Hi,new member with Roadser S problems

[johnwayne]

Hi everyone,
I have owned 3 Z3m Roadsters in the past and have recently purchased a Alpina Roadster S Luxe.

Couple of immediate problems,

1. OBC giving erratic readings on MPG,Average speed and even date/time etc
Appears to be ok when stationary.

2.Remote locking works fine but when unlocking plunger on drivers door lifts ok but lifting handle fails to open door.

Any ideas or help appreciated

 

[Mr Tidy]

Well welcome to the forum.

Sorry I can't offer any help with the problems you describe, but hopefully someone will.

And expect to be asked for photos of your car - it's one of the unwritten rules!

 

[Ole gits rule]

Hello and welcome - has anyone said pics

No idea on the problems - sorry

 

[Number5]

Welcome & Congratulations on acquiring an Alpina.
It could be a number of things. Possibly a dry solder joint on the speedo module if its an issue thats only appearing when in motion, which is something Ive seen before on a 3.0 Si. Maybe a loose plug even ?

The door handles can get like that when the cables stretch. The good news is that all the door components are standard Z4 parts so easily obtainable, unike the Alpina specific bits

What build number is your Roadster ?

 

[johnwayne]

Many thanks for the useful information,I have removed and checked the plug and cleaned connections but sadly no improvement.
The build number is 23 and I will add pics as soon as i have them.

Come on England !!

 

[johnwayne]

Really poor with pics but here are a couple taken late last year,
All problems now fully sorted but about to replace seeping cam cover gasket,
Also attached pics of my previous cars-Z3M S54 still owned by my son Wayne

Roadster luggage for sale (Brand new) if anyone interested-original cost around £400 accept £150

 

[Smartbear]

Hi, what was causing your initial problem with the erratic readings? :?
Rob

 

[buzyg]

Welcome to the forum. Good luck sorting your gremlins.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Really poor with pics but here are a couple taken late last year,
All problems now fully sorted but about to replace seeping cam cover gasket,
Also attached pics of my previous cars-Z3M S54 still owned by my son Wayne

Welcome to the forum. Some great cars in your photos.

 

[johnwayne]

Not 100% sure but following a thorough check of all connections to inputs and nothing obvious found I was advised that the erratic function may have been as a result of damp caused by over wintering last year in an outside unheated garage,Have to say no further problems but now on SORN so fingers crossed will be ok in spring,
Thanks for the interest and positive comments