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3-Series (E46, E90) Chat relating to the BMW 3-Series from 1999 to Current. Models include: BMW 316i, BMW 318i, BMW 318Ci, BMW 320i, BMW 323i, BMW 325i, BMW 330i, BMW 328 Ci, BMW 328i, BMW 325i/xi, BMW 330Ci, BMW 320d, BMW 330d, BMW 335d.
#1 permalink n00b
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urgent help hi new to bimmerwerkz.. got a problem put key in ignition only thing that lights up is the mileage and seat belt light.got to keep on turning key back and forth about 20 times to get all ignition light to come on then it starts fine .
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#2 permalink OMFG another one!?
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Is it a "smart key" with a battery that needs to be recharged while in the ignition switch?
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tried all three keys same problem
#4 permalink OMFG another one!?
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Might be a bad lock cylinder.
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sounds like possibly a bad ignition switch
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#6 permalink Help from over the pond
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Deffo, ignition switch.
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switch any diy on ignition switch removal
#8 permalink Help from over the pond
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Car details would help!
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your best bet would be to just look at the manual that came with the car, it should have anything you need to know to change the ignition switch
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1999 323i se
#11 permalink Help from over the pond
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Here's the part no's,
RealOEM.COM * BMW E46 323i STEERING LOCK/IGNITION SWITCH
I will see if I have a how to do.
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cheers
#13 permalink Help from over the pond
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I cant locate anything on switch removal, but ive done them before, remove the cover from the bottom of the steering wheel, you will then see the rear of the switch, from then on its common sense really.
I have got this:
BMW E46 DIY (Do It Yourself)
Which is basically a workshop manual nearly. just click on E46 on the left, the scroll down and click on what you want to do.
Good Luck.
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thank you nice diy site never seen before cheers
#15 permalink Help from over the pond
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No problem, glad to be of some help, all the way from the other side of the pond............I presume that your in the US.
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