ignition

  1. J

    Ignition barrel

    Hi all, hope this is the right place to post this. Currently looking at a 1997 1.9 that has an issue with the key / ignition barrel. apparently you need to wiggle the key in the ignition to start it, seller had it checked by a key bloke who said the barrel is fine and it’s the key that needs...
  2. J

    Z3 2.1 2001 struggling to engage ignition ... sometimes

    Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could be kind enough to help me with a strange fault I’m having with my BMW Z3 2.1 2001. Occasionally after turning the ignition the car will splutter for around 5 seconds trying to engage before finally engaging. The reason this is strange is that most of...
  3. T

    Ignition Gone Bad

    I hope this is the correct area to post this. My ignition went bad. I was able to remove the cylinder but, that it. I cant find why the car won't start. The ignition stopped turning and I want to replace it. I don't mind spending the money and replacing everything but, I don't know where to...
  4. Barefoot Ian

    Electrical Problems

    Radio installation has provided harder than I anticipated. I used a multi meter to determine constant, earth and ignition wires. I used a 9V battery to check for the correct speaker wires. Instead of one the speakers popping I heard a popping sound from behind the instrument cluster! Now I have...
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