Subject: Back to No Start! Author: mzznlink as Keith in VA : member since October, 2006 : 159 posts Posted on: 2008-06-11 12:33:07

After getting the ignition switch replaced, the car was fine for 2 weeks, now it's back to intermittant no start.

It's almost like the key isn't turning far enough to tell the car to start.

Strangely, it seems that after I pause in between attempts to open the windows & sunroof, it then seems to start. Maybe just a coincidence.

Anyway, it's got me baffled. Every time I think the problem is fixed, it comes back.

Dealer says bring it back.

Keith in VA
'89 325ic (gone but not forgotten)
'95 740i (wife's toy)
'88 635is (parted out)
'98 328is (daughter's toy)
'86 325E (gone, already regretting it)
'97 528 (my new toy)
E23 5 speed - Some Day.

• No Start! - Keith in VA 2008-05-16 14:47:45 (166 views)
  • Back to No Start! - Keith in VA 2008-06-11 12:33:07 (65 views)
    • Re: Back to No Start! - jimcash 2008-06-12 21:32:18 (67 views)
    • Re: Back to No Start! - Keith in VA 2008-06-12 19:43:26 (88 views)
      • Different fix - Keith in VA 2008-06-13 12:34:01 (76 views)
  • Fixed! It was the ignition switch. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-06-01 20:10:58 (126 views)
    • Outstanding! I'm glad that we were able to help! (nt) - davidc 2008-06-06 17:53:33 (64 views)
  • May have found the problem. - Keith in VA 2008-05-20 14:33:08 (99 views)
    • Re: May have found the problem. - jimcash 2008-05-20 15:59:35 (118 views)
      • You could just replace the ign switch anwway. - kiwijochen 2008-05-27 03:01:06 (80 views)
        • Sounds like a good idea, I'll check out E38.org. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-05-27 14:42:50 (56 views)
      • Tried it, no odd faults. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-05-22 14:45:08 (54 views)
  • Re: No Start! - santed 2008-05-17 21:40:53 (76 views)
  • Have you noticed any other intermittent electrical problems? (url) - davidc 2008-05-16 16:23:39 (93 views)
    • No, everything else is fine. (nt) - Keith in VA 2008-05-17 08:32:13 (67 views)