Had the Z4 four days and it's going back already.

M_Six · 03-18-2009, 06:57 PM

Left front headlight keeps going out. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Don't think it's a bulb issue because the high beam doesn't work either. Plus a dead bulb is a dead bulb, no? While I'm at the dealer on Friday I need to have them pull the BT code and reset my keys so they unlock all doors with one click. At least Friday is supposed to be a nice day.

drbvac · 03-18-2009, 07:52 PM

Bad contact or a loose or broken wires the only thing that would affect one bulb. Switch would be both

Hawkeye · 03-19-2009, 11:04 AM

Hope it all gets worked out! It's always a bum deal not being able to drive because your car is in the shop.

M_Six · 03-19-2009, 11:27 AM

Last night I played around with it. The left headlight, low or high beam, won't work sometimes and will work others. If I leave the lights set on auto, it won't work. If I then move the switch to headlights, it will work. Then the next time I try, it's just the opposite. Got to be a loose connection or something similar. I have an appt at the dealer tomorrow and they'll give me a loaner for a few hours. Shouldn't be a big deal, I think.

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M_Six Free Thinker 16888 Rep 7,454 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Had the Z4 four days and it's going back already. Left front headlight keeps going out. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Don't think it's a bulb issue because the high beam doesn't work either. Plus a dead bulb is a dead bulb, no? While I'm at the dealer on Friday I need to have them pull the BT code and reset my keys so they unlock all doors with one click. At least Friday is supposed to be a nice day. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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drbvac First Lieutenant 23 Rep 347 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW M COUPE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Charlottetown PEI, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Royal Enfield c-5 [0.00] 2006 BMW M Coupe [0.00]	Bad contact or a loose or broken wires the only thing that would affect one bulb. Switch would be both
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03-19-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
M_Six Free Thinker 16888 Rep 7,454 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Last night I played around with it. The left headlight, low or high beam, won't work sometimes and will work others. If I leave the lights set on auto, it won't work. If I then move the switch to headlights, it will work. Then the next time I try, it's just the opposite. Got to be a loose connection or something similar. I have an appt at the dealer tomorrow and they'll give me a loaner for a few hours. Shouldn't be a big deal, I think. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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