Ignition Spin Emergency

[m3f_OneTenOctane]

So as long as we're on the subject -- the ignition on may car spins intermittently. It got better when I got a new key from the dealer, but it's gotten worse again.



Anyone got a link to a DIY repair for this?

[m3f_drummel1]

So as long as we're on the subject -- the ignition on may car spins intermittently. It got better when I got a new key from the dealer, but it's gotten worse again.



Anyone got a link to a DIY repair for this?

yup here you go:





BMW Key Problem (Spinning Ignition) - FCP Euro - DIY 5 - YouTube

[m3f_white-hot]

all years do this? never tried it

Not sure, the only ones I have delt with personally are 98 MY (all 4 of them, lol). Hell give it a shot and let us know if the 95's do it as well.

[m3f_97_4dr_5spd_m3]

My car is a 12/96 build and it works.

[m3f_OneTenOctane]

yup here you go:

Thanks!

[m3f_m3onrails]

Shocked that so many people didn't know about this feature! It will close the sunroof too

[m3f_cscat87]

I've used this on the E46, but my E36 had a Clifford alarm system installed by the PO so it does not. Its a neat feature to have though so you dont have to crawl back in and put everything up.