horrified by the prices for some hydraulic lines for the roof mechanism. People are asking for $800 for a single hose. WTF? YouTube shows videos where people make large custom hydraulic lines by getting the connectors and hoses, cutting the hoses with a special saw, and...

Hi All, My 2009 E89 3.5i has twice given a notification of Oil Level Below min level, shortly (1 min) after starting the car. I read the manual the first time and it said that it needs time to warm up to read accurately. I waited and tested the level again on the Vehicle Status screen and it...

More info: It seems that if the transmission stick is in Manual mode (to the left), it is supposed to jump back into Park at the touch of the Park button. Mine makes a little twitch when the button is pressed, but it's not enough to move the stick properly to Park. I lifted the faux-leather...

Hi People, I have run a scanner on my 2009 35i e89 and this code was reported: GWS(Gear Selector Switch) (1Fault Code) DTC Description Status 00A830 GWS: Resetting system defective Fault not currently present I found this information: My P indicator does not flash though, and I haven't...

Hi All, I have been keen to buy a workshop service manual for the Z4 E89. A warning to you all: I bought the Haynes online version of the Z4 E89 35i Service Manual for $56, from https://haynes.com/en-au/ and it is absolutely terrible. Just hopeless. It is not downloadable. It's essentially...

Hey guys, I checked it out and it looks like the shocks were replaced with ordinary ones or this car never had adaptive suspension. I know it was an option because when I looked at another 2009 z4 e89 3.0 I felt the suspension change when it was put in sport mode. I took some photos of my...

Greetings People, Just bought a 2009 Z4 e89 and I noticed that there’s no change in the suspension when I put it in Sport or Sport +. There’s no noise or anything. The dash shows the mode change and I notice the refs are higher and the back end will slide in sport +, but no forming up of...