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1997 BMW Z3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Temperature Control System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> 3 Series-Diagnostic Tests -> 5 Series-Diagnostic Tests -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 01-Right Temperature Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 04-Right Heater Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 07-Evaporator Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 10-Outside Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 13-Interior Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 16-Interior Sensor Blower -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 25-Left Temperature Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 28-Left Heater Sensor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 31-Air Flow Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 34-Mixing Air Control Wheel -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 38-Auxiliary Water Pump Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 40-Left Water Valve -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 44-A/C Compressor Signal Or Auxiliary Fan Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 44-A/C Relay/Auxiliary Fan Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 46-Right Water Valve -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 47-A/C Signal To DME Control Unit -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 48-Rear Window Defroster -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 48-Rear Window Defroster Relay -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 52-Fresh Air Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 55-Air Recirculation Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 56-AUC Signal -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 61-Mixing Air Flap Motor -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 92-Terminal 50 On Longer Than 3 Minutes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 94-Dependent Heating/Independent Ventilation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code 94-Independent Heating/Independent Ventilation -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The automatic climate control unit is capable of detecting system malfunctions and storing a related diagnostic trouble code. These diagnostic trouble codes may be read from control unit memory using the BMW service tester, or equivalent. Follow manufacturer's instructions to display diagnostic trouble codes.
The display "current defect" indicates that the malfunction currently exists. If a "current defect" applies to the temperature sensors or control wheels, a substitute value provided by the control unit is used. T...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for hy...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
Disassemble
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete propeller shaft.
- Remove hose clamp.
- Lift out circlip.
- Push back boot using a suitable tool.
- Pull off constant-velocity joint using a standard puller.
Assemble
- Fill new constant-velocity joint with 80 grams of suitable grease. Do not cant inner race and cage as balls would fall o...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
- Read fault memory with a suitable scan tool.
- Disconnect battery ground wire.
- Remove air cleaner upper section with air flow sensor or air-mass flow sensor.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- On models equipped with hydraulic drive belt tensioner, remove guide pulley.
- On all other models, unfasten screw in upp...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> Z3 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re." On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- Depress and hold odometer ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine cooling fan using pulley holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent. Fan nut has lefthand thread.
- Remove engine splash guard and heat shields.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove mounting bolts and upper air duct.
- Disconnect coolant level sender electrical connector.
- Disconnect lower coolant, expansion and bleed hos...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
- Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 I/P Control Switches Diagram for 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Air Bag Components Diagram for 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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