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Yes, it's called the wookie noise, after chewbacca of star wars fame. The rubber diaphragm in your CCV is broken and vibrates when you open the oil path.

Run the data logs and we'll do an evidence based diagnostic.

Rather than ask a 1,000 questions, can I get you to run a few data logs and post links to the logs here. I do a lot of analysis on the logs and can generally find the problem. You will need: - An OBD adapter, either WIFI or Bluetooth, depending on your phone type - The OBD Fusion smart phone...

Yes you have the M54. Thank you for confirming that. Check your timing jig. The 2 blanks that the VANOS cup press up to can get loose. Check that the grub screws that hold them are tight.

Welcome to the forum What engine are we talking about? - 2000 Z3M with S54 - 2000 Z3 with M54

Sounds like you have a vacuum leaks. Read: https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/diy-fuel-trims-lean-codes-misfires-and-how-to-diagnose-p0171-p0174-and-more.1284608/

I've been through the Great Britain and North American wiring diagrams for your build date and can't find the extra ignition switch contacts. Searched through the central locking and alarm systems too to see if they had an odd power supply. Nothing found. Sorry can't be of any more help.

What is the build date of your Z3 (mm/yy). I need that information to pick the right set of wiring diagrams and have a look for you.

Here is a "No Start Guide": https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/no-start-guide.1011677/ Read through it and see where you are up to.

With a hot engine at idle, check the 4 fuel trims (2 short term and 2 long term). Let us know what they are.

With a hot engine at idle, check the 4 fuel trims (2 short term and 2 long term). Let us know what they are

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. We are having an English summer here (more rain than shine), so, the planned BBQ ended up being a oven roast. But we still had a lot of fun.

Look in the "Resources" section of this forum. There are 6 sets of diagrams in there. They are based on the manufacture date (Month/year) and there are two specifically for the GB.

It's the hydraulic unit that powers your soft top.