Z3 limp problem

[mac77]

Hi Guys, This is my first time on Zroadster, I own an x reg z3 2ltr . I am the ripe old age of 86yrs and love driving the z3 . I have owned three z3s over the last 20yrs , my current one was bought at a police auction , and although the mileage was a bit high 150.000, The car ran perfectly for two months and then went into limp mode . It has been to two different garages . The first one said it was throttle body this was replaced with a second hand one and the car ran perfectly for 10 miles then went into limp mode. The second garage replaced the disa valve which did not cure the problem, the latest is I have found a garage who deal with vehicle electronics and have said if they cannot find and cure the fault there is no charge . So hopefully win win . Will report the outcome Cheers

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hi Mac welcome to the forum. You're never too old to enjoy these great little cars and I'd wager at least 90% on here are 50+.

Where are you located?

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria. Good luck with the diagnosis

 

[mac77]

Hi Mac welcome to the forum. You're never too old to enjoy these great little cars and I'd wager at least 90% on here are 50+.

Where are you located?

 

[mac77]

High jack Thanks for welcome am in wiltshire but hope to be moving to weym,outh to be near my daughter . within next couple of months

 

[Jack Ratt]

There might be a member near you with a code reader who could help to diagnose problems you may have in the future

 

[t-tony]

I'd lay odds on it being the inlet camshaft position sensor which is at fault @mac77 .

Tony.

ps. Welcome from me near Lincoln.

 

[Sean d]

Hi and welcome

 

[mac77]

Hi and welcome

Hi Tony Hope you are right , MNY Tks. Hello to Sean .

 

[t-tony]

Had the same issue on my 2000 2.0 Z3. Easy to change too.

Tony.

 

[mac77]

There might be a member near you with a code reader who could help to diagnose problems you may have in the future

Thanks Jack, Lets hope this garage sort the problem . Mny Tks Cheers

 

[Shelly]

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland .

 

[mac77]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland .

Thanks for the welcome from scotland

 

[mac77]

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Thanks for welcome shelly

 

[mac77]

to the forum from West Cumbria. Good luck with the diagnosis

Thank you west cumbria

 

[Mint]

Hi @mac77, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. I changed the camshaft sensor on my 2.2 a few weeks ago and the difference is night and day. Good luck sorting your problem out

 

[pgunter]

Hello from Winchester. Hope you get the issue sorted.

 

[mac77]

Hi @mac77, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. I changed the camshaft sensor on my 2.2 a few weeks ago and the difference is night and day. Good luck sorting your problem out

Hi Mint,, Many thanks

 

[mac77]

Hello from Winchester. Hope you get the issue sorted.

Hi, Winchester. Many thanks,