Table 1 shows three common electrical system related problems of the 2001 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition switch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Ignition Switch problems | |
| Alternator/generator/regulator problems | |
| Electrical System problems |
Dt:consumer says that key seems to stick in the ignition . Consumer had this problem before, but has always been able to jiggle key and get it to come loose. On June 21, 2005 consumer drove to store , when consumer went to shut off vehicle the ignition would not move. Read details...
The vehicle shut off, the dealer replaced the battery and alternator. Read details...
I am driving as normal and then the car begins to have problems shifting and the transmission indicator light comes on. The owners manual tell you to pull over and shift the car into park and then apply the parking brake and turn the car off and then back on. Read details...