z3 2.8l work in progress

[Gizmo]

use jumper cables next time? Bad battery or something draining the battery?
I once experienced a Z3 that the seat switch was stuck on and pulling a current the whole time. It would drain the battery over 2 days.

 

[pilot error]

use jumper cables next time? Bad battery or something draining the battery?
I once experienced a Z3 that the seat switch was stuck on and pulling a current the whole time. It would drain the battery over 2 days.

now that you mention it the seat switch doesnt work that may be the problem

 

[Gizmo]

Disconnect the battery and connect a multimeter to amps and see how many amps she is pulling. The car needs to be locked with lights off. If it is pulling high amps pull each fuse until the current drops drastically. In my case it was the fuse for power seats.

 

[pilot error]

tanx gizmo i will do that soon i just need to get my multimeter from my friend as for the battery it needs replacing as well im thinking of a sabat 652? i can't afford the reylight/exide at the moment if any of you can tell me if its worth my time to try it or give other advice its welcome and much appreciated

 

[pilot error]

replaced the battery with a dixon supacharge 652e she is starting again now i just have to see if there is a drain somewhere hope it was just the battery

 

[Raybimmer]

Raylite 652 same as OE 652 , hope Dixon lasts .Happy fuse pulling .

 

[Sith]

Hey pilot error, congrats on your gorgeous car! Have fun bringing her back up to scratch. From the info you provide, I have a feeling your problem is not a weak battery, but something draining off it. It could be a number of things, including that seat switch, I would also check any window demister switches, as my brother just had a very similar problem, and that was the culprit. Also, sort out your front bumper only after you have raised the car, otherwise you may land up skuffing it again. Sounds obvious, but I know friends who have done this by just not thinking clearly. Good luck, look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[pilot error]

thanx alot raybimmer ill keep that in mind thanx to you too sith ill have to check that out as well i first need to replace the coils i can actually get the car too the shop now so its happening soon ill keep the post updated as i go along

 

[pilot error]

coils are fitted helped alot will post pix as soon as it returns to me.So i was wondering if a merc kompressor will fit on a z3 with a m52b28 motor ? i know im offending allot of members im sorry but it may be the next mod for my z3 when she is fully running again all comments welcome.

 

[Sankekur]

The only way that fitting a charger will offend anyone here is if you don't post a full write-up of the project and if you don't post lots of pics and videos.

 

[pilot error]

The only way that fitting a charger will offend anyone here is if you don't post a full write-up of the project and if you don't post lots of pics and videos.

haha i will if i decide to do it though i just thought that some fanatics wouldnt like a merc part on a bmw

 

[herr bmw]

The only way that fitting a charger will offend anyone here is if you don't post a full write-up of the project and if you don't post lots of pics and videos.

haha i will if i decide to do it though i just thought that some fanatics wouldnt like a merc part on a bmw

congrates with the new toy,hope you enjoy it.

+1 on sank,pics and write up

 

[Sankekur]

The only way that fitting a charger will offend anyone here is if you don't post a full write-up of the project and if you don't post lots of pics and videos.

haha i will if i decide to do it though i just thought that some fanatics wouldnt like a merc part on a bmw

meh, a lot of stuff on BMW's is made by the same guys that make stuff for mercs, and other cars for that matter, so it really doesn't matter.

 

[pilot error]

thanx herr bmw and good point sankekur it all depends on when i do get her back into shape though i thought ill share these before i take her back to the mechanic tomorrow for the last few parts on the suspension then its off to the body shop to set the bonnet and there after the auto electrician

 

[pilot error]

This is how my baby started out her run with me i know it doesnt look as bad as it really is but none the less

after a real bad incident

after about a week

and about a month after that i had the coils replaced

 

[clint rusk]

well done and have fun :thumbs:

 

[pilot error]

well done and have fun :thumbs:

thanx allot she isnt completely done yet shes about 80% the drivers window doesnt work the top needs replacing and the electronics need sorting out then she is done