Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 BMW Z3

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2001 BMW Z3. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the clutch pedal/linkage (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of BMW Z3


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 BMW Z3

The Power Train problem

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...

The Clutch Pedal/linkage problem

On June 3,2005, I had new brakes & tires put on my 2001 z-3 BMW roadster by hendricks BMW of hickory,nc. On July 8,2005 while decending mountain rd in cherokee,nc, my clutch locked-up and I was unable to drive the car.   Read details...

The Manual Transmission problem

I have a 2003 BMW z4 with sequential manual gearbox. The car automatically shifts into neutral without any warning. This is very dangerous when you are trying to merge into traffic. I was almost in an accident because I stepped on the gas and the car didn't move.   Read details...


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