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Sorry to hijack this but I have the same problem with my 2008 2.0 Z4 - I’m assuming it’s in transport mode.
I’m near LINCOLN if anyone could please help me out - thanks

What is transport mode and how to you delete it? Might be helpful to know

BeardyJon wrote: ↑Mon Nov 30, 2020 4:25 pm What is transport mode and how to you delete it? Might be helpful to know

As far as i know it only effects e85’s & is something the dealer should really delete before selling the car from new.
It’s to stop the car battery from deteriorating as quickly while the car waits to be sold, the software disables most of the electrics if the battery voltage falls below a certain threshold.
The e89 seems to have its own electrical issue with the ebrake going awol with low battery voltage (early cars at least)
Rob

Ah ok. I’m having issues with my rear window heater not seeming to work v well... and other electrical things. Thought this might be the answer.

Hi Andy,

Appreciate this is a super old post so I’m not holding out too much hope.

Are you still around the Watford area. My Z4 just started having the same symptoms and I’d need the transport mode deleting.

Cheers,
Jack

Weirdprit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:02 pm Hi Andy,

Appreciate this is a super old post so I’m not holding out too much hope.

Are you still around the Watford area. My Z4 just started having the same symptoms and I’d need the transport mode deleting.

Cheers,
Jack

Hi Jack and welcome to the forum.
I'm sure there will be people closer to you, but I could sort your transport mode for you if you're stuck.
Just a thought: I have to collect my lad from Heathrow Terminal 5 at about 7am on Saturday morning.
I appreciate that's early, but if you wanted to arrange to meet at a convenient point on my way home I could do it then for you.

You need 3 posts before you can exchange PMs. Reply to me on here, that'll be 2. Then maybe do an intro in the Newbie section.

Hi Enuff_Zed,

Thanks for getting back to me. Saturday morning could work. Funny enough I don’t live too far from Heathrow, I’m near Chorleywood which is about 2-3 exits before Heathrow on the M25 (assuming you’re heading anti-clockwise towards Heathrow?).

Weirdprit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 24, 2024 5:13 pm Hi Enuff_Zed,

Thanks for getting back to me. Saturday morning could work. Funny enough I don’t live too far from Heathrow, I’m near Chorleywood which is about 2-3 exits before Heathrow on the M25 (assuming you’re heading anti-clockwise towards Heathrow?).

Yes, timing is a bit vague, depending if he gets delayed, clearing customs etc.
I'll be heading back round to the A1 then up towards Norfolk from there.
It would have to be a quick stop and reset as I'll be leaving the dogs in the house so can't hang around.
If you aren't too far off my route would it be easier to drop by?

Weirdprit, nothing more heard?
Do you need help still?

Hi enuff_zed, sorry for the late reply. We lost power yesterday and only just came back on this afternoon. So no phones or internet.

Thanks for messaging and checking in! I think I’ve got it figured out now and taking it to my local German specialist tomorrow. I gave them a call this afternoon and it’s where I take my X5 and they said they’d do it for nothing.

Thanks again! I appreciate the speedy response and it’s what makes this forum great!

Weirdprit wrote: ↑Thu Jan 25, 2024 8:27 pm Hi enuff_zed, sorry for the late reply. We lost power yesterday and only just came back on this afternoon. So no phones or internet.

Thanks for messaging and checking in! I think I’ve got it figured out now and taking it to my local German specialist tomorrow. I gave them a call this afternoon and it’s where I take my X5 and they said they’d do it for nothing.

Thanks again! I appreciate the speedy response and it’s what makes this forum great!

No worries at all.
Place up here fleeced someone £75 to do it.
Takes less than 2 minutes and one mouse click !!!!

Enuff_zed can you help me out please? I’m suffering the same issue after I needed a jump start. Thought I’d blew fuses but they’re all good. I’m also in Norfolk, work in Dereham so I can come to you anytime.

ifk1968 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:52 pm Enuff_zed can you help me out please? I’m suffering the same issue after I needed a jump start. Thought I’d blew fuses but they’re all good. I’m also in Norfolk, work in Dereham so I can come to you anytime.

Hi yes no problem. In Egypt but home 25/3. I’ll pm you my number.

ifk1968 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:52 pm Enuff_zed can you help me out please? I’m suffering the same issue after I needed a jump start. Thought I’d blew fuses but they’re all good. I’m also in Norfolk, work in Dereham so I can come to you anytime.

I can do it for you, im near Braintree - Essex

Now I seem to have the same problem following a flat battery. Is a normal OBD reader able to clear it (I have one of those)?