Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998-2001

Model Z3 Roadster made by Bmw got 30 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Car model


Name Number of models Bulletins Consumer Complaints
Bmw Z3 Roadster 1998 4 5 41
Bmw Z3 Roadster 2000 4 11 29
Bmw Z3 Roadster 2001 4 12 20

Model 9999

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
72079906/01/1999606689Subject regarding quick test diagnosis / mrsiii diagnosis for vehicles produced 3/99 and later. *tt08/31/1999
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
72040006/01/2000616169On some vehicles produced from 04/99 up to 05/00, the srs airbag warning light stays illuminated, and fault codes 16 or 17 - sensor for side airbag, coding data do not correspond to equipment. currently not present are stored in the airb02/13/2001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
00060008/01/2000614341Subject regarding 1999 final edition etm for 1999 model year z3 roadster / coupe and m roadster / coupe vehicles. *tt10/06/2000
00 03 9804/01/1998602103Subject on 1998 z3 roadster electrical troubleshooting manual ( etm ) - supplemental #2. *yc09/14/1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
61049906/01/1999607358On some vehicles, the wiring harness to the clutch switch may be routed in such a way as to be permanently under tension. *tt09/21/1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
62109803/01/2000621098611151Information on revised instrument cluster software. *tt05/31/2000
62109801/01/2000621098611107Subject regarding revised instrument cluster software. *tt05/30/2000
62109807/01/1999621098608297Subject regarding revised instrument cluster software on vehicles produced from 9/98. *tt11/18/1999
62 10 9812/01/1998602960Revised instrument cluster software. *yc01/22/1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
11079910/01/1999611086Subject regarding vehicles produced on 7/27/99 and 7/28/99 with an incorrect coolant hose installed. the hose connects the coolant explansion tank to the coolant pipe on the left side of the engine and is approximately 2cm (3/4 in.) too s05/26/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
11 11 9811/01/1998602634Subject on longlife synthetic engine oil label missing. *yc01/05/1999
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
65179811/01/19986092423Subject regarding cd43din / c43din radios default to 4 digit / 5 digit radio security code information. *tt12/07/2000
65 18 9811/01/1998602624Conditions with in -dash cd43 radio - cd player skips. *yc01/05/1999
65 07 9804/01/1998601197Condition with radio gal function inoperative in z3 roadster with harmon-kardon system. *yc *jn07/07/1998
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
16010101/01/2001616689The customer complains that after refueling the fuel gauge stays on empty, or the operation of the fuel gauge is erratic on vehicles produced before december 15, 2000. *tt03/08/2001
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
24010103/01/2005240101619689On certain vehicles produced up to 11/00, a communication conflict may exist between the transmission control module and an aftermarket scan tool, due to a transmission control module (tcm / egs) software error. *tt update. *tt06/25/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
23039912/01/1999230399611016Information regarding the oil specifications of the manual transmission produced from 9/97, that are filled with the new lifetime oil. *mjs05/25/2000
SEATS
52 03 9810/01/1998602912Seat adjustment switch inoperative. *yc01/20/1999
52 02 9807/01/1998601932Reposition seat heater switches from rear to front center console. *yc08/31/1998
STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
65119809/01/1999651198611080Information on the alarm kit available for vehicles produced from 9/98. *tt05/26/2000
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
32049908/01/1999320499611061Some dsc equipped 2000 model year vehicles produced prior to july 1999 may experience a customer complain of a squeaking noise from under the steering wheel when turning. *tt05/26/2000
STRUCTURE - BODY
54039909/01/1999611060Concerns with the headliner strings coming loose on 2000 model year vehicles. *tt05/26/2000
51 12 9809/01/1998602608Condition with torn vertical seal on door window. *yc01/05/1999
54 01 9804/01/1998601105Electro-hydralic top not immobilized when hardtop fitted. *yc *jn07/01/1998
STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID
61029904/01/1999604908Concerns with trunk harness cut or broken at hinge. *tt05/19/1999
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
33019904/01/1999604907Some customers may experience rattling from rear shock absorbers. *tt05/19/1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
00079908/01/1999611063Information on revised schematics developed for 1998 model year vehicles produced from 9/97. *tt05/26/2000
00109908/01/1999611062Subject regarding missing / incorrect component locations in etm for 2000 model year vehicles from 4/99. *tt05/26/2000
62079912/01/1999611000Concerns with the brake warning light illuminated after installing a replacement instrument cluster on vehicles 4/99 to 8/99. *tt05/24/2000
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
54050010/01/2000618545Information on the convertible rear window cleaner used to maintain the like new appearance of the plastic rear window. *tt04/16/2001