BMW Z3 owners have reported 16 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 11 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiring (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
When headlights are turned on the left blinkers starts blinking rapidly and is very dim so not really visible. When headlights are off it operates normally. This happens when stationary and when moving Read details...
Safety defect 1998 Z3 BMW. The air bag light was constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic check. The check indicated that the safety restraint system was getting electrical interference in the wiring harness. Read details...
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...
Electrical type smoke is seen underneath steering column. Dealer noted problem was a fuse. Problem has not stopped. Dealer then noted a faulty instrument panel. Problem remains. Read details...