1997 BMW Z3 Electrical Problem

Tiny
1997BMWZ3
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  • 1997 BMW Z3
  • 2.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 88,000 MILES
I have had my BMW Z3 for 3 years and everything has been great, up until this last week. Installed a aftermarket radio a year ago with no problems.

Symptoms:
-Put the keys in and turn the car over, and the Multi-Information-System (time, temp, mileage) resets.

-Driving with radio on, and ac on, randomly the ABS and traction control lighting would come on momentarily. Came on and off 10 times within a 15 minute window of driving. Never stayed on for more than a second.
-In association, with these lights coming on, the odometer would dim, radio volume would dip, and AC fan speed would dip.

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks.
Monday, November 9th, 2015 AT 12:45 PM

1 Reply

Tiny
DOCHAGERTY
  • MECHANIC
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It sounds like its time to go to see your BMW repair facility, the issue seems to me to possibly be a "comfort" relay is dropping out momentarily. It could be something of a hair puller to diagnose from the internet
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Monday, November 9th, 2015 AT 1:53 PM

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