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Re: 2000 Z3 [Mr_Shiftright]
Written by: jose5010 on Mar 30, 2010 6:27:11 PM
Yea, I know all the dealer or the book can tell me is that it puts the car in 4th gear and leaves it there until you press the button again,which if you come to a stop you need a heavy foot to get the car moving.I guess I'll take the BMW service tech's guess that it is for highway use???????????????This is the way the book lays it out D-DRIVE/ 3-SPORTS ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010]
Written by: Mr_Shiftright on Mar 30, 2010 5:09:31 PM
Even people in the BMW club are confused about that button :P
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Re: 2000 Z3 [bornleader]
Written by: jose5010 on Mar 30, 2010 12:34:38 PM
Hey Dave I understand but THANK YOU VERY MUCH for your help you are a great person and hopefully a good friend!!!! I went to the only dealer in town today for a part and again asked them the dreaded A/M button question on my car and there best guess is close to what Mr. ShiftRight stated in the e-mail to me along with yours.It's still ironic that BMW of San ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010]
Written by: bornleader on Mar 29, 2010 9:21:08 PM
Hmmm, my Z is a 2001 and is automatic. But I can manually shift it through the gears as I described. My transmission is Steptronic and if yours is not then that might explain the difference. This is from my manual Automatic transmission with Steptronic* You can drive as with a normal automatic transmission. In addition, you can also shift manually. When you move the selector lever from the "D" position ... Read More
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Re: 2000 Z3 [jose5010]
Written by: sessman1 on Mar 29, 2010 5:57:36 PM
Jose, The seat movement is due to deteriorated rubber bushings in the seat rails. I replaced mine using plastic discs I made from my recycling bin. There is a you-tube vdeo that explains exactly how to replace them. Go to youtube .com and plug in BMW seat repair.
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2000 Z3
Written by: jose5010 on Mar 28, 2010 6:42:35 PM
Hi just bought my first BMW it's a 2000 Z3 with 36,722 miles, It's automatic with a A/M button next to the shifter does anyone know what the M feature is for the book is very vague on the subject,Also CHECK ENGINE light doesn't know weather it wants to stay on or off??? any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks
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2000 Z3
Written by: jose5010 on Mar 28, 2010 6:15:46 PM
Hi folks just purchased my first BMW Z3 it's a 2000 2.5 6cly with 36,772 Miles.Questions I have if anyone could help are the A/M Button next to my auto shifter what is the M mode used for in reading the book it's very vague also my Check Engine light has a mind of it's own, on one day off the next few days then on again??? and worst of all ... Read More
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Service Inspection Reset and Check Code Scan Tools for BWM
Written by: jmbillon on Apr 6, 2008 6:35:44 AM
I have three BMW (a 1995 318I, a 2000 Z3 and a 2000 323Ci) and would like to start making basic maintenance services such as oil and filters change, spark plug, which are very expensive when done by the dealer without coupon. I am seeking advice on the inspection reset tool to buy. I would also be able to check the codes myself to avoid to the $95 diagnose fee when ... Read More
