# \#z4 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/z4/7067.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [2004 BMW Z4 Power Steering](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-power-steering/179519)
**Author:** [@Lisette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 7:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-bmw-z4-power-steering/179519 "2021-09-28T07:37:30Z")
Steering wheel is making a whining/grinding sound on turns … anyone have clues as to what the problem might be ?? --- ## [Can someone explain what this light means on 04 Z4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-what-this-light-means-on-04-z4/170887)
**Author:** [@Lisette1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lisette1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 4:15am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-someone-explain-what-this-light-means-on-04-z4/170887 "2020-10-06T04:15:04Z")
--- ## [2011 BMW Z4 - do you have to do the drive cycle?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-z4-do-you-have-to-do-the-drive-cycle/158655)
**Author:** [@RONHILL](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RONHILL)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-bmw-z4-do-you-have-to-do-the-drive-cycle/158655 "2020-02-18T04:28:28Z")
So my brother’s 2011 BMW Z4 had not been driven much in the previous 3 months and failed the Delaware safety/emissions test because the O2 sensor and Catalyst were “not ready”. The tech’s first question was “had we repl… --- ## [2007 BMW Z4 M - gear shift question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-m-gear-shift-question/143755)
**Author:** [@AllenBayer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AllenBayer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-bmw-z4-m-gear-shift-question/143755 "2019-07-06T15:55:52Z")
Is the gear shift knob connected to the boot? --- ## [2003 BMW Z4 convertible top won’t retract](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-convertible-top-won-t-retract/137078)
**Author:** [@Wyn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wyn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2019, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-convertible-top-won-t-retract/137078 "2019-05-10T19:23:45Z")
convertible top will not retract --- ## [2005 BMW Z4 hood won't open](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-z4-hood-wont-open/115789)
**Author:** [@andres38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andres38)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-bmw-z4-hood-wont-open/115789 "2018-04-16T18:57:45Z")
So i initially took my BMW to a dealership to fix the hood latch. the only way to open my hood was to remove the front grills and pull on the string. but the mechanic who worked on my car broke off the string. so now its… --- ## [DMV can't read catalytic convertor on my 2003 BMW Z4](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-cant-read-catalytic-convertor-on-my-2003-bmw-z4/93521)
**Author:** [@jdmoreno](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdmoreno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dmv-cant-read-catalytic-convertor-on-my-2003-bmw-z4/93521 "2016-06-13T03:27:16Z")
I find myself between a rock and a hard place with my emissions inspection. My car is a 2003 and has passed emissions inspection several times in the past. However last week it has failed twice due to the catalyst and … --- ## [Run Flat tires handling?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-handling/75331)
**Author:** [@Fritzer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fritzer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2012, 2:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-handling/75331 "2012-12-06T02:14:46Z")
I just acquired a 2003 Z4 with runflat tires, and it wanders badly at highway speeds. I've had the steering mechanisms checked (bushings, etc.) and all is well. Can runflats cause this? Can I replace them with regular… --- ## [BMW Z4 is the unibody bent or not bent, that is the question](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-z4-is-the-unibody-bent-or-not-bent-that-is-the-question/71138)
**Author:** [@Bryony](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bryony)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 2:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-z4-is-the-unibody-bent-or-not-bent-that-is-the-question/71138 "2012-02-28T02:51:45Z")
Hello, I am in the AF, and last week when I was driving through the gate, the Security Forces troop accidently raised the barrier on my vehicle (BMW Z4) while I was driving through the gate. The impact was loud and sudd… --- ## [Help with BMW Z4 Airbag Light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-bmw-z4-airbag-light/51383)
**Author:** [@cooperep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cooperep)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-with-bmw-z4-airbag-light/51383 "2011-08-31T16:42:13Z")
My 2003 BMW Z4 airbag light has been on for quite a while, and I need help with what to do to correct the fault. --- ## [Squealing when accelerating](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-when-accelerating/62712)
**Author:** [@Texmix](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texmix)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/squealing-when-accelerating/62712 "2011-03-17T20:25:43Z")
I have a 04 BMW Z4, and noticed a squealing noise when I accelerate slowly. Has any one had this issue, and if so how was it fixed? --- ## [Buying a car on line](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-on-line/60632)
**Author:** [@ldspiker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ldspiker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2011, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-car-on-line/60632 "2011-01-30T18:08:48Z")
Ii am thinking about buying a used BMW Z4 on ebbay or auto trader. What can I do to make sure I am not buying a lemon etc. Buying local I can have my mechanic check the car over, but not so with an on line purshase. Is t… --- ## [Checking battery](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-battery/58978)
**Author:** [@ubaldus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ubaldus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2010, 5:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/checking-battery/58978 "2010-12-23T05:19:47Z")
I have a 2003 BMW z-4. Twice in the past I have had the battery die without warning, expired of, ?old age?, due primarily to the extreme heat of the Phoenix, Az. climate, regardless of the, ?lifetime?, label on the batte… --- ## [Keys with used cars](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-with-used-cars/57357)
**Author:** [@suzenep](https://community.cartalk.com/u/suzenep)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/keys-with-used-cars/57357 "2010-11-10T05:31:15Z")
My husband and I recently bought a used Z4 3.5. After all the paperwork was completed we were told that there was only 1 smart key for the car and that when buying a used car one should not expect 2 keys. Has anyone else… --- ## [No Sound!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sound/51659)
**Author:** [@bennknee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bennknee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-sound/51659 "2010-07-12T16:54:27Z")
Bought a 2003 Z4 a month ago and without warning the stereo sound went out. Radio seems fine, lights work, changes stations, all of the functions including the cd player work, just no sound. Tried to look at fuses but th… --- ## [Run Flat Tires... The Good, the Bad and the Expensive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-the-good-the-bad-and-the-expensive/38446)
**Author:** [@2009Z4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/2009Z4)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2009, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-flat-tires-the-good-the-bad-and-the-expensive/38446 "2009-10-23T18:49:43Z")
Hello. I recently purchased for my wife a 2009 BMW Z4, a toy of sorts. She loves it. The issue in question is the run-flat-tires with which it comes. After hearing a number of horror stories from colleagues an… --- ## [2003 BMW Z4 w/ stalling problem when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-w-stalling-problem-when-cold/37590)
**Author:** [@BMHeart](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BMHeart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 8:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-bmw-z4-w-stalling-problem-when-cold/37590 "2009-10-04T20:18:40Z")
Would appreciate some help. The car has had a VERY intermitant stalling / not starting problem for most of its life. It's been towed into a shop both under and after warnanty and I've had various repairs (and no repair… --- ## [2009 Z4 Break-In Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-z4-break-in-issue/35223)
**Author:** [@Z4zoom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z4zoom)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-z4-break-in-issue/35223 "2009-08-19T14:38:51Z")
I just bought a 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i. The manual states that the break-in period for the car is 1,200 miles and I'm not supposed to go over 100 mph and 4,500 rpm during this period. Well, I was on the freeway vary… --- ## [2009 Z4 Break-In Issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-z4-break-in-issue/35222)
**Author:** [@Z4zoom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Z4zoom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2009, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-z4-break-in-issue/35222 "2009-08-18T12:17:18Z")
I just bought a 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i. The manual states that the break-in period for the car is 1,200 miles and I'm not supposed to go over 100 mph and 4,500 rpm during this period. Well, I was on the freeway vary… --- ## [Prices](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prices/34389)
**Author:** [@bedrock](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bedrock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2009, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/prices/34389 "2009-08-02T16:03:12Z")
anyone know what the list price, for the new 2010 bmw (z-4) is.